Minda’s preg review of She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore Synopsis A novel of exhilarating range, magical realism, and history—a dazzling retelling of Liberia’s formation. Wayétu Moore’s powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia’s early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond. Gbessa, exiled from the … Continue reading Review for Two: She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
Weekly Wrap-Up: August 4 – August 10, 2019
Hi everyone, This is Ginny filling in for Sam. She does the work every week to make sure this site looks beautiful, and she's gonna be away from her computer (which is a well-deserved break)! Sam's Update: I got a lot of reading done this week, it was Booziebookathon, Dewey's Reverse Readathon, AND NEWTs. What … Continue reading Weekly Wrap-Up: August 4 – August 10, 2019
HUNGOVER REVIEW: With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo By linz What it's about: From Goodreads -- "With her daughter to care for and her abuela to help support, high school senior Emoni Santiago has to make the tough decisions, and do what must be done. The one place she can let her responsibilities go is … Continue reading HUNGOVER REVIEW: With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
Review for Two: Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly
Minda’s pregnant review of Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly **We received a copy of this from Bookcon! We'd like to thank Jennifer and Scholastic for the opportunity** Synopsis Isabelle should be blissfully happy – she’s about to win the handsome prince. Except Isabelle isn’t the beautiful girl who lost the glass slipper and captured the prince’s … Continue reading Review for Two: Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly
Behind the Bar: Beer Edition
Behind the Bar: Beer - by Ginny Hi everyone, this is the first time I’m doing one of these. It’s kind of funny because I will fully admit to the fact that I don’t drink a number of the beers on this list. The just aren’t my cup of tea. So there’s definitely a chance … Continue reading Behind the Bar: Beer Edition
DRUNK REVIEW: The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal
The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal Review by Linz, and thanks to ALA for the advanced copy! We'd like to thank Elizabeth and Atria! This book comes out on Aug 13th and you can get it here. What it's about (from Goodreads): London. 1850. The Great Exhibition is being erected in Hyde Park and among the … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal
Weekly/Booziebookathon Wrap-Up: July 29 – August 3, 2019
Hello fellow boozie readers! If you haven't heard about #Booziebookathon, it's our week long readathon we host every year! We had such a blast hanging/reading with you guys! Sam's Update: I got a lot of reading done this week, it was Booziebookathon, Dewey's Reverse Readathon, AND NEWTs. What Sam finished this week: Booziebookathon Gin: … Continue reading Weekly/Booziebookathon Wrap-Up: July 29 – August 3, 2019
DRUNK REVIEW: The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang Reviewed by Sam! **We received an early copy of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. We'd like to thank R.F. Kuang and Harper Voyager for the opportunity. This book comes out on Aug 6th and you can get it here** Synopsis The searing follow-up to 2018’s most … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
Review for Two: All The Water in the World by Karen Raney
Minda’s preg review of All The Water in the World by Karen Raney, out 8/6. Received the advance copy at ALA! You can get a copy here. Synopsis A stunning debut novel about a teenage girl and her mother as they grapple with first love, family secrets, and tragedy. Maddy is sixteen. Smart, funny, and … Continue reading Review for Two: All The Water in the World by Karen Raney
NEWTs 2019 Magical Readathon TBR from WRFB Crew!
Hey Boozers! If you haven't heard about the Magical Readathon, you are missing. out. We are so excited to participate. The thought here is that you have to get a certain grade (A, E, or O) in the topics required for your Magical Career. We all did our OWLs back in April, so we can … Continue reading NEWTs 2019 Magical Readathon TBR from WRFB Crew!
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