I am for reals on an audiobook roll. The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex narrated by Bahni Turpin is one of the most hilarious, heartfelt, and engaging audiobooks that I’ve had the pleasure to listen to. Seriously, if you aren’t sure about audiobooks, introduce your ears to The True Meaning Of Smekday. The True […]
Gregor The Overlander Suzanne Collins Audiobook Review
April 1, 2012
Maybe you have Hunger Games fever and in your withdrawal you have considered checking out Suzanne Collins’ middle grade Gregor The Overlander series. While the first book, Gregor The Overlander lacks the complexity of The Hunger Games and romance, it’s not a terrible read if you adjust your expectations and don’t assume it will be written in the […]
Second Fiddle Rosanne Parry Book Review
March 31, 2012
“If we had known it would eventually involve the KGB, the French National Police, and the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, we would have left that body in the river and called the Polizei like any normal German citizen; but we were Americans and addicted to solving other people’s problems, so naturally, we got involved.” […]
Bliss Kathryn Littlewood Book Review
March 26, 2012
At the Bliss family bakery, you can get cookies to help you sleep, love muffins or even truth cookies. You see, there’s a little bit of magic infused in each recipe and indeed, there’s magic in Kathryn Littlewood’s debut novel, Bliss. Calamity Falls seems to operate perfectly and some might say it’s the presence of […]
Princess Of The Wild Swans Diane Zahler Book Review
March 5, 2012
There’s something magical about a fairytale. Maybe it’s the tradition behind it, or the shared heritage behind stories that get passed down. Either way, I love reading fairytale retellings. Diane Zahler is becoming one of my favorite middle grade authors as she continues to put a captivating spin on fairy tales with her latest, Princess Of […]
Wonder RJ Palacio Book Review
March 1, 2012
Auggie Pullman, main character of Wonder by RJ Palacio has been home schooled his entire life because of a severe facial deformity. This year all that is about to change as Auggie will go to a real school for the first time– and begin fifth grade at Beecher Prep. Wonder details Auggie’s first year attending school -with […]