Book Reviews

YA Book Review: Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 18:31:00 +0000

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green My rating: 4 of 5 stars Describing mental illness to someone who is not mentally ill is probably one of the hardest things to do. It's like that game where you try to explain to an alien how to make a peanut butter sandwich when they don't … Continue reading YA Book Review: Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Audiobook Review: Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 16:18:08 +0000

Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts by Susan Cain My rating: 3 of 5 stars Confession: I did not finish listening to this audiobook. It wasn't that I didn't like it. I didn't NOT like it. I do think that it would probably be much better in print format. The narrator was good, but … Continue reading Audiobook Review: Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts

A Quistory Lesson with Sarah Prager!

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 12:31:37 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of hosting a visit from Sarah Prager, author of the awesome new YA nonfiction book, Queer, There and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World. I can't recommend this book enough. It's an incredible resource to have as a Youth Services Librarian. Please check … Continue reading A Quistory Lesson with Sarah Prager!

Author Storytime with Anna Staniszewski

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 19:42:08 +0000

We are so, so lucky because a children's bookstore recently opened in our hometown! I am still kind of in shock about it. It's in a beautiful old house and has lots of little rooms and nooks to discover! It's called Enchanted Passage and if you ever are in the area and have a chance … Continue reading Author Storytime with Anna Staniszewski

BunnyBear: A Picturebook Review

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:17:24 +0000

I honestly had no idea what to expect when I started reading this book - other than I was psyched to see the beautiful illustrations by Carmen Saldana. Also, I was intrigued by the extremely adorable title - can I actually purchase a Bunnybear somewhere?!? … Continue reading BunnyBear: A Picturebook Review

Gift Book Review ~ Me: A Compendium by Wee Society

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 17:56:51 +0000

I bought this for my cousin's almost-seven-year-old daughter for Christmas and I just had to share how cool this book is! It's like a journal, but even more fun because each page asks you different questions about yourself and you fill in the answers, either by writing them or by drawing a picture. It's a … Continue reading Gift Book Review ~ Me: A Compendium by Wee Society

Amy Schumer is my BFF (disclaimer: not really)

megarlick916@gmail.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 02:21:16 +0000

The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer My rating: 5 of 5 stars Does the fact that my husband tells people my new best friend is Amy Schumer give you any clue as to my feelings about this book? Well, it should. Because she is. JK. Not really, but I honestly felt … Continue reading Amy Schumer is my BFF (disclaimer: not really)

YA Book Review ~ The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater

megarlick916@gmail.com — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 17:45:42 +0000

The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater My rating: 5 of 5 stars A perfect ending to an incredible series! I am in love with everything about this series: the characters, the setting, the blend of supernatural with legend and magic. By far one of the best in the YA section and one I always refer … Continue reading YA Book Review ~ The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater

Picture Book Review

megarlick916@gmail.com — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:04:09 +0000

I love, love, LOVE! the new Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld book: Exclamation Mark ......!!! Great concept, great design, great story! Short and sweet, the illustrations are simple and bold, blending perfectly with the story of this little exclamation mark who tries so hard to fit in, until he realizes his full potential. I … Continue reading Picture Book Review

Dragons Love Tacos

megarlick916@gmail.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:11:27 +0000

This super-cute picture book by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri is a fun read for ages 4 & older. It'll tell you all you need to know about how to throw a successful taco party for dragons: how they like their tacos and how they don't (i.e. NO spicy salsa.) Because, of course, it's something … Continue reading Dragons Love Tacos