Book reviews and library musings from a public librarian and proud dog mom.
I'm so excited for the Halloween season, and I know I'm not alone! There's just something so magical and nostalgic about this time of year, and even as I get older, the feeling never gets old. In my previous post, I recommended some spooky graphic novels that I read and enjoyed, and in this post… Continue reading 15 Graphic Novels On My Halloween TBR
Happy Almost October, friends! The spooky season is upon us, and in my humble opinion, one of the best ways to embrace Halloween is to dive into some spooky stories. A couple years back, I posted a list of 9 graphic novel recommendations for the fall season, and I think I'm long overdue for a… Continue reading Graphic Novels to Get You in the Halloween Spirit
Schools and libraries have been a hot topic of conversation lately, but not necessarily for good reason. In the midst of ongoing battles over censorship and the recent surge in books being challenged, teachers and librarians find themselves facing some serious obstacles. A quick Google search will reveal thousands of articles discussing real-life instances of… Continue reading Navigating Book Challenges During Pride Month: Stories from a Public Librarian
Take another trip to Funiculì, Funiculà, a mystical cafe in Toyko where visitors can travel to a moment in the past. In this gorgeous follow up to Before the Coffee Gets Cold, we’re drawn into four more stories: A man who goes back to see his best friend who died 22 years ago A son… Continue reading Tales From the Cafe by Toshikazu Kawaguchi | A Review
Is one of your resolutions to read more in 2023? Here are 14 simple tips and tricks that can help set you up for success, without making reading feel like a chore. 1. Bring a book with you wherever you go. Always have a book on hand when you leave the house. If you don't… Continue reading 14 Tips to Help You Read More in 2023
These Middle Grade and Young Adult novels are written in verse - or a series of poems - and may be the perfect selections for a reluctant reader. They’re fast-paced, have very few words per page, and can be way less daunting than your average prose novel! Middle Grade (for ages 8 to 12) Brown… Continue reading 14 Verse Novels for the Reluctant Reader (Middle Grade & YA)
Happy New Year, fellow readers! In today’s post I reflect on 2022. I also commit to a few goals, some big and some small, for the new year. 2022: A Reflection Pardon my cliché, but 2022 was a year of ups and downs. I read 27 books - just 3 books shy of my Goodreads… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions from a Public Librarian
Summary: Meet Charlie and Cass Goodwin, identical twin sisters who swap lives in this sweet Christmas-themed romantic comedy. Charlie Goodwin hosts a TV baking competition in Los Angeles called Sweet & Salty. Although she is content with the fast-paced lifestyle of LA, she simply cannot stand her co-star Austin - a self-serving jerk who constantly… Continue reading The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox | A Review
Today's post has absolutely nothing to do with books. With that being said, if you're a dog lover or pet owner, maybe you'll relate! Today I want to tell you the story of my dog Harvey! But before I do, let me start from the beginning... My First Best Friend Growing up my family and… Continue reading Harvey’s “Tail”: A Pandemic Adoption Story
Holly Jackson's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a popular YA murder mystery about Pippa, or "Pip" for short - a teenage armchair detective who makes the town's well-known murder case the subject of her senior capstone project. A few years prior in 2015, it was determined that Sal Singh murdered his beautiful girlfriend… Continue reading A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson | A Review
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