Category: reading life

Beautiful and Surprising: Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork

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I first came about this book when I was putting together a book list for National Autism Awareness day while writing a post for our library blog (I know, would you believe it, I contribute to 3 different blogs?) I was immediately anxious to read it, but I put it off because my current WIP… Continue reading Beautiful and Surprising: Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork

So you loved The Hunger Games…what should you read next?

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If I had a nickel for every time I have been asked to recommend a book that is “like The Hunger Games,” I could double my paycheck. It’s great that kids are excited about reading, but I hate that even though we have multiple copies of the most popular read-alikes, they are often checked out.… Continue reading So you loved The Hunger Games…what should you read next?

Smoke and Mirrors: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

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A little known fact about me is that I am enamored with Russian history. When I was an undergraduate, I took 18 hours of Russian history classes, and I only switched my emphasis within International Studies to Latin America because all the Russian history professors were old, stodgy and boring and when I took political… Continue reading Smoke and Mirrors: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Sweet Political Intrigue: Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore

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I loved Graceling. So I had no doubt I was going to enjoy Bitterblue. I was actually pleased I had waited until just before it came out to read the first in the series (Fire is next on my list). I hate having to wait for the next book in a beloved series to come… Continue reading Sweet Political Intrigue: Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore

Souvenirs from My Internet Travels June 3-24

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I haven’t done a link roundup in a while because I’ve been trying to stay offline and actually write in my free time. But here’s a few I think shouldn’t be overlooked. I’m not a big Cassandra Clare fan. I’ve only read Clockwork Angel, which I enjoyed for what it was worth, but didn’t inspire… Continue reading Souvenirs from My Internet Travels June 3-24