On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
I just finished reading aloud Lindsay Eyre’s The Best Friend Battle to the kiddos in my house. It was loved by us all! This is an early middle grade book with fun characters and a hilarious … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Stefanie Lyons released her debut novel, Dating Down, this month. It’s a verse novel for older teens – just in time for National Poetry Month. Rich poems, interesting characters, dilemmas and choices. This is a great … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis is a science-fiction retelling of the Snow White fairy tale. I loved this! It has great characters and a fantastic setting. AND it’s its own stand-alone book. No waiting for … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Thanhha Lai’s second book, Listen, Slowly, is even better than her first. How did she do that?
This is a novel that will make you laugh and smile and tear up and feel warm all over. … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
My friend grabbed an ARC of Blue Birds by Caroline Starr Rose at ALA for me because she knew it was my kind of thing: Historical fiction middle grade novel in verse. Yes, please! I haven’t gotten … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Kekla Magoon’s How it Went Down is an outstanding piece of literature. It’s been a while that I’ve read something that left me completely blown away. If there was one book the world should be reading right … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Rain Reign was a book I had put off reading. And I don’t know why– because it was just as good as everyone is saying. Distinct voice, compelling character, adventurous plot. And a really lovely … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Jennifer Niven’s All the Bright Places has not only a beautiful cover but also an important story. This is a book for teens and adults about suicide and death and loss and love. It has great writing, … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
My son recently handed me the first of the Wings of Fire series and told me to start reading. I had low expectations and I’m not sure why exactly, except generally I don’t like books with animals … Read More
“Honestly I have moments when I don’t even care if anyone reads this book. I just want to finish it.”
~ Amy Poehler’s Yes Please
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