These books are a great start to 2023! January 10 Goodreads Synopsis: Galaxy “Alex” Stern is determined to break Darlington out of hell—even if it costs her a future at Lethe and at Yale. But Alex is playing with forces far beyond her control, and when faculty members begin to die off, she knows these... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday 12/27/22
I'm a day late on this one, but wanted to get it in since I haven't posted much this month. These aren't necessarily gifts, but they are the most additions to the tbr pile. Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, where people like me who love lists and... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Tuesday 12/13/22
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, where people like me who love lists and books can share our thoughts on fun bookish topics. This Week's topic: December 13: Books on My Winter 2022-2023 To-Read List I have a mix of books that others have requested from me on paperbackswap.com... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Book of the week: The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters: The Jolly Regina written by Kara LaReau illustrated by Jen Hill
Synopsis: As their name implies, Jaundice and Kale Bland live boring lives. They rarely leave the house, eat oatmeal everyday, never wear color and their favorite book is a dictionary. Then one day, they're dragged out of their boring lives and drawn into adventure when a band of female pirates kidnaps them. My Thoughts: I... Continue Reading →
Favorite Read of November 2022: How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior
Life can be generous. It can heal the heart and whisper that it’s always possible to start again, never too late to make a difference. It asserts that there are many, many things worth living for. And one of those things—one of the most unexpectedly joyful things of all—is penguins.-Hazel Prior, How the Penguins Saved... Continue Reading →