2020 will probably not be a normal, care-free, easy-living summer. Most people have already had to change or cancel summer camps and vacation plans. But, never fear, there is never a wrong time or p…
This may be a summer like no other in recent memory. With many schools being closed, learning happening remotely, or schools ending the academic year early, summer vacation is arriving in a very ant…
As I write this, we are in a weird time where everyone is social distancing and staying home. I hope by the time I post this article the options for a family road trip in summer 2020 are opening up f…
2019? It is 2020. We know. We have just been a bit behind. We do like to have reviews in our database for Newbery Books because they stay continuously in print. So, while you are waiting for the …
Compass Book Ratings brings you our annual, hand-picked book gifting recommendations broken out by demographic. However, all these books would be loved by both boys and girls, and adults might even wa…
Kiss the school year good-bye and say hello to sweet, sweet summer. Read some fun stuff this summer. Here is our top ten list for Summer 2019.
Happy Reading!
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Six Summer Suggestions!
Yes! Now that school is out you have time to read what you want. Skip The Lord of the Flies and the accompanying requisite essay; instead, try the following books for some …
The long-awaited 2019 recommendations are here! This year there are lots of great middle grade listens, but it is a little leaner on the young adult list. However, a good audiobook transcends age de…
Compass Book Ratings brings you our annual, hand-picked book gifting recommendations broken out by demographic. However, these books would be loved by both boys and girls, and young adults might even …
Enjoy the lazy days of summer!
This year we are giving you our eclectic top ten summer reads for middle grade readers. There is a little bit of everything on this list. Enjoy!
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Hooray for summer! Here are our top ten recommendations for teen readers. Most of these titles are quite new--many were published within the last six months--so the recommendations don't get much fr…
This year Compass Book Ratings is the beneficiary of my horrible commute! With many hours on the road, I finally broke down and purchased an Audible subscription for the year. The upside i…
