Who's in My Family?: All About Our Families (Let's Talk about You and Me) by Robie H. Harris My review: 3 of 5 stars If you need a book to teach about diversity, this is not a bad choice. But, there was a lot of information here for a child to take in and not all families are reflected, despite the title. But perhaps that would be impossible. I asked myself how my grandson … [Read more...] about Book Review: Who’s In My Family?: All About Our Families (Let’s Talk about You and Me) by Robie H. Harris
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Book Review: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom My review: 4 of 5 stars WARNING: This book will make you angry and sad. With a heart-pounding beginning, fast-pace and intense suspense, The Kitchen House is a compelling but difficult read. Everything that happened in this story is heartbreaking. I struggled through the sadness, pain and tragedy of it all. This novel is an … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
Book Review: The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler
The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler My review: 3.5 of 5 stars This is one of the few books where I liked the movie better. It was smoother and more engaging. However, I still think The Jane Austen Book Club would work well as a book club choice. It is witty, poignant, and clever with characters' layers gradually pealed away in a succession of book discussions … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler
Book Review: Don’t Ever Look Behind Door 32 by B.C.R. Fegan
Don't Ever Look Behind Door 32 by B.C.R. Fegan My Review: 4.5 of 5 stars Don't Ever Look Behind Door 32 is a delightful romp through a unique hotel with many unusual guests. The rhyming text maintains a steady rhythm throughout, making this book a good read-aloud. The suspense that builds to door 32 compels the reader forward quite quickly because you really want to know … [Read more...] about Book Review: Don’t Ever Look Behind Door 32 by B.C.R. Fegan
Book Review: Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby
Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby My review: 4 of 5 stars When I want a good laugh and some quirky characters, I often turn to Nick Hornby. He hasn't disappointed me yet. Juliet, Naked was not one of my favorites, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit. Hornby has a funny sense of the absurd which comes across well in his stories. Juliet, Naked featured quirky, entertaining … [Read more...] about Book Review: Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby