I think this would be a lovely novel for fans of girl-group friendship and coming-of-age stories. It’s probably a perfect little bit of fun for some of the teens in my library’s summer reading club.
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Reason for Hope by Jane Goodall
This book was quite lovely. I’d recommend it to anyone who is interested in a contrast to the ultra-logical atheism of scientists like Richard Dawkins.
Continue readingThe Devil You Know by Trish Doller
I did not expect to rate this book so highly.
Continue readingIllusionarium by Heather Dixon
Personally, I kind of have mixed feelings about this one; mostly, I liked it. I’ll happily rec it for anyone who’s into teen steampunk and portal fantasy.
Continue readingPip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures by Jackson Pearce and Maggie Stiefvater
This book could be a good choice for any pre-teen fantasy buff in your life, especially if they like to spend all their time daydreaming about their very own pet dragon or doodling little made-up creatures in the corner of homework assignments.
Continue readingFrench Lessons by Peter Mayle
Maybe it didn’t live up to my high expectations, but I’m glad I gave this book a try anyway.
Continue readingLorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore
All in all, I’m glad I read it (well, listened to it, but I think it still counts as reading), but I can’t say it’ll ever be a real favorite.
Continue readingThe Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy by Sam Maggs
This is such a fun book!
Continue readingHeadstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science – and the World by Rachel Swaby
Headstrong is a lovely little collection of profiles of lady scientists who probably don’t get enough credit for their contributions to our world.
Continue readingWonder at the Edge of the World by Nicole Helget
This is not exactly a stand out in the Unladylike Young Ladies Go Adventuring division of the historical fiction genre, but I’m glad I didn’t give up on it at the beginning because it turned out to be a quite fun, satisfying little story.
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