Monday, December 10, 2012
For Darkness Shows the Stars . A science fiction take on Jane Austen’s Persuasion raises some interesting questions about responsibility and the rights of a dependent class.
In honor of Human Rights day I’m featuring my coworker’s YA Book of the Day. Her blog, Full Time and Baby Time chronicles her adventures as a full time librarian and mom to three.
Borrow | Buy
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Llama, Llama Holiday Drama
You can read it…if there have already been a few holiday meltdowns at your house.
Perfect…to add to your own holiday picture book collection.
For…even the littlest kids.
Borrow | Buy | Listen —Skip the audiobook, it’s lackluster at best.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Holidays on Ice with six new stories*
You can read it…with a few martinis after you get off work at the mall.
Perfect…for adult only car trips, or reading aloud after the kiddies have gone to bed.
For…adults with a sense of humor.
*This version published in 2008, is the second edition and includes twelve stories covering an array of holidays not just Christmas.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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Today’s book, The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? for National Cookie Day.
You can read it…with the cookies you should be leaving for Santa.
Perfect…for kids who have turned into greedy little monsters.
For…all ages.
Borrow | Buy
Monday, December 3, 2012
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
You can read it…before watching the movie.
Perfect…if you are already tired of Christmas music or stuck in a car with the kids and need to escape.
For…older kids and up.
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
The Stupidest Angel
You can read it…even if you hate Christmas.
Perfect…for the cynic or zombie-obsessed.
For…adults only.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
The Lump of Coal
You can read it…even as an adult.
Perfect…for any religious persuasion, the whole family and listening to in the car. The narration by none other than Neil Patrick Harris is outstanding.
For…Ages 8 and up.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
