It’s summer break down here in SW Florida which means that the streets (and beaches) are overflowing with teenagers who are looking for something to do. Some take jobs, some…
Middle Grade vs. Young Adult fiction. Do you know the difference?
It’s no surprise that I’m a big fan of young adult fantasy fiction. Did anyone else cry when Bella got married (in the book)? Or when Professor Snape kicked the…
E-Book Review: The Spirit Keeper by Melissa Luznicky Garrett
Nothing gets our attention like a good old coming of age story. Think back to the last books that made it big with readers and in the movies – the…
Books that Shaped America
Over the years what books have helped shape you as a person? Two books that had a lot of influence over me as a kids were The Giver and Island…
Should we be challenging our kids to read these controversial stories?
Do you remember your Freshman English class when you were required to read To Kill a Mockingbird and then discuss afterwards in class? How about The Catcher in the Rye?…
Reading the Books vs. Watching the Movies
You may have noticed that not only do I like to read books, but I love to watch movies. Oftentimes, the books I read are in preparation for a much-anticipated…
Book Review: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
In anticipation of the new movie coming out called The Hunger Games, I finally gave in and took a dive into the recent trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. Although I’m…