I knew I had to get the audiobook for Talking As Fast As I Can because it's read by the author, Lauren Graham. Who wouldn't want to spend four delightful hours listening to Lauren Graham talk about her life? It was as enjoyable as I hoped it would be. However. Photographs are integral to the story ... Read More »
Book Review: Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
Cheaper by the Dozen is a charming story about a dad full of personality and how he raises his twelve kids. The dad is witty, blunt, sarcastic, slightly over protective, eccentric and a little strict. The father is what really makes this story because it was delightful to read about him. There's some back story ... Read More »
Audiobook Review: Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan
Dad is Fat expands on Jim Gaffigan's staple humor about kids and the challenges of being a parent. I laughed out loud at most of this book. As funny as the book is, I think it helped me look at life more honestly and realize that being a parent IS crazy and hard sometimes. The ability ... 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 »
Book Review: The Actor and the Housewife by Shannon Hale
The Actor and the Housewife was an emotional journey full of Shannon's usual charm and wit. It explored really well the idea of whether a men and a women can be "just friends." I got to live out the fantasy vicarioulsy of "What if you met your ultimate Hollywood crush" and it was a lot of ... Read More »
My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.