3 stars I remember these books being very popular when I was younger, but I never actually read them. Overall, I thought the book was good. The beginning was a bit hard to get into with some weird descriptions and slow pacing. I had a hard time conceptualizing the layout of the worlds based on…

4 stars I absolutely love the Ever After High series. The books are always gorgeous with interesting plays on fractured fairy tales. So, of course, I was beyond thrilled to see a mashup of Every After High and Monster High. While I haven’t read any of the Monster High books yet (on the TBR list,…

3 stars Overall, this was a good read. It is a cross between a self-help book and a memoir, with Anna reflecting on various events in her life and offering up advise on what she has learned from them. While much of the book focuses on relationships, it also deals with other areas of her…

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…

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…

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…

Everyone has unique struggles, but we’re never in this alone. This collection of poems serves as a reminder that there is always a light. We can’t always see it, don’t always want to, but it is there despite that. Casey and I both poured our hearts and souls into this project and I am so…

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…

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,…

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…