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Friday, September 20, 2019

Review: Mr Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game

Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game (Mr. Lemoncello's Library, #4)

* Book 4 in the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series *

Mr. Lemoncello has a new game and he's showcasing it live on television. Of course Kyle and his friends want to be a part of it. Kyle and Charles have been fighting - again. Kyle almost loses his chance to participate, but at the last moment he's awarded a spot to compete.

The new game will take place in an immersive world where each team must unlock the clues from five rooms, each room featuring a different book genre. The clues will allow them to open the lock to win the game.

Kyle and his friends will be competing again Charles and his teammates as well as a secret guest star team.

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book - I loved the library and the new game. I enjoy Mr. Lemoncello's love for books and how he wants the world to read for fun. I enjoyed the showdown moment between Kyle and Charles. I enjoyed how the game brought everyone out of their comfort zone. I love the book mentions and the bookish jokes. Of course, I'd love to visit this fictional library.

One thing I don't understand is why Charles is still allowed to compete in the games. After his previous behavior, it seems like he would be banned...

Cover Thoughts: Fun
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Grab this fun series for your school and public libraries. The readers will eat them up.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tween Tuesday Review: Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olypmics

* Sequel to Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library *

Kids around the US are annoyed that they didn't have the chance to complete in the library games. They would love a shot at beating team Kyle and proving their library knowledge.

So, Mr. Lemoncello complies, creating the first ever library Olympics. Everyone's excited about the new opportunity, except for Kyle.

He's worried that the first time through the games might have been a fluke. His nerves again new heights when he hears about all the talents kids gunning for the spotlight. Can he and his team reclaim their title as champions?

My Thoughts: I really liked this sequel. I loved the library games. I loved the readers being readers. I loved how a few competitors talked in Dewey. I found Charles entertaining. I liked the highlighting of censorship and that libraries are a fun place to be, instead of a silent cold building with only appropriate books to read.

Cover Thoughts: Cool
Source: Book sent for Review
Fun Fact: I got to meet the author and there's a 3rd book coming!

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Top Ten Tuesday: Fictional Libraries I Want to Visit

I'm changing up this week's top ten because it's National Library Week, so I'm talking about Libraries in books.

Of course this is the first library the comes to mind!

And obviously the second!

Other libraries in no particular order:

Books Can Be Deceiving (Library Lover's Mystery, #1)

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Mr. Lemoncello's Library #1)

Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

And I don't know, but it seems like a superhero library would be amazing!

Supergirl at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls)

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Tween Tuesday Review: Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library

Mr Lemoncello made a fortune in game design - board games and video games. Now he's giving back to the community by building a fantastic library as their old library was torn down 12 years ago.

He's also giving the 12 year olds in the community the chance to win a spot for a library lock-in. The select few will gain entrance to the library before the public sees it and be able to participate in a contest to see who can find an alternative way out of the library (besides the front doors.)

Games, riddles, and puzzles will be used to solve the answer. At first, Kyle isn't interested, but as soon as he learns more about the event, he's eager for a chance to participate. Soon he and other classmates are locked into the building.

Can they come up with a way out? Who will be clever enough to solve the ultimate puzzle?

My Thoughts: I loved this book - for the obviously bookish reasons, but also for the excellent story. As soon as I heard about this book, I knew I had to read it. I loved the bookish jokes, riddles, and the general love for books portrayed. I loved the puzzles and the clues the kids had to figure out. What an opportunity - it sounds amazing! Plus, the technology combined with new ideas for libraries was impressive. I would love to visit this library. I really liked Kyle - he was tricky, smart, and creative. I found Haley entertaining and clever. All the kids seemed clever - one wasn't too clever, one was easily manipulated, and one wasn't very nice at all. A perfectly wonderful nerdy book about the love of books and libraries!

Cover Thoughts: I get it - but I don't like it.
Source: My Library

Interesting Idea: This book talks about the most famous Children's Librarian in the world. I started thinking about famous librarians and of course I came up with Nancy Pearl, but I couldn't come up with the most famous Children's Librarian (or YA Librarian). But I love the idea of it!

Monday, December 30, 2013

2013 Reads in Review

Here's my 5th annual report on my favorite books this year. I can't of course choose just one (I did read 334 after all) Check out the 2008, 2009,2010, 2011, and 2012 posts. It's a mix of kids. tween, teen, and adult books. These are the books I've read this year and not only 2013 books. Also there are several books I could have used for many categorizes, but I chose not to duplicate them too much because there were SO many great books that I read this year. All of them hold a place in my heart! Enjoy the list!