ABC is for Circusby Patrick Hruby9781934429617, Ammo Books, $14.95, Pub. Date: November 2010Whimsical. Bright. Colorful. Creative. A must-have for a baby or design library.I realize I haven't reviewed any board books as a stand-alone post, a gross oversight I'm going to correct beginning with my latest find. For those who stopped by the Odyssey Book … Continue reading Book Review: ABC is for Circus by Patrick Hruby
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Word of the Day: Juggernaut
Juggernaut, n.(not to be confused with the comic book character published by Marvel Comics)(also not to be confused with the 1974 movie, Juggernaut, starring, of all people, Richard Harris, Omar Sharif, and Anthony Hopkins)(though both of these are based on definition #1)1. any large, overpowering, destructive force or object2. anything requiring blind devotion or cruel … Continue reading Word of the Day: Juggernaut
Book Blogger Hop!
This is only my second Book Blogger Hop for my adult book review blog. This Book Blogger Hop is hosted by Crazy-for-Books, discovered (by me) through Presenting Lenore - thanks to both these blog/gers for providing a great way to meet new blog/gers!To see the amazing blogs I discovered previously, visit my first hop. As … Continue reading Book Blogger Hop!
Book Blogger Hop!
This is my third Book Blogger Hop, hosted by Crazy-for-Books, discovered (by me) through Presenting Lenore - thanks to both these blog/gers for providing a great way to meet new blog/gers!To see the amazing blogs I discovered previously, visit my first Hop and my second Hop. As this is Book Blogger Appreciation Week, as part … Continue reading Book Blogger Hop!
Word of the Day: Spruik
Continuing to add to my collection of slang words from other English-speaking countries.Spruik, v.Australian slang1. to make or give an elaborate speech2. to speak in public like a used car salesman
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Book of the Day: I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow
#5 in the HMH Book of the Day series:I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow9780152024888, $16Despite not knowing the tune to the song "It Ain't Gonna Rain No More," the new lyrics stand on their own as very funny, lively, interactive text, whether you're literally painting or just reading and … Continue reading Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Book of the Day: I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Book of the Day: Sisters by David McPhail
#4 in the HMH Book of the Day series:Sistersby David McPhail9780152046590, $9.99Originally published in 1984, this delightful little book (apparently I have a preference for books with a small trim size) is perfect for the care package I'm sending to my sister at college. Published with a new jacket image and color illustrations for the … Continue reading Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Book of the Day: Sisters by David McPhail
Waiting on Wednesday: Guilty Pleasures
This post comes to you via Erika Breathes Books and Breaking the Spine. "Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly meme where you post upcoming titles you're eagerly anticipating.I'm disturbingly behind in my book blogging; I blame that on all the traveling I've been doing lately, so please forgive me. Something else to blame on my … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday: Guilty Pleasures
Ampersand Carrying Case
Print found here.(Thanks, Mattie)
Word of the Day: Swot
This is one of my new favorite words. I love learning new slang expressions, especially if they aren't American English. It sounds so pompous when I use them in my head in a fake accent; I can't help but laugh.Swot, n.British Slang1. A student who studies assiduously, especially to the exclusion of other activities or … Continue reading Word of the Day: Swot
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