The first thing that The Secret Diamond Sisters reminded me of was the song Royals by Lorde. The idea of criticizing the insanely rich but wanting to live that life at the same time was really present in The Secret Diamond Sisters. My favorite of the three sisters was Courtney who was ambitious, hard working, ... Read More »
Top Ten Tuesday (19): My Favorite Apps
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish with a different theme every week. I love apps on my phone and I've found a ton that have made my life easier. If you have apps that you love and use all the time - tell me what they are! I love finding new ... Read More »
Book Review: The Shadow Prince by Bree Despain
The Shadow Prince felt like a YA version of Percy Jackson. Like Percy Jackson, it's Greek mythology that asks the question, "What would the Greek Gods be like if they were around today?" It also does an awesome job of making a Greek myth modern. This retelling of the Persephone myth uses a different ... Read More »
Book vs. Movie: The Scarlet Pimpernel
I remember watching this movie in bits and pieces as a teen. My friends absolutely loved this movie and I never got a chance to watch it all the way through for some reason. So when I finally read The Scarlet Pimpernel I knew I had to watch my friends' favorite version of the movie ... Read More »
Book Review: Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman
If Dr. Seuss had ever written a chapter book, it would have come out like Fortunately, the Milk. The illustrations were fun, detailed, and slightly strange. The story was quirky and imaginative. It made my kids giggle a few times. There were aliens and dinosaurs and a lot of other crazy characters in between. It ... Read More »
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