I have to admit to a bias before I give my review of this book. I absolutely love books. I read books. I collect books. I decorate with books. I blog about books. I review books. I tweet about books. I talk animatedly about books. And....I'm a librarian. So, naturally, I related to the message of this book which was to enjoy your books but not to the point of missing out on … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce
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Book Review: Bible Detective A Puzzle Search Book by Peter Martin
Bible Detective is like Where's Waldo with intricate pictures depicting both Old Testament and New Testament scenes. Young readers are encouraged to find various people or items within each picture (as well as the little fox that appears in each scene). What I particularly liked about this book was that it educated while it entertained. For example, one of the pages challenges … [Read more...] about Book Review: Bible Detective A Puzzle Search Book by Peter Martin
Book Review: Crossovers by LeAnne Hardy
Crossovers by LeAnne Hardy explores gender bias in the characters of Ben Bradley and his sister Denise. Denise wants to go to hockey camp and Ben, a hockey player, really enjoys figure skating. The author also takes a sensitive look at the characteristics that define a young man while challenging stereotypical societal views. Self-acceptance as well as the acceptance of others … [Read more...] about Book Review: Crossovers by LeAnne Hardy
Book Review: The Hunted Hare by Fay Sampson
The Hunted Hare by Fay Sampson is the first volume in the Aiden mysteries. It is set in the mountains of Wales and explores Celtic history and folklore. It is also a murder mystery with an interesting cast of characters all of whom are potential suspects. It is cozy mystery with just enough tension and suspense to keep the reader engaged. Readers who like puzzles will … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Hunted Hare by Fay Sampson
Book Recommendation for Young Adults: The Taker by Alma Katsu
I received an Advance Reading Copy of The Taker by Alma Katsu. It landed in my TBR pile because I was behind in my reading. Before I could get to it, my daughter needed an emergency supply of books to keep her from dying of boredom in the middle of the Kuwaiti desert. I grabbed up all the ARCs and paperbacks that I could (sand and soldiers tend to be rough on books) and sent … [Read more...] about Book Recommendation for Young Adults: The Taker by Alma Katsu