Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come

Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: An Introvert’s Year of Living Dangerously by Jessica Pan My rating: 3 of 5 stars Being an introvert, this book was completely relatable. I'm sure there are some people that don't see the big deal in walking up to a stranger and starting a conversation with them, … Continue reading Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come →

The Map to Everywhere

The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is one of those books that I randomly picked up at the library because the title sounded interesting. So, score one for drawing a reader in before they even know what the book is about. I'm not really big into high-fantasy, … Continue reading The Map to Everywhere →

Go See the Principal

Go See the Principal: True Tales from the School Trenches by Gerry Brooks My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book was a good read that had some very valid points, I just feel that I am not its target audience, and so it was hard for me to really relate to it. I did … Continue reading Go See the Principal →

Things My Son Needs to Know about the World

Things My Son Needs to Know about the World by Fredrik Backman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is deceptively humorous. I say that because the cover and title make it seem like you are about to read some deep thoughts about how to navigate the world. There are moments like that in … Continue reading Things My Son Needs to Know about the World →

Mashed Myths: Greek Heroes

MASHED MYTHS: Greek Heroes by Mick Wannenmacher My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is really just plain fun. It takes the myths that originally were pretty complicated and breaks them down into fun little anecdotes that keep you entertained and ready for more. There are a lot of books out there right now … Continue reading Mashed Myths: Greek Heroes →

The Odd Squad: Bully Bait

The Odd Squad Bully Bait by Michael Fry My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book was a fun read, but I feel like it's one that is more enjoyable if you are in the target age range. For kids, this is one I would recommend, especially if they feel like they do not fit … Continue reading The Odd Squad: Bully Bait →

Bare Minimum Parenting

Bare Minimum Parenting: The Ultimate Guide to Not Quite Ruining Your Child by James Breakwell My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have to say, one of my favorite parts of the book is when he thanks his kids for not dying, because that would have made him seem like a horrible person to be … Continue reading Bare Minimum Parenting →

Goodnight ’70s

Goodnight '70s by Peter Stein My rating: 2 of 5 stars I like the idea of this book and the items mentioned, I'm just confused as to who the target audience is. I'm not sure people that grew up in the 70s would want to read something that runs along the same lines as Goodnight … Continue reading Goodnight ’70s →

The Mutts Summer Diaries

The Mutts Summer Diaries by Patrick McDonnell My rating: 3 of 5 stars Mutts is one of those comics that is just clean fun. It's safe for all ages to read and is easily relatable, even if the main characters are animals. I do wish there had been some longer comics in the collection, but … Continue reading The Mutts Summer Diaries →

Five Feet Apart

Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book has a lot going on and a romance that is not as lovey-dovey as a lot of YA books have. There were parts that I felt I didn't completely understand because of my limited knowledge of CF. The book does a … Continue reading Five Feet Apart →