{Synopsis} – Sonny Ardmore is an excellent liar. She lies about her dad being in prison. She lies about her mom kicking her out. And she lies about sneaking into her best friend's house every night because she has nowhere else to go. Amy Rush might be the only person Sonny shares everything with – […]
Month: December 2015
{The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend: Kody Keplinger}
{Synopsis} – Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn’t think she’s the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She’s also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her “the Duff,” she throws […]
{Restoration: Randi Cooley Wilson}
{Synopsis} – Would You Run Would You Fight Would You Fall To Fate If your heart was full of love, could you give it all up? Eve Collins will do anything to save those she loves, especially her gargoyle protector and mate, Asher St. Michael. With the world crumbling down around them, Eve and Asher […]
{Nexis: A.L. Davroe}
{Synopsis} – In the domed city of Evanescence, appearance is everything. A Natural Born amongst genetically-altered Aristocrats, all Ella ever wanted was to be like everyone else. Augmented, sparkling, and perfect. Then…the crash. Devastated by her father’s death and struggling with her new physical limitations, Ella is terrified to learn she is not just alone, […]
{An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes: Randy Ribay}
{Synopsis} – As their senior year approaches, four diverse friends joined by their weekly Dungeons & Dragons game struggle to figure out real life. Archie's trying to cope with the lingering effects of his parents' divorce, Mari's considering an opportunity to contact her biological mother, Dante's working up the courage to come out to his […]
{Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin: Katherine Applegate}
{Synopsis} – Roscoe Riley doesn't mean to break the ruless Never Race a Ranaway Pumpkin Pumpkin Contest If Roscoe guesses the weight of a giant pumpkin, he'll be a winner! Easy, right? But a little black cat keeps trying to cross his path! Will the bad-luck kitty ruin Roscoe's chance to win? {My thoughts} – […]
{Never Walk in Shoes that Talk: Katherine Applegate}
{Synopsis} – Mr. Destructo-Feet Roscoe's friend Gus wants a pair of cool new shoes. But Gus's parents won't buy them until his old, boring ones are worn out—and that could take forever. Luckily, if there's one thing Roscoe is good at, it's destroying things. . . . {My thoughts} – In this book Roscoe Riley […]
{Don’t Tap-Dance on Your Teacher: Katherine Applegate}
{Synopsis} – Roscoe Riley doesn't mean to break the rules Don't Tap-Dance on Your Teacher Rat-tat-TAT! Tap shoes make the best noise ever! But tap dancing? The big boys say that's just for girls. Roscoe promised to tap in the school talent show. When the teasing starts, will he keep his word? {My thoughts} – […]
{The Boy and the Bottle: Kendra Vallone Matthews}
{Synopsis} – Jimmy is ready for his first big walk to Grandma's house. He brings an empty milk bottle with him and discovers there are so many things he can use it for along the way. This fun story creates an opportunity to motivate the younger generations to think creatively and explore possibilities in their […]
{Once I Ate a Pie: Patricia MacLachlan: Emily MacLachlan Charest}
{Synopsis} – Gus herds his people like sheep. Abby loves borrowing slippers. And once, Mr. Beefy ate a pie. It's a dog's life. Filled with squeaky toys, mischief, and plenty of naps. Every dog has a tail to wag and a tale to tell. Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest asked this collection of canines […]