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Friday, December 18, 2020
#MMBBR The #HandmadeCharlottePlaybook by @followcharlotte is the perfect holiday gift! @TarcherPerigee
Monday, December 14, 2020
#MMBBR #BlogTour #Review #FirstLine #AuntIvysCottage by @KHarperAuthor via (partners) @chicklitcentral and @Bookouture
Aunt Ivy’s Cottage by Kristin Harper
Clearing out the attic, Zoey opens the carved trunk and smiles as she picks up the small, leather-bound diary hiding inside. Curious, she leafs through the pages, and realises this will change everything…
All Zoey’s happiest childhood memories are of her great-aunt Ivy’s rickety cottage on Dune Island, snuggling up with hot chocolate and hearing Ivy’s stories about being married to a sea captain. Now, heartbroken from a breakup, Zoey escapes back to the island, but is shocked to find her elderly aunt’s spark fading. Worse, her cousin—next in line to inherit the house—is pushing Ivy to move into a nursing home.
With the family clashing over what’s best for Ivy, Zoey is surprised when Nick, a local carpenter and Ivy’s neighbor, takes her side. As Zoey finds comfort in his sea-blue eyes and warm laugh, the two grow close. Together, they make a discovery in the attic that links the family to the mysterious and reclusive local lighthouse keeper…
Now Zoey has a heartbreaking choice to make. Nick’s urging her to share the discovery, which could keep Ivy in the house she’s loved her whole life… but when Zoey learns that Nick and her cousin go way back, she questions if the man she‘s starting to have feelings for really has Ivy’s best interests at heart. Will dredging up this old secret destroy the peace and happiness of Ivy’s final years—and tear this family apart for good?
A stunning and emotional read about old secrets, new love and never forgetting the importance of family. Perfect for fans of Mary Ellen Taylor, Robyn Carr and Mary Alice Monroe.
I loved this book. It was like a Hallmark movie in book form. It had all the staples of a great feel good read...a great setting, family dynamics and issues, romance, angst and a fulfilling, heartwarming and satisfying ending. This story made me miss my aunt and grandma. It made me grateful for the memories I have and things we were able to go together when they were alive. I loved this book and it made my heart super happy! It was just what I needed and I cannot wait to read the other book by this talented storyteller!!!
About the author
Ever since she was a young girl, there were few things Kristin Harper liked more than creative writing and spending time on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with her family. Eventually (after a succession of jobs that bored her to tears), she found a way to combine those two passions by becoming a women’s fiction author whose stories occur in oceanside settings. While Kristin doesn’t live on the Cape year-round, she escapes to the beach whenever she can.
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Sunday, December 13, 2020
#MMBBR #Showcase #FirstLine #TheMove by #FelicityEverett via (partner) @HQstories
#FirstLine - It was a miracle.
The Move (paperback, 11/10)
From the author of the bestselling The People at Number 9…
Karen has packed up her life and is making The Move. She’s on her way to the idyllic country cottage which her husband has painstakingly renovated for her. They’re escaping the London bustle and the daily grind. And they’re escaping their past.
A fresh start in a beautiful, peaceful village. It will be different here, right?
But something is awry. The landscape, breathtaking by day, is eerie by night. The longed-for peace and solitude is stifling. And the house, so artfully put together by her husband, has a strange vibe. Now that Karen is cut off from her old friends and family, she can’t help wondering if her husband has plans of his own, and that history might be repeating itself.
Friday, December 11, 2020
#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #NeverAfter by @MelissadelaCruz Thanks to (partner) @MBeatie and @MacKidsBooks for the #free #reviewcopy
Real life and fairy tales collide in Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy, book one in the new middle-grade Never After series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Descendants series, Melissa de la Cruz.
Nothing ever happens in Filomena Jefferson-Cho’s sleepy little suburban town of North Pasadena. The sun shines every day, the grass is always a perfect green, and while her progressive school swears there’s no such thing as bullying, she still feels bummed out. But one day, when Filomena is walking home on her own, something strange happens.
Filomena is being followed by Jack Stalker, one of the heroes in the Thirteenth Fairy, a series of books she loves about a brave girl and her ragtag group of friends who save their world from an evil enchantress. She must be dreaming, or still reading a book. But Jack is insistent—he’s real, the stories are real, and Filomena must come with him at once!
Soon, Filomena is thrust into the world of evil fairies and beautiful princesses, sorcerers and slayers, where an evil queen drives her ruthless armies to destroy what is left of the Fairy tribes. To save herself and the kingdom of Westphalia, Filomena must find the truth behind the fairytales and set the world back to rights before the cycle of sleep and destruction begins once more.
Nothing ever happens in Filomena Jefferson-Cho’s sleepy little suburban town of North Pasadena. The sun shines every day, the grass is always a perfect green, and while her progressive school swears there’s no such thing as bullying, she still feels bummed out. But one day, when Filomena is walking home on her own, something strange happens.
Filomena is being followed by Jack Stalker, one of the heroes in the Thirteenth Fairy, a series of books she loves about a brave girl and her ragtag group of friends who save their world from an evil enchantress. She must be dreaming, or still reading a book. But Jack is insistent—he’s real, the stories are real, and Filomena must come with him at once!
Soon, Filomena is thrust into the world of evil fairies and beautiful princesses, sorcerers and slayers, where an evil queen drives her ruthless armies to destroy what is left of the Fairy tribes. To save herself and the kingdom of Westphalia, Filomena must find the truth behind the fairytales and set the world back to rights before the cycle of sleep and destruction begins once more.
#FirstLine - Once upon a time in the days of old, eleven fairies gathered at court before a child to hold.
I loved this book so much. I loved the nod to so many beloved characters from nursery rhymes and other stories I adore from childhood. I loved the adventure and fantasy. I loved the story with so many important themes for young readers; being proud of who you are and where you come from, being brave and taking on challenges, the importance of reading, the fact that friendship is earned not blindly given, that things are not always as they appear and so much more. I am really hoping that another book is being written for this series, as the ending seemed to leave it open. (Addition: I looked it up and and this story is book one in a new series. This news pleases me to no end!!) I truly want more. This would be a great book to read together as a family because everyone from young reader to adults will love it. I highly recommend this book!!!
I loved this book so much. I loved the nod to so many beloved characters from nursery rhymes and other stories I adore from childhood. I loved the adventure and fantasy. I loved the story with so many important themes for young readers; being proud of who you are and where you come from, being brave and taking on challenges, the importance of reading, the fact that friendship is earned not blindly given, that things are not always as they appear and so much more. I am really hoping that another book is being written for this series, as the ending seemed to leave it open. (Addition: I looked it up and and this story is book one in a new series. This news pleases me to no end!!) I truly want more. This would be a great book to read together as a family because everyone from young reader to adults will love it. I highly recommend this book!!!
Sunday, December 6, 2020
#MMBBR #Reviews #ChildrensBooks by @PAPress (partner) #MarianneDubuc #MichelaFabbri #DavideCali @maria_dek
These books are simply adorable! They capture the imaginations of young readers both through the incredible stories and the unbelievably amazing illustrations. There is something for every reader with these titles, from early readers to more advanced readers.
See my reviews of each below!!!
______________________________________________________________________WHAT DO YOU WANT, LITTLE FRIEND?
by Marianne Dubuc
ISBN: 9781616899448
Price: $8.95/ Board Book / Ages 1 – 4
A simple story with a big heart. This book illustrates giving loving compassion and what it means to be a good friend!
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A happy kitten playing with a kite accidentally injures a little
bug! The kitten wants to know what will make the little
friend feel better: to march like the ants or fly like the birds?
Nothing seems to work until finally the kitten asks and the
little friend shares the answer--a kiss! Little ones will love the
whimsy and warmth of this sweet story as one small creature
learns to care for an even smaller little friend.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Marianne Dubuc is an award-winning author and illustrator of many picture books, which have been translated into twenty-five languages, including The Fish and the Cat, Up the Mountain Path, Otto and Pio, and Little Cheetah's Shadow. She lives in Montreal.
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I AM CAPYBARA
by Michela Fabbri
ISBN: 9781616899455
Price: $17.95/ Hardcover/ Ages 4 – 8
This book is so sweet. Such a great book to create dialogue with your children about loving ourselves, while also embracing our differences. There is so much to love about this story because it speaks to really enjoying all the little things that makes life great!
A capybara is not a mouse or a beaver or a bear and has all sorts of
surprising traits to discover. But while every capybara has teeny
tiny ears and a gigantic nose, this endearing capybara happens to
love poetry and the opera and even dressing up as a whale! Fabbri's
irresistibly charming illustrations and witty monologue reveal the
wonders to be discovered by trying new things, learning about
someone you don't know, and embracing community and family.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Michela Fabbri lives in Genova, Italy. She operates a small B&B, and creates comics on her daily life. This is her first book.
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WHERE THE WORLD ENDS:
A Zip, Trik, and Flip Adventure
written by Davide Cali, illustrated by Maria Dek
ISBN: 9781616899370
Price: $17.95/ Hardcover with Jacket/ Ages 4 – 8
A fun story about three friends setting out to figure out where the world ends. They end up asking neighbors and friends, following some advice and disregarding others. Will they find what they seek? Read to find out.
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From the author of Good Morning, Neighbor comes another
extraordinary adventure for three friends. Zip, Trik, and Flip set off
to find where the world ends. The trio journeys across fantastical
landscapes with countless delightful details for young readers to
discover. The three friends maintain their spirit and determination,
enjoying the journey as much as the destination before returning
home again.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Davide Cali is an award-winning children's book author of more than fifty books, including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School, The Queen of the Frogs, and When an Elephant Falls in Love. He lives in France and Italy.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR:
Maria Dek studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and University of the Arts, London. She is based in Bialowieza, Poland, in the oldest forest in Europe. Her prior books include A Walk in the Forest and When I am Big.
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🖉 ABOUT PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS:🖉
For nearly forty years, Princeton Architectural Press has been a leading publisher of books on architecture, design, and visual culture. In recent years, the Press broadened its scope, introducing a children's list and a line of stationery products. We've made our reputation by identifying new trends and publishing first books on emerging talents, as well as definitive works on established names, and by creating books of unsurpassed design quality and production values. Founded in 1981 with the publication of Letarouilly's Edifices de Rome Moderne, which is still in print, Princeton Architectural Press has produced nearly 1,000 intelligent and stimulating publications. In 2017, the Press received the Arthur Ross Award for Excellence in the Classical Tradition from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.
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Saturday, December 5, 2020
#MMBBR #Review I Am Definitely, Probably Enough (I Think) by @revelatori Thanks to #partner @simonschuster and @adamsmedia for the #free #reviewcopy
I Am Definitely, Probably Enough (I Think) by Tori Press
I Am Definitely, Probably Enough (I Think) follows author Tori Press as she grapples with feelings of not being "enough," and issues with perfectionism, negative self-talk, anxiety and depression on her journey to finding true self-love.
Through her beautiful illustrations (which you may recognize from her wildly popular Instagram account @revelatori), Tori shows readers her many ups-and-downs as she learns that practicing self-compassion is a messy business with setbacks and successes, that no one is truly flawless, and that striving to accept your whole self- including your struggles- is the real key to finding self-love.
If you’ve ever felt like an impostor, a failure, or just like you don’t stack up, this is the book for you.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is everything. We need so much more encouragement than we did in the past and this book has that and then some. Adorable illustrations accompany amazing little quotes and tidbits! We all need to work a bit on our self-acceptance and giving ourselves a bit a grace. We all need to cut ourselves some slack and realize we are not, and never will be, perfect! I love that Press created a book that brings us those messages in a whimsical way! This is the perfect gift for the holidays and EVERY DAY!!
Friday, December 4, 2020
#MMBBR #Review #ChildrensBook @claristhemouse #ClarisHolidayHeist by @meganhess_official Thanks to partner @mediamastersbks for the #free #reviewcopy
Join Claris on a holiday-themed adventure in the titular bestselling series by acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess: Claris: Holiday Heist (October 2020; Hardie Grant; 978-1760504953
A sweet little mouse takes on a cheeky cat burglar with holiday cheer! Can Claris and Monsieur save the day – the New York way?
The Claris series, with more than a million books in print, follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages!
Fashionable illustrations will draw young readers into Claris’ glamorous life again and again, while budding designers delight in the characters’ detailed outfits. Rhyming text makes this story of friendship and following your dreams a fun read-aloud for both kids and parents. Claris is more than a story – it’s a whole new world for children to explore as they follow the fashionista mouse on each new adventure, from her move to Paris in The Chicest Mouse in Paris (8/2018; ISBN: 978-1760502591) and the runways of Fashion Week in Fashion Show Fiasco (6/2019; ISBN: 978-1760502874), to the beaches of the French Riviera in Bonjour Riviera (3/20; ISBN: 978-1760504939) and now a winter romp through New York City in Holiday Heist.
This book was super cute. This story is an adventure holiday tale. You get to see what happens when the true meaning of the holiday season changes somebody for the better through a grand excursion through the city. You will love to read this sing-song rhyming story and it will fill your heart with holiday cheer!
About the Author: Megan Hess is an acclaimed fashion illustrator who works with some of the most prestigious fashion designers and luxury brands around the world, such as Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Montblanc and Tiffany & Co. She is the official illustrator for Bloomingdales New York, and completed the cover artwork for all of Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell's books, as well as a private commission for Michelle Obama, and has collaborated with Gwyneth Paltrow for the 'Blo' Blow Dry Bar campaign. Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris is her first children's book series. Find Megan and Claris on Instagram @meaganhess_official and @claristhemouse.
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