Croquette & Empanada: The Book Romeo Would Have Given Juliet by Ana Oncina My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book threw me a little. I thought it would be set in a world of food, but ti's not. There are a few food characters in it, but most of the characters are human, which … Continue reading Croquette & Empanada
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Grump
Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by Liesl Shurtliff My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book had an interesting spin on the classic fairy tale, I'm just not sure if I would ever read it again. It's definitely geared towards younger children who, like me, may find some … Continue reading Grump
The Tremendous Baron Time Machine
The Tremendous Baron Time Machine by Eric Bower My rating: 4 of 5 stars This series is just fun. It's one of those that doesn't even try to take itself seriously. Adding time travel into the mix just made it that much more enjoyable, especially when things like the great wall of China was explained. … Continue reading The Tremendous Baron Time Machine
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
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
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
Why Do Onions Make Me Cry?
Why Do Onions Make Me Cry?: Answers to Everyday Science Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask by Jay Ingram My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book was informative and a fun read. It's only two stars because I'm not sure if I would read it again. For people that are interested in how things … Continue reading Why Do Onions Make Me Cry?
The Furious Reader 