Book Reviews Archive
I’m mixing things up a bit so this edition of Book Beat ranges from picture books to adult fiction. There are heroes of all kinds including goddesses, astromech droids, and women who persisted. Happy reading! Share on Facebook
San Diego Comic Con may be over (boo!), but there are plenty of books that will let you hold onto that feeling! The Epic Crush of a Genie Lo is a perfect popcorn book featuring a girl battling to get into college and demons. Did you catch Donald
This pre-Comic Con edition of Book Beat has a nice variety with historic fantasy, a few romances and a scary story. I’m off to San Diego Comic Con next week so I will have more to share. Follow me on Twitter (@Cambear) for more immediate updates on
Just in time for the holiday weekend, I have a couple of fluffy summer reads (and something with a bit more depth). Happy Fourth of July everyone! Share on Facebook
Summer has finally hit with scorching heat waves and summer block buster movies. If you’re looking for a new beach read, I have a fun travel adventure and a little Wonder Woman for the little worders in your life! Share on Facebook
It’s summer time and if you’re looking for some great reads, I have a few to offer you this month! Share on Facebook
Ahoy! I sat down to chat with author Tricia Levenseller to about her inspiration for the terrifically fun pirate fantasy Daughter of the Pirate King, its sequel Daughter of the Siren Queen and the virtues of the animated Sinbad movie. (No really!) Share on Facebook
Time to go broke at the book store! There’s a ton of terrific new books coming out in the second half of May. I’ve got quick takes on a wide variety of books – all of them are enjoyable and a few are already on my “best
This Book Beat includes a pair of pairs. I review a couple of Star Wars books which give more background on Rogue One’s most intriguing characters. I also have quick takes on two books pitched as “Mulan meets X” and we still have Renee Ahdieh’s wonderful Mulan-inspired Flame in the Mist on the way!
By coincidence, this edition of Book Beat has a PAIR of books that take place in the near future where social media makes and breaks the lives (The Takedown and Beneath the Shine). (You’ll want to check all your privacy settings after reading these!) One of my goals for
I can finally talk about one of my most anticipated books of 2017! I LOVED Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda so a new book from Becky Albertalli is always a cause for celebration! But there are more terrific titles this month! Hamilton fans will be excited to
It’s March 15th! Spring is next week and a good portion of the country is covered in snow. (Of course!) It’s a time to snuggle under some blankets and escape to a good read with a great fantasy, fairy tale re-telling or space adventure! Share on Facebook
