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…and while we‘re on national treasures…

Tyrone is cared for by his grandad, while his mum is out at work. And his Grandad believes in dreaming big, using your imagination and having fun!

A story in rhyme, with joyous pictures. Didn‘t scan perfectly when so read it, but I‘m sure it would if you got the audiobook. #BBRC

This is the picture book version of Floella‘s biography, illustrated by Diane Ewen (not the linked version).

As a child in Trinidad, Floella‘s father was invited to move to Britain. Her mother and younger siblings followed later, with Floella and her older siblings travelling a year or so later again. England (and the welcome) was not necessarily what she‘d expected, but she learnt to love the place. And yes the ending made me cry.

Though I hope to finish one more book tonight, I am officially calling my #Top24Of24 , which is really 25 (one for good luck).

To date, I have completed 166 books this year (not counting picture or early reader books for #BBRC ); I think this is my best reading year ever.

I selected 5-star reads and books that I keep thinking about, even months later.

Thanks for being great reading supporters! Huge thank you those who joined me in buddy reads!

I think I‘m staying for the series just for the cupcakes! Mel and Angie are in a baking competition, and so is their horrible competitor Olivia. A judge, Mel‘s friend and mentor, is found dead at the competition, and Mel feels she must find out how they died and why. The reveal at the end was well crafted. And a kitten is introduced in the series, so that made me happy! 😂

Mel‘s wishy-washy feelings made me eye roll!

#BBRC #Adult #ShortAudiobook

I am terrible at listening to nonfiction—I rarely pick up the audio version. But, I‘ve wanted to read this one, and it is not readily available at the library but was available through my Audible membership.

While I got bogged down with so many dates & people, I think that‘s more to do with my issue as a listener rather than the book. Loxton writes of the London satirists in the 18th century, a topic not really covered in general histories. ⬇️

When I found a #picturebook by Keith Richards in the library database, I knew I had to get it! This is for kids in elementary school and details Richards‘ time with his grandfather and Richards‘ first guitar. I probably love this one more for the fact that this is by Richards (I loved his memoir Life…you should read it!), but the story itself has wisps of nostalgia to it. I really liked it. #BBRC #LetterG

I‘m sure there are some that will find this hysterical. For me, it‘s okay. I‘m not the biggest fan of Black‘s comedy, so I‘m not the right reader for this. I can see kids adoring it, however. #BBRC #PictureBook #LetterN

I finally put together my July 2024 stats! This does not include the picture books for #BBRC , but I still managed to complete 17 books last month. I‘m shocked, but some are buddy read titles that finished up last month.

Favorite reads in July:

Grief is for People by Sloane Crosley
Lula Dean‘s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer

First, the data in the database does not match up with the first in the series…

Moore writes based on her childhood, growing up with freckles and red hair. The narrative discusses appearance and being oneself, with a bit of humor. Fun read. #PictureBook #BBRC #LetterF

This was adorable! I liked the use of the “they” pronoun, so it‘s a new intro for kids on pronoun use. Beyond that, this is a great book of reaching one‘s goals and the support of family and friends and being oneself. #PictureBook #LetterP #BBRC