Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (Again Not Really a Review – But Rather Me Geeking Out On Release Day!)

Today is the day!!  Catching Fire is in a bookstore near you!  How exciting!  I feel like there should be confetti and much fanfare.  I was fortunate enough to read Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins nearly three months ago and it is the book that I, nor anybody else, can stop talking about.  This and [...]

Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking and Other Natural Disasters by Lenore Look

In my review of Alvin Ho:  Allergic to Girls, Schools, and Other Scary Things I said that the book was perfect in every way.  That I wanted to give it a little hug. Naturally, I couldn’t wait for it’s sequel Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking and Other Natural Disasters by Lenore Look.  I put [...]

Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Fabulous Life by Rachel Renee Russell

In full honesty and transparency I was a little excited to receive Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Fabulous Life by Rachel Renee Russell for review.  This author certainly knows how to promote herself.  First the book arrived in a box, not an envelope.  With tissue.  Yes, tissue.  Inside the tissue was a really cute pink [...]

Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom by Eric Wight

Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom written and illustrated by Eric Wight is a spoof of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom but in this case Frankie’s nemisis is his messy room.  Pair that with his nagging mom and he’s got a problem!  Luck turns his way when Frankie’s mother agrees that he [...]

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (a preview of sorts)

Do you know how many people will not be able to resist making a pun of Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins and say that the book is catching fire?  Well, include me in that bunch because it’s true.  I’m not writing up a full review because with the book still not coming out for another [...]