It is a truth universally acknowledged, that I love every thing Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice makes me happy, everything about it makes me happy. This little board book was no exception! It is vividly told with vibrant illustrations that capture the tone, mood and the essence of Pride and Prejudice perfectly! It is a […]
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (A BabyLit Storybook) by Stephanie Clarkson & Annabel Tempest
August 26, 2017 by ·
How to Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry
August 21, 2017 by ·
I saw this title on Netgalley last year but was denied a copy. I was heartbroken so I decided to search for one on Amazon and found a bookseller who had a hardcover copy of the book overseas and I ordered it because I was so desperate to have it. I fell in love with […]
Bad Romance by Heather Demetrios
August 21, 2017 by ·
A thought provoking novel parents, young girls and boys should read. Toxic relationships mostly start out as sunshine and roses and often times the victim finds themselves trapped in a tangled web they can’t seem to get out of. This book does a great job of depicting the deceit, the helplessness, the sadness in such […]
Royally Endowed by Emma Chase
August 17, 2017 by ·
I really don’t know how she does it? I really don’t know how she can make EVERY SINGLE BOOK… BETTER THAN THE LAST! At first I felt Nicholas would be the forever prince for me, then I fell so hard for Henry and his carefree, fun-loving ways but oh man, oh my, nothing could […]
What to Say Next by Julie Buxbaum
August 16, 2017 by ·
“When an unlikely friendship is sparked between relatively popular Kit Lowell and socially isolated David Drucker, everyone is surprised, most of all Kit and David.” (Blurb) This book really hits various tough topics, such as bullying, disabilities and depression, yet the writer manages to tackle them with grace. A diverse book about a beautiful friendship […]
In the Shadow of the Sun by Anne Sibley O’Brien
August 14, 2017 by ·
“North Korea is known as the most repressive country on Earth, with a dictatorial leader, a starving population, and harsh punishment for rebellion.” (Blurb) In the Shadow of the Sun is a riveting story, complete with an action packed plot. This intriguing adventure of bravery takes the reader into the complicated country of North Korea […]
The Lines We Cross by Randa Abdel-Fattah.
August 10, 2017 by ·
“A remarkable story about the power of choosing tolerance from one of the most important voices in contemporary Muslim literature, critically acclaimed author Randa Abdel-Fattah.” (Blurb) This book is very relevant in the world we live in today as it explores immigration. We meet a boy and girl on the opposite sides of political lines, […]
Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls by Beth McMuller
August 6, 2017 by ·
“A girl discovers her boarding school is actually an elite spy-training program, and she must learn the skills of the trade in order to find her mother in this action-packed middle grade debut.” (Blurb) This is definitely the summer of female heroes thanks to Wonder Woman. Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls is a little […]
Princess Inc. by Mari Mancusi
August 5, 2017 by ·
“Twelve-year-old Hailey and her friends form a unique babysitter’s club in order to raise money to see their favorite YouTube star at a local ComicCon in this hilarious M!X novel.” (Blurb) I will start by saying I love Mari Mancusi’s books! The woman can write any genre and does it all so very well! Princesses […]
Refugee by Alan Gratz
August 4, 2017 by ·
This book was brilliant. Refugee follows three kids in different eras as they flee their home country in search of refuge and survival. Told in such a captivating voice, it is impossible to put down. As you live these struggles along with the characters you learn so much about the plight of the refugee. A […]
