Breakout, by Kate Messner published in 2018 by Bloomsbury Children’s Books 448 pages I flew through Kate Messner’s most recent middle-grade novel last week, and loved it for so many reasons. It’s an excellent story starring a believable, flawed, likeable …
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fiction favorites: Hope in the Holler
Today, in the category of Books That Surprised Me, allow me to introduce: Hope in the Holler, by Lisa Lewis Tyre published in 2018 by Nancy Paulsen Books 209 pages This book had to sneak up on me in order …
for the love of libraries
I’ve got two books today that celebrate one of humankind’s finest creations — libraries! First stop, London, home of the amazing British Library. Books! Books! Books!: Explore the Amazing Collection of the British Library, by Mick Manning & Brita Granström …
highly original and plum full of smiles…a list of five
I know all the harried preparations for Christmas are on the minds of so many of us. Maybe it will help to focus on something more mainstream? These great books should all go on your list for reading after that …
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a happy Christmas to all…books brimming with Christmas cheer
The first order of business today is awarding the give-aways of that splendid nature journal and those jazzy magazines. As always with these giveaways, I wish I could give one to everyone who enters! However… Charity — congrats on winning the …
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2017 Orange Marmalade Non-Electronic Gift Guide: Bookish Edition + Giveaway!
Have I saved the best for last? Giving books and bookish gifts is obviously what I love to do! Here are some great ideas for the kids in your life, plus a give-away! Litograph t-shirts Text and illustrations make up …
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six wintery stories celebrating cold weather!
Here in the Great North we’re looking forward to wearing our woolies, sipping our chai, and watching candlelight flicker in windows as December approaches. I love winter! What about you? Today’s books will warm your heart towards cold weather, even …
ten-word reviews
You’re busy. I get that. Holidays approach. Voila! 10-word teasers to tempt you towards books I adore! Guaranteed to make your day better. Fort-building Time, written by Megan Wagner Lloyd, illustrated by Abigail Halpin published in 2017 by Alfred A. …
with charity towards all…
I don’t know about you, but lately my heart feels as though someone has been scouring it with steel wool. Raw. Abraded. Grieving over violence and suffering, abuse of power and abuse of Earth, caustic tongues and acrimony, overwhelmingly loud …
terrific for toddlers…books just right for little squirts
Looking for some great reads for those little shavers, say 15 months and up? Bold, jolly books, short in length but long in painstakingly-crafted ideas and artwork, coming right up! Truck, Truck, Goose, written by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Zoe …
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