Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children’s Literature as an Adult by Bruce Handy Review by Lauren source: copy from ALA17; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add on Goodreads): In 1690, the dour New England Primer, thought to be the first American children s book, was published in Boston. Offering children gems of advice such […]
This past Saturday, I was supposed to see Linkin Park live for the first time. Sadly, on July 20 of this year, we as Linkin Park fans lost lead singer, Chester Bennington to suicide. Chester had battled addiction and depression for years. Fans know this, and it’s obvious in Linkin Park’s heartfelt, often emotional lyrics. […]
Text, Don’t Call: An Illustrated Guide to the Introverted Life by Aaron Caycedo-Kimura Review by Lauren source: copy for review; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add on Goodreads): Introversion is “in.” But there are still many misconceptions about introverts in the world. They’re shy. Anti-social. They don’t want to have close relationships. They’re all […]
Dirty Deeds by HelenKay Dimon Review by Lauren source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add on Goodreads): Alec Drummond didn’t make his billions by playing nice—or by playing much at all. When it comes to pleasure, Alec only has time for whatever’s quick and easy, which is exactly what he gets […]
FTC Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Children’s Book Review and Amberjack Publishing, but all questions and thoughts are my own. I’m excited to be part of the Dewey Fairchild: Parent Problem Solver book tour. While I haven’t had the chance to read this one yet, it sounds like a lot of fun! I did, […]
Permanent Ink by Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn Review by Lauren source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own Official Summary: At twenty-three, Poe Montgomery is going nowhere. He still lives in his father’s basement and spends most of his time tagging with his friends. When an arrest lands him in debt, Poe accepts the […]
I listened in/Yes I’m guilty of this you should know this/I broke down and wrote you back before you had a chance to/ -“The Con” by Tegan and Sara This past Wednesday, August 2, I saw Tegan and Sara live at The Madison Theater in Covington, Kentucky. This was my second time seeing them live […]
Making It by Christine D’Abo Review by Lauren source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own Official Summary: Devan knows exactly what he wants from life: a good career, a husband who loves him, and a child to call his own. He’s working at the perfect job, and has found the man of his dreams […]
It’s August 2017 with Glossies Made Me Do It. To take part, take a magazine (new or old) and find something that that glossy makes you want to do! Read a book? See a movie? Make a recipe? Let us know! I’m linking up, as usual, with Erika at Cat Eyes and Skinny Jeans and […]
The Loser’s Club by Andrew Clements Review by Lauren source: copy from Netgalley for book tour; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add on Goodreads): Sixth grader Alec can’t put a good book down. So when Principal Vance lays down the law–pay attention in class, or else–Alec takes action. He can’t lose all his reading […]