Such a sweet book!
I loved listening to Julie Andrew‘s read her book. She‘s so comforting!
(It‘s on YouTube in 4 parts)
Thanks @TheBookHippie
#ChildrensClassicRead2025
so-soThis novella prequel to #AGoodGirlsGuideToMurder is certainly a fast read! Connor‘s birthday dinner has a 1920s murder mystery theme (which made me nostalgic for my own 16th birthday party which was the same idea!) & as the clues emerge, Pip is certain she has it all solved! It‘s just a game that shows the motivation for Pip‘s capstone subject. Honestly, had I paid $1.99 for this on kindle, I wouldn‘t have been disappointed but $7.99 was too much!
pickAbsolutely loving this series so far! Really enjoying those extra details the films just don't have!
pickI ended up asking my sister if we would choose the same as the twins did in the beginning and now she thinks I‘m insane…. But this book was EXCELLENT! 10/10 🌟
so-soThis definitely had its moments, especially in the development of Alec as a character and in showing his commitment to Magnus. But the prose was often so weak, and Magnus, an immortal being with centuries of wisdom and experience, came off as TSTL. I had hoped to be reminded of why I love this series but mostly I was reminded of why I stopped reading it. 😔
#AllTheStoriesAreTrue
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Hey #WithTheBanned readers!
I apologize, but time got away from me and there will be no discussion for July.
Our August book is Speak. Hopefully I‘ll be back on track with discussion posts this month.
so-soThis is sort of fun but it's pretty YA. I don't believe I will be reading the rest of the series.
#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
pick“Accountable“ really made me reflect on how staying silent in the face of racism causes just as much harm too. Being a bystander isn‘t neutral, it allows the behavior to continue. A lot of people may think that staying out of it means they‘re not involved, but in reality, silence can show a sense of complicity. This novel is a powerful reminder that speaking up really matters and that accountability is everyone's responsibility.
One thing that stood out to me about this novel was how it blends real-life storytelling with a deeper exploration of social issues. It doesn‘t just tell you what happened, it makes you think about why it happened and what it says about our culture, especially when it comes to race, responsibility, and online behavior. Bringing in actual voices from the people involved added a layer of authenticity and complexity that made the story more powerful.
What struck me most was how the students struggle so hard to grasp the impact of their posts until it was too late, which really made me think about how we teach empathy in digital spaces. How do we properly help the younger generation understand that pressing “post” is no different than saying something out loud in a room full of people and is even sometimes worse, because it can be saved, shared, and seen forever?
