The weather hasn’t been nice lately – rain most of the time – which gives me lots of inside time to read. This week I share an upcoming YA thriller and a new picture book. Every Stolen Breath, by Kimberly Gabriel Set in modern-day Chicago, Every Stolen Breath is a fast-paced, YA thriller that readersContinue reading “IMWAYR: Thrilling & Beautiful Books”
Category Archives: Book Reviews
Book Review: The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon
Caleb Franklin narrates the story of how he and his brother, Bobby Gene, met Styx Malone and got into the “biggest trouble we’ve ever gotten into in our lives.” The first page is one of those excellent leads we talk about in English class. You know when you read the first page, the story isn’tContinue reading “Book Review: The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon”
Book Review: The Thing With Feathers, by McCall Hoyle
The Thing With Feathers, By McCall Hoyle Emilie is a teenager with issues. She struggles with returning to school after homeschooling, with making high school friends, and with navigating her first crush, a handsome athlete named Chatham. She also has two other problems: grieving her father’s death from cancer and living with epilepsy. Emilie’s mom andContinue reading “Book Review: The Thing With Feathers, by McCall Hoyle”
A Five-Star Year: Best of 2018 Books
I’ve seen a number of “Best of” book lists this week, and I always wonder how my list would stack up against the others in any given year. This year, I used a friend’s recommendation to review my Goodreads.com list, and when I looked, I found many books that received my rare “5-Star” rating (maybeContinue reading “A Five-Star Year: Best of 2018 Books”
Book Review: Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
Wishtree has been around for over 200 years, and in that time she has seen many changes in the lives of the animals and the humans who surround her. Every May Day (May 1st) people come from all around to tie pieces of cloth with written wishes on the tree. It’s a tradition that WishtreeContinue reading “Book Review: Wishtree by Katherine Applegate”
Happy Book Birthday, Solo!
Solo is Kwame Alexander’s latest release (from Blink YA Books) and features Mary Rand Hess. These amazing authors expertly weave the story of Blade, a teen who would rather not be associated with his famous father, Rutherford Morrison, a washed-up rock star. Blade’s girlfriend, Chapel, is the light in his life of darkness, but herContinue reading “Happy Book Birthday, Solo!”
March: Book One — Read Now!
In elementary school I learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and I read about his calm demeanor, listened to his moving speeches, and learned about a dark time in my American history. However, I felt like I was hearing only parts of a bigger story; there was something missing. From the time I wasContinue reading “March: Book One — Read Now!”
Book Review: The Storyteller
Have you ever skipped a meal so you can read a book? I have, but if you haven’t yet, you might find yourself immersed in THE STORYTELLER — and you’d be okay with whatever else you missed. The Storyteller, by Evan Turk, is many tales weaved into one great story. While I was reviewing bookContinue reading “Book Review: The Storyteller”
What I’m Reading
I waited and waited. Yesterday was the “book birthday” for Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story by Nora Raleigh Baskin. My friends previewed the book (lucky them!) and recommended it as one of the best books of the year so far. So, of course, I ran to the bookstore to purchase it and started reading. Wow! MyContinue reading “What I’m Reading”
Reading Teacher Writes 