After the Golden Age by Carrie Vaughn9780765325556, $24.99, Tor FantasyAre you as surprised as I was to see this on my reading list? Okay, probably not, but this was definitely one of those "judged a book by its cover" reads and I'm three-quarters glad that I did. Why only 3/4ths? Because the book was great for … Continue reading Book Review: After the Golden Age by Carrie Vaughn
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Book Review: Miss Timmins’ School for Girls by Nayana Currimbhoy
Miss Timmins' School for Girlsby Nayana Currimbhoy9780061997747, $14.99, HarperCollinsI don't know what made me pick this book up. I don't remember if I saw it advertised somewhere online, or if someone recommended it on Goodreads, or if I just saw it on the new books shelf, but for whatever reason I checked it out of … Continue reading Book Review: Miss Timmins’ School for Girls by Nayana Currimbhoy
Book Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Childrenby Ransom Riggs9781594744761, $17.99, Quirk BooksJacob's grandfather used to tell him tales of a magical place. An island with a beautiful home where children with strange abilities lived, safe from harm, forever. As Jacob gets older he begins to question his grandfather's stories - a girl who could float? A … Continue reading Book Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Book Review: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
The Scorch Trialsby James Dashner9780385738767, $9.99, Delacorte Press (Random House)This is the second book in the Maze Runner trilogy. You can read my review of Book 1, titled The Maze Runner, here.They thought the battle was over when they left the maze, but it soon becomes clear they've only moved on to stage 2 of … Continue reading Book Review: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
Book Review: Habibi by Craig Thompson
Habibiby Craig Thompson9780375424144, $35, Pantheon (Random House)Age appropriate: Adult graphic novel, 16+ (nudity, sexual content, violence)Absolutely incredible. Beautiful calligraphy, detailed illustrations, intense historical fiction - I read something describing Craig Thompson's work as a "triumph" and I completely agree.Habibi is a combination of historical fiction, religious fiction, and graphic novel. Told in a non-linear fashion, … Continue reading Book Review: Habibi by Craig Thompson
Book Review: Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
Wonderstruckby Brian Selznick9780545027842, $29.99, ScholasticAge appropriate: Read-together: 4+, Read alone: 8+I had the pleasure of attending the NEIBA trade show NECBA children's author dinner last Wednesday (Oct. 12, 2011), where Brian Selznick explained what he was trying to do in his newest book, Wonderstruck. As you may remember, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, his previous … Continue reading Book Review: Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
Book Review: The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff
The Replacementby Brenna Yovanoff97818595143372, $17.99, Razorbill (Penguin)Age appropriate: 14+ (some sexual content, macabre scenes)Every seven years in the town of Gentry, a child is taken and replaced with a look-alike that is not quite...human. The replacement child usually dies, leaving the family to grieve twice: once for the missing child and once for the replacement. The … Continue reading Book Review: The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff
Book Review: The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwicks at Point Mouetteby Jeanne Birdsall9780375858512, $16.99, Knopf (Random House)Age appropriate: Read-aloud 4+, read-alone 8+This third book in the Penderwicks series picks up right where book two, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, leaves off. Mr. Penderwick, his new wife, and baby Ben are in England for the honeymoon. Rosalind is taking her first vacation … Continue reading Book Review: The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall
Book Review: First Grave on the Right/Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
First Grave on the Right 9780312662752, $21.99, St. Martin's Press Second Grave on the Left9780312360818, $21.99, St. Martin's Press, Pub. Date: August 16, 2011by Darynda JonesStephanie Plum (of Janet Evanovich fame) meets the supernatural - hilarious, kick-ass, and sexy.Charlotte (Charley) Davidson is the Grim Reaper, though she likes to replace the grim with sarcasm. Basically, … Continue reading Book Review: First Grave on the Right/Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
Book Review: House of Dolls by Francesca Lia Block, illustrated by Barbara McClintock
House of Dollsby Francesca Lia Block, illustrated by Barbara McClintock9780061130946, HarperCollings, $15.99Known for being poetic and surreal while featuring elements from the real world, Francesca Lia Block's latest, House of Dolls, is lovingly illustrated and difficult to sell. Its charming trim size and brightly-colored cover make it appeal to a picture book audience, but the … Continue reading Book Review: House of Dolls by Francesca Lia Block, illustrated by Barbara McClintock
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