"...Jack met with trouble - the bullying kind.For this year a new student showed up in classAnd then some not-quite-so-nice things came to pass..." School is starting again for Jack's class and this year is already turning into a doozy. The new kid (Billy) looks like he should be a teacher - so tall and strong -… Continue reading Big Billy the Bully ~ Scotti Mann
Alphabet of Oddities ~ Ronald Porcelli
"A is for Adzooks that walk with no head.B is for Boozins that feed on the dead." Every so often you pick up and are truly blown away. I've read quite a few alphabet books in my time - but never one like this. Working with negative space, each two-page spread contained one page with… Continue reading Alphabet of Oddities ~ Ronald Porcelli
Welcome Back!
Hello there! Missed you all! It's been a hot minute since I posted to the blog portion of my website. I've definitely missed reviewing books on here and Goodreads - it was my life for so long to read and post reviews - that I became more than a little burnt out. Without going into… Continue reading Welcome Back!
Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex -Carole P. RomanĀ
Grady Whill and Aarush Patel are best friends - they may have their quirks but that never seemed to matter when they are together. They look out for each other and make the two halves of a team.Templeton Academy is THE most prestigious high school, and it comes to no one's surprise that Aarush is… Continue reading Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex -Carole P. RomanĀ
Merry and Bright – Debbie Macomber
Merry Smith has her days filled - between her time-consuming job, her loving (but hectic) family and the holidays right around the corner - she doesn't have time for anything else. But apparently, her mom and younger brother think she does. They signed her up for a dating website and while Merry first thinks it will be a… Continue reading Merry and Bright – Debbie Macomber
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts – Karen Kleiman, Molly McIntyre (illustrator)
This was truly a lovely book. While I don't have plans to have a baby any time soon, I do still find myself seeking out books like this. Because...quite frankly, motherhood does scare me but I have a feeling that the more prepared I am, the easier it will be when it finally happens (fingers crossed). This is one… Continue reading Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts – Karen Kleiman, Molly McIntyre (illustrator)
You Got This Mama! – Liz Swenson
This is a short & sweet intro to motherhood and what to expect when your life suddenly upends. It contains a few inspiration quotes to get through the tough times, short paragraphs about need-to-know information and lovely infographics about what-to-do with all that poo. I liked the balance between lighthearted humor and a bit more serious take on life. I enjoyed… Continue reading You Got This Mama! – Liz Swenson
Made for Me – Zack Bush & Gregorio De Laurentis
This was an incredibly heartwarming board book all about a Dad telling his child how important they are to him. It is an extremely short book but it does such a good job of expressing the love between the father and his child - often hitting on that refrain that 'you were made for me.' The illustrations were… Continue reading Made for Me – Zack Bush & Gregorio De Laurentis
Outlander – Diana Gabaldon
Well f*ck me. I found a new ship. Okay, so if you haven't noticed...for literally the last 30 years there's this little series being published called Outlander. We follow Claire Randall. In her timeline, it is 1945 and she's excited to settle down and get to know her husband after the long years apart due to… Continue reading Outlander – Diana Gabaldon
Yes No Maybe So – Becky Albertalli & Aisha Saeed
Ugh. Okay. I know there's normally a better recap of the book but gosh dang I disliked this book so much that I can't be bothered. Jamie - Jewish, stage fright, canvases neighborhoods cause he LOVES POLITICS. Maya - Muslim, divorcing parents, canvasing neighborhoods cause she WANTS A CAR. Jamie & Maya - BFFS but can't date cause… Continue reading Yes No Maybe So – Becky Albertalli & Aisha Saeed
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