Beyoncé by Maria Isabel Vegara Sanchez Beyoncé by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara explores the life of this bright and beautiful personality. Her first ‘gig’ was singing for a captive audience at her mother’s hair salon, where she occasionally earned tips. Not long after, Beyoncé became lead singer of a kid band called Girls Tyme. (Not […]
Step into September with our Month in Books series! Explore spectacular selections perfect for refreshing your fall reading list. Discover new favorites and celebrate the season with stories for every reader. Secrets of the Home Wood: The Sacrifice by Julie Whitley For Jonathon, the Home Wood that borders his grandfather’s farm has always been a […]
Cooper’s River of Ink is an exquisite offering whose words sing in the blood. Ink spills across the cover like the eponymous river, evoking the beautiful nature of the story within. This is a tale of conquest, change, and forbidden love. Likewise, it is a tale of ancient Sri Lanka. Above all, it is the […]
Chinese Proverbs Illustrated: The Wisdom of Cheng-yu translated by James Trapp Chinese Proverbs Illustrated is a delightful lesson in linguistics, namely proverbs/idiomatic phrases in Chinese. A cheng-yu is a series of four characters that represents an idiom/proverb, often derived from a story. Each has the Chinese characters, pinyin, pronunciation, both the literal translation and the […]
Jump into June with our Month in Books series! Explore joyful journeys as we feature a book for each letter of the month. Discover new favorites and add inspiration to your summer reading list. Just in Case by Laura McHale Holland Elegant, haunting, beautiful prose in short, short stories to savor and share. Imagine a […]
Dive into May’s magical reads in our Month in Books series! Discover a book for each letter of the month, featuring captivating tales and inspiring journeys. Perfect for your spring reading list! Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. He lives alone on the […]
Richard Adams’ classic Watership Down is brought to lustrous life by James Sturm & Joe Sutphin in this new graphic novel. I first read Adams’ novel in ninth grade and absolutely loved it. Finding this graphic novel was a real treat. The story follows Hazel and his brother Fiver. Fiver is a bunny with the […]
Mimi’s Tales of Terror by Junji Ito Mimi’s Tales of Terror, penned by the masterful Junji Ito, definitely delivers bone-chilling narratives. The stories center on Mimi, a young woman with a penchant for seeing the paranormal. Ito weaves tales that unsettle and intrigue as Mimi faces off against eerily horrific encounters. One of my favorite […]
Looking for a touch of Irish magic in your next read? Here’s a bevy of books that celebrate the Emerald Isle. You’ll find classic works of fiction that delve into Irish identity and culture. In addition, you will discover nonfiction tales that explore the island’s rich history and highlights its sense of humor. From heartfelt […]
In Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl, Julie Kagawa follows the adventures of the eponymous Shinji. He embarks on a journey both blessing and curse. A monumental task. Shinji must return a purloined idol to its rightful place in a jungle temple. Along the way, he encounters antagonists eager to harness the idol’s […]
