Book Reviews, Random Ramblings

Book Review: Kopp Sisters on the March by Amy Stewart

I discovered Amy Stewart's writing several years ago through her book, The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms, which doesn't seem like an interesting book, but is one of my FAVORITE nonfiction reads. How is a book about earthworms entertaining? Excellent writing, that's how! I've recommended this book MANY times. So, I was thrilled… Continue reading Book Review: Kopp Sisters on the March by Amy Stewart

Book Reviews, Random Ramblings

Book Review: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell #BannedBooksWeek

Eleanor & Park was written by Rainbow Rowell and was published in February of 2013. Sadly, this book also regularly makes it to banned books lists. I often suspect that the people who ban books have never read the books they hate or have skimmed the books, found a curse word, and dismissed the book entirely.… Continue reading Book Review: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell #BannedBooksWeek

Book Reviews, Random Ramblings

Book Review: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven #BannedBooksWeek

All the Bright Places was written by Jennifer Niven. This book was released in January of 2015 and won a Goodreads Choice Award in 2015. This book has been placed on several banned book reading lists, which is a shame because this is a BEAUTIFUL story. I listened to the audio edition, a real treat. Kirby… Continue reading Book Review: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven #BannedBooksWeek