Matilda by Roald Dahl

5 stars This is such a magnificently wonderful book. It is a real treat to read. I grew up loving the movie and saw the musical adaptation a few years ago. I love that all three versions are slightly different, but all are amazing. This book is fantastically creative, well-written, and gets right to the…

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How Mirka Caught a Fish (Hereville #3) by Barry Deutsch

5 stars Another fantastic adventure in Hereville. I really enjoy this series, especially the blending of reality and fantasy as well as the folklore elements. As these books have progressed, it has been interesting to see Mirka’s relationships with her various family members, especially her siblings, and her stepmother always filling an important role within…

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Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke

2 stars I came across this in the Lending Library. I liked the odd title and the gorgeous cover and the fact that I had really no idea what it was about. When I started reading it, I was instantly conflicted. I really liked the poetic narration. However, the characters were two-dimensional cardboard cutouts you…

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Glitch by Sarah Graley

3 stars A fun story of adventure, friendship, and fighting your way through virtual dungeons. I wanted to read this because I love Sarah Graley’s art style. I just can’t get enough of her adorable style. In that way, I was not disappointed by this book at all. Great artwork, awesome coloring. Each page was…

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If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won’t) by Betty White

3 stars A lovely, lighthearted collection of stories told with wit and humor and little nuggets of advice slipped in. This was a pleasure to read. I especially enjoyed listening to the audiobook read by Betty White. There are a great range of topics covered such as friendship, acting, technology, interviews, remembering names and faces,…

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Intertwingled: Information Changes Everything by Peter Morville

2 stars I had to read this book for my Information Architecture course in grad school. In comparison to some of the other books we’ve had to read for the class, this one was a nice approachable length, which I was thankful for. Morville presents many interesting theories, connecting a multitude of ideas together to…

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Old Yeller by Fred Gipson

3 stars I wasn’t expecting to like this book as much as I did. I generally avoid books with dogs on the covers, because you ultimately know what is going to happen to them. From the first page of the book, you basically know the ending, however how you got to the end was well…

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You Don’t Look Your Age: And Other Fairy Tales by Sheila Nevins

A well-written collection that explores various topics such as aging, marriage, affairs, friends (and frenemies), and mental health. I didn’t really know what to expect from this book going in to it. I was initially intrigued by the title and downloaded the audiobook. First of all, if given the opportunity, listen to the audiobook. It…

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