I'm so thrilled to be part of the official blog tour for Hellhole by Gina Damico, a HILARIOUS new YA book about one boy and the devil who plunks himself down in his basement and starts demanding snack foods. (Be sure to check out our review here.) Today, Gina stops by to guest blog about... Continue Reading →
I'm so thrilled to be part of the official blog tour for Hellhole by Gina Damico, a HILARIOUS new YA book about one boy and the devil who plunks himself down in his basement and starts demanding snack foods. (Be sure to check out our review here.) Today, Gina stops by to guest blog about... Continue Reading →
The story of how author A.A. Milne was inspired by his son Christopher's love of his stuffed toys to write his beloved stories about Winnie the Pooh is well-known. But the story of the real bear that inspired Christopher to name his teddy bear Winnie is less well-known -- and that is the story that... Continue Reading →
The story of how author A.A. Milne was inspired by his son Christopher's love of his stuffed toys to write his beloved stories about Winnie the Pooh is well-known. But the story of the real bear that inspired Christopher to name his teddy bear Winnie is less well-known -- and that is the story that... Continue Reading →
Easily the funniest book I've read in ages, Hellhole by Gina Damico is the unlikely story of one teenage boy's quest to rid himself of a junk food-loving, reality TV-obsessed devil that's taken up residence in his basement. It's so funny, in fact, that I must apologize to my husband for waking him up repeatedly... Continue Reading →
Easily the funniest book I've read in ages, Hellhole by Gina Damico is the unlikely story of one teenage boy's quest to rid himself of a junk food-loving, reality TV-obsessed devil that's taken up residence in his basement. It's so funny, in fact, that I must apologize to my husband for waking him up repeatedly... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year, indeed! LOTS of incredible new books out today. Here's a look at today's new YA releases: Vivian Apple at the End of the World by Katie Coyle Seventeen-year-old Vivian Apple never believed in the evangelical Church of America, unlike her recently devout parents. But when Vivian returns home the night after the supposed... Continue Reading →
What if you could live forever? That's the question at the heart of Natalie Babbitt's beloved classic, Tuck Everlasting -- which celebrates it's 40th anniversary this year. To mark the milestone, Macmillan is releasing a special 40th Anniversary Edition of Tuck Everlasting, with a special introduction by Wicked author Gregory Maguire -- in stores January... Continue Reading →
What if you could live forever? That's the question at the heart of Natalie Babbitt's beloved classic, Tuck Everlasting -- which celebrates it's 40th anniversary this year. To mark the milestone, Macmillan is releasing a special 40th Anniversary Edition of Tuck Everlasting, with a special introduction by Wicked author Gregory Maguire -- in stores January... Continue Reading →
A sweet little book about being more than what people expect, and the idea that appearances can be deceiving. Supertruck shows little readers what happens when an everyday garbage truck transforms to save the city from a snowstorm. Stephan Savage's story is simple, but sweetly powerful -- and his charming illustrations are the perfect emphasis... Continue Reading →
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