3 stars I vaguely remember reading some of these stories as a child, but really only remembered Peter Rabbit so I decided to go back and reread the collection.Overall, it is a well put together collection of stories with a variety of characters. I loved that the stories were interconnected and that you were able…

5 stars I received a copy of this book through LibraryThing in exchange for an honest review. I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this mammoth of a book, but I was pleasantly surprised. This is an amazingly detailed and thorough history of autism and the autism spectrum. While this is a book of…

4 stars I received a copy of this book through LibraryThing in exchange for an honest review.This is the fifth book of poems I have read by Kiser. I love her work and her unique way of depicting life. These poems contain the same dark imagery and powerful emotions as Kiser’s previous books. This collection…

4 stars I will start by saying that I do not have children and am not planning to have children anytime soon. However, I think this is a very helpful and beneficial way of understanding teen culture and how to empower young girls.From what I have gathered from the negative reviews this book has received,…

4 stars I received a copy of this book through LibraryThing in exchange for an honest review.This was such a cool idea for a book! I loved it. The story was fast-paced and the multiple narrators kept things interesting. This is a book with a great plot that keeps you on your toes.While the outlook…

4 stars A very entertaining collection of memories and stories.This is a fun read, full of interesting childhood memories. Complete with simple illustrations and photographs, this book gives a glimpse into the early life of a very creative writer.Even when recounting unpleasant events, Dahl truly has a way with words and descriptions which entertain the…

4 stars So I have been putting off reading this book because I was so nervous about the end of the series. But I finally pushed through and I have to say it was pretty good.As with the second book, I was disappointed that Lyra had a lesser role (she spends a good chunk of…

5 stars I received a copy of this book through Goodreads in exchange for an honest review.Before reading this book, I had no idea who Lindy West was. However, after reading it, I feel closer to her than I ever thought I could feel toward someone I have never met.West’s book is part memoir, part…

5 stars Amazing! I cannot get enough of this series. This is a great continuation of the series and is just as exciting as the first. Great characters, a fascinating case, and a cool mix of history and fiction. This is a perfect book for young readers. Included in the back of the book, as…

3 stars My favorite poems are the ones that work together to create a story and that is just what this collection does. Each poem is beautiful and haunting in itself, but together they make up a story of a mother’s dementia. The poems are told from three different perspectives, the daughter, the father, and…