What are a plumber's favorite shoes?Clogs. The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids was chock full of hilarious jokes, silly stats and cool facts - and it swept the literary world by storm. It truly was an amazing Amazon success story. Annnd now Carole is back and at it again - releasing her Big Book of… Continue reading The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids 2 – Carole P. Roman
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How the Penguins Saved Veronica – Hazel Prior
★★★★ Being alone is supposed to be an issue for people such as me, but I have to say I find it deeply satisfying. Veronica McCreedy is rich, old and to be honest, she's expecting to die (somewhat) soon. So, now's the time to get a lot of those end-of-life things out of the way. Like where… Continue reading How the Penguins Saved Veronica – Hazel Prior
If You Were Me and Lived in… the Ancient Mali Empire – by Carole P. Roman
★★★★ ½ With strong leadership, Mali was able to take control if trade routes, making the economy and people rich. The Ancient Mali once was a small part of Ghana until they rebelled and were able to form their own country. The world of Ancient Mali was far different from what many are familiar with… Continue reading If You Were Me and Lived in… the Ancient Mali Empire – by Carole P. Roman
The Story of Neil Armstrong – Sarah L. Thomson
★★★★ With one step, he became the first human being to walk on another world…and one of the most famous astronauts of all time. Before Neil Armstrong was a household name, he was a kid who loved the sky. Around the time he was 15, Neil decided that he wanted to learn to fly. This lovely little… Continue reading The Story of Neil Armstrong – Sarah L. Thomson
A Little Bit of Grace – Phoebe Fox
★★★ ½ I deserved better, Brian told me, tears I'd never seen before streaming down his face. I deserved someone who was crazy about me Grace has hit a crossroads. Her beloved mother just passed, her father hasn't been seen with years and her finalized divorce is taking a toll. "Why was I always so content… Continue reading A Little Bit of Grace – Phoebe Fox
Call Down the Hawk – Maggie Stiefvater
★★★★ ½ You are made of dreams and this world is not for you. Ronan Lynch thought he was alright with staying at the Barns but what once felt like freedom is becoming increasingly more like a cage. But joy is a small, tenacious crop, especially in soil that hasn't grown any for a long time.… Continue reading Call Down the Hawk – Maggie Stiefvater
Sinner – Maggie Stiefvater
★★★ ½ “It sure is ugly.” “Ugly, never hurt a thing.” I scoffed. “Oh, ugly has hurt some things. It’s just that pretty hurts more.” Oof. Pseudo-philosophical YA at its finest. To catch everyone up - Grace and Sam (the main characters from the original series) are being their lovey-dovey selves back in Mercy Falls. Isabelle and Cole -… Continue reading Sinner – Maggie Stiefvater
Forever – Maggie Stiefvater
★★★ Book 1: Boy loves Girl. Girl loves Wolf. Wolf turns into Boy. Girl Loves Boy. Boy hides tragic secret(TM). Girl saves Boy's life. Book 2:Boy is a permanent Boy (no Wolf). Girl hides a tragic(TM) secret. Boy saves Girl's Life. Girl is now Wolf. Book 3:Boy loves Girl. Girl is Wolf. Boy pines over… Continue reading Forever – Maggie Stiefvater
Becoming – Michelle Obama
Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States, quickly became one of the most iconic women of the White House. In this memoir, she reflects on what her life was like as she was raised on the South Side of… Continue reading Becoming – Michelle Obama
The Wonders of Nature – Ben Hoare
★★★★★ This book celebrates some of the millions of living things that call it home, as well as the rocks, fossils and other natural marvels that make up our world. Ever just look around the world and want to know more? More about the plants, animals, rocks, dirt? If you are anything like me, the answer is yes.… Continue reading The Wonders of Nature – Ben Hoare
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