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Blogging about all things books! I review every book I read and tell you how it is. Topics include book reviews, book lists,book recommendations, reading challenges, reading group guides, and how books play a part in my daily life.
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Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld
Okay folks. Surely you’ve seen this book around haven’t you? Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld. I’d seen the cover before but had never taken the time to pick it up and so I was a tad excited when it wa...
Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
My boys can not get enough of Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems which we’ve been reading in anticipation for Halloween although I would stress that although great for Halloween with its monster theme is a great everyday picture book.Â...
Chess Rumble by G. Neri, Illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson
Chess Rumble by G. Neri and illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson is one of those books that I hope people don’t judge based on the cover. I don’t think it’s the best representation of the book. It’s a book that I would have ...
The Mike Teavee Song – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
I just finished reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl tonight and couldn’t help but quickly post the Mike Teavee song lyrics as written by Dahl (who also wrote the screenplay for the Gene Wilder version). First half of the son...
Let’s Talk Elephants Today! Travels with Tarra and Just for Elephants by Carol Buckley
Can anybody tell me the gestation period of an elephant? No? Let me share. An elephant is pregnant for about 22 months! That’s almost two years people! Can you imagine being pregnant for two years?!  Thanks, but no thanks. My boys ...
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 env...
Wife of the Gods, An Inspector Darko Dawson Mystery by Kwei Quartey
I was drawn to Wife of the Gods, An Inspector Darko Dawson Mystery by Kwei Quartey for the cover alone. I just love how African it feels. Wife of the Gods is a whodunit murder mystery and in full honesty if the book wasn’t set in Africa w...
Book to Movie Trailers – Upcoming Releases I’m Excited About
Although I rarely talk about them on my blog, I love watching movies! Ever since having kids, it’s near impossible to actually see a new release in the theater, although I may not be there on opening night, there are a ton of movies coming ou...
14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy in Collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah, Illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez
Wow. Do not let this unassuming cover fool you. 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy in collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah and illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez is a purely stunning picture book that when I finished reading the author’...
Video Chat: Being Overtaken By the Number of Books Read But Not Yet Reviewed
I’ve discovered that my blogging must very much be a seasonal thing because ever since it got warm outside my posting has shifted a bit. I’m outside playing with my two boys a lot! But I’m reading the same amount, so the books a...
Giveaway: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (pssst . . . it’s SIGNED!)
I’m thrilled to give away a signed copy of The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, 2009’s Newbery Award winner and all around massively popular book by a massively popular author. I was able to pick up a copy of the book while at BEA a few w...
Why Read Book Blogs? Three Book Bloggers Vlog the Answer
Why do book blogs matter? Why should readers from all walks of life read book blogs? Trish from Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin?, Amy from My Friend Amy and myself discuss why we think book blogs are so awesome. Would you believe me if I told you that th...
Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully by Julianne Moore, Illustrated by LeUyen Pham (And a GIVEAWAY!)
Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully by Julianne Moore and illlustrated by LeUyen Pham is a cute little book. I haven’t read the other book in the series Freckleface Strawberry but I think it’s worth seeking out after reading ...
Video Chat: The BookExpo America Box Arrival (aka: lot’s of fun books!)
You wouldn’t believe it from my lack of posts (I swear I’m planning on it!) but I did in fact go to BookExpo America in New York City last weekend. It was my first visit to both BEA and the big city (squeezed in a bus tour on Sunday afte...
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...
Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff
Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly Giff is a 2003 Newbery Honor book and is worth every minute of the short read. Hollis is twelve years old and stuck in the foster care system. She is known as being a trouble maker and constantly runs a...
The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams: A Review, a Reading, and a Signed ARC Giveaway!
The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams is a book that I have been wanting to get my greedy hands on as soon as I saw the first review for it. Why? Well, I’ll tell you why. One. It’s YA. I love YA. Need I say more? Two. It̵...
LA Times Festival of Books, Part 3: In Which I Meet Some Awesome Authors (And Vlog About Them Too!)
This is my third post about attending the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. I previously posted a vlog with Trish and Amy and also a photo post about meeting some wonderful book bloggers. Today’s post is all about the authors! I LOVE aut...
Chicken Butt! by Erica S. Perl, Illustrated by Henry Cole
If you’ve got young kids in your house, Chicken Butt! by Erica S. Perl and illustrated by Henry Cole will be a hit! “Because you know what? What? Chicken Butt!” In this new fun picture book, kids will giggle and laugh over t...
The LA Times Festival of Books, Part 1: In Which We Vlog
As many of you know, I flew down to Los Angeles over the weekend to not only attend the LA Times Festival of Books but to also meet some amazing bloggers! I had a BLAST and hope to share my experience with you in a series of blog posts and at least...
Why Did We Start Our Book Blogs? Three Reasons Why from Trish, Amy and Me.
And yeah, I know that title sounds like it should read like the book title, Thirteen Reasons Why, which I have in my review pile, but it is what it is. So, how awesome is this?! Today you have a three for one. That’s right Trish from Hey La...
Video Chat: The READ-A-THON!!! (no, I’m not excited)
It’s time for another video chat! So today’s vlog is all about Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon which is THIS Saturday, April 18th!! I’ve watched with envy in the past and am really happy about being a reader this year. So in...
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is one of those breakout novels that if you haven’t heard of it yet then you are missing out. It’s seriously worthy of all the buzz that it’s getting. I borrowed The Hunger Games from Steph at...
More on Meeting Laurie Halse Anderson and a Signed Wintergirls Giveaway!
So after Wednesday’s reading and signing with Jodi Picoult (you are entered in my giveaway for seven signed books aren’t you?), The King’s English Bookshop, my local independent bookstore turned right around and hosted Laurie Halse ...
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
Everything that Laurie Halse Anderson touches turns to gold. Her newest novel, Wintergirls is no exception. Picking up this book and simply thumbing through it, I immediately knew that it was different. From the three page spread that says noth...
