by William LowWhat do you see during the daytime? Butterflies, robins and rabbits. What do you see at nighttime? Bats, raccoons and the moon. With lovely, colourful illustrations and very simple text, this book is great for toddlers. Your kids will have a great time recognizing the different animals, and they might even add their […]
by Adam Gidwitz You may think you know the story of Hansel and Gretel – the Brother Grimm’s fairy tale about the siblings who were almost eaten by an evil witch who lived in a gingerbread house. But you’ve never heard this version before. The author weaves the story of Hansel and Gretel into eight […]
By Geoffrey GirardIn this sci-fi, mystery, thriller readers are taken on an exciting ride. Our main character is Jeff Jacobson, a fifteen year old who has just discovered that his scientist father “created” him in a lab. Jeff is made from the DNA of infamous serial killer; Jeffrey Dahmer. This story takes us to a […]
By Glenn CooperThis is the first in the Will Piper series by Glenn Cooper. In Library of the Dead Cooper has demonstrated that, through a great deal of research, he can put together a novel full of twists and turns and span the depths of time. I very much appreciate an author who can create […]
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Six long years into the search, Parzival has discovered the first key in James Halliday’s Easter Egg Hunt – a contest which will reward its winner with Halliday’s entire fortune. The winner will also gain control of the OASIS – a virtual reality in which most of Earth’s population spend […]
by Hector TobarIn August 2010, 33 miners were trapped after a cave-in deep in a century-old Chilean mine. Miraculously no one was killed but the men spent over two months pinned underground with very few resources, little light, and initially, no hope of rescue. The world came together to pull them to safety, but until […]
By Shauna James Ahern and Daniel AhernI love to cook and I am celiac so I though that this book would be a helpful tool for me in my kitchen. I am very visual and I like to see what I am going to create; So I was a little disappointed when I found there […]
By Sara Gruen This is one that outdid the movie. I loved this book. I found that the author really did her homework in researching the life of a circus employee. The circus is a tough life. Living on the road always on the go; traveling from town to town. This book describes what it […]
by Kevin HearneThe Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1If you’re looking for a fast, funny read and you’re a fan of mythology and magic in the modern world, here’s a great pick. Atticus O’Sullivan is the last Druid, and is just trying to live peacefully, running his bookshop and hunting (in dog-form of course) with his […]
By Jacob TomskyI picked up this book all because of the title. I could not resist a look behind the scenes of the hotel industry. Jacob Tomsky has worked in the hotel industry for most of his life and this book is a funny and intriguing account of his experiences. There were times when I […]