It’s time to play “guess that book” and also watch our TBRs weep. Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader and is all about the first line of a current/upcoming read. Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda’s Voice, where you turn to page 56 (or 56%) in what you’re reading a find a snippet that jumps […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Mythology Witches Diversity Korean Sibling Bonds Adoption Perfect for readers who want: Adventure and mythology along the lines of Percy Jackson. Except, you know, with Korean mythology and characters! A thoughtful discussion on adoption, […]
It’s time again to ask ourselves the three W’s:What if the world’s air was being destroyed little by little?What if the world was about to end in nine months?Would you spend your last days with family … or doing what you’ve always dreamed? Wait, no, that’s not right. We ask these three W’s:What are you […]
In case you haven’t noticed, fantasy is kind of my thing. Fantasy and I go together like peanut butter and cheese. Like bacon and maple syrup. Like … necromancy and a graveyard! I mean, sure, you can technically do necromancy anywhere, but it’s never quite as effect as when you’re standing in a graveyard. Unless […]
TBR Status: I won’t request more books. I won’t request more books. I won’t request more books. I won’t request more books. Oh, heeeey, look at this book! *clicks request* D’oh! I actually didn’t do terrible at my goal of not requesting/buying a bunch more books this month. I mean … for me. For the […]
Spoiler alert: there are definitely kittens involved. But I’m not going to show them to you right away, because anticipation is half the fun, right? RIGHT?! Hey! You! No scrolling. Stahp, you cheater! So my March recap was late, and it feels like no time at all has passed since I posted that. It’s probably […]
Content Tags: Adult Fantasy Urban Fantasy Science Fiction Humor Superpowers Sarcastic Narrator Drugs Homelessness Gangs Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced urban fantasy that’s packed with action. A sarcastic narrator with dark humor. Reluctant heroes […]
It’s time to play “guess that book” and also watch our TBRs weep. Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader and is all about the first line of a current/upcoming read. Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda’s Voice, where you turn to page 56 (or 56%) in what you’re reading a find a snippet that jumps […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Graphic Novel Animals Dogs Friendship Perfect for readers who: Are picky (or reluctant) readers Like dogs Like funny books Want books where animals can talk I would recommend this book to ages 7-10 Many thanks to Macmillan for a copy in […]
If you’re someone who has a child—or who works with children … or occasionally kidnaps someone else’s child—no doubt you’ve felt the bitter frustration of attempting to get a non-reader to read. Listen, I’ve done a lot of harrowing things in my life. Well … some. I’ve done some harrowing things in my life. Nothing […]