Books That Don't Suck

I have raised my kids to believe that reading is their “Super Power.” It is where they gain their knowledge, where they learn to think critically, where they learn it is okay to disagree with a piece of literature while still respecting it for the art form that it is. Are there some books that …

There is just about nothing on this earth that gets me more fired up than banned books. Like, who decided it was okay to tell me what I can and cannot read? Seriously. Any book worth banning is a book worth reading. Isaac Asimov Thank goodness for places like Barnes & Noble that can keep …

If you’re a Dr. Seuss fan, you are either going to love or hate this news, there’s no in between… The fan favorite ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ is officially getting a sequel but, it’s not written by Dr. Seuss. According to reports, the new book picks up one year after the original and will …

Okay, what? Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans are in the same Netflix movie? Sign me up right now! Netflix has really stepped up its game, bringing a bunch of top notch original movies to the table. Next to the true-crime dramas, my favorite of the Netflix films are the action packed ones! The newest action …

There is a new trend on TikTok that’s equating to financial ruin for authors, and it needs to stop. Summer is peak book reading time. You kick back by the pool or at the beach with an adult beverage and a good book, and relax into oblivion. It’s one of my favorite summer pastimes. I …

Y’all that was exactly what I needed today… You know where there are days you just need to see something positive and happy? Well, I found the motherload of all things… There is a video of LeVar Burton Reading ‘Goodnight Moon’ to Neil deGrasse Tyson and it is so fantastic, I am crying!! I grew …

Blessed be the book. We all know about The Handmaid’s Tale and over the years, people can’t help but compare some aspects of real-life to the popular fictional books and tv series. With that being said, I bet nobody expected something like this to exist… An ‘Unburnable’ copy of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Exists and The …

I Love, Love, Loved the first season of Bridgerton. That Duke of Hastings, AMIRITE?!? But, can I be honest with you? The second season of the show just didn’t do it for me. There was, however, one aspect of the show that piqued my romance-loving interest. The relationship between Penelope and Colin. I don’t really …

I am an avid reader… I read every single day, normally at night until I fall asleep with a book in my hands. I have a list of books to be read and one of those is called ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Exceptionally a brilliant read! I hope they …

Did you know that Dolly Parton has a new book called ‘Run, Rose, Run’ that she co-authored with one of my all-time favorites… James Patterson? Well, she does and ‘Run, Rose, Run‘ is already available as of March 7th. The even better news is that the novel is going to be adapted into a movie …

Nicholas Sparks is an amazing writer and if you’re an avid reader you’ve probably read a few if not all of his previous books. Even if you’re only an occasional reader I’m sure you’ve read at least a few such as ‘The Notebook’. If you haven’t read any of his books, then you’ve probably at …

I just got done binge watching Pieces of Her — the BEST new crime series on Netflix — and it is the show everyone is going to be talking about. Seriously. I watched it in 2 sittings — don’t judge. Literally, the only reason I didn’t watch it in 1 sitting is because I started …

Every bookstore needs a table front-and-center that features and sells “Banned Books.” There. I said it. I have raised my kids to believe that reading is their “Super Power.” It is where they gain their knowledge, where they learn to think critically, where they learn it is okay to disagree with a piece of literature …

I grew up listening to Dolly Parton, I’m even old enough to remember ‘Dolly’, which was her television variety show. Dolly Parton has always been one of those celebrities that seems more like a friendly neighbor, anytime you hear her talk, you want to sit a spell and listen. I think this is what makes her …

Nearly 100 years old and still going strong! On January 17th of 2022, Betty White will turn 100 years old! Author Ray Richmond went on a deep dive into the actress’s life to come up with 100 remarkable moments in her life. He was worried that everything had already been covered since Betty had penned …

Super sad news to wake up to this morning… Anne Rice, one of my favorite authors passed away Saturday. Her son, Christopher Rice, announced the news on social media for her fans, she died from complications due to a stroke she had. She lived a long exciting life filled with huge success, she was 80 …

Manga and Cracker Barrel seem like such an odd combination, but it’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ so I think it would do well anywhere. The book publishers known as Tokyopop are planning on bringing the manga adaption of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ to Cracker Barrel stores. The storefront selections are normally filled with farmhouse-style decor, …

Oompa-Loompa Doopity-Duss, They’ve got another reboot for us!! Ok — so it isn’t as much a reboot as it is a prequel — but that didn’t go with the song!! Warner Bros. just announced that they have started production on Wonka, a prequel to the most awesomest Roald Dahl novel EVER — Charlie and the Chocolate …

AHHHHH!!! Calling all Nightmare Before Christmas fans! It’s time to get the sequel you’ve always wished for! There is a sequel in the works following Sally’s life after the events that took place in the movie! The book will be titled ‘Love Live The Pumpkin Queen’, and is currently set to release July 2022. It’s …

We all know that Jack Skellington is an excellent party planner, the master of all ceremonies actually, and because of his excellence in organizing celebrations, it only makes sense that a book was inspired him to achieve the perfect holiday party. Currently selling on Amazon is a Nightmare Before Christmas entertaining guide and cookbook for …

It’s about to be Halloween in July, because Netflix is bringing us, not just one, but a TRILOGY of scary movies starting at the beginning of the month. Fear Street is one of the most popular book series ever written by R.L. Stine, and they are about to bring the series to the big screen …

There is a new Wizarding World of Harry Potter store in New York, and *GASP* It’s time to take a roadtrip!! We no longer have to take a trip to Orlando and fight the crowds — and the HEAT — to make it to an actual Wizarding World of Harry Potter store. Now, don’t get …

This chalk drawing that somebody made for the graduates of Norwin High School is simply amazing, and it makes the PERFECT photo opp!! It’s that time of year when all those babies we have cared for and nurtured for 18-ish years graduate high school. It’s bitter sweet, AMIRITE?!? We are so proud of them and …

The trailer for Dear Evan Hansen is here, and WOW — grab your tissues, now! Have y’all heard about Dear Evan Hansen? It is a Tony-Award-Winning book and broadway musical — which is all fine and dandy — but it’s now a movie. It’s a film that hits entirely too close to home for so …

We all know that R.L. Stine is an amazing author that writes kid-friendly horror books. My girls and I have enjoyed the books and I honestly can not wait to watch these 3 movies! My kids are old enough to watch them with me, horror movies are a favorite in this house. So the R.L. …

Meghan Markle is releasing a children’s book, and it is totally inspired by Prince Harry and her son, Archie. Okay, that’s pretty sweet! The book, which is called “The Bench,” is going to be about the bond between father and son. But here is the super sweet part — it’s looking at that paternal bond …

The summertime can be both a blessing and a curse considering the hot weather brings on summer vacation which also means that school is out and sometimes, kids get bored. A handful of brilliant woman have come together to create a big book of activities to prevent the inevitable complaint of “Mom, I’m bored.” Including …

I am so excited! Some of my favorite authors have collaborated together once again ti create a brilliant book full of projects! I already have a few other books that are from some of the same authors and my kids love them! If your kids are anything like mine and love to craft and just …

Christian Grey has a lot left to tell in the last and final book of the “Fifty Shades of Grey’ spin-off love story. Christian Grey and Anastasia Steel have had their high ups and certainly their very low downs, but the newly wed couple as we saw in the last movie, ‘Fifty Shades Darker’, have …

Fans of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’, this one is for us! There is going to be a sequel! Disney Publishing has hired Shea Ernshaw, who wrote The wicked Winter and Winterwood, to write a new YA (young Adult) novel! The new story is going to be written from Sally’s point of view and does not …

I’m so in love with Bridgerton, the Netflix original show AND the book series by Julia Quinn. I am DYING. They have announced that there will DEFINITELY be a season 2 of Bridgerton — which, duh, there HAD to be, right?!? Because I am obsessed with the show, I recently learned that Jonathan Bailey, who plays …

Are you watching Firefly Lane? If not, turn away right now, and go binge watch the series!! I am about to drop some spoilers on you that you are NOT going to want to know until AFTER you watch the finale. I loved Kate and Tully’s friendship throughout the entire show. They were so close …

Netflix is KILLING it when it comes to original programming. I am so addicted to binge watching it ALL!! I especially love their series adaptations that are from books — I’m looking at YOU, Bridgerton! Well, they have done it again, my friends!! Have y’all seen the new Netflix series that is Firefly Lane? If …

When I was a teeny tot, there was one book that I LOVED more than any other. It sat on my shelf, bright and new, and I still own it today, tattered and a bit worse for the wear. I am, of course, talking about the “The Monster at the End of This Book.” My …

Dear readers, it has come to our attention that there is a show that has taken Netflix by storm, and it is now the BIGGEST series debut EVER on Netflix. Of course, I am talking about Bridgerton, and this author agrees 100% with those that say this show is a must-watch, binge worthy series. This …

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden aren’t the only ones who moved into the White House this past week. Two four legged and very furry pals have packed their collection of doggy toys and scrumptious treats to live in their new home for the next 4 years on Pennsylvania Ave. Here’s welcoming Major and …

Alan Rickman’s death is one that shook me. I have been a fan of him since I was a little girl and have always considered him one of my absolute favorite actors. Rickman died in 2016 of cancer, and the world hasn’t been the same since. He has always been such an iconic character and …

If you want to add some wizardly magic to the holidays this year, you may want to pick up ‘The Unofficial Hogwarts for the Holidays Cookbook’! It’s magically delicious! With ‘The Unofficial Hogwarts for the Holidays Cookbook’, you can make magical snacks and Muggle-worthy meals! ‘The Unofficial Hogwarts for the Holidays Cookbook’ has something for everyone! …

I might be really showing my age here, but I’m going to go ahead and say it anyway — Fried Green Tomatoes is one of the best movies ever, and if you haven’t read the book, OMG — I don’t know that we can still be friends. Seriously, the movie AND the book are in …

If there is one thing we can all agree on right now it’s that masks are being talked about a lot. Up until a few months ago, we didn’t even really think about masks. Sure doctors and nurses wore them in surgery and stuff, but even the doctors just coming into the room to examine …

If you love The Golden Girls and also love crochet, well… then you are in for a treat! There is a brand new book from Allison Hoffman called ‘Crochet The Golden Girls’ and all super fans need it! It comes with 10 crochet patterns that include Sophia Petrillo, Rose Nylund, Blanche Devereaux, and Dorothy Zbornak! …

Book Lovers, listen up!! I have some good news for fans of all the YA novels! This is BONUS good news if you love Disney — which would be ME! I’ll admit it. I’m a few years older than Young Adult, and I love a good YA novel. I could name some of my favorite …

Stephenie Meyer has announced that she has at least 2 more Twilight books planned for the series. *SQUEE* You can admit it. I know you read through the entire new Stephenie Meyer’s book Midnight Sun in one day. I’ll go ahead and admit that I enjoyed the book at a very rapid — got nothing …

TODAY IS THE DAY! Midnight Sun – The new Twilight Book from Edward’s perspective is officially OUT! If you didn’t pre-order your book, you need to head over and get it from Amazon right now. You can have it to your house in 2 hours (depending on where you live). I WAS RIGHT! A few …

Stephen King just announced that he has a new book coming out next March, and I can’t believe we have to wait so long! I love Stephen King. He has a way of telling a story, which totally freaks me out — I’m talking to YOU, Pennywise — but I simply can’t stop reading. I …

I have seen so many of my friends recommending and raving about the book Where the Crawdads Sing. I read a lot and this one is on my list because it was repeated time after time as the book to read! Well, Reese Witherspoon is going to make it into a movie and that is …

I will fully admit, I was obsessed with the Twilight books. They will always be completely genius in my mind. You can try and prove me wrong — but you won’t. But, you have to admit — Edward is a bit of a creeper. I mean, he sneaks into Bella’s room to watch her sleep. …

Where are my bookies at? Just announced, there is some awesome news from the literary world. We have waited nine long years, but we are FINALLY getting a sequel to Ready Player One. Not the movie — the book! The sequel has been finished, and it will drop into stores on November 24th — just …

Welcome back, Ms. Frizzle! Elizabeth Banks is set to star in a big screen version of our favorite teacher/bus driver from The Magic School Bus. If you were alive in the 1990s, you know this series is about a fourth-grade teacher, and her class of curious students. They ride around in Frizzle’s magic bus, that …

Harry Potter creator and author, J.K. Rowling has a new book on the way! However, this one has absolutely nothing to do with the witches and wizards of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In fact, this new story has nothing to do with the world of Harry Potter at all. Talk about a huge shock! Of course, …

Could this BE in cooler? There is going to be a Friends: The Official Cookbook, and I must have it. How YOU doin’, delicious food from Friends?!? There are more than 50 — FIFTY — recipes in this book, and they are all inspired by the show, Friends. You are going to want to make …

Chloe is worried. You see, her Uncle Bobby is getting married, and she doesn’t want to share her uncle with anybody. They have so much fun together, and she is scared a wedding will ruin their time together. Uncle Bobby is getting married to his special friend, Jamie. They announced it at a special picnic. …

Yes, I read the Twilight books when they came out. Yes, I also watched the Twilight movies when they came out. I was not obsessed, but I am a mother of girls and one was really into it so I read the books to make sure it was ok. Then I watched the movies with …

Robert Pattinson should have never been cast as Edward in the Twilight movie saga. There, I said it. Bring on the hate mail! I’m sure he is an outstanding, cool, super-nice dude IRL, but Edward Cullen, he is not. Edward is dark, brooding, mysterious, gorgeous — and so they cast Cedric Diggory from Harry Potter? …

Oh. My. Gosh. Build-A-Bear has an “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” bear, and every graduate I know is getting this as a gift! It is NO secret that I love Dr. Seuss. I EVERY SINGLE ONE of his books tell a valuable life lesson, that we would all be better for heeding. But, “Oh, The …

It’s no secret that Stephenie Meyers preferred a completely different cast for Twilight, but can you image the trilogy starring individuals other than Robert Patterson and Kristian Stewart?! Personally, I can’t! The list of celebrities she originally preferred will most likely come as a shock, as it did so for me! Here was her exact …

Those silly little Hobbitses. They have a story like no other. My FAVORITE character from the Lord of the Rings saga is Sméagol, or Gollum, if you prefer. I mean, if you don’t like the little holder of the ring, you are dead inside. The actor that portrayed Gollum in the movies, Andy Serkis, is …

Can you BELIEVE it? The royal baby, Archie, is already one year old! Doesn’t it just seem like YESTERDAY, we were all on baby watch, waiting for Meghan to go into labor at the drop of a hat? To help celebrate his one year birthday, Meghan read Duck! Rabbit! to Archie, and daddy filmed the …

That sound you just heard was the *SQUEE* my daughter let out when she found out Daniel Radcliffe was helping to read the FIRST Harry Potter Book — Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. And that SECOND sound you just heard was the *SQUEE* I let out when I found out it is TOTALLY FREE …

I WAS RIGHT! You guys, I don’t always like being right but this time, I really, really do! Remember last week when I mentioned that Stephenie Meyer had a mysterious countdown on her website and I thought it was about a new Twilight book, Midnight Sun? Well, I was RIGHT! Ahhhh the countdown ended last …

You guys!!! The rumors are true and better yet CONFIRMED! Stephenie Meyer is releasing a new book, continuing the Twilight series and let me just say, I. AM. STOKED! During an appearance on Good Morning America, the new book is called ‘Midnight Sun’ and my goodness, it is a good morning considering this breaking news! …

Are you sitting down? If you are not, you should be. You guys!! I am DYING with excitement… Stephanie Meyer, ya know, the author of the Twilight book series, has a Mysterious Countdown On Her Site! Honestly, I Think It’s A New ‘Twilight’ Book!!! If you head over to Stephanie Meyer’s website, you will be …

Are you sitting down? If you are not, you should be. You guys!! I am DYING with excitement… Stephenie Meyer, ya know, the author of the Twilight book series, has a Mysterious Countdown On Her Site! Honestly, I Think It’s A New ‘Twilight’ Book!!! If you head over to Stephenie Meyer’s website, you will be …

“Beware! You’re In For A Scare!” Goosebumps, the wickedly creepy kids book series that has been entertaining the masses for thirty years, is on its way to becoming a live-action TV series. The Goosebumps Movie producer, Neal H. Moritz, Sony Pictures, and Scholastic are teaming up to bring this mildly scary kids show to fruition. …

Stephen King has a new story collection coming out on April 21st! It is called If It Bleeds. The new story collection is four originals, 1 novel, and 3 novellas. You can actually pre-order ‘If It Bleeds’ on Amazon right now! Let’s talk about this amazing cover! The face of the rat in the cat …

Peter May is a Scottish Author. In 2005 he wrote a book called “Lockdown”. It just so happened to be about a global pandemic. It was rejected as being “extremely unrealistic and unreasonable,”. So, he sat the book on the backburner. Now that we are literally in the middle of a global pandemic, that is …

LeVar Burton, from Reading Rainbow fame, is going to be livestreaming family-friendly LeVar Burton Reads programs, and you can bet my family will be tuning in. I LOVED Reading Rainbow when I was young. LeVar Burton was like a calming force; a constant when life could be scary, crazy, or even happy. That is exactly …

Let’s face it, life gets busy. Finding time to sit down and read has become harder and harder for most these days. With the Coronavirus looming overhead, we have all been suggested to stay indoors for everyone’s safety. That means more free time. Why not utilize that time to get in some good reading? Here …

Calling all fans of The Office! Just in time for it’s FIFTEENTH anniversary, it’s time to head back to Dunder Mifflin — Elementary that is. There is a children’s book coming out, and it centers around student Michael Scott, who must be the line leader for the day. He knows how to be a line …

Did you know that the women from The Golden Girls ate over 100 cheesecakes during the filming of the series? Talk about living life! I was surprised to learn that Bea Arthur (Dorothy) hated cheesecake! What in the hell is wrong with her? Thankfully her character knew right from wrong!  Cheesecake is ALWAYS right! Well, …

I’ll admit it. I’ve been having Jon Snow withdrawal. Well, not ONLY Jon Snow. I feel like there’s a big empty hole in my life, since the ending of Game of Thrones. I want to just take that entire last season, and throw it out the window. We need a massive do-over from the wreckage …

OMG! OMG! OMG! The Twilight saga might not be over! Edward Cullen might be BACK, and I just died a little — can he bring me back, please?!? Prequels are all the rage in Hollywood right now, and the TWILIGHT saga is not immune to this craze. THANK GOD! The studio that brought us the …

Anybody I know over a size ten pretty much lives in Torrid. I have to be honest, I am head to toe in Torrid right now, and I am in LOVE with their new Harry Potter Collection. Like, seriously, Accio the entire Torrid Harry Potter collection straight to me. My favorite has to be these …

Well, I just read something crazy strange… Harry Potter Is Being Removed From Schools Because It Contains Real Curses And Spells. Yes, this is true… According to reports, a Catholic school in Tennessee has removed the Harry Potter books from its library. This was after the school’s priest decided they could cause a reader to …

Twilight fans it’s time to reunite, perhaps in Bella’s very own house because You Can Now Rent Bella’s House in Twilight on Airbnb and word is, that includes standups of the characters from the show. Life size Edward, anyone? The house went up for sale last year and now the the iconic two-story home prominently featured in …

There are times when you read a book that changes your life. And that’s how I felt about the Hunger Games series. So, when I read that Suzanne Collins had a new Hunger Games novel coming out NEXT YEAR… well, happy dance. Here’s what we know about the new Hunger Games book so far. Suzanne …

Well, well, well, looks like it’s finally official – Robert Pattinson is the new Batman! After a few weeks of negotiations, Variety has confirmed with Warner Bros. Pictures that Robert Pattinson is the latest actor to drive the Batmobile. The Twilight actor will star in a new franchise of Batman films, beginning with The Batman, directed by War for the Planet of …

Lately, I can’t log into Facebook or Instagram without being inundated with a Girl, Wash Your Face quote or some #bossbabe talking about how Rachel Hollis changed their life. Girl, stop reading this CRAP. This book was nothing but an ode to privileged upper middle class women who are bored with life, and I am …

My favorite picture of me from when I was a kid is me sitting on the bed, sucking my thumb, with a book open on my lap. I must have only been about two or three and yet that picture encapsulates the entirety of my life from that moment forward. I have never stopped loving …

Whether you’re Ravenclaw or Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Gryffindor, we’ve got 30 DIY Harry Potter Crafts to appeal to all of your house loyalties. Now gather your wizarding friends and let’s take a step down Diagon Alley for some Potteriffic Fun! *raises wand* DIYium Craftium! In Fact, I love Harry Potter Crafts so much that I wrote …

Just what are nipple clamps for anyway? It’s a post-Fifty Shades of Grey world, and there is a huge demand for super-sexy romantic novels. Authors work hand over fist to supply readers with what they want, and as a freelancer, I copy edit a lot of erotic romance. What does a copy editor do? Nitpick, …

March second, otherwise known as Read Across America Day, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss’s birthday, has been celebrated by elementary schools across America since 1998. Everyone knows Dr. Seuss … cartoonist, storyteller, and one of my heroes (along with Walt Disney, because that is how I do this adult thing). There isn’t a person who …

So, I was at a conference (sort of) recently and seated for dinner with other writer/reader types—who are also good friends I get to see not often enough—when the conversation turned, as it does, to Hogwarts’ houses. Look, don’t even pretend you haven’t had the “what house would you be in” conversation, or secretly sorted …

How many of these teachers did you have growing up?  At the time, we probably thought many of them were nastier than they actually were and didn’t give them full credit for all of their efforts to teach us all of the valuable lessons that we needed to learn (sometimes the hard way). Teaching is …

Here are 25 Harry Potter snacks you can make from home! 25 Harry Potter Snacks and Treats I’ve got my witchy priorities straight–I’m starting with Witches Broomstick Candies. Golden Snitch Pops would probably do a bang-up, sell-out job on Quiddich game days! Ok, so you want some meat? No burgers here, but order some Basilisk-dogs. Do it. Hissss. These Cheese …

Books. I love books so much, and I love love loved Dorothy Must Die! It was totally fantastic and amazing and awesome, and I can’t say enough good things about it. What I can say is if you’re a Wizard of Oz fan (and even if you’re not) you still need to read this book. …

It’s banned books week, and that makes both happy and sad. It makes me happy to know that we as a society care enough about reading and free speech to devote a whole week to the books others are trying to ban, but it makes me sad to know those people trying to ban books …

Over the last week, I hosted a writing conference with a few of my closest and brightest friends. during a live chat, the subject of Pinterest came up. I am totally in every possible way completely enamored with Pinterest. Thing w   as, my friend Dustin isn’t convinced. I mean– sure he thinks it can …

Okay, when it comes to books– literature and such, I feel like I have an okay grasp of what’s good and what isn’t. I mean, I went to school to learn just that, I’m an avid reader (and have been for a long time). Basically, I know my stuff. So, when Fifty Shades of Grey …

There are books that make you laugh, there are books that make you cry, and there are books that make your life better just for having read them. That’s how I feel about Elana Johnson’s SURRENDER.   MAN! LOOK AT THAT COVER– It’s freakin’ gorgeous, right? I read this book. I read this book before …

And the Winner!! The Winner is MEREDITH MCDERMOTT!! CONGRATS MEREDITH! In case you missed my post on Friday, this is Elana Johnson’s launch week! And to celebrate, of course we’re giving stuff away!   I’ve teamed up with some awesome writer/bloggers and here’s what we have in store for you: And today *I’m* hosting the …

Is fabulous!! I’m in Salt Lake City today and it’s Amazing! So, if you need me I’ll be staring at mountains. I love mountains!   But while I am gone… don’t forget to enter the Possession Giveaway! Don’t forget, this is day two of the Elana Johnson POSSESSION Launch Festival of Awesome! Today, go to Lisa and …

I am freaking out about next week. You know what happens next week? POSSESSION by my good friend Elana Johnson comes out!! (And I am flying to Utah for her Launch Party) I’m so happy for her–it’s awesome to see your friend’s dream come true. And you guys know me–when I’m happy, I like to …

UPDATE! We have a Winner! Nicole from As Many as Given! Nicole! I’ll email you! HOORAY! Congrats to ALL!   Okay, so you know how I’m super picky about giveaways and I only do them if the prize packs are awesome? Well, dude– there’s a totally adorable movie coming out this summer that I’m definitely …

Hello Bookanistas! It’s Thursday and that means all over the internet authors are going wild for YA books. Me? I’m laughing, I’m crying– I’m throwing a book across the room in frustration and then running after it because I just couldn’t put down Hannah Moskowitz’s Invincible Summer. It’s a story of a boy and his …

“Everything changed the night I saw a burning man fall from the sky.” That’s how the first line of Gwen Hayes’ FALLING UNDER starts, and frankly, that’s all you need to know–because DUDE is that not the perfect first sentence? I’ll pause while you go back and read it again… and again. I’m having trouble …

I know I know.. I’ve been so busy lately that I’m pretty much just bringing you book reviews. BUT, at least they’re great books, right? Today we’re talking about The Secret Society of the Pink Crystal Ball by Risa Green. I mean, how can you not love it. It’s pink AND it’s secret! (Oh, and …

Sometimes books are more than just stories on the page. Sometimes they make you laugh, sometimes they make you cry, and sometimes they make you think. Beth Revis’ Across the Universe is exactly that kind of book. And now, you can go the website and explore the ship before you read it. The ship is …

It’s Bookanista time, and I’m falling in love with Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick. (Cover Love Squee.) Okay, so here’s the thing–it’s a sequel, so I don’t want to spoil any of it–I just want to tell you that it’s not just as good as the first one… it’s better! Go, READ, fall in love with …