★★★★★ "I mean, I get that the universe whirls in mysterious yada yada, but wouldn't you rather travel the world?" "No, I'd rather stay home and read." Nina Hill's life is perfect as it is, thank you very much. She has an adorable little apartment, a fabulous job at a local bookstore (Knight's), and a grumpy cat (Phil). Nina… Continue reading The Bookish Life of Nina Hill – Abbi Waxman
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Witches Protection Program – Michael Okon
★★★★★ Wes laughed..."I don't believe in witches, sir." "By the time you're done, oh, I promise you'll believe in witches." Wes, a young, ambitious government agent is about to have the shock of a lifetime. And it all started with...a failure...surprisingly enough. "You disappointed me, your family, and the entire force." Wes has always had big… Continue reading Witches Protection Program – Michael Okon
The Hermit Crab – Errol Fern
★★★ ½ A long time ago in a deep blue sea, there was a lone hermit crab that was lost and left to live alone A little hermit crab alone in a big ocean is not a good thing. There are sharks and other predators always circling about. The scared hermit crab had no other choice… Continue reading The Hermit Crab – Errol Fern
The Red Queen – Victoria Aveyard
★ You know that feeling when you read a particularly bad YA and you just have to set down the book and ask, why? Why in the world did someone give the ok to publish this mess? Why are the characters so effing dumb? Why did I even pick this book up? This happens… Continue reading The Red Queen – Victoria Aveyard
Luis and Tabitha – Stephanie Campisi & Hollie Mengert
★★★★★ It was love. Love from afar. Love from far too afar. Luis, a handsome black-and-white tuxedo cat, lives (unofficially) in a small fire station. Luis was a cat about town. Dashing, Charming, Perfectly suave. And he is perfectly happy with his life ...until... He climbed a wall. And saw Tabitha. Elegant. Silky. Purfectly sophisticated. And… Continue reading Luis and Tabitha – Stephanie Campisi & Hollie Mengert
A Flight of Broken Wings – Nupur Chowdhury
★★★★ Stop talking in circles, prof. You know that analogy doesn’t mean a thing. Aeriels aren’t…people. They don’t feel things like human beings. Aeriels are creatures of legend - incredibly pale skin, immortal, perfect bodies and (above all) wings. Some may be tempted to relate Aeriels to angels but that would be a mistake that they wouldn't… Continue reading A Flight of Broken Wings – Nupur Chowdhury
Seven Questions on a Saturday – Tom Lewis
Tom Lewis, entertainment attorney by day and author by night, has published two stunning and otherworldly young adult novels. He's known for his startlingly realistic characters and fast-paced plots. With 47 film credits to his name, it's safe to say that this Santa Monica based author is keeping busy. He's drafted movie contracts for Life Like… Continue reading Seven Questions on a Saturday – Tom Lewis
Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering – Joanna Gaines
★★★★★ Above: pork tenderloin, grilled raspberry-chipotle (p. 235) There are two things I remember distinctly about those early days in our marriage. One, I really loved the act of putting on an apron...And, two, I had a domed glass cake stand on our counter that I never liked to see empty. Above: green beans amandine… Continue reading Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering – Joanna Gaines
Arabella and the Magic Pencil – Stephanie M. Ward
★★★★ ½ She was the only child of a duke and duchess who doted on their delightful daughter Beloved Arabella is used to having things her way - not in a mean or bratty way - just her way. She's always been the apple of her parents eye and she loves being their only child. Except... Avery… Continue reading Arabella and the Magic Pencil – Stephanie M. Ward
The Darkness: A Bulwark Anthology – Brittney Leigh
After all, every town has its secrets. Sophie, an aspiring high school reporter, has always known her town was a bit odd...but she's never had the proof until now. High school students are missing and yet no one wants to look into where they went. Sophie decides to take matters into her own hands - after all: This… Continue reading The Darkness: A Bulwark Anthology – Brittney Leigh
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