I'm a slayer, ask me how.

LOLOLOL oh this month was not so good for my reading. It's because I was waiting impatiently for 'Thunderhead' to arrive so I kept putting off starting anything long, so I just have a few graphic novels.

My coworker was giving me crap too because I was so excited when she put 'Thunderhead' on my desk and then I came in the next week with a bookmark in the middle and she was like "You were so excited when I gave that to you, I thought you would have it finished!" so I said "Yeah, I was really excited to read it...and also really excited to play that video game I got...and also to watch my favorite tv shows...and the movies that came in on hold for me..."

So little time...

Lighter Than My Shadow by Katie Green

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I've never had an eating disorder but this book gave me a glimpse into what it must feel like, how your mind works against you, something so much deeper and darker than a nagging voice, but an actual force that convinces you to harm yourself, either through not eating or binging or beyond.

Fantastic story, really glad the author was able to put pen to paper and share it. I hope other readers find strength in her story and maybe help themselves or see a problem a friend is struggling with and can help them.



Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir by Liz Prince

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book hit me hard because I identified so much with Liz. I wish I had this book when I was a kid! I loved Star Wars and Ninja Turtles and I remember feeling alone and confused at times because my tastes were so different from "normal girls." As I got older, I did learn to embrace who I was, but if I had found a book like this back in the day, I would have felt so happy.

A MUST for any middle/high graphic collection, in my opinion.



Ms. Marvel, Vol. 8: Mecca by G. Willow Wilson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This series <3 <3



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Since I don't think I'm going to finish 'Mindhunter' tonight or do any reading tomorrow, I think I can safely post this list of December reads:

Demon, Volume 4 by Jason Shiga

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This was quite an insane finale to a fantastic 4-part series. Not my favorite of the four, but you gotta end is somewhere. And the last page had me "WTF?!" but in a good way. Sometimes it is better to not tie things up in a nice bow but let the reader/audience sit and think and decide how they feel about it all.

Fans of really weird stuff should pick this up, but be ready for insane violence, surprise nudity and some perverted (yet kind of hilarious) moments.



Lumberjanes, Vol. 5: Band Together by Noelle Stevenson

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Not my favorite collection, wasn't really feeling the merpeople story. And for some reason I didn't catch on that the first story was a prequel until halfway through. Still fun though.



Paper Girls, Vol. 3 by Brian K. Vaughan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Another great entry in this series. if you haven't picked it up yet, get on it!







Artemis by Andy Weir

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Andy Weir's writing style was a perfect fit for 'The Martian' but I didn't feel like it quite worked for this story. Jazz's talking to the reader felt weird at times and the pop culture references threw me because I was like "wait, how far in the future are we and these are still touchstones?"

Got a bit ridiculous at the end too. Not bad but not that great.



Raid of No Return: A World War II Tale of the Doolittle Raid by Nathan Hale

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Another great entry into the collection, a lesser known story from World War II. Hale made some smart choices as a writer, hinting at all the stories that tie together to make this one and hopefully encouraging readers to go beyond these pages to find out more (or perhaps hinting at books to come, though one of the reasons I enjoy this series is that it is not just World War II) rather than trying to cram it all into this one book.



The Vision, Volume 2: Little Better than a Beast by Tom King

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Really loved this collection and this series.





When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I love YA but I do tend to have issues with YA romance, mostly because, while I think of myself as a pretty positive person, I cringe when YA romance makes it sound like the high school boyfriend could be forever. But I think this book has a nice balance of the over-the-top way first romances feel and a young adult trying to figure out their place in the world before adding a second person to their life.

So, if you like YA romance, this will probably be a 5 star one for you. The audiobook is fantastic, I actually enjoyed listening to it more than reading because it was hard to keep the narrators straight when I was reading the longer sections sometimes. But having two voices helped, plus it was nice to her the Indian words pronounced correctly vs whatever my brain would have done with them.





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This list looks impressive until you see how many graphic novels are on here LOL. Still, I got through quite a lot! There are a couple here that I didn't read cover to cover, but I got the gist of it. (Also, GoodReads is being wonky and not bringing up all the books I marked as "read"...really weird. I remembered a few that I knew I had on my list but I've never had it do that to me before)

Prophecy by Ellen Oh

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This book had all the tropes, and there are still two more to go. I know this was published when the whole trilogy craze was going strong in SF/Fantasy, but I am so over it now and this book felt like it could have probably just been one long book rather than dragging out the "twist" that we all saw coming from page one.

Oh well, decent fantasy for middle school readers, but nothing ground-breaking.



Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas by Jim Ottaviani

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Great graphic novel that will whet the appetite of many tween/teen readers who have probably never heard of these amazing women. It is a great stepping off point for further research into their stories and studies.



The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6' 4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama's Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian by W. Kamau Bell




Not going to rate this because I didn't finish it. I downloaded the audio on a whim and enjoyed it for the most part. I'd never heard of W. Kamau Bell before but the title intrigued me. It was fun for awhile, though when he got into his history as a comedian, I was less interested because I am not a big fan of him, and then the book was due back and I decided that was enough for me. He was fun to listen to and I can see why his show and podcasts were big hits.



Remembering the Battle of the Crater: War as Murder by Kevin M. Levin

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I didn't read this as closely as I could have. It was well-researched but also pretty dry, at least for the lay-person coming into it. But it still gave some interesting background on a major battle and how it all happened and how it evolved into something more (for better or for worse).



Mighty Jack and the Goblin King by Ben Hatke

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This was so much fun to read! Definitely had moments that reminded me of 'Labyrinth'. I hope we see this trio again!



Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Giving this 4 stars because, as a memoir, it was an interesting read and I thought Vance did a good job of looking inward and outward as he tried to understand his family history and his own story.

I listened to it, read by Vance, and I felt like he did a really good job narrating his own life.

As someone who grew up in a comfortably middle class family with a stable home on the east coast (usually, I was a Navy brat so we moved around a lot) this was definitely a very eye opening look at how another part of the country works. I did keep in mind that this just Vance's experience and a very small part of the United States, but some of the issues he dealt with (drugs, being very poor etc.) are widespread.

I'm not sure it answered all my questions or even gave me a better understanding of how people from that part of the country think, but it did get me some perspective.



Archie, Vol. 2 by Mark Waid

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Another fun romp through "New Riverdale". A fun distraction from the more series books I have been reading.



Imagine Wanting Only This by Kristen Radtke

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


I think I requested this book because it had really good reviews in some journal so I was really disappointed when the art and story did not pull me in. I thought it started out well but that since Radtke tied it to her own personal story and exploration of self, it lost something that could have been more. I almost wish she had fictionalized it, perhaps taken elements from her own story and created something new? Also, being non-linear worked against it since the jumping from time and place was jarring to me.

Solid Meh.



Landscape with Invisible Hand by M.T. Anderson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book was nothing like I expected, even though I had no idea what to expect. Poetic at one moment and then crude in the next, it was a quick read that lingered with me long after the last page, if only because I kept saying to myself "Wait...what did I just read? What was that all about?"



Solo by Kwame Alexander

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book was a total surprise. I picked it up on a whim because I enjoyed Kwame Alexander's other books and I saw the outline of a guitar and thought "oh this should be good" because music always means drama. I was not expecting such a beautiful story about a young man's journey - not just a simple coming of age story, but a story of growing up and opening your eyes to the people and world around you.

Alexander's story in verse works even better with the music theme since you feel like Blade would always be thinking in lyrics anyway since music is such a big part of his life.

I hope teens pick this up - it looks like a big book, over 400 pages, but it is in verse so most pages only have a few lines on them.



All's Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Fantastic follow-up to Roller Girl and another great addition to the middle school dealing-with-life graphic novel genre that is so hot right now. I may have gotten a little teary-eyed at the end because she really did capture all the confusion that everyone experiences as you transition from an innocent child to a teen.

Also, this book should come packaged with a turkey leg because I was really craving one by the end!



The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This was definitely one of those cases where a book found me at the right time. Thi Bui chronicles the story of her family and their immigration to the U.S. after the Vietnam War. I had just started watching the Ken Burns' Vietnam War miniseries and also got pulled into 'Finding Your Roots' and this story touches upon both the war survival story and how family histories impact everyone.

Beautifully drawn, emotional storytelling, this was a really great graphic memoir that uses the format wisely, creating moments of silence that would take pages of words to describe in a regular prose novel.



Queer, There and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World by Sarah Prager

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I didn't actually *finish* reading this but I read about half the entries and got the gist of it. Great collection of quick biographies, not just focusing on LGBTQ+ peoples but also talking about how our idea of men and women and relationships have altered over the centuries. I really liked the entry on Abraham Lincoln and how she discussed that he had a very close male friend and how men's close friendships with other men were viewed differently back then. Makes you think about our society today and how it can be difficult for same sex friendships to flourish, especially between two men.



Ms. Marvel, Vol. 7: Damage Per Second by G. Willow Wilson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


One of the best superhero series going on right now. Period. Read it.



Road to Riverdale by Mark Waid

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


If you are a fan of 'Riverdale' but haven't picked up any of the new comics in the Archie series, this is a great "sampler" pack. It contains the first few issues for "Archie", "Jughead", "Betty and Veronica" "Josie and the Pussycats" and "Reggie" -- not all of these are solid but it is a good way to taste test what you want to bother reading further



Road to Riverdale Vol. 2 by Mark Waid

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


So, this is yet another sampler, though it just continues the stories from the first volume. Kinda of a weird marketing tool and I don't think it works quite as well this second time. This volume also includes a one-shot that ties in directly to the TV show, giving you background on the infamous Fourth of July ditching of Jughead so Archie could [go be stupid].





Nanette's Baguette by Mo Willems

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


It's Mo Willems. It's about food. It's adorable. I would totally pull a Nanette if I was sent to pick up a fresh baguette. YUM!



The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse by Mac Barnett

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


"I may have been swallowed," said the duck, "but I have no intention of being eaten."



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Well, this is a bit embarrassing. I only finished ONE book this month (not counting the picture books I browsed when they arrived on the new cart). I have been reading but I just didn't finish ANYTHING this month. Too much going on, lots of books that just lost me about halfway or had holds so I had to return them and go back on the wait list.

This is the ONE book I read from start to finish (and, oddly enough, I did that in an hour during my lunch break one day):

Empire State: A Love Story by Jason Shiga

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Jason Shiga is definitely becoming a must-read author for me.

This story is probably representative of a lot of people's lives, especially those that talk themselves out of taking the next steps in becoming an adult, those who wait too late.

Great story, quick read, worth picking up.




I am going to give a shout-out to the new Mo Willems books though because it made me tear up while reading it at my desk:

Welcome: A Mo Willems Guide for New Arrivals by Mo Willems

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Okay, this is it - you can stop trying to publish the perfect book to give to new parents, Mo Willems has done it. You're not going to top this. Funny, bittersweet, and full of love. I laughed, I cried, and I wished that every child born from now on went home with this book.

Simple and Beautiful.



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September should be a more impressive list since I have a bunch of books I'm 2/3 of the way through and I am GOING TO FINISH THEM DAGNABIT!

How was everyone else's reading list this month? If I missed your post, please link in the comments!

This was a light month, finished off a few books but never really got "hooked" on anything else. I have a few that I am going to mark as "finished" even though I technically didn't read to the last page - they were more collections of things so it wasn't like I missed out on a twist ending (unless David McCullough's last speech at a college graduation was just "fuck it, you guys are SCREWED!" but I doubt that)

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Yes, five stars because this audiobook is such a great listen. This is a sit-in-the-driveway-happy-I-have-to-drive-to-that-meeting audiobook.

Noah is a fantastic storyteller and I could listen to him recount his childhood memories for another 7 CDs. His narration felt almost conversational and I'm glad I listened to the book so I could hear the African words and all of the accents of the region that he puts on.

The book made me think about race and identity in new ways and I hope lots of people listen to his story and try to put themselves in the shoes of someone who has lived a very different life from them.

Loved it.



Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


3.5 stars

This is more of a short story/novella and it is a pretty solid one, though if you were expecting something with more depth, you'll be disappointed. It feels more like an episode of 'The Twilight Zone' than anything else, especially with the omniscient narrator. Creepy through-out with some real scares near the end.



Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


OMG THE CUTEST! Great for beginner readers, but the adorableness will appeal to everyone. And the waffles. Because who doesn't love waffles?



The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


3.5 stars. It was cute but I didn't find it as interesting as Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. That's the problem with second books, they have a lot to live up to! But I did enjoy the story. I'm sure many teens will identify with Molly and her list of crushes, never really being brave enough to confess that you like someone to that actual person.

If you like family stories, a little bit of romance, and super mega happy endings, you'll enjoy this.



Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Jabari is MUCH braver than me! That high dive is really high.

A sweet little story about a boy jumping off the high dive at his public pool. Great illustrations and simple text will make this a hit with storytime crowds or just reading together. Especially if you are fans of the swimming pool.



Goldfish Ghost by Lemony Snicket

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


About as odd as you would expect a picture book by Lemony Snicket to be! I might save this one for a Halloween storytime as it has a ghost, but isn't exactly scary. Perfect for little ones that want a ghost story.



The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For by David McCullough

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I didn't technically "finish" this but as it was a collection of McCullough's speeches from over the past several years, I got the gist of it when my due date came up at the library. It was nice to sit and read some positive thoughts on America - our past, our future and then some. Each word was still relevant even for the speeches that happened over twenty years ago. I might pick it up again once the request list goes down at the library. It was a nice change of pace and a good reminder that we are always changing and growing as a country, but at the same time we still face many of the same struggles we have always faced - and that is okay because we keep going.



And Then You're Dead: What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, Are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling over Niagara by Cody Cassidy

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Fun collection of pieces about different ways to die or be in pain. I was reading this on vacation and it got a little bit repetitive the last two thirds, because, it turns out, humans are pretty squishy in certain situation - like when there is no oxygen or you crush us. Who knew! Still, I had a lot of fun shouting out random anecdotes ("The most painful place to be stung by a bee is inside your nose, FYI!") at my family while we were sitting around.




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P.S. I'm back home again yay!!!! It was a long week in Wisconsin but we are back. Obviously, I have fallen behind on the ol' friends list. I've skimmed a bit but if I try to comment on all the posts, I will never sleep again LOL. You guys are all so chatty. <3

TTFN Back to reality (and work) tomorrow!

Okay, I'm not even close to done with this book yet. I'm listening to it in the car, Trevor Noah reads it, and I'm just a disc in, but I can't tear myself away. It's the kind of audiobook you would sit in the driveway listening to, even after a long day at work.

First, I know this is much better than reading it because Noah can correctly pronounce the different words and phrases from all the different languages spoken in South Africa. I'm not sure what my brain would do when confronted with these phrases in text, probably just skip over them, but listening to Noah say them out loud, with just the right tone and inflection is beautiful, even when the phrase pretty much translates that his Mom is about to smack him upside the head for giving her lip.

Second, once again, I know nothing about apartheid beyond the basic idea of "it was bad and based on racism." To be honest, everything I know about apartheid, I learned from watching District 9. :| Noah not only breaks it all down for me, but he somehow manages to keep a sense of humor about it. As he points out many times, racism is stupid, and once you begin to question it, it begins to crumble. But, yeah, it is horrifying to think that this isn't some 150 year old bit of history that is so far in the past, it ended recently and South Africa is still trying to find a way to recover.

Third, (I'm not sure why I numbered these), listen to this book. Trevor Noah is just a very good speaker and a very smart man. I'm sad that I don't have access to The Daily Show now because I really want to start watching it again. I guess I could find clips on YouTube. But listening to this book, I can see why Jon Stewart saw a kindred spirit - they both come from backgrounds where they were part of an abused people but still found the joy in the world. They are both optimists and realists, somehow at the same time. They have religious backgrounds from parents that grounded them, but they have grown to question some things about organized religion.

Yeah, I'm only one CD into this and I am gushing and I want to tell everyone about it. It's that kind of book. Have you read/listened to any books like that before?

For all my book quote nerd out there, check out this amazing site someone made:

Literary Clock

It has a book quote for EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!

I've had the tab open for the last hour and I keep checking it and it's like OOOH NEW QUOTE!

In which I discover I like novels written in verse and then become a raving Neal Shusterman fangirl again:

Skip School, Fly to Space: A Pearls Before Swine Collection by Stephan Pastis

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


One too many Crocodile comics in this one for me as they tend to be my least favorite of the strips. Not sure why but this one didn't have as many stand-out strips as the other two.



The 13 Clocks by James Thurber

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


My uncle that worked in a bookstore gave me a copy of this quirky title back in 1990. I remembered loving it though I couldn't tell you a thing about it. So when I found it in my parent's garage, I decided to read it again to see if the magic was still there.

James Thurber's humor is not for the uninitiated. He loves wordplay, rhyming and non-sequitur silliness. My Mom had copies of his short stories so I was familiar with his quirky sense of humor before starting this book, which reads like a blend of Dr. Seuss and Peter Beagle if they were both slightly tipsy.

It's a children's book but also not...you have to be old enough to get the nods and winks to how fairy tales work.

It's an odd book, but I love it.



Princess Leia: Royal Rebel by Calliope Glass

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Written as though it was a real biography, this book doesn't really have any new information about Leia, which was kind of disappointing. The book is a short 125 pages which I guess all that is canon now according to Disney. Though this could be used as a good teaching tool for what a biography should look like since it includes a chronology, timeline and even an index!



Catching a Storyfish by Janice N. Harrington

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I don't know why I always shy away from books written in verse. I don't consider myself a fan of poetry so I suppose the idea of reading a story in that format doesn't appeal to me. Yet the few times I have taken a chance, I have been very impressed. This is one of those times.

The short lines of verse are more powerful than any prose paragraph, capturing Katharen's emotions in a way that a normal sentence might not.

This is a beautiful story about a girl who moves from Alabama to a town further north, where she hides her talent for telling stories after the other kids mock her accent. She finds solace with her grandfather, hanging out with him and talking about fishing - well, she thinks he is talking about fishing, but he is giving her little life lessons.

Great story for middle grade readers (4th grade and up) and this actually might be a good pick for someone reading out loud to a classroom of students.



Scythe by Neal Shusterman

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I loved this book, it's my favorite kind of science fiction - taking something to an extreme and playing out the consequences. In this case, we have The Cloud becoming the all knowing Thunderhead and science conquering death.

What I really liked about this book was that there were so many plot lines that could have been dragged out but instead were wrapped up by the end, leaving us with new options for book 2. There were plenty of loose ends but nothing so frustrating as to make you feel like you are being strung along as a reader. So if you are sick of series, fear not, you can read 'Scythe' and enjoy it.

I'm surprised this is a series because I think this first book wraps things up relatively well - but I said the same thing about 'Unwind' and that turned into an amazing series. So I will definitely pick up the second book when it comes out.



This Is Our Story by Ashley Elston

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Great mystery thriller, definitely would be great for fans of shows like Riverdale or Veronica Mars.

I was a little annoyed by how often the author had characters roll their eyes or put their hands on someone else to "frame their face" - these were overused and I'm not sure why the editor didn't flag them.

You'll also need to suspend your disbelief for how much a high school student would be allowed to do in a criminal case, no matter how small the town.

But whatever, if you can overlook those things, the story was tight enough that I could not stop reading and I had to know what would happen next.



Loving vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case by Patricia Hruby Powell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I didn't realize this was a novel in verse when I ordered it, but as I had just finished another fantastic book in verse, I decided to read it. I am so glad I did. The book and the illustrations weave a beautiful story about two people in love, just trying to live their lives while a racist world spins around them. The story is told alternating voices between Richard Loving and Mildred Jeter Loving. The focus is on their relationship and personal suffering more than the actual Civil Rights case.

Powell conducted interviews and did lots of research to make the story as real as possible. I was really impressed and highly recommend this title. Sadly, it is still relevant in 2017. As we struggle for equality for all, it is good to read a story like that, about the people behind the headlines and what they might think or feel. The Lovings did not set out to be the poster couple for interracial marriage, they just wanted to be able to live their lives, unafraid.



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So long January 2017. You were a strange month...though I think probably a reasonable portent of things to come.

ANYWAY, let's talk about BOOKS! Because I feel like I will be reading a lot of fantasy this year to escape reality. It will be the best way to relax.

The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book is so well done on so many levels. It may be "children's fiction" but there is something here for readers of all ages. Gidwitz uses his passion for Medieval history and storytelling to weave a tale infused with real historical figures, locations, and legends that may inspire you to read beyond the book to find out more (and don't worry, Gidwitz includes an annotated bibliography to help get you started).

If you're read his previous series, A Tale Dark & Grimm, the same snarky humor pops up in this book as well. But there are also great discussion topics, like theology and prejudice, that make this story a little bit heavier than the fairy tale retellings.

It's funny, it's serious, it's light-hearted and also full of sorrow. A great read! And also, I've been told, a great listen! Bump this up on your TBR pile right now!



Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Marisol Ramirez is the perfect narrator to give voice to a story taking place in New York City. Her voice is clear but she has just enough of the downtown accent to give the story the right feel. This is a great read for teens who like realistic fiction, coming of age stories. There are a few intense moments, but this is mostly a story about growing up.



Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I am seriously hovering over that 5th star right now, I just can't decide if it was amazing or not. It was pretty damn good. A great bit of science fiction, with enough of a thriller aspect to keep me up at night, turning the pages into the late hours. Fantastic!



The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Glad to find another Newberry Award winner that I can approve of! Beautiful language, reminiscent of Peter Beagle's The Last Unicorn with that mix of innocence and melancholy that both kids and adults will understand. Great fantasy story with magical characters that you will miss when you finish the book.



Unicorn vs. Goblins by Dana Simpson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Another cute entry in this series. Phoebe's time at music camp was my favorite part.



Razzle Dazzle Unicorn by Dana Simpson

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Not the best in the series. Still adorable though.



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2016 will be OVER in a little over 24 hours. SO LONG! I hope that nothing else awful happens before we can wrap this one up and shove it out the door. Blargh!

I'll do my usual "Books read in December" post soon, but GoodReads created this cool infographic of everything I have read this year and I had to share.

orangerful: My Year in Books

Now I'm going to finish off this glass of wine!