When I think of children’s historical fiction, one of the first names that comes to mind is Karen Cushman, whether it’s for Catherine Called Birdy or The Midwife’s Apprentice, her name makes me think of journeys to the past. However, I’m not entirely sure if I have read her books before, you know my childhood was […]
Venom by Fiona Paul Book Review
November 15, 2012
Y’all, Venom by Fiona Paul was a book that I unabashedly loved. Look, I’ve seen some negative reviews and you can judge the hell out of me, but I freakin am not ashamed of my LOVE for Venom.
Fall 2012 Penguin Breathless Reads Slipcase Contest
November 13, 2012
Friends, you know that awkward moment when a gorgeous slipcase of books is taking up a little bit TOO much space in your house? Yes? Right, so that’s my dilemma. I have a slipcase of the Fall 2012 Penguin Teen Breathless Reads that I’ve read all the way through (the last three reviews will be […]
The Innocents Lili Peloquin Book Review
November 13, 2012
In good consciousness I have a tough time recommending The Innocents. I imagine that there are people out there who will like it, and heck a few of my friends enjoyed it.
2012 Penguin Putnam Warehouse Sale Haul
November 11, 2012
Remember how I posted a few weeks ago about the annual Penguin Putnam warehouse sale in upstate NY? Well, I went last week on Monday and wanted to share my haul with you. I will be doing IMM separately because I don’t want the books from this haul to overshadow the books I got in […]
Just One Day Gayle Forman Book Review
November 9, 2012
I know I should wait on writing this review of Just One Day by Gayle Forman, because the book doesn’t come out until January 8th, but you guys I can’t hold it in. I JUST CAN’T. I freakin loved Just One Day and want to shout it to the world. While reading I felt so many things […]