Book Reviews, Random Ramblings

Book Review: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

My local librarian recommended Between Shades of Gray written by Ruta Sepetys, published on March 22nd, 2011. I listened to the audio edition narrated by Emily Klein. One of the joys of reading young adult novels is when they provide a "teaching moment." It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does, the lessons are… Continue reading Book Review: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

Book Reviews, Random Ramblings

Book Review: Feed by M. T. Anderson

There are times when I enjoy a book, but I don't necessarily feel like it's appropriate for its target audience. That's how I felt after listening to the audio edition of Feed written by M. T. Anderson, first published in 2002. The cover says this book is suitable for those 12 and over. I honestly feel… Continue reading Book Review: Feed by M. T. Anderson

Book Reviews, Random Ramblings

#BookReview Barnabas Tew and the Case of the Missing Scarab #Mystery #Bookish

  I learned about this book, Barnabas Tew and The Case Of The Missing Scarab written by Columbkill Noonan from Lucy Mitchell's wonderful review on her blog: BlondWriteMore. Bandanas Tew might be my new favorite, "worse" defective! I thoroughly enjoyed this silly book with its cast of entertaining characters. A great book for 12 and… Continue reading #BookReview Barnabas Tew and the Case of the Missing Scarab #Mystery #Bookish