How in the world am I supposed to write this review? What can I possibly say about this novel that hasn’t already been said by others, many times? After all, I’m far from the only person who adores this book; there’s little chance anything I say here will be a new or groundbreaking insight. But …
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Book Review | The Girl Who Drank the Moon
I like when you read a book and think, “Yes, I see why this won an award.” The Newbery was very well deserved in this case. In The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill, Xan is a witch in the forest. She is loved by the townsfolk on one side, and feared by …
Book Review | The Wishing Game
I love when a book ends up being even better than you expected! In The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer, Lucy Hart’s life hasn’t been the easiest. She spent her childhood being neglected by her parents, who were busy taking care of her immuno-compromised sister. Lucy’s only comfort was the Clock Island book series, which …
Book Review | The Eyes and the Impossible (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In The Eyes and the Impossible, Johannes is a free dog, running wild. He observes everything from …
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Top 10 Books I Read in 2022
Somehow, it is time for a top ten books list again?! I don't even want to contemplate how fast this year has gone. But at the same time, thank goodness it's over. I wish I could say I read a wide variety of genres, but that isn't really true. I dipped my toe in other …
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