Shout out to this fabulous book, it made a guest appearance in my latest YouTube Video (all about making fun nature things out of felt). The written review: ★★★★★ There is an ancient conversation going on between mosses and rocks, poetry to be sure. About light and shadow and the drift of continents. Dr Kimmerer takes us… Continue reading Gathering Moss – Robin Wall Kimmerer
If You Were Me and Lived in… Viking Europe – Carole P. Roman, Mateya Arkova (Illustrations)
★★★★ When a person traveled on his ship for trade or war, he was known as a Viking. Vikings are one of the most popular people that are still talked about in society today (hello Thor!)...but what were they really like? If you are at all curious - this is the book for you. Life back… Continue reading If You Were Me and Lived in… Viking Europe – Carole P. Roman, Mateya Arkova (Illustrations)
Hush – Dylan Farrow
★★★ ½ "What if we rewrote the world?" Shae (17) spent her entire life in a world without books due to the ever-present Blot. The Blot is a deadly disease that's spread by ink and books. The only ones who can prevent it is the Bards. Every so often, the Bards come to town to bless or curse the… Continue reading Hush – Dylan Farrow
The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids 2 – Carole P. Roman
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
Superman: Dawnbreaker – Matt de la Pena
★★ The storm came with little warning. Clark Kent always knew he was different. But now that he's in high school (aka puberty is happening) his powers are growing at an alarming pace....and there seems to be new developments every time he opens his eyes. And the urge to dominate - wrong as it seemed - grew… Continue reading Superman: Dawnbreaker – Matt de la Pena
Called to Be Creative -Mary Potter Kenyon
★★★★ ½ Sometimes we instinctively know what will bring us happiness. Mary Potter Kenyon used to love to write as a kid but as she grew older, she grew out of the just-for-fun writing. It was only after the loss of a loved one that she realized how much time she sacrificed and how much she neglected… Continue reading Called to Be Creative -Mary Potter Kenyon
City of Dragons – Kelli Stanley
★ "You're a cold-hearted bitch, Miranda." She leaned forward, "And you're a hypocritical motherfucker, Phil." Okay, so Mom raised me with the "If you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all." But, guess what? Mama ain't here no more. Buckle your seat-belts - things are about to get ranty. To limit my novel… Continue reading City of Dragons – Kelli Stanley
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
Geekerella – Ashley Poston
★★★★ ½ Look to the stars. Aim. Ignite. Elle Wittimer loves, loves, loves Starfield - it has all the best elements of all the best fandoms. Her late mother and father both loved it, and her father was the man behind the convention for Starfield. Currently, Elle lives with her Step-mom and twin step-siblings and… Continue reading Geekerella – Ashley Poston
Bluescreen – Dan Wells
★★★★ Your parents can't tell you to get off the computer if the computer is in your head Play Crazy! Marisa and her best friends are the Cherry Dogs - an all-girl group of virtual reality gamers mostly based in Mirador, a suburb of LA. The Cherry Dogs aren't the best but they are moving up the ranks fast. They… Continue reading Bluescreen – Dan Wells
