When I was in New York City this past May I attended a book signing event at Books of Wonder with a good dozen debut authors. Three Rivers Rising by Jame Richards is one book that I picked up there because I simply couldn’t resist it.
One - it’s free verse.
Two – it’s historical fiction.
Now some [...]
Hmm . . . The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury just didn’t work for me. My first impression when I checked this book out from the library was the one line review from Kirkus on the cover which read “A spectacular guide to the nether regions.” Really? That’s what’s on the front cover?! I know [...]
First things first. I LOVE the cover of Madapple by Christina Meldrum. And then after reading Madapple, I love the cover even more because it matches the story perfectly. I keep looking at it. It’s simply great.
Christina Meldrum is going to be an author to watch. Madapple, her debut book, [...]
Having just discovered Marcus Zusak this year having The Book Thief (review here) I was eager to read more of him. And it seemed like everybody that was reading The Book Thief was reading his I Am the Messenger. So I thought why not? What can I tell you about I Am the [...]
Where do I even start on this one? The Book Thief by Markus Zusak was our neighborhood book club selection, we haven’t yet met to discuss it, but I couldn’t wait to write about it. First off, I could not believe that The Book Thief is considered a young adult book. I [...]
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