In America’s Gulf Coast region, where grounded oil tankers are being broken down for parts, Nailer, a teenage boy, works the light crew, scavenging for copper wiring just to make quota–and hopefully live to see another day. Read my review of Ship Breaker. Book Review: Ship Breaker I picked this book up because I loved […]
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Book Review: How I Live Now
Fifteen-year-old Daisy is sent from Manhattan to England to visit her aunt and cousins she’s never met: three boys near her age, and their little sister. Her aunt goes away on business soon after Daisy arrives. The next day bombs go off as London is attacked and occupied by an unnamed enemy. Read my review […]
Book Review: The Perfect Mother
In our Facebook community, we host a monthly book club. In September we read The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy. Here’s my review of this book. Book Review: The Perfect Mother Disturbing. Confusing. If I had to just pick two words to describe this book those would be what I would say. The story is […]
Book Review: Love Stargirl
In Love Stargirl, we hear the voice of Stargirl herself as she reflects on time, life, Leo, and – of course – love. Read my review of Love Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. Book Review: Love Stargirl This book is the second book in the Stargirl series. You can read my review of the first book, Stargirl. […]
New YA Books September 2018
It’s almost September and that means it’s time for some new books to add to the top of your fall reading list. Let’s take a look at new YA books September 2018. New YA Books September 2018 For a Muse of Fire Jetta’s family is famed as the most talented troupe of shadow players in […]
Book Review: The Widower’s Notebook
In our Facebook community, we host a monthly book club. In August we read The Widower’s Notebook by Jonathan Santlofer. Here’s my review of this book. Book Review: The Widower’s Notebook This book is a memoir – the author writes about his experiences grieving the sudden loss of his wife. It’s not the type of […]
