4 stars I received a copy of this book through Goodreads, in exchange for an honest review. A well-written, honest, inspiring, and entertaining memoir that gives a look at Barber’s experiences with acting, fame, anxiety, divorce, motherhood, and life. Throughout the book, Barber discusses her passion and talent for writing. This really shows in the…

5 stars What a fantastic read. I checked this out from the library, but will probably buy a copy at some point because it is a great resource to reference over time. This book can be read chapter by chapter or as a reference for issues of concern as they come up. It contains a…

4 stars A marvelous romp of a story. Complete with dinosaurs, dwarfs, time travel, vampires (err, excuse me, wumpires), and more. Silly, entertaining, and fun. This fantastic short story will keep you guessing until the end. You never quite know what is going to happen next. Perfect pacing creates a wild ride through space and…

5 stars For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-Cycle When I first started the book, it took me a little while to get into the story. Once quarry-speak was introduced, I was instantly hooked, driven by the same curiosity that ensnared Miri. The whole idea behind it, the various theories presented, the tests carried out,…

3 stars The second book in the My Drunk Kitchen series is definitely more mature and refined than the first (read review here). The original book felt very natural with all its flaws and unappealing food. This one was well put together and the food stylist did a good job creating lovely displays, but it…

5 stars While the first book was mostly set up, this one is all action. Fast-paced with characteristically gorgeous artwork, this was a great read. After reading the first book, I immediately wanted to know what happened next and this one did not disappoint. I actually started this series because I loved Zita the Spacegirl and enjoyed…

5 stars I picked this book up because I loved Zita the Spacegirl and really enjoyed the mash up book Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl so I thought it would be nice to get some background on Mighty Jack. I actually think I liked this even more than Zita. There is a lot of set up in this…

4 stars A nice, inspirational read with some good advice. Most of the tips and advice are pretty common sense, but it was cool to see them tied into the Star Wars series with specific examples and such. A lot of humorous references throughout like, “how do you amplify your message, get that hashtag trending,…

3 stars Holly Black is one of my all time favorite writers. I love her unique fantasy stories and amazing writing style. The Darkest Part of the Forest is one of my absolute favorite books (I have a signed copy NBD) and I enjoyed The Spiderwick Chronicles Box Set and the Magisterium series (The Iron Trial). However, I find that…