Top Five Reasons to Read Middle Grade
Once upon a time, a little girl began her bookish journey by reading children’s fiction. Fun middle grade books were her first love. When she grew up, she started reading older books for older kids, with kissing and angst. That was until recently, when she found herself suddenly interested in middle grade books again and more determined to […]
The Rest Of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
This is nothing like your average YA book. It’s not about the Chosen Ones- the ‘indie kids’ who are part of all the action and excitement and drama. Instead, The Rest Of Us Just Live Here is about the characters who blend into the background, who could care less about immortals and zombie deers and the mysterious happenings going on in […]
Book In My Bag: Quick Beach Trip Edition
Last weekend, my family made a quick trip to Baler, a provincial town in the Philippines that boasted killer waves and beach paradise. It was a six or seven hour drive from Manila and a perfect getaway. I brought my beautiful Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost tote bag with me and packed a light contemporary read.
Halfway Perfect by Julie Cross and Mark Perini
Excited is an understatement for when I heard that Julie and Mark were co-authoring a book. This was way back when Halfway Perfect was still in the works. Now that it’s been out for months and now that I’ve finally read it, I can say it was well worth the wait and anticipation. It’s no secret that I’m a fan […]
The Jock And The Fat Chick by Nicole Winters
The Jock And The Fat Chick sounded exactly like a contemporary romance book that I could enjoy. I’m all for opposites attract stories and I was more than happy to read about girls with different body types. I was hoping for something like The DUFF but I was a little letdown. Don’t get me wrong- it’s an okay […]
Book Blogging 101 at Fully Booked ATC
I’m happy to announce that for a second time this year, I’m going to be on a panel about book blogging! At Book Expo America 2015, I was one of the speakers for a panel about designing book blogs and it was such an unforgettable experience. I’m so glad I get to do a local event this time […]
