WWW Wednesday was last hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and has found a new home with Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. Don’t forget... Continue Reading →
Things in Jars by Jess Kidd
No book in 2020 has captured my attention and my imagination like this work of historical fiction. Jess Kidd's story took me back through time and challenged my reality in a book I simply could not put down. SYNOPSIS Bridie Devine, female detective extraordinaire, is confronted with the most baffling puzzle yet: the kidnapping of... Continue Reading →
Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions from Tiny Mortals About Death by Caitlin Doughty
This quick and oddly enjoyable book provides no nonsense, frequently humorous, answers to questions about death. The questions may be posed by children but the answers are definitely mature! SUMMARY Every day, funeral director Caitlin Doughty receives dozens of questions about death. What would happen to an astronaut’s body if it were pushed out of... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: June 3, 2020
WWW Wednesday was last hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and has found a new home with Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. Don’t forget... Continue Reading →
The Polar Bear Explorer’s Club Trilogy by Alex Bell
This middle grade, action-packed trilogy had the perfect mixture of friendship and fantasy. I would like to immediately move to a place with miniature dinosaurs, fairies, and gentlemen flamingos. Note: Since this is a review of the trilogy I am going to share my views very generally to avoid spoilers. Also, I am actively trying... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: May 27, 2020
WWW Wednesday was last hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and has found a new home with Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. Don’t forget... Continue Reading →
My 30 Favorite Middle Grade Books (So Far)
Between the ages of eight and twelve we all start to discover what makes us unique individuals. We learn how to make new friends and hold onto the ones that are dear to us. We take our first steps into discovering where our place is in the world and how to change and control the... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: May 13, 2020
WWW Wednesday was last hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and has found a new home with Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. Don’t forget... Continue Reading →
5 On My TBR: Superheroes!
I love superhero stories and superhero movies. So, I was super happy (pun intended and I'm not even a little sorry) to see this is the theme for today. In case you didn't know, #5OnMyTBR is a bookish meme hosted by E. @ Local Bee Hunter’s Nook and you can learn more about it here or see... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Book Bingo: Where Are the Parents?
I have been finding a great deal of comfort in reading (and re-reading!) middle grade books and young YAs. I will be posting a list of my favorite middle grade books later today but there is one thing about middle grade and YA books that fascinate me - Where Are the Parents? It seems like... Continue Reading →
