The books that have written themselves on my skin and in my heart are far too many to name in this space. The point is books matter. Stories matter. When I read about Kwame Mbalia’s TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY, my pulse quickened because I was excited. When I read the book’sContinue reading “Kwame Mbalia – TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY”
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CRAZY RICH ASIANS
Kevin Kwan’s CRAZY RICH ASIANS is one hell of a delicious romp, and I’m kicking myself for not going on this ride sooner. I simply could not put it down. (Rainy weekend + fuzzy socks!) The novel opens in London, 1986. Our hero, Nicholas Young is 8 and behaving himself beautifully at the Calthorpe whereContinue reading “CRAZY RICH ASIANS”
CALEB’S CROSSING – Geraldine Brooks
I don’t know who Juliette is, but she left her autographed copy of CALEB’S CROSSING by Pulitzer Prize winning author Geraldine Brooks to be purchased at a used book sale. ($5 a box – any sized box!!) I’ve heard of Geraldine Brooks, but only through her husband, Tony Horwitz, who wrote CONFEDERATES IN THE ATTIC. Continue reading “CALEB’S CROSSING – Geraldine Brooks”
MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN – Ransom Riggs
I’ve gone on a bit of a YA kick when it comes to reading, but I’m not mad about it. There are a lot of great things happening in YA lit land these days, and I’m here for it. I was gifted the book that is the subject of today’s review because the gifter thoughtContinue reading “MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN – Ransom Riggs”
THE KEY TO EXTRAORDINARY – Natalie Lloyd
Before I get into the review of another Battle of the Books selections, I want to ask you to please donate to my niece’s elementary school. It’s a rural public school in North Carolina and many students have little support at home and are not encouraged to read. This Battle of the Books competition excitesContinue reading “THE KEY TO EXTRAORDINARY – Natalie Lloyd”
SMELLS LIKE DOG – Suzanne Selfors
Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you are “too old” for a book. We can’t outgrow books. It’s impossible. I’m a bookdragon; you can trust me. My sister recently sent me the list books for the 2019-2020 Elementary Battle of the Books competition. As my niece will be reading the books, my sisterContinue reading “SMELLS LIKE DOG – Suzanne Selfors”
SHADOW AND BONE – Leigh Bardugo
I’d never judge a book by its cover, but I would be remiss if I didn’t start this post by mentioning how absolutely gorgeous this cover is. The colors. The stag. It’s simply stunning. As for the book itself, SHADOW AND BONE is a delight, and a quick and easy read. It’s the first bookContinue reading “SHADOW AND BONE – Leigh Bardugo”
Verity – Colleen Hoover
I have never read a Colleen Hoover novel until now. I follow her on social media because she is a freakin’ riot and because I have a slight friend crush combined with a wee touch of jealousy. I know of her books, and her break your heart only to put it back again love stories. Continue reading “Verity – Colleen Hoover”
EDUCATED – Tara Westover
Our minds do the most magical of things with our memories. We suppress, we embrace, we mold truth into something more tenable, we exaggerate, we deify, we villainize. Memory is a tricky thing, and we are not to be trusted. So how do we find the truth in our memories? How do we distinguish betweenContinue reading “EDUCATED – Tara Westover”
CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE – Tomi Adeyemi
I teach you to be warriors in the garden so you will never be gardeners in the war.” Tomi Adeyemi, Children of Blood and Bone You’ve read Harry Potter, right? Or at least seen the movies? Do you remember when they began training to fight? Dumbledore’s Army, they called themselves. Led by Harry, Ron, andContinue reading “CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE – Tomi Adeyemi”
A Girl Named Tommi 