Book Lists

  • Books for Middle Grade Witches

      Enter my favorite book genre: fantasy, but more specifically…witch books! Enjoy this collection of enchanting and spellbinding tales, perfect for when you’re feeling wild and a little witchy. The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag Aster’s family has magic.… Continue reading

    Books for Middle Grade Witches
  • Middle Grade Novels by Asian Authors

    To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), I am expanding my list of middle grade books by Asian authors! I hope you enjoy the list, and please check out some of these amazing books. Happy AAPI Heritage… Continue reading

    Middle Grade Novels by Asian Authors
  • Middle Grade Mystery (Guest Writer!)

      Today I’m welcoming back guest writer Hermione Granger, who visited the blog once before to write a review of Amari and the Night Brothers. The theme today is mysteries, so it’s good that we have a guest writer because… Continue reading

    Middle Grade Mystery (Guest Writer!)
  • Best Little Women covers (& retellings!)

    It’s time for more beautiful book covers! Most classics have a TON of editions, and Little Women is no exception. I chose it for this post because it especially has a lot of amazing cover editions, because it’s ALMOST SPRING… Continue reading

    Best Little Women covers (& retellings!)
  • World War II Middle Grade

    From one of the greatest tragedies in world history…comes a lot of really good middle grade novels. From evacuated London children to the Japanese American incarceration camps, these nine books give many perspectives on World War II.   The Swallows’… Continue reading

    World War II Middle Grade
  • Best of 2021

    “Pick a favorite book.” The question bookworms fear most. But picking one book out of the ones you read in only a year couldn’t be so bad could it? Or…maybe picking five? Or maybe twenty?? I have read a total… Continue reading

    Best of 2021
  • Every book I read in 2021

    Hello! Here is the complete list of every book I read (for the first time) in 2021, listed in the order I read them. I’ll be publishing a list of my top twenty soon. How many books did you read… Continue reading

    Every book I read in 2021
  • Fantasy Middle Grade by Asian Authors

    Asian Americans, and really all people of color, are severely underrepresented in the fantasy department. There are starting to be more and more realistic and historical fiction books about the struggles and daily lives of Asians, but where are we… Continue reading

    Fantasy Middle Grade by Asian Authors
  • Fairy Tales Books for a Rainy Fall Day

    IT’S FALL!! I’m usually sad that summer is over but it’s just so cozy to exist by a fire and actually wear socks and sweaters and leaves are beautiful! And what could be more fall-y than fairy tales? 🍂☕🥮 Note:… Continue reading

    Fairy Tales Books for a Rainy Fall Day
  • Banned Books Week 2021

    Last week was Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week is celebrated yearly in September or October by librarians, schools, and booksellers, and is a celebration of books and freedom of expression.  Why are books banned? There are probably hundreds of… Continue reading

    Banned Books Week 2021