Coming soon to a theater near you ~your favorite book! Every summer it seems like there are a whole lot of great blockbuster movies hitting the big screen. What a golden opportunity for reading. At least a few of these movies were probably books first! So, if reading more is a goal for either yourself or… Continue reading 9 Fantastic Movies You’ll Want to Read First
Tag: YA books
Best of the New Kids Books for November
November New Books It’s another new month, which means….more new books! Every month publishers release hundreds of new books. It’s hard to keep up with all the new books, so I’ve culled through them and here’s my picks for what’s coming out this month! For November, I’m doing an adult edition also, so check that one out… Continue reading Best of the New Kids Books for November
How to be a Book Lover on a Budget
Does it seem like an oxymoron to be a frugal book lover?! Being a book lover can really run up the budget if you let it. I know books make me happy, and I love having my favorites around me. But, we’ve worked on becoming debt-free and on top of that we’ve been working on decluttering. … Continue reading How to be a Book Lover on a Budget
Books to Read Before Seeing the Movie!
Here’s an updated list of books that will be turned into movies this fall. I, personally, always feel like it’s best to read the book before seeing the movie. Along that vein, here’s my article from this summer where I listed the reasons I think reading the book first is important! It’s got some great points, so check out the… Continue reading Books to Read Before Seeing the Movie!
Signs of You by Emily France – Book Review
Here is my book review for Signs of You by Emily France. In this debut YA novel by Emily France, we find four friends, bound by the common link of grief. Riley, Jay, Noah, and Katie are struggling to get through high school. They are dealing with their grief as best they can, and helping each… Continue reading Signs of You by Emily France – Book Review
New Books ~ October!! Coming Soon!!
October’s New Books New Books October!! Every month, publishers unveil hundreds of new books! For book nerds like me, it’s kinda like Christmas, haha! But, keeping up with what’s coming out is hard! That’s what I’m here for! I’ve culled through the long list of books coming out this month. And as a result, have come up with a… Continue reading New Books ~ October!! Coming Soon!!
New from Ransom Riggs ~ Tales of the Peculiars
I just found this on Amazon and thought you might like to know….there’s a new “Peculiars” book out by Ransom Riggs! This is a sort of Prequel to the Miss Peregrine series by Riggs. And with the movie coming out at the end of this month (September 30th), this is a great companion book to the movie and series! So,… Continue reading New from Ransom Riggs ~ Tales of the Peculiars
New Books Coming Soon….September
September’s New Books Every month, publishers unveil hundreds of new books! For book nerds like me, it’s kinda like Christmas, haha! But, keeping up with what’s coming out is hard! That’s what I’m here for! I’ve culled through the long list of books coming out this month, and as a result, have come up with a list of my favorite… Continue reading New Books Coming Soon….September
The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler – Book Review
The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg I read The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler for the first time when I was in college taking a Children’s Literature class. I enjoyed the story line then and enjoyed it now. But I have to say that re-reading it as… Continue reading The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler – Book Review
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children ~ Book Review
When reading Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, I almost put it down, several times, because I thought it was going to be really creepy! The photographs, the beginning chapters all pointed to a creepy, horror story. This book might even be categorized as a horror story. I was compelled, though, to continue reading, and I’m glad I did!… Continue reading Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children ~ Book Review