October was a busy month for me! I had lots going on IRL – including my workplace avoiding going on strike four hours before strike deadline, and mountain bike rides every weekend to take advantage of the stunning autumn weather. […]
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Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel Source: ARC/NetgalleyPublished: 6 Sept.Publisher: Alfred A Knopf Books for Young Readers (PRH)Length: 400 pages Genre: Contemporary ghost storyTarget Age: Middle grade (suitable for 10+) Let the Monster Out by Chad Lucas Source: Hardcover/libraryPublished: May 2022Publisher: Amulet (Abrams)Length: 320 pagesGenre: Contemporary scifi/horror Target Age: Middle grade (suitable […]
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The top two shelves of these bookcases are not perfectly, ideally organized. They were a result of the space constraints. I really thought I would have room left over with these two bookcases! But I suspect I will acquire a […]
How to Nominate Nominations for the Cybils Awards are currently open until October 15. Anyone can nominate. The nomination criteria is as follows: Books must be published between 10/16/2021 and 10/15/2022. Books must be written for a youth audience. The […]
The big news from September is… *drum roll 🥁* I started a new job! It was totally unexpected. I got a call in August about a job I applied for at the end of April. I had completely written off […]