When I was in the 6th grade I read The Golden Compass and loved it. I think The Subtle Knife was out but I had to wait for The Amber Skyglass. I was in love with the story and the world until the last half of The Amber Skyglass. That’s when the story fell apart …
Be Kind Please Rewind: September
The Secret Garden- We had a girls night at work and went to see The Secret Garden Musical. I really wasn’t sure what to expect, especially since I read the book around 8. But it was great. The actors were fantastic, and I was shocked with I found out the girl playing Mary was a married …
September New To Be Read List
Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart Goodreads | Amazon Goodreads Summery Constance Kopp doesn’t quite fit the mold. She towers over most men, has no interest in marriage or domestic affairs, and has been isolated from the world since a family secret sent her and her sisters into hiding fifteen years ago. One day …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Spinning Starlight
Spinning Starlight by R.C. | website | facebook | twitter | Publisher/Year: Disney Hyperion | October 6th, 2015 Pages: 336 Series: Stand Alone Genre: YA Sci-fi Format: ebook Source: The Publisher through Netgalley (Thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. That did not sway my …
Writers and their Writings: Shel Silverstein
The first book I ever “read” was The Giving Tree. I was 3 or 4 and my parents had read it to me so much I could quote it. It’s always been one of my favorite books. I just love the simple story and drawings that culminate to such a big meaning. In Elementary …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Steadfast
Steadfast by Claudia Gray | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Harper Teen | March 1, 2014 Pages: 384 Audiobook Publisher/Year: Blackstone Audiobooks | March 1st, 2014 Read By: Khristine Hvam Time: 9 hours 19 minutes Series: Spellcaster book 2 of 3 Genre: YA Urban Fantasy/Supernatural Format: Audiobook Source: Overdrive through Cincinnati …
Story Starters #2
Use these prompts for writing inspiration. For an extra challenge, us all of them in one story. First line Tiffany knew that the fog settling on the valley wasn’t from the fire raging toward them. Story Idea Your character is playing hide and seek in a wooded area when they race across a …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Moonlands
Moonlands by Steven Savile | website | facebook | twitter | Publisher/Year: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | February 20, 2015 Pages: 484 Series: Standalone? Genre: YA Fantasy Format: eBookSource: ARC from Publishers through Netgalley (Thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. That did not sway …
Recently Reread: The One
The One by Kira Cass| website| twitter| instagram| Publisher/Year: HarperTeen | May 6th, 2014 Pages: 323 Audiobook Publisher/Year: Harper Audio | May 6, 2014 Read By: Amy Rubinate Time: 7 Hours and 25 Minutes Series: The Selection book 3 of 5 Genre: YA Dystopia/Romance Format: Audiobook Source: Overdrive through Cincinnati Library Amazon | Goodreads What …
Be Kind Please Rewind: August
Segway- My family and I did a sunset segway tour. It wound up being only us since the other group didn’t show, which was super fun. And we learned some new facts about Cincinnati. The best part though was doing the labyrinth maze on segways. It probably is a miracle that someone didn’t die. Organizing – Since I’m planning …