Summer Reading Celebration

Excellent book, with a *meh* ending.

4.5 stars. It was such a good book.

I loved how many of them were well known fairy tales with some lesser ones included. I just wish the stories were longer

Very compelling. I liked the will they won't they element and the questioning of truth. The book felt much shorter than anticipated. I easily got through half in my first sitting. What a great book to end pride on. Although I did guess the twist pretty early on it didn't really ruin it for me.

Another great installment in the "Killing" Series.... I've already listened to "Killing the SS" "Killing the Mob" and "Killing Crazy Horse" Even if nonfiction isn't your thing, you will enjoy these books.

I can see where the appeal is but I didn't much care for it. Girl meets girl, girl falls in love with girl and is forced apart by disapproving family. The historical significance of such a story, based on stories of lesbians in the Asian American community are important too and should be told I just didn't really care for this one. The main character Lily only showed strength of character once she found something she was passionate about and that was the sciences and Kath. Lily's friend Cheryl was not a very good friend and I personally dislike her from the get go but she was helpful in making her opinion, which was socially acceptable, very clear when it came to roles of women and what they should and shouldn't be doing. I appreciated what this book stands for and wh9 it was written for and it just wasnt for me.

Mr Popper’s Penguins by Florence and Richard Atwater was a fun one to read to my children. The kids loved the absurdity of keeping a penguin in a refrigerator, and later loved comparing and contrasting it to the film.

Kristin Hannah is a great author who brings characters to life. This book did not disappoint. And her descriptions of life in the wilderness of Alaska are breathtaking.

4.5 stars. I loved this book! Emerson and Maverick have my heart! Can’t wait for Hudson’s book.

I loved the movie. Read the book. Loved the book. Separately though. Is my brain fully formed?