Summary: Millie, Bea and Nora bonded over paper fortune tellers that they would create and share but it was also what tore them apart. Now the girls are living in different cities and trying to survive their own challenges. As their day to day lives continue, fortunes are appearing in unexpected places with messages that seem tailored to their circumstances. Readers will be drawn to the story as the characters make amends and try to save something much more important than paper fortunes.
Summer is upon us and I am way behind on my reading... what about you?
Try some of these titles:
Waverly Lyons has been caught in the middle of her parents’ divorce for as long as she can remember. This summer, the battle rages over who she’ll spend her vacation with, and when Waverly’s options are shot down, it’s bye-bye Fairbanks, Alaska and hello Holden, Florida to stay with her aunt.
Coming from the tundra of the north, the beach culture isn’t exactly Waverly’s forte. The sun may just be her mortal enemy, and her vibe is decidedly not chill. To top it off? Her ability to swim? Nonexistent. She then meets Blake and they start a whirlwind romance, but as we know every summer romance must come to an end... or does it always have to happen that way?
Some Mistakes Were Made by Dwyer-
Ellis and Easton have been tied to the hip since childhood. But when a rash decision throws Ellis’s life—and her relationship with Easton— into chaos she’s forced to move halfway across the country, far from everything she’s ever known.
A year goes by and the two of them have not spoken, and maybe it’s better that way; maybe eventually the Easton shaped hole in her heart will heal. But when Easton’s mother invites her back for a celebration, Ellis finds herself right smack in the middle of heartache, betrayal, and anger she left behind... and with the boy she never stopped loving.I couldn't put this book down! 
We are in the thick of fall. Can you believe it? As I sit here in my thick plaid sweater, braving the cold of the air conditioner at work... I wonder where the time went.
I have finished a couple of great books, so let me catch you up to speed:
During October, I picked up a middle school spooky read about an orphan who is adopted by a family haunted by their own secrets. This was creepy, with just the right amount of terror to keep you reading but not too much for those that spook easily. The Haunting by Duga is a quick horror fix for upper elementary and middle school readers.
Happy Reading!
Hello Everyone!
The Wacky Librarian is back with another great recommended read to get your ready for fall. I just finished a fantastic novel that has been on my "to read," list for many moons. If you have not read titles by this fun YA novelist, Julie Buxbaum, you have been missing out.
Teens will love Jennifer Yen's simple writing style. Her book "A Taste for Love," is a gem as well! These smart, kind, and beautiful characters host light fun-hearted reads perfect for the summer. I also love when Asian characters are depicted on the covers as this needs to be done more often.
Wow! It has been over five months without posts. Never fear though, the Wacky Librarian is back with fun summer reads and recommended titles.
I just finished this historical fiction gem this month taking you back to Martha's Vineyard in the late 60s. It is full of social class clashes, drama and romance.
In the 2nd installment from the Dash & Lily series, we find young Lily in a holiday funk. As her ailing grandpa recovers slowly, she spirals into a depression full of doom and gloom... putting her holiday plans to a halt. Her devoted boyfriend Dash feels disconnected from the relationship and tries to put the holiday spirit back into Lily so that they can move forward with their love. Fate, drunk Santas, and Lily's new pattern of "disappearing" deem his tasks difficult though, and the two end up in a dance of breaks and makeups.
A must-read for holiday fanatics and admirers of the Netflix series based on the adorable book series by the dynamic duo Cohn and Levithan.
Is it really November? And the weather has actually changed? Well, pinch me I must be dreaming!
Here are a few reads I am currently enjoying:
I've been a fan of Kasie West for quite some time and find her to be a fun, lighthearted romance novelist. She seems to have grown in her writing with this summer themed title Sunkissed. Avery, is a people pleaser who has been betrayed by her best friend and boyfriend. Her parents have whisked her away to summer camp for family bonding with her social media crazed sister. It is here that Avery embraces her love of music and finds her voice. A perfect end of summer read for fans of Jenny Han and Nicholas Sparks.
Hello Summer! Hello Readers!
I realize I am very late to the game with my book reviews, however I am right on time to share with you a special book by Rachel Vail that deals with some important issues.
Niki is about to start 8th grade without her best friend. Much to her surprise, Ava picks another girl as her "best friend" during P.E class, leaving Niki shocked and upset. As the story progresses, we learn that Ava has no interest in being friends with Niki, at least not "out in the open." She is hoping to score points with the "in crowd," and leave Niki behind.
Niki on the other hand longs for their friendship as she tries to deal with her family struggles, her brother's autism, and new friendships without Ava by her side. I loved the way the author incorporated positive self-talk, and the aspect of "people pleasing." I believe this book is an important one for young girls to understand and grow upon. Kudos to Rachel Vail for writing fabulous realistic books for middle schoolers. Enjoy!
Not only is this title the same as one of my favorite iconic songs from the OC it is also just as fantastic!
This dual narrative involves to besties Kat and James who are going through their senior year. It is an authentic story of what happens sometimes in friendships when we don't listen to words unspoken and hidden cues from our loved ones. Kat becomes involved with a female Quinn who she adores and James feels like an outsider. Kat can't quite wrap her head around James feelings and actions. James is currently dealing with her decision to break up with her wonderful boyfriend as she struggles with her parents' divorce. In this high school tale of friendship and coming into adulthood these two ladies unravel the truth about their differences as senior year comes to a close.
A bit confusing to read as an audio book but entertaining just as well.
This November, I picked up another fun read from one of my favorite juvenile authors, Lisa Greenwald. This story follows three friends who...
