Back to the blog!

 Dear multitude of readers,

I am returning to the blog! I am disappointed that I stopped posting. I keep remembering flashes of books that I have read in the past year, but since I haven't been keeping track of them on here, I can't remember a lot of the titles. I am committing to being back on here again. Thanks for your warm welcome. 

Goodnight June I read in the summer, but I thought I'd add it in. Not quite as pageturning as Jio's previous books, but a cute, set in Seattle story nonetheless. I was drawn to this story as it is a Jio book, but also because of my childhood connection to " Goodnight Moon." This story imagines the story behind the classic children's book. Worth checking out. 

I randomly came across this book on the shelf in the teen section. I must admit I liked the cover! This is a retelling of the Cinderella story. A poverty stricken wood dwelling family gains a stepfather and step sister. There is a ball and a glass slipper, but this is not your usual Cinderella story. 

I have been waiting for a while on the library list to get this book. It was well worth the wait! I could not put this YA novel down, and finished in within hours. Auggie is a boy entering junior high for the first time ever as he has been homeschooled. This is extra scary for him as he has a severe facial deformity. This book is told from several points view. I found myself loving the main character and he is really sticking with me. One of those powerful books that will most likely change your life. Put yourself on the waitlist now!!