Allison’s BEA ’14 Resolutions Pack a small suitcase I’m taking my packing very seriously this year. The past two years I have had to bring giant suitcases with me to BEA because I had brought so much clothing – some of which I could have done without – and last year my big suitcase caused […]
Allison: The Wonder Bread Summer | Jessica Anya Blau | Book Review
May 15, 2014
If I remember correctly, I receive The Wonder Bread Summer at the Harper Collins party last year at BEA. When I first read the back of the book I was intrigued because it sounded like a fun humorous read and I thought that it would be a step away from my “normal” reads. Unfortunately, what […]
Ophelia And The Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee | Audiobook Review
May 14, 2014
Why Did I Listen To This Book? I am a huge sucker for middle grade fantasy book, especially when those books are receiving acclaim. I picked up Ophelia And The Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee on audiobook because the narrator’s voice sounded interesting from the preview. The book is a retelling of the Snow Queen […]
The Glass Casket by McCormick Templeman | Book Review
May 13, 2014
It is rare when the contents of a book are as lovely as the book’s cover, yet The Glass Casket by McCormick Templeman has a gorgeous cover and the most delicious prose. I found the book to be reminiscent of the most dark and dangerous Grimm fairy tale. It’s a young adult book that was quite […]
Bout Of Books 10! I Am In!
May 12, 2014
Hey all, because I am so super behind and busy, here’s me throwing my hat into the Bout Of Books 10 ring on the day it begins! Here’s what Bout Of Books is all about: The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. […]