Song for a Whale

Song for a Whale

My Thoughts: I’ve been making an effort to read more middle grade books this school year. When I got an email this past Fall asking if I was interested in reading Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly, I jumped at the chance. And I am so glad I did! (Check out my interview with the author here.)… Read more »

Divider

A Curse So Dark and Lonely

A Curse So Dark and Lonely

My Thoughts: I was lucky enough to read a manuscript of this book way back in February of 2018. I even submitted this blurb: Comfortably familiar yet incredibly unique, A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY is the Beauty and the Beast retelling I’ve been waiting for. A perfect blend of fairy-tale nostalgia and modern day spirit…. Read more »

Divider

Divider

Divider

Divider

A Night Divided

A Night Divided

My Thoughts: I adored Nielsen’s Ascendance Trilogy (The False Prince, The Runaway King, The Shadow Throne) so, so, so much!  However, I had yet to try her historical fiction. I kept meaning to but things get lost in the TBR pile shuffle! This year I started a system at the intermediate school I’m at where students… Read more »

Divider

What Momma Left Me

What Momma Left Me

My Thoughts: This is a reissue of Renee Watson’s debut middle grade novel. (The new packaging definitely has more YA appeal! The story will, too.) Her novel Piecing Me Together was my favorite book of 2017 (and one of my all time favorites!) so you know I was excited to go back and check this one… Read more »

Divider

Pre-Order Campaign: Stain by A.G. Howard

Pre-Order Campaign: Stain by A.G. Howard

Hello! We are just ONE WEEK away from the release of Stain by A.G. Howard. I was lucky enough to get an early copy of this one. There is a pretty great pre-order deal going on so I wanted to highlight it here for you. Read on! About the Book: A high-fantasy gothic fairytale inspired by… Read more »

Divider

Ch-ch-ch-changes!

Hello my friends! Long time no see! Actually, I’m embarrassed by how long it’s been since I last posted. I just wanted to pop on and write a quick update about me and this blog. Many of you know that I’m a school librarian. Towards the end of the school year last year I found… Read more »

Divider

Blog Tour: Wicked Reads

Blog Tour: Wicked Reads

Hello! I am so pleased to be a part of the final day of the Penguin Teen Wicked Reads Blogger Campaign! For this tour each participant got to pick a type of candy from a list. We were assigned a book based on that candy. I choose Sour Patch Kids. My surprise package included A Map… Read more »

Divider