5 More Verse Books You MUST Check Out My reading life this year has really run the gamut of genres and story forms. I am so thankful that I’ve been able to pick up and read a sizable amount of verse books. Even better – the majority that I’ve read have been by marginalized authors […]
The Afterlife Of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand | Book Review
December 8, 2021
I love when authors add a new spin to classic stories. Of course, the ultimate holiday classic A Christmas Carol receives the YA treatment in The Afterlife Of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand. I have held off on reading this book – saving it for a particular holiday season. Hand is one of my favorite young adult […]
The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo | Audiobook Review
December 3, 2021
Why Did I Listen To The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo? The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo has such a cute cover. Also! I am just obsessed with the fact that the lead characters are not white. This is the first ever holiday book I’ve read featuring main characters who are Filipina and Filipino American. […]
Our Way Back To Always by Nina Moreno | Audiobook Review
November 24, 2021
Why Did I Listen To Our Way Back To Always by Nina Moreno? In my mind, contemporary young adult books are always solid audiobook listens. Then when you throw in the fact that Our Way Back To Always by Nina Moreno features biracial main characters, I was sold. Of the grouping of audiobooks from Hachette Audio, […]
3 Young Adult Graphic Novels To Have On Your Radar
November 3, 2021
If you hand me a stack of young adult graphic novels, chances are, I am going to read them. The storytelling format has always appealed to me. I find young adult graphic novels to be fast reads – well paced, visually interesting, and usually with great stories. Below are three upcoming graphic novels that should […]
Hello (From Here) by Chandler Baker and Wesley King | Audiobook Review
November 1, 2021
Why Did I Listen To Hello (From Here) by Chandler Baker and Wesley King? I know that some people are really resistant to reading contemporary books that include COVID. However, Hello (From Here) by Chandler Baker and Wesley King appealed to me specifically for that reason. Personally, reading about something I lived through helps me to […]