I learned from these 15 women is that ordinary women are extraordinary, and they always have been. I really enjoyed this book! I loved that Koeppel chose women who truly were forgotten (or at least overlooked) by history. Out of the fifteen women, I had only heard of two before (and didn't quite know them… Continue reading Strong Women – Kari Koeppel
Tag: Miranda reads
The Crew Goes Coconuts!- Carole P. Roman
★★★★ ½ ...they couldn't find anything, not a river or a pond on the island. It was hot, and they were thirsty. The crew is not having a good day - they are parched, they're out of juice boxes and worst of all - there's a new crew member. Matie the goat is much loved by… Continue reading The Crew Goes Coconuts!- Carole P. Roman
Conceal, Don’t Feel – Jen Calonita
★★★★ "Princess Elsa...you are a threat to Arendelle. You are going nowhere." Frozen - the quintessential childhood movie - is back again, but this time with a BIG twist. Elsa racked her brain, trying to think of who the truck could belong to. A name was rolling around in her head...A...A...A...it was stuck. In this… Continue reading Conceal, Don’t Feel – Jen Calonita
The Story of Jane Goodall – Susan B. Katz
★★★★★ When she was just one and a half, Jane took a handful of earthworms to bed with her. As soon as Jane's mom explained that worms need soil to live, Jane ran outside and returned the worms to their garden. Jane Goodall has always loved animals - she would watch them for hours and learn as much… Continue reading The Story of Jane Goodall – Susan B. Katz
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark -Michelle McNamara
CLICK HERE for a Booktube Video about: Ten Fabulous Book Reviews and One That Will Make You Go - doesn't that belong to Miranda Reads? Now that you know this one made the list check the video review to see the rest (and find the stolen surprise)! The Written Review ★★★★★ Open the door. Show us your… Continue reading I’ll Be Gone in the Dark -Michelle McNamara
Daisy Jones & The Six – Taylor Jenkins Reid
Quick throwback to one of my first BookTube videos - Top 10 Books of the Year. This one, certainly earned its spot. ★★★★★ I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else's muse. I am not a muse. I am the somebody. End of fucking story. Daisy Jones & The Six were the hottest thing… Continue reading Daisy Jones & The Six – Taylor Jenkins Reid
Perfect Is Boring – Tyra Banks
When you step Out of Your Comfort Zone, it is important to stop stepping before you get into the Uncomfy Zone. Let's all give a standing ovation to the team of writers, editors, etc behind her book. Because I'm reading Modelland and those two are on COMPLETELY different levels. Like this one is in the ballpark of being tolerable and Modelland… Continue reading Perfect Is Boring – Tyra Banks
Requesting Submissions from Book Lovers!
Hello all! My name is Miranda Reads. I am a book blogger, Goodreads top reviewer and a booktuber (book-themed YouTuber) (you may already know this, considering you are following my blog). I am starting a new video series about authors, illustrators, editors, reviewers (etc), based on Some Good News, hosted by John Krasinski (Jim from the… Continue reading Requesting Submissions from Book Lovers!
The Treasure of Snake Island – Carole P. Roman
★★★★★ "...a storm is brewing matey." Captain No Beard, his cousin Hallie and their youngest crewmember, Cayla, are ready for another adventure! There's a rumor about a treasure being located on Snake Island (though Hallie isn't a fan of the "snake" part). No one knows what the treasure is, but they all want to find out!… Continue reading The Treasure of Snake Island – Carole P. Roman
The Price of Greed – Simon Brading
★★★★ ½ 'I'm really hoping that you didn't just call Sam divine, because his head is big enough already as it is.' The Illuminati are back - again - and they are posing an even bigger threat than ever before. While Sam and the Displacers are doing their best to combat them...the Illuminati have almost unlimited resources… Continue reading The Price of Greed – Simon Brading
Miranda Reads 