Hi Everyone, I'm over today at Teen Librarian Toolbox
where I'm talking about some of my favorite (older titles) books with Girls Saving the World as part as their Feminist AF series.
Monday, February 18, 2019
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Universe of Stories: Summer Reading Program for Teens (3)
I'm working on getting performers for the Children's Summer Reading Program but I haven't done much with the teen programs yet. Or fleshed out any ideas for kids beyond the performers. But I do have some ideas from Pinterest.
I shared food ideas two weeks ago, last week and this week is all about crafting
Galaxy Jar:
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Review: The Poet X
The Poet X is
strong
determined
curious
and talented.
She doesn't take crap
and she stands up for herself.
But she questions
her feelings
her mother
religion
and most importantly herself.
But she doesn't let
anyone
tell her
how to think
or
how to feel.
She's strong
determined
curious
and talented.
Friday, February 15, 2019
On Your Radar: Quiet You Carry (22)
Title: Quiet You Carry
Publication Date: March 5th
* Foster Care
* Family Drama
* Trust
* Secrets
* Betrayal
* Friendship
* New Beginnings
* Understanding
* Hope
This book might be a trigger for some readers as it deals with heavy topics such as sexual abuse and there is a suicide attempt.
* ARC for review in VOYA
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Happy Read a Romance Book Day
I talk about Romance Books A LOT
Because I love them.
There's something to be said about knowing the book will end happily.
I used to feel like they were a guilty pleasure. And then I read something where someone (I wish I remembered who) said guilty pleasures shouldn't make you feel guilty. And I realized reading romances simply made me happy.
I stopped hiding the romances I read from public eyes.
I started reading them in public.
I started telling people who might frown upon romances why I read them.
I started ordering books from the library knowing I might get judged by my reading habits.
I stopped caring what other people thought. Because romances made me happy.
And that's really all that mattered.
Now years later, I have read hundreds if not a thousand romance books. And I have hundreds more that I can't wait to read.
I read them because:
1. They end happily.
2. They're written by smart women
3. The banter between the heroine and the hero
4. The friendships (I read a lot of series and the friends all get books too)
5. The small town charm - if contemporary
6. Historical fun - I've read about women doctors, women game makers, and women who run orphanages - they're all interesting and they speak to the historical moment of the times.
7. Strong women characters
8. Reading about first love
9. Anticipation of the first kiss
10. Broken Heroes
I'm always reading at least one romance.
Here are a few upcoming romances I can't wait to read.
Here are a few favorite couples and some favorite authors.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Picture Book Review: Before She was Harriet
A picture book biography of Harriet Tubman
A beautiful book with gorgeous illustrations highlighting so many amazing moments in her life with her free and beautiful spirit. She was so inspiring.
A must have book for both schools and libraries.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Couples
This week's topic is favorite couples and to no one's surprise, I have several.
All Time Favorites:
Darcy and Elizabeth:
Anne and Gilbert:
Mia and Michael:
Recent Favorites Include:
Author Favorites
And it's hard to choose favorites between these authors because I love their books:
Sarah MacLean
Jill Shalvis
Julia Quinn
Kristan Higgins
Sarah Morgan
Susan Mallery
I could go on, but I'm forcing myself to stop here.
Darcy and Elizabeth:
Anne and Gilbert:
Mia and Michael:
Recent Favorites Include:
Author Favorites
And it's hard to choose favorites between these authors because I love their books:
Sarah MacLean
Jill Shalvis
Julia Quinn
Kristan Higgins
Sarah Morgan
Susan Mallery
I could go on, but I'm forcing myself to stop here.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Universe of Stories: Summer Reading Program for Teens (2)
I'm working on getting performers for the Children's Summer Reading Program but I haven't done much with the teen programs yet. Or fleshed out any ideas for kids beyond the performers. But I do have some ideas from Pinterest.
I shared food ideas last week, this week is all about crafting
Galaxy Soap:
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Galaxy Snow Globes
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Lava Lamp:
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Saturday, February 9, 2019
On Your Radar: Field Notes on Love (21)
Title: Field Notes on Love
Publication Date: March 5th
Why it Should be on Your Radar:* Siblings
* Trains
* New Adult/YA book
* People's Stories
* Relationships
* Names
* Road Trip (sort of)
* Two Dads
* Grandmother
* Dreaming Big
* Going after your Dreams
* Friends
* Finding the meaning of Love
Highly Recommended Read
I love Jennifer E Smith's book and was So Happy to have an ARC sent to me.
Friday, February 8, 2019
Cover Reveal: Dangerous Alliance
Today Jennieke Cohen, Epic Reads, and
Rockstar Book Tours are revealing the cover and a note from Jennieke about the cover for DANGEROUS
ALLIANCE, her debut YA Historical Book which releases on December 3, 2019!
Check out the awesome cover and enter the giveaway!
Title: DANGEROUS ALLIANCE
Pub. Date: December 3, 2019
Publisher: HarperTeen
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Lady Victoria Aston has always been just
as comfortable in a pair of breeches stolen from her father as she has in satin
ballgowns decked in lace. And though she is perfectly capable of minding her
manners in polite society, she doesn't much see the point. With an older sister
happily wed and the future of her family estate secure, she is quite content to
while her time away in the fields around her home.
However, Vicky’s comfortable, idyllic
life is overturned in the course of one night. Her sister’s husband is a
terrible cad and now Vicky must marry, or find herself and her family
destitute. Armed only with the wisdom she has gained from her beloved novels by
Jane Austen, she enters society’s season in a flutter of silks, dances, and
pretty words.
But Miss Austen has little to say about
Vicky’s particular circumstances: whether the gorgeous and roguish Mr.
Carmichael is indeed a scoundrel, if her former best friend—the much-grown and
very handsome Tom Sherborne—is out for her dowry or for her heart, or even how
to fend off the attentions of the foppish Mr. Silby, he of the bright-orange
waistcoat.
Most unfortunately of all, Vicky’s books
are silent on the topic of the mysterious accidents cropping up around her.
Accidents that have her wondering if there’s someone trying to prevent a match
from being made…or prevent her from surviving until her wedding day.
The reveal!
Note about the cover from Jennieke:
When I got the concept art for DANGEROUS
ALLIANCE’s cover, I was thrilled with what designer Jessie Gang had come up
with. I’m a little like Elle Woods from Legally
Blonde in that pink is my signature color, so the palette was just what I’d hoped for. When the final cover made it to my inbox, my heart sped up as I
saw how it had all come together. The artist, Kasi Turpin, did a beautiful job
creating the font and I just love how the line through the “A” forms the top of
an upside down heart and draws attention to the tagline. The cameo silhouette
also happens to be perfect for my main character, Vicky, while still allowing
readers to picture her for themselves! I can’t wait to see what it looks like
on the shelves, and I hope people love it as much as I do!
About Jennieke:
Jennieke Cohen (JEN-ih-kuh
CO-en) is used to people mispronouncing her name and tries to spare her
fictional characters the same problem.
She studied English history at Cambridge University and has a master’s
degree in professional writing from the University of Southern California. When
not writing or researching little-known corners of history, you'll find her
singing opera arias and show tunes, over-analyzing old movies, or discovering the
best foodie spots in her native Northern California. Read more on Jennieke’s
website www.JenniekeCohen.com or find her on Twitter or Instagram
@Jennieke_Cohen
Giveaway Details:
3 winners will win an ARC of DANGEROUS
ALLIANCE, US Only.
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