2016 was a fun year in books for me. I had a great year reading. I managed to read over 2 million words! My mom asked me to pick a few of my favorite books and give my short thoughts. Here are my favorite books of 2016. The Jumping Tree by Rene Saldaña Jr. These […]
My Favorite YA Retellings of 2016!
December 31, 2016 by ·
I love retellings and adaptions of my favorite classic fairy tales and classic literature. YA Retellings are among my favorite! Here are a few I read this year that I absolutely LOVED!! Shame the Stars by Guadalupe Garcia McCall A Re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet As Old as Time by Liz Braswell Beauty and the […]
TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY by Jay Asher 10th Anniversary Edition
December 27, 2016 by ·
I remember reading this book about 9 years ago as a brand new English teacher. Upon completion, I knew it was going to be a game changer in YA Literature. I came across it again in library school a few years later and was not surprised to see that it was. It helped change the […]
Home Sweet Motel (Welcome to Wonderland #1) by Chris Grabenstein
November 30, 2016 by ·
Home Sweet Motel is perfect for the Middle School set! Filled with extras and great illustrations, this hilarious adventure set in a family motel is sure to win the hearts of many. I love Chris Grabenstein and this book really solidified why, he is an amazing tale weaver! I had a blast reading this book.
Author & Book Spotlight! Guadalupe Garcia McCall
November 22, 2016 by ·
It was my second year as a high school librarian and we were fortunate to host Guadalupe Garcia McCall at our high school. She had just been awarded the Pure Belpre Award for her debut novel Under the Mesquite. Under the Mesquite is a novel in verse that captured my heart and mind in an […]
The Island of Lost Children by Kim Batchelor
November 14, 2016 by ·
The Island of Lost Children Re-imagining the story of Peter and Wendy by Kim Batchelor Genre: Middle Grade / Fairy Tale / Fantasy Publisher: Luna y Miel Publishing Date of Publication: November 9, 2013 Number of Pages: 188 Scroll down for Giveaway! Peter is still the boy who doesn’t grow up. Wendy […]
Ratpunzel by Ursula Vernon
October 19, 2016 by ·
The best one yet!! I love Ratpunzel!! Clever, cute and so creative! Hamster Princess is a Rockstar! Save Save Save
Cozy Little List of Bookshop Books by Margie
October 12, 2016 by ·
In addition to the many books I collect, two specific settings that are close to my heart are books about libraries and bookstores. I love books. I love books so much that I have made them my life’s work. Nothing makes me happier than stepping in to a library or a bookstore! I love to […]
Twelve Tantalizingly Twisted Tales by David C. Hughes
October 12, 2016 by ·
TWELVE TANTALIZINGLY TWISTED TALES by David C. Hughes Genre: Children’s / Horror (ages 8-11) Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press Date of Publication: July 29, 2016 Number of Pages: 176 Scroll down for Giveaway! Who can pass up a scary tale or a spooky ghost story, especially right before bed on a stormy night […]
THE BOOKSHOP ON THE CORNER By Jenny Colgan
September 30, 2016 by ·
One of the sweetest, most satisfying books I have read in quite sometime. I loved every single thing about it! The setting, the secondary characters, the romance and Nina. I see so much of myself in her. My little librarian heart just adored every single moment I spent with this book. Every book lover needs […]
