This week's topic is our Fall TBR list: September, October, and November books. Fall is such a big publishing time (October really). And it's my favorite time of year because of Holiday Romances!!! Which I could use some suggestions on your favorites! Let me know.
Dylan isn't thrilled at giving up her winter vacation to spend it in Scotland for her sister's reality TV show wedding. She hates being on camera, but she has no choice.My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book- for the setting, for the behind the scenes look at Reality TV, for the sister relationships, and for the romance. I loved exploring the old home, especially the secret passage ways. I loved the moments between Dylan and Jamie. I really loved the moments between Kit and Heaven - they added some humor to the book. Their banter was highly entertaining. The ending was sweet.
Scotland is freezing. Dusty's almost mother-in-law isn't thrilled with her son's choice for a bride. But, Dylan enjoys her time with the equally shy groomsman Jamie.
Together, they vow to get through this wedding. But when they begin to have moments of their own, Dylan wants to keep new relationship away from the cameras. But of course...everything is fair game in this mansion.
Library Recommendation: Great for high school libraries and public libraries! Grab this one for your reality TV loving teens!
Katrina is home for her sister's wedding and then she's headed back to Columbia to figure out the adoption process. Her family and friends haven't adjusted to her maturing since they saw her last. They're having a hard time with the new her. But Katrina isn't giving up.My Thoughts: I love this series and seeing how favorite characters. I really enjoyed Katrina's story. I too fell for Milo. I loved the moments between Milo and Katrina - they were very sweet. I loved watching Milo progress once he felt comfortable in his new life. I enjoyed the romance and I'm eagerly looking forward to returning to Haven Point soon.
While witnessing an epic meltdown of a child, she steps in to help calm him down. Milo's newly found relative (half brother) begs her to take a temporary job helping out with Milo until permanent help can arrive. At first Katrina isn't interested, but the money is too good to pass up.
The more time she spends with Milo and his brother, the more she falls for both of them. But being home is just temporary and she's not sure she wants to risk her heart.
Library Recommendation: Grab this one for your romance section at your public library! And if you don't have this series, be sure to get the others too!
Carter is a magician with morals he didn't inherit from his uncle. After a particularly heinous act, Carter realizes he's better off on his one. He runs away for a chance for a better life.My Thoughts: I had a hard time getting into this book (mostly because the narrator would talk to the reader, thus pulling me out of the story). But once Carter met Mr. Vernon and showed up at the magic shop, I was hooked. I love how Mr. Vernon and Carter talked about magic and how Mr. Vernon tried to convince the boy that there really was magic in the world (just maybe not the way, he thought it would be.) I like how Carter learn that magic isn't always used as his uncle uses it. My heart ached for him - for the way he grew up and for his beliefs. But now that he's met Mr. Vernon and found friends, I think his outlook on the world will change. I loved the theme of friendship and family. I really liked the climax and the ending of this book. I'm eagerly waiting the next book in the series.
Off the train, he spots a carnival in town. But Carter's disappointed with the tricks until he meets an intriguing man. His magic is different; he's different.
Carter shows up at his magic shop. He discovers how much he likes Mr. Vernon and meets his daughter and her friends. Instantly Carter wishes to befriend the bunch. They all have their magic specialties.
Once they learn of an evil plot by the end of the carnival, they vow to take him down. Can they use magic to trick another magician?
Library Recommendation: Grab this one for your Elementary School Libraries and your Public School Libraries! And maybe also a book on magic tricks. I have a feeling you might get asked about those after handing this book off to readers.
Eugenie Clark became fascinated with sharks at the age of 9. She wanted to study them and prove they weren't as dangerous as everyone thought.
This week's topic is books you loved the year you started blogging. I started this blog in the fall of 2008. Before that, i was talking about books on MySpace (remember that?). I cringe at my early posts, but I leave them because they show me how far I've come as a blogger (hopefully). So here are books I read and loved that year!
