YA Fiction Review

The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received a copy of The Dark Unwinding at BEA this past spring and I was eager to read it. Mine didn't have the pretty cover, but I had a postcard with what it would look like. I defintely really enjoyed reading this … Continue reading YA Fiction Review

YA Audio Book Review

Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly My rating: 4 of 5 stars Definitely an original story - and one that had me captivated until the very end. I really enjoyed listening to this one. I could feel what Andi was feeling, and I think hearing the voice of Andi played a big part in that. I loved … Continue reading YA Audio Book Review

Picturebook Review

Ballywhinney Girl by Eve Bunting My rating: 4 of 5 stars I usually try to post about a picture book on Friday's for my blog, but this one is not so much a picture book as it is a story book with illustrations. I really enjoyed reading this and I think that I would have … Continue reading Picturebook Review

Picturebook Friday

Where's Walrus? by Stephen Savage My rating: 5 of 5 stars Really fun book! Stephen Savage uses bright, bold colors that really pop and simple lines to create some incredible illustrations for this wordless picture book. His use of negative white space and perspective gives the pictures depth without shading. It has a real retro … Continue reading Picturebook Friday

Book Review ~ I <3 Laurie Notaro

I Love Everybody by Laurie Notaro My rating: 5 of 5 stars So I was reading this on the beach and I had to shut the book and look away just to stop my body from shaking with laughter. Laurie Notaro is my hero. I love her because she writes about the crazy things we … Continue reading Book Review ~ I <3 Laurie Notaro