June 4 One summer can change everything. Brooklyn-based Hannah is a bestselling author struggling to write her second book after personal losses. Her older sister, Sara, still lives in Chatham, Cape Cod, where they grew up, and is married with four children. Once a dedicated librarian, Sara dreams of reviving her love affair with literature,... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: Munchpie Morgan by Merry Lorenz
Title: Munchpie Morgan Author: Merry Lorenz Illustrator: Kenneth Anderson Publisher: Fair Shair Publishing Publication Date: June 1, 2024 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. Description: Have you ever wondered what happens if your snacks become... you? Munchpie Morgan does! From angel hair pasta to... Continue Reading →
Bookish Talk: Hardcover vs. Paperback
I know some of you saw this title and are shouting "ebook" or "audiobook". I do love my ereader for traveling, and other times when it's convenient to have esomething light to throw in the purse. I don't do a lot of audiobooks because my mind drifts too much and I miss important information. But,... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Carousel Challenge Update
I shared at the beginning of the month that I was planning on joining in on the monthly challenge at Middle Grade Carousel this month. The topic for April was rivals. I read Much Ado about Baseball by Rajani LaRocca. My Review: Trish and Ben are math competition rivals who end up on the same... Continue Reading →
My Favorite read of April 2024: The Women of Chateau Lafayette
“To ask why was only to demand justification.To ask why not assumed endless possibility...”― Stephanie Dray, The Women of Chateau Lafayette Title: The Women of Chateau Lafayette Author: Stephanie Dray Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: March 31, 2021 Goodreads Synopsis: Most castles are protected by men. This one by women. A founding mother...1774 . Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette... Continue Reading →