Science geek Meg is left to look after her little sister for ten days after her free-spirited mum leaves suddenly to follow up yet another of her Big Important Causes. But while Meg may understand how the universe was formed, baby Elsa is a complete mystery to her. And Mum’s disappearance has come at the … More Stargazing for Beginners by Jenny McLachlan
Signed, sealed, delivered… While spacing out in chemistry class, Lily scribbles some of her favorite song lyrics onto her desk. The next day, she finds that someone has continued the lyrics on the desk and added a message to her. Intrigue! Soon, Lily and her anonymous pen pal are exchanging full-on letters—sharing secrets, recommending bands, … More P.S. I Like You by Kasie West
Hi, hey, hello… so I know you’re supposed to get books for your birthday and not give them but giving books is so much fun and I need an excuse to shove these books in everyone’s face constantly until they’ve read it already. So to continue my birthday month blogging theme thing here are books … More Books I want to give as gifts – which really means books I want to throw at people until they hurry up and read it already
If you don’t know I am 22 years of age and turning 23 this month! In celebration of my aging I am doing a throw back and talking about my childhood faves that I may still read because they are so good and full of nostalgia. This next couple of weeks I’m planning some more … More Childhood Favourites – Because am I even an adult?
I know what everyone’s thinking WHAT THE HELL IS Actually There’s Sevens Octopuses readathon? Well my octopus friends that’s not what it stands for *pause for gasps* I know I thought it was about sea creature too. ATSO or All The Small Ones Readathon is a monthly challenge where you read books under 300. As soon … More March TBR and the ATSO Readathon
The heroic son of Poseidon makes an action-packed comeback in the second must-read installment of Rick Riordan’s amazing young readers series. Starring Percy Jackson, a “half blood” whose mother is human and whose father is the God of the Sea, Riordan’s series combines cliffhanger adventure and Greek mythology lessons that results in true page-turners that … More The Sea of Monsters #2 Percy Jackson
When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt’s fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone… Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved … More Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Screen play by JK Rowling
What if you aren’t the Chosen One? The one who’s supposed to fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever the heck this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death? What if you’re like Mikey? Who just wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe finally work up the courage … More The Rest Of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
‘I don’t want that nurse touching my baby.’ Those are the instructions from the newborn child’s parents. However, when the baby goes into cardiac arrest, Ruth, a nurse of twenty years’ experience, sees no option but to assist. But the baby dies. And Ruth is charged with negligent homicide. Ruth is shattered and bewildered as … More Small Great Things By Jodi Picoult
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE AND OMG ITS CHRISTMAS TOMORROW WHAT EVEN IS TIME AND WHERE HAS IT GONE!? *sings* I’m all alooooone there’s no one here besides meeeeeeeeee *sings* Okay I am alone but who of us is ever really truly alone? I mean I have the internet and all you guys to chat to, I … More My Favourite Standalone’s of 2016
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