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Book Review: Fathermucker
Media Type: Print Book Title: Fathermucker Author: Greg Olear Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Pages: Paperback; 312 Release Date: October 4, 2011 Source: TLC Book Tours —————————————- Intended Reading Group: Adult Genre: Fiction —————————————- HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Stay at home parents, or those who appreciate the plight of stay at home parents! Be warned, there is some “language”. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Librarything /Amazon / B&N A day in the life of a dad on the brink: Josh Lansky—second-rate screenwriter, fledgling freelancer, and stay-at-home dad of two preschoolers—has held everything together while his…
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Book Review: Shatter Me
Media Type: Print Book Title: Shatter Me Author: Tahereh Mafi Publisher: HarperTeen Pages: Hardcover; 352 Release Date: November 15, 2011 Source: Publisher ———————————- Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Violence, Mild Language ———————————- HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Lovers of an intensely good story. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Librarything / Amazon / B&N Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days. The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to…
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Ramblings from the sickbed.
No posts last two days = me in bed with a cold, acting like a 5 year old. Yes, I get cranky when I’m sick. I admit it. On the bright side I’ll get a lot of reading done this weekend! I’m armed with meds, books, my laptop and snacks. I’m thinking tomorrow will be a “stay in bed all day” kind of day. What do you all think? Also a quick shout out to my new followers! HI! *waves madly* Nice to kind of sort of meet you, at least in picture form. Feel free to leave comments that…
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Into the Past with K.M. Walton
Please welcome to the blog K.M. Walton, author of Cracked and all around fabulous writer! She’s here today to celebrate Cracked and to share with a glimpse into her reading past, in a post we like to call INTO THE PAST. *cue dramatic music* So strap in, and take a trip back with K.M. as she reminisces on books past. You might just find you have something in common. What an interesting concept, and since books have been an integral part of my entire life…here goes! Age 5: This one’s easy. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. My father gathered me and my two…
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Book Review: The Secret of Spruce Knoll
Media Type: Print Book Title: The Secret of Spruce Knoll Author: Heather McCorkle Publisher: Abbott Press Pages: Paperback; 252 Release Date: August 15, 2011 Source: Author ———————————– Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence ———————————– HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy paranormal aspects, and a quick romance. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Librarything / Amazon / B&N It’s hard enough being a teenager under normal circumstances; imagine being orphaned, sent to live with an unfamiliar aunt—and learning that there really is magic in the world. Following the tragic death of…
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A call for suggestions.
Hey all! I’m looking for a specific kind of book and I thought why not ask the most bookish people I know? We are all such a huge fountain of knowledge, so I thought maybe you could help me. I am looking for a Middle Grade novel that is already published, hopefully readily available at the library, that deals with tolerance. Any ideas? We have a unit for the 5th graders in a few weeks on tolerance, and I’d love to have something to read for them that will really hit home. I’m open to suggestions! Shoot them my way…
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Quick spooky swap note.
It was brought to my attention that I overlooked getting all your email addresses! EEP. The form is now updated, but I don’t want you to have to fill it out again if you already have. So please PLEASE do me a favor and send me an email to roses7184@gmail.com with your name attached so I can file it with your form! Otherwise I may not be able to send you your swap partner info. Thanks all, and sorry for the mistake!
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Back again.
Rest In Peace Martin Osuna Torres 1928 – 2011 A loving grandfather, a sharp dresser, and one of those people who just filled the world with light and love wherever he went. I’m back. This week has been full of friends, food and family. My grandpa’s life was celebrated to the fullest, and now we’re ready to remember the good times and move forward again. Thanks for waiting on me.
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Interviewing Jaz from If I Tell
Today Janet Gurtler, author of the very popular I’m Not Her and the recently released (today in fact!) If I Tell, is here today to share a little bit about her character main character Jasmine. Or Jaz as she prefers to be called! Jaz’s life isn’t an easy one. She’s got a secret that she’s trying to hold on to. That’s all you’ll get out of me. I can tell you that I’m nearly done with this book and it is fantastic! Definitely worth your time. JAZ 1) What is one word that you’d use to describe yourself? Only one! Trustworthy…
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Book Review: In the Forests of the Night
Media Type: Print Book Title: In The Forests of the Night (Goblin Wars #2) Author: Kersten Hamilton Publisher: Clarion Books Pages: Hardcover; 288 Release Date: Oct 3, 2011 Source: Publisher —————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild violence —————————— HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Lovers of a good fantasy story with lovable, memorable characters. Other books in the series: Tyger, Tyger (Goblin Wars #1) Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Librarything / Amazon / B&N The battle against goblinkind continues . . . but which side will Teagan be on? Teagan, Finn, and…