Long Shot (Comeback Kids) by Mike Lupica

Now I’ll easily admit that Long Shot by Mike Lupica is not my usual fare in reading material.  But when I was offered it for review, I accepted for a couple of reasons.  I have two boys myself who one day are going to grow up and start reading on their own.  I was merely [...]

Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick, Illustrated by Daniel Jennewein

My little boys think buffalo’s are the coolest animal ever.  Every time we go camping, they always ask where the buffalo’s are.  Of course, you see them everywhere at Yellowstone and while there last year we even had a scare when one sneaked up on us in our campsite.  Too close in my opinion! My [...]

Mockingjay Discussion Post – WITH Spoilers!

I have just finished reading Mockingjay, the third and final installment of The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins.  If you would like to discuss the book WITH spoilers and with others who have already finished reading feel free to leave comments on this post.
Be warned: comments WILL contain spoilers!
Can’t wait to hear what [...]

In Utah This Saturday? Don’t Miss Writing for Charity

This Saturday is a huge day for children’s literature in Utah with Writing for Charity scheduled to occur.  If you will be in Utah, this Saturday, August 21st, then you NEED to be at this event.
The goal of Writing for Charity, as stated from the Writing for Charity website:
Help us give books to those who [...]

When I’m Not Reading . . .

. . . I’m obviously not blogging either!  Why yes, it has been two weeks without a post from me.  And no, I’m not too worried about it either.  I can only hope that I’ll get back into the swing of things soon and when I do, I’ll have some readers still here to motivate [...]