When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful. by Kate Rietema
I am not a religious person, so honestly the religious aspect of telling God your worries did not work for me in When God Makes Scribbles Beautiful. And since the author only has this book out currently, it is not like I was/am a fan. So what made me want to read it? I do not remember why I asked for it to be gotten as an interlibrary loan! But honestly, I am glad I did. As a bookseller, I am glad I have something […]
Paul the Peacock by Tilly Matthews
Little Cloud's Big Dream by Ixtzel Arreola
Booktalk ain’t got nothing on me! It only has to open its mouth and insert words into the air! But I must take my fingers to the computer keyboard and type! Now, granted, I type fairly quickly, but that old school click click tells me I’m having an overload of words! Therefore, I will just let you dive into the reviews I am giving you today. Paul the Peacock by Tilly Matthews is pretty straight forward. There is a peacock; his name is Paul; and […]
The Weedflower by Elizabeth Davaze
I might have reviewed the title The Weedflower by Elizabeth Davaze and illustrated by Marianne Ferrer before, but I don’t remember. However, I do remember reading it before. And I must have been in two very good moods those days. Usually, a book that is a bit “extra sweet” and a bit “overly modern” is not my usual thing. Therefore, maybe it is because I am trying to keep some plants on the front porch (again) this year, and there is a flower box with […]
Next Stop: (A Graphic Novel) by Debbie Fong
I assumed Next Stop: (A Graphic Novel) by Debbie Fong would be a funny a minute laugh out loud read/book. Now, while it has funny moments, it is actually a serious story about loss, love, friendship, family dynamics and coming of age. Therefore, you really can’t always judge a book by its cover. The realistic, serious moments are relatable, thoughtful and even a bit educational. The humor is a nice balance to counter that. Then there is a bit of a supernatural element that you […]
The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha
I started The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha as an online reader. However, it was only a sample of about half of the graphic novel. I was both “OH! Now what????” and “Eh…I get the idea…do I go on?” I decided to go on and asked at my local library for a copy. It took a bit, but it was mostly worth the wait. Ha is the delightful author of Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir. And though The Fox Maidens is fiction, I expected […]
Hockney: A Graphic Life (BioGraphics) by Simon Elliott
I could tell you every little piece of the puzzle that makes up Hockney: A Graphic Life (BioGraphics) by Simon Elliott, but then you would not have a reason to read it, and I think you really should. If you are not the usual reader for graphic novels; do not know much about David Hockney; or even if you are not a huge fan of biographies, don’t worry about it. This format might be a great way to start it for adults. This book is […]
