The first thing you might think of when you read the jacket copy for The Detour is the classic Misery by Stephen King, and while this book definitely explores some of the same themes, it takes a few twists that make it its own story. To begin with, the author created the mythical young […]
Category: Blog Tour
Banned Book Spotlight: Blood And Chocolate
A few month ago, Random House approached me about featured one of their books that has been banned or challenged in order to bring awareness during banned book week. I jumped at the chance because I feel very strongly that no reader should have to fight in order to have access to any book. Blood […]
Blog Tour: Fable Comics
I am thrilled to be a stop on the tour for Fable Comics, which is a gorgeous graphic novel filled with classic fables, each one drawn by a different artist. Click on the tour banner for a list of the other stops on this tour each featuring a different fable and artist! […]
Blog Tour: A Step Toward Falling
I am so thrilled to be on the tour for this fabulous book. Ever since I read Say What You Will, I have been a fan of Cammie McGovern. After you read my thoughts on A Step Toward Falling, don’t forget to enter for a chance to win some fabulous prizes and visit the other […]
Blog Tour: First And Then
I asked Emma Mills to give me some insight into her criteria for a desert island partner. She was kind enough to give us her top five essential characteristics: Top 5 essential characteristics for any desert island companion 1) Good sense of humor—we’re going to need it if we’re stuck […]
Blog Tour: Dream Things True
Welcome to my stop on the Dream Things True tour! I am sharing my thoughts on this very timely book and then you will find an excerpt, thanks to Griffin Teen! Dream Things True confronted a lot of very uncomfortable truths about immigration, particularly as it relates to undocumented children and teens. While this […]
Blog Tour: Little Robot
Welcome to my stop in the Little Robot Blog Tour! Little Robot was a hit with everyone in my family. After you read my thoughts, make sure you enter for a chance to win a finished copy! When I first started reading Little Root, my mothers hear gave a lurch […]
Dr. Seuss Classic Celebratory Tour!
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen this particular Dr. Seuss book, so I sat down with my kids and we tried our hand at saying a few of these tongue twisters. Oh Say Can You Say? is good for early readers and, in our case, it ended up making us laugh as we […]
Review + Giveaway: Damage Done
It’s difficult to write a review about a book like Damage Done because the story really hinges on its twists and I don’t want to give any hints about it. Julia’s twin was the shooter in a bloody an horrific school shoot from which Julia was the only living victim. Her family’s attempt to […]
Blog Tour: Devoted
I was lucky enough to read some very early snippets of Devoted and I am so thrilled to have Jennifer Mathieu on the blog today, because the final product is absolutely amazing. Rachel is a part of a family that aligns itself with the Quiverfull movement (think Duggars) and her journey is one that […]