I want a robot. I'm absolutely willing to take the risk that my AI robot might one day imprison me for my safety so that I can have a robot friend. I have one of those vacuum robots and I named him, I talk to him, and he is my tiny friend. Middle Grade books... Continue Reading →
The Last of the Frighteningly Good Reads
Happy Halloween! My favorite of all holidays is today! Dressing up (Edna Mode, thank you very much) and festive candy eating is the only thing that will distract me from the end of Frighteningly Good Reads 2018. I have had a wonderful month reading spooky, scary and suspenseful stories and I hope you all have... Continue Reading →
FGR #6: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
This book came into my hands highly recommended and I only wish I could, in turn, place it directly into your hands. The characters alone have me cuddling the book tightly in my arms as I type. But the story...this story. Sigh. Well, there is a reason this book won both the Newberry Medal and... Continue Reading →
FGR #2: City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab
I have had The Shades of Magic books on my to be read shelf for quite some time now but when City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab crossed my path I couldn't resist reading it. I suppose this is precisely why my to be read shelf continues to grow - I have no self control. But, in... Continue Reading →
Sunday Morning Comics May 27, 2018
Good Morning! In the United States we are enjoying a long three-day weekend which means that Sunday morning is extra relaxing. I had the time to quietly enjoy both of these graphic novels which feature characters grappling with typical adolescent issues in additional to the impact of their culture background. American Born Chinese by Gene Lien Yang... Continue Reading →
Frighteningly Good Read #14
I know, I know. I'm running behind. There have been some big changes to my life outside this blog that have created a little hiccup in my schedule. But, I have all day today to get caught up! So, lets start with the FGR for Saturday, October 14th. I have been reading some terrifying books... Continue Reading →
Frighteningly Good Read #1
Its the first day of October! Hallelujah! So, obviously I'm already picking out pumpkin designs and spending quality time on Pinterest compiling Halloween ideas. But this month is a marathon here. I need to stretch. So, for todays Frighteningly Good Read, I have a great warm up book. Fantastically eccentric and slightly scary, The Cabinet of Curiosities... Continue Reading →
