If I could tell you only one thing about Noggin by John Corey Whaley, it would be this: YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK. But since that's not the only thing I can tell you, I should also mention that Noggin is funny, smart, irreverent, thoughtful, thought-provoking, and absolutely crazy, insane, and just perfect. Listen —... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Noggin by John Corey Whaley
If I could tell you only one thing about Noggin by John Corey Whaley, it would be this: YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK. But since that's not the only thing I can tell you, I should also mention that Noggin is funny, smart, irreverent, thoughtful, thought-provoking, and absolutely crazy, insane, and just perfect. Listen —... Continue Reading →
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor is the perfectly epic conclusion to an already epic trilogy - a fitting finale, to be sure. By way of a staggering deception, Karou has taken control of the chimaera rebellion and is intent on steering its course away from dead-end vengeance. The future rests on her,... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor is the perfectly epic conclusion to an already epic trilogy - a fitting finale, to be sure. By way of a staggering deception, Karou has taken control of the chimaera rebellion and is intent on steering its course away from dead-end vengeance. The future rests on her,... Continue Reading →
Steadfast by Claudia Gray – Witchy Writing Contest Winner
To celebrate our March Book of the Month, we asked you to write a short 250-500 word story that involved witches or witchcraft. The winner will receive a copy of Steadfast and a Steadfast bookmark from Claudia Gray. The winner is Rachelle Hayes and here is her winning story: Kissing Frogs “Hibbity, ribbity, bibbity, doy, Change... Continue Reading →
Steadfast by Claudia Gray – Witchy Writing Contest Winner
To celebrate our March Book of the Month, we asked you to write a short 250-500 word story that involved witches or witchcraft. The winner will receive a copy of Steadfast and a Steadfast bookmark from Claudia Gray. The winner is Rachelle Hayes and here is her winning story: Kissing Frogs “Hibbity, ribbity, bibbity, doy, Change... Continue Reading →
Recent Contest Winners
It's time to catch up on recent contest winners ... and I'm going all the way back to January for some of these. (You know, back before I was married? What!) Thanks, as always, for your patience. And for any prizes I'll be mailing out myself, expect them to go out in May. Now, on... Continue Reading →
Noggin by John Corey Whaley-Inspired Writing Contest
In Noggin by John Corey Whaley, Travis is diagnosed with terminal cancer. In an extreme leap of faith, Travis gets his head chopped off ... and five years later, wakes up with it reattached to some other guy's body. Travis is still 16 years old, and it feels like no time has passed. But in... Continue Reading →
Noggin by John Corey Whaley-Inspired Writing Contest
In Noggin by John Corey Whaley, Travis is diagnosed with terminal cancer. In an extreme leap of faith, Travis gets his head chopped off ... and five years later, wakes up with it reattached to some other guy's body. Travis is still 16 years old, and it feels like no time has passed. But in... Continue Reading →
Ask Me by Kimberly Pauley
I didn't plan to read Ask Me by Kimberly Pauley in a single sitting. I didn't plan to stay up until midnight finishing the last page. I didn't plan to race through all 293 pages in the same day. But what's that saying about "The best laid plans" ... well, needless to say, I did... Continue Reading →
