Top Ten Tuesday: Series

 This week's topic is all about Series we didn't want to end. I am such a series reader, I adore them. There are several I didn't want to end.

Some of these have so many books, but I would always read more:

I just miss everyone

I want the step-sisters' stories

I need so many more of these - also what is Hale's name! We need to know.

I want this series to continue through high school

I need to find out more about young Dinah (and her mom).

Actually - most of the DC origin stories could use more stories.

There's so much more to this story!

I need more about the twins! And maybe it's coming? Goodreads says #1, but there is no info for #2

Hopefully there's a winter book coming or maybe Spring. Doesn't matter, I just want more of this blended family on a farm.

I love this family - I need more stories about them. 

I'd be happy reading more about the characters in this one. Loved it!

And you? Which books need to be in a series or more books written in that series????

Top Ten Tuesday: Comfort Reads

 This week's topic is comfort reads. With America being a trash fire, my comfort reads these past few years have been romance books. Yes, they follow a formula (as do most books). Most importantly, they all have a happy ending. 

Which of course is very comforting!

Here are some recently read and highly recommended romance novels:

YA:

 

Adult:

 

 

If you read these, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. 

Bookstagram (2): If the Shoe Fits

I've been meaning to read this book for ages and I'm so happy I finally did. Because I Loved it!

What to love: 

Cinderella Retelling

Nice Stepsisters

Fashion Designer

Reality TV Show

Romance

Friendship

Drama Drama Drama

 

* GIF from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Top Ten Tuesday: Beach Reads

 This summer, I'm actually going on a short vacation. If you're a Children's/Teen Librarian, taking vacations in the summer is really hard because that's the busiest time of year. But this year, things of course are still a little bit different. So here are some books I'm hoping to take on vacation and read by the pool/ocean.

  

  

  

Any of these on your TBR list?

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Standing up for what you believe in and cherishing your loved ones are both popular new year’s resolutions this year, and DUMPLIN’ offers an inspiring look at both.

Willowdean Dixon is the headstrong character in DUMPLIN’ who battles grief, friendships, and love on the way to shaking up her small Texas town’s misconceptions and entrenched beauty pageant standards. Along the way, she’ll make some unlikely friends and allies and learn more about herself. The Netflix adaptation, featuring Jennifer Aniston, Danielle Macdonald, Dove Cameron, and Odeya Rush, is only part of the story. If you watched the movie, you’ll love delving deeper into Will’s story, and if you haven’t yet, this is the perfect time to experience the revolutionary body-positive book that is transforming the YA scene and encouraging more focus on characters who love the way they are and aren’t looking to change for anything--or anyone.

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Review: Dumplin'

Willowdean's is fat, but she's also comfortable in her own skin. Over the summer, she begins to drift away from her best friend and she starts hooking up with a boy. As the summer winds down, she learns that Bo isn't going back to his private school, he's going to her school.

Immediately she stops seeing him so gossip about them doesn't run wild. She doesn't like this new side of herself -she does the only thing she can think of - enrolls in the Miss Clover City beauty pageant.

Her mother lives for pageant season and Willowdean entering is just one more thing they fight about. But Willowdean isn't giving up. She's making a stand, along with a few other outcasts who decide to join her. Can Willowdean gain back her confidence?

My Thoughts: I Loved Willowdean. She had an honest outlook on life and she wasn't afraid to share her opinions. I'm glad that other girls followed her lead and entered the pageant - I loved getting to know them. I loved the moments between Willowdean and her mother - how they didn't understand each other, how they tried to  communicate, how they each saw food and body image, and how finally they saw each other. I loved the relationships in the book from the friendships to the family drama to the romances. I liked the romances. I really liked Bo - especially the red lollipop gestures, those were sweet. I Loved that the ending was realistic and something that could help (not something from the movies). This book took me on a roller coaster of emotions and I couldn't put the book down. A fantastic inspiring read.

Cover Thoughts: Perfect
Source My library

Final Thoughts: Everyone raved about this book - and they were totally right. Get yourself a copy and devour it!