Christmas Review: Christmas Dress

Meg leaves the fashion world of New York and her demanding job to manage her late father's apartment building in Chicago. She hasn't visited in a while and isn't prepared for the state of the building. Everything is falling apart and held together with duct tape and bubblegum. 

To make matters worse, she keeps embarrassing herself in front of the very cute handyman. just when she thinks she'll be having the worst holiday season of her life, she makes a friend. Ellie, who lives in the building, shows off a dress from a night she'd rather forget. 

But the dress is spectacular. Meg's fashionista dreams come rushing back. Could this dress be the answer to everything?

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I liked the two stories (Meg and Ellie). I laughed at all the apartment building catastrophes. I loved getting to know the people in the apartment building and their stories. I enjoyed the fashion world and the dress making. I found the romance between her ex-boyfriend and her best friend interesting. And of course I enjoyed the romances. An enjoyable read filled with quirky characters, dreams, and finding yourself. 

Cover Thoughts: Gorgeous

Source: My library

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your public library's collection. 

Christmas in July

 

Next week I'm starting Christmas in July - everything will be Christmas themed for the next week.

Christmas is my favorite time of year.

I'll be talking about books, new items in my Etsy shop, and some December Wishes.

Stay tuned for all the fun! 

BookTok: Love & Gelato

So looking forward to Love and Gelato the movie! I loved the book.

If you like either, check out these other travel summer romances 

 

@yabooknerdlibrarian Summer loving, travel, and adventure! #loveandgelato #summerlovin #summerromance #YAromance #booktok #YAbooks #YAbooknerd #bookstomovies #ifyoulike ♬ FEEL THE GROOVE - Queens Road, Fabian Graetz

Graphic Novel Review: Miss Quinces

 

All Sue wants to do is spend time at camp with her friends and create graphic novel art. But her parents never let her have any fun. Instead, they are going to visit family in Honduras. To her horror, there is also no cell service/internet. But there is LOTS of family.

It gets worse. 

Her mom announces that she's throwing Sue a surprise quinceañera. Sue hates being the center of attention. She's really upset about this - especially since nothing is her style. How will she survive?

My Thoughts: I really loved this graphic novel. I loved the big family and the relationship Sue had with her Abuelita. I loved all the noisy moments and the quiet ones. I loved Sue's nerdy love for comic books and creating art. Life throws obstacles in your way, but Sue made them work for her. A great graphic novel that was hard to put down. 

Cover Thoughts: Funny

Source: My library

Library Recommendation: Highly Recommended for school and public libraries.

Review: This is Not a Drill

 

Ava is having a terrible day - her parents are getting divorced, she's fighting with her friends, and he's spending lunch in the bathroom.

Which is a problem because the school goes into lockdown and it's not a drill.

Ava's on the outside but she needs to find a classroom pronto. But all the classrooms are locked and there is no one in the hall. To make matters worse, she forgot to charge her phone at night. With low battery, Ava attempts to make her way to safety. 

But there is someone in the school that wants to harm them...

My Thoughts: Told entirely in text messages, this book gave me all the feels. I felt for Ava for her troubles, especially her fights with her friends. I worried for all of them during lock down. I laughed at the fruit cocktail moments. I cheered Ava finding her way. I held my breath at tense moments. And I hoped everything would turn out. This was a powerful read that I couldn't put down. 

Cover Thoughts: Powerful

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: Highly Recommended for your school and public libraries. 

Picture Book Review: Duck Duck Dad

The ducklings come to love their father - even though he doesn't look like them. Ralph didn't want to stop at the eggs - but once he did, his life changed forever. The ducklings are always hungry. The ducklings need constant attention. What's a dog to do?

This a story about parents and children. It's sweet and funny and has a great message.  

Top Ten Tuesday: Summer Covers

 This week's topic is all about summer. Summer covers to me usually mean beaches or summer clothes and maybe some palm trees. Let's see what we can find...

 

 

 

 

Any of these books on your to-read list?