Beth

Light hearted summer read with a darker political tension creeping in at the edges (though mostly kept at bay). 

Cozy fantasy at it's finest. 

Fun, interactive books that engages kids to learn elementary ideas about endangered species, conservation, and maps while teaching spatial awareness. Includes fun illustrations and map-related activities. It also includes a glossary in the back for words that might be new for young readers. 

If I could give this book 10 out of 5 stars, I would. Limón's poetry is both accessible and eloquent. Her writing resonates on a personable and human level. I'd recommend this book to readers of poetry and those who are interested in reading poetry but might be unsure about where to start.

Mixed feelings. Really thoughtful passages on Hollywood, but the way women are portrayed in this book left me feeling uncomfortable.

It's been a long time since I've read a book with the excitement, wonder, and surprise that I felt when I would read books as a kid. The Night Circus reminded me of that feeling. It was such a joy to get lost in the world of the circus - to meet such lovely but well-rounded characters, to find myself being buried deeper in new mysteries as previous ones were explained, and to explore each beautifully imagined circus tent. If you're looking for something to read that is fun, magical, and has great world-building, I would strongly recommend this book.

I often find misused potential to be just as annoying as bad writing. This book had its share of both, (though I would say more of the former). I'm happy for those of you who love and adore Tom Robbins, I just won't be returning to his world of awkward prose.

Lost access to subscription, otherwise it was engaging and I hope to pick it up again.