This is a space where we can applaud the books we have loved or bemoan the ones that have let us down. Way, way, down.
“The covers of this book are too far apart.” – Ambrose Bierce
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May 2019 Sara’s review of Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan
It was awesome the movie is nothing like the thrill of the book I just didn’t want to put it down! It really got me hooked on the series.
May 2019 Sara’s review of Keeper of the Lost Cities
IT WAS AWESOME! Mom sometimes jokes that I formed a cult because I got all my friends to read it and they gave it a huge thumbs up!
May 2019 Bridget’s review of Keeper of the Lost Citites, by Shannon Messenger
Keeper of the lost Cities is a must-read for anyone who likes Harry Potter! The books are huge, and they’re still coming out!
May 2019 Bridget’s review of Keeper of the Lost Cities: Exile, by Shannon Messenger
This book is crazy and exciting, with twists and turns, and leaves you with puzzling mysteries.
May 2019 Julie’s review of Raymie Nightingale, by Kate DeCamillo
My reaction to finishing the book was:
One theme song for this book might be:
One character who would have fit perfectly in this book is:
So, here’s the scoop: While this book wasn’t horrible, I certainly had higher expectations considering how much I have enjoyed this author’s other work. Turns out it was kind of “meh”. Short chapters, easy to turn the pages, just didn’t really have a hook that makes you need to figure out how it will all come together. Swing and a miss on this one, Kate DeCamillo.
Apr. 2019 Julie’s review of A Season of Gifts, by Richard Peck
This book reads like a comedy with a tear-jerker hitch. I could only read it from a motherly perspective, so it may not strike the same chord with you, but honestly, I believe that everyone will feel some kind of embarrassing sappy moment by the end of this book. Don’t believe me? Try me. You’ll be pulling from the Kleenex box before the end.
April 2019 Papercuts Winner Announced!
Hats off to Madelynne, who gave the most well-thought-out descriptions of the books she has read. Madelynne will let us know which book she has chosen to receive in paperback. Great job, Madelynne!
Apr. 2019 Julie’s review of Breaking Stalin’s Nose, by Eugene Yelchin
Here we have 11 year-old Sasha, who is a proud and loyal communist, like his father. Very suddenly the tables turn in a way that perhaps an American grade school student cannot begin to identify with today. The book only takes 1-2 hours to read. I just couldn’t put it down! I had to find out how this was all going to play out. Probably one of those books that adults WANT kids to love, but really it’s more for the adults.
Mar. 2019 Julie’s review of Aru Shah and the End of Time, by Roshani Chokshi
It’s so nice to read a Percy Jackson kind of book but with a female lead character who is downright spunky! And the Spider-Man pajamas….classic! Nice job, Roshani!!
Mar. 2019 Pilar’s review of The Land of Stories Series by Chris Colfer
I loved this book. The series is so good it is my new favorite. I love how there are lots of twists in the fairytales.
