Confessions of a Bibliovore

Today I'm happy to be a part of the blog tour for: The Window by Amelia Brunskill About the Book Anna is everything her identical twin is not. Outgoing and athletic, she is the opposite of quiet introvert Jess. The same on the outside, yet so completely different inside--it's hard to believe the girls are sisters, let alone twins. But they are. And they tell each other everything. Or so Jess thought. After Anna falls to her death while sneaking out her bedroom window, Jess's life begins to unravel. Everyone says it was an accident, but to Jess, that doesn't add up. Where was Anna going? Who was she meeting? And how long had Anna been lying to her? Jess is compelled to learn everything she can about the sister she thought she knew. At first it's a way to stay busy and find closure . . . but Jess soon discovers that her twin kept a lot of secrets. And as she digs deeper, she learns that the answers she's looking for may be truths that no one wants her to uncover. ...

So in the media center animal books are very popular.  Kittens, sloths, baby anything, rabbits - kids love them all.   When I was offered the opportunity to review two books about dogs I had to say yes.   Title : It's a Puppy Life By : Seth Casteel Have you ever wanted to know what goes on in the life of one of nature's most beloved animals--the puppy? Follow along in this picture book featuring the photography of Seth Casteel. Follow several puppies as they play, go for walks, eat, sleep, and romp about. This book could not be any cuter!!! Adorable.  Adorable. Adorable.  I have three dogs, and this book made me want about 10 more!  It is fill with wonderful full color photographs of puppies doing all kinds of things from chasing a ball to taking a nap.  I think each page I said "awwwwwwww".  This book will be a huge hit in the library.   I also liked that it was a book to read not just to look at.  It's just simple little...

This has been a long time coming, and I didn't even know it. I have been trying for the l ast two or so years to keep up with my blogging, and catch up with reviews and all that stuff. But what I failed to realize is that I don't want to do that anymore. This blog has been a part of my life since 2009 and I still love it very much. It was my place to talk about books when I had no one else, and it has been where I can share my own thoughts on books. But after many years, the time has come to make some changes . After giving it some thought, I have decided to switch this blog from book reviewing to a personal blog. It will no longer solely be about books. In fact, I won't be posting book reviews for every book unless they're 5 star reads for me (or if I accept it for review) and that doesn't happen very often. I will do a wrap-up post at the end of the month sharing all my thoughts on books I've read recently instead. And that's just a few of the changes. ...

Title: Tiara on the Terrace Author: Kristen Kittscher Narrator: Amanda Philipson Sophie Young and Grace Yang have been taking it easy ever since they solved the biggest crime Luna Vista had ever seen. But things might get interesting again now that everyone is gearing up for the 125th annual Winter Sun Festival—a town tradition that involves floats, a parade, and a Royal Court made up of local high school girls. When Festival president Jim Steptoe turns up dead on the first day of parade preparations, the police blame a malfunctioning giant s'more feature on the campfire-themed float. But the two sleuths are convinced the mysterious death wasn't an accident. Young and Yang must trade their high tops for high heels and infiltrate the Royal Court to solve the case. But if they fail, they might just be the next victims.   Growing up I loved a good solid mystery.  Ones like Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden or the Bobbsey Twins.  I'm sure there were more, but those are the ones I alw...

I'm excited today to be a part of the blog tour for The Science of Breakable Things! Title: The Science of Breakable Things  Author: Tae Keller How do you grow a miracle?  For the record, this is not the question Mr. Neely is looking for when he says everyone in class must answer an important question using the scientific method. But Natalie's botanist mother is suffering from depression, so this is The Question that's important to Natalie. When Mr. Neely suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, Natalie has hope.  Eggs are breakable. Hope is not.  Natalie has a secret plan for the prize money. She's going to fly her mother to see the Cobalt Blue Orchids--flowers that survive against impossible odds. The magical flowers are sure to inspire her mother to love life again. Because when parents are breakable, it's up to kids to save them, right? There aren't many books for the middle grade group that does what this book does.  At it's heart it's a boo...