From the title, and even the cover art, of this book, I admit that I was expecting something in the way of a silly spooky teen story to get you ready for Halloween. Wasn’t I surprised to find, i…
If you are in the mood for a light, fun, frivolous read, you might want to make a different book selection. If you are ready for something meatier and a bit painful, Breathless by Lurlene Daniel will…
Refreshingly, Powerless is a superhero story about a truly ordinary hero. In this solidly-crafted story, the reader follows twelve year-old Daniel, the new kid in town, as he discovers that some of t…
The Hourglass Door is engrossing from page one. The tension of crushes and spats with friends send you traveling back to your days in high school! It’s a perfect read for young adults—the average so…
Wow. The Golden Spiral is the perfect example of why time travel—whether possible or not—should not be messed with! What a ride! We experience with Abby the horrors of having someone mess with your…
Gregor and the Code of Claw marks the end of our adventures in the Underland with Gregor and his friends and family. This book had even ‘more’ than the others in the series: More indepth characters, …
Young boys (and perhaps even some adventurous girls!) will revel in this delightful collection of six tales about giants. But don't be fooled...this is no ordinary book about giants! The stories inc…
A Celtic Childhood is a lovely memoir that reads as if you’re sitting at the feet of a grandfather full of stories! This book is full of charming vignettes and hilarious antics as we follow a boy fro…
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana's famous quote was always in the forefront of my mind as I read Angie Smibert's compelling, fast-paced dystopian nove…
"It's easy to become anything you wish...so long as you're willing to forfeit your soul." Do you turn away and despise who you know you are, or do you embrace yourself and what you stand for?American …
There are times when we are hard on ourselves and don’t allow ourselves to have happiness because we don’t feel that we deserve it. This is Krista Mueller’s life motto—she’s successful in her job, bu…
Recipes for a Perfect Marriage showcases the difficulties and hardships that arise in marriage—especially when people (mistakenly) think that as soon as you say ‘I do’, it’s peaches and cream from now…
