Review: Talk Bookish to Me

Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Publication Date: 25 May 2021

Publisher's Description

 Inspiration can come from the most unlikely—and inconvenient—sources.

Kara Sullivan’s life is full of love—albeit fictional. As a bestselling romance novelist and influential bookstagrammer, she’s fine with getting her happily-ever-after fix between the covers of a book.

But right now? Not only is Kara’s best friend getting married next week—which means big wedding stress—but the deadline for her next novel is looming, and she hasn’t written a single word. The last thing she needs is for her infuriating first love, Ryan Thompson, to suddenly appear in the wedding party. But Ryan’s unexpected arrival sparks a creative awakening in Kara that inspires the steamy historical romance she desperately needs to deliver.

With her wedding duties intensifying, her deadline getting closer by the second and her bills not paying themselves, Kara knows there’s only one way for her to finish her book and to give her characters the ever-after they deserve. But can she embrace the unlikely, ruggedly handsome muse—who pushes every one of her buttons—to save the wedding, her career and, just maybe, write her own happy ending?

 

Review: Malice

Malice by Heather Walter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
 

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Publication Date: 13 April 2021

Publisher's Description

A princess isn’t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this “bewitching and fascinating” (Tamora Pierce) retelling of “Sleeping Beauty,” true love is more than a simple fairy tale.
 
“Walter’s spellbinding debut is for all the queer girls and women who’ve been told to keep their gifts hidden and for those yearning to defy gravity.”—O: The Oprah Magazine

Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love’s kiss.

You’ve heard this before, haven’t you? The handsome prince. The happily ever after.

Utter nonsense.

Let me tell you, no one in Briar actually cares about what happens to its princesses. Not the way they care about their jewels and elaborate parties and charm-granting elixirs. I thought I didn’t care, either.

Until I met her.

Princess Aurora. The last heir to Briar’s throne. Kind. Gracious. The future queen her realm needs. One who isn’t bothered that I am Alyce, the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. Humiliated and shamed by the same nobles who pay me to bottle hexes and then brand me a monster. Aurora says I should be proud of my gifts. That she . . . cares for me. Even though a power like mine was responsible for her curse.

But with less than a year until that curse will kill her, any future I might see with Aurora is swiftly disintegrating—and she can’t stand to kiss yet another insipid prince. I want to help her. If my power began her curse, perhaps it’s what can lift it. Perhaps together we could forge a new world.

Nonsense again. Because we all know how this story ends, don’t we? Aurora is the beautiful princess. And I—

I am the villain.

Book One of the Malice Duology

Bring Your Own Book: Animal Edition

 

It's time for a special Librarian-Created edition of Bring Your Own Book just in time for Summer 2021!

 

SLP 2021: No-Sew Bag

I love all things no-sew! And this bag uses the same steps as our T-Shirt Tote bags, but is instead made of animal print fabric. Super easy!

 

SLP 2021: Coasters

 

 

Confession: I think I may have an odd obsession with coasters. Over the years, I have inadvertently acquired a ridiculous amount of coasters in my home. Like ridiculous.

Of these coasters, I have about a good dozen that I have made. Why? Because they were craft samples for library programs for teens and adults.

This summer, my coaster obsession will continue to grow with animal print options.

SLP 2021: Trivia

 

 

With this summer most likely being virtual for us, we are definitely going to be embracing some trivia challenges. Our favorite part of trivia? That we can use the same themes and topics and adjust the questions for any age group. So with that in mind, here's a round-up of some of the areas that we are exploring to coincide with this summer's animal theme for CSLP.

Bring Your Own Book: Christmas Edition

In May, I shared my slide for the awesome game Bring Your Own Book, which has been one of our most popular shared resources.

Now it's time for the Christmas edition.

Review: Breaking Up with Plastic: 100 Small Swaps to Lead a Plastic-Free Life

Breaking Up with Plastic: 100 Small Swaps to Lead a Plastic-Free Life by Brigette Allen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Review: The Sacrifice of Darkness

The Sacrifice of Darkness by Roxane Gay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Review: Let's Fix Lunch: Enjoy Delicious, Planet-Friendly Meals at Work, School, or On the Go

Let's Fix Lunch: Enjoy Delicious, Planet-Friendly Meals at Work, School, or On the Go by Kat Nouri
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

 

Review: Basketful of Heads

Basketful of Heads by Joe Hill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Book Review: A Fine Line by Tim DeRoche

Book Preview: No Offense by Meg Cabot

Bring Your Own Book

There is a game that I stumbled on for my library a while back that amuses me greatly. And it's this one: Bring Your Own Book.

Book Series Review: Aurora Teagarden Series by Charlaine Harris

 

Librarian Aurora Teagarden (Roe) is a Lawrenceton GA native. She loves reading about True Crimes and discussing them with her Real Murders Club members. Until one day when murder hits too close to home. Roe ends up in the thick of it all and must solve the crime. 

I love reading a long series and this on is 10 books. They are easy light reads and I really enjoyed reading about Roe and her many pairs of glasses. I was sad when I had read the last book and couldn't figure out what to read next.

This series is not supernatural like many of Harris' other series. It's just a good old fashioned murder mystery series. And the good news is, if you have a State of Kansas Library Card, you can borrow these audiobooks for free on RBDigital!

Books in the Series:

1. Real Murders
2. A Bone to Pick
3. Three Bedrooms, Once Corpse
4. The Julius House
5. Dead Over Heels
6. A Fool and His Honey
7. Last Scene Alive
8. Poppy Done to Death
9. All the Little Liars
10. Sleep Like a Baby