Monday, February 29, 2016

Oscar Fashion

I love the books with pretty dresses on the covers (still), so it's no surprise that I love checking out the fashion at the awards shows. Here are my favorite looks from last night:


My Favorite of the Evening:
Tina Fey attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

The Rest I Really Liked:

Jennifer Garner attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images

Julianne Moore attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Rachel McAdams 
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Lady Gaga attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
 Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Tracey Edmonds attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Saoirse Ronan
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Charlotte Riley and Tom Hardy attend the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Sophie Turner attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Mindy Kaling attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Andra Day attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 28, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage

Brie Larson
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Sunday, February 28, 2016

March Display Ideas

Spring is coming! More time to hang outside means more time to read to unwind at night.
One of things I miss about being a YA Librarian is making displays. So I thought maybe I'd write up a few posts about display ideas and create a monthly blog post.

March is:
National Craft Month
Display Ideas: Craft Books
Your master gardener team has a plan for your garden that will attract butterflies. Tie this in to your art lessons to deepen the gardening experience.:
Butterflies out of books
Booklist: Craft books or fictional books with crafting characters - Art or Photography

National Nutrition Month
Jump start to summer reading
Food Matters library display by Colette Cassinelli, via Flickr:
Food Matters
Display Ideas: Books about Food, cookbooks, or healthy eating habits
Booklist: Characters who cook/bake

National Women's History Month
This is a fantastic idea for a Women's History Month display...with some bios and a few novels?  Brilliant!:
Love this quote

Women's History Month Display, She Believed She Could, So She Did:
She Believed She Could, So She Did
Display Ideas: Awesome women in fiction or nonfiction
Booklist: Historical Fiction for Asian Women, American Women, British Women

March is named for the Roman Gods Mars
Display Ideas: Books set in Rome (ancient and contemporary)
Greek & Roman Gods Family tree 2nd version:
Family Tree
Significant Dates Include:

March 14: Pi Day
Display Ideas:
Increase your ReADIUS.  Library display of books with circles on the cover.:
Readius
Book Ideas: Books with characters who rock at Math or books with circles on the covers

March 17: St. Patrick's Day
Display Ideas:
St Patrick's day library bulletin board | luck is finding the perfect book!:
Perfect Books
Book Ideas: Green Books or Books set in Ireland or Voya's recent perfect 10 books

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Mysterious Saturday Review: Copy Cap Murder

* Book 4 in the Hat Shop Mystery series *
Scarlett's missing home, but she's happy to have a party as a distraction. It's her first Guy Fawkes day celebration. The night promises fun and adventure - but turns out deadly.

Scarlett has a man attack her. Luckily she's able to escape. But later the man turns up murdered. It's no leap of faith for the police to suspect her or Harrison as the murderer.

Scarlett knows that she and Harrison are both innocent. When the police reveal that Harrison is their prime suspect, Scarlett and her cousin get to work.They won't rest until his name is clear. But someone is more interested in keeping them from figuring out the truth. 
My Thoughts: I love this series - for the friendship and the romance. I love seeing Scarlett get closer with Harrison. They have some great moments together. I love learning more about Viv's romantic life. I liked the twists and turns as the mystery unraveled. I'm really looking forward to uncovering more answers in the next book (maybe on a road trip to Paris?)

Cover Thoughts: I like seeing all the hats and the shop from the inside looking out
Source: My Library
Final Thoughts: Another charming installment in this must read cozy series!

Friday, February 26, 2016

Mini Review: The Heir and the Spare

A royal romance based on the love story of Kate Middleton and Prince William.
How it's similar to other royal romances:
* It takes places during college
* She's not sure who he is when they first meet
* She becomes part of his circle of friends effortlessly
* They have undeniable chemistry
* His parents have someone else in mind
* That girl is horrible (And of course titled)
* Paparazzi follow them

How it's Different from other royal romances:
* She's American
* She's on a quest to learn more about her mother
* He's the second Prince

Final Thoughts: If you read royal romances, don't miss this one! There's a enough of a twist that you'll want to keep reading even though you know how the story will end. 

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Books I'm Dying to Read: April Edition


Now that the weather is starting to turn more Spring like, I'm excited for the big publishing months. I can't wait to read summer romances and books about the beach. 

Twenty YawnsPaws of Courage: True Tales of Heroic Dogs that Protect and ServeBeard in a BoxWaiting for High TideBabymouse #20: Babymouse Goes for the Gold

The Last Great Adventure of the PB&J SocietyJust Like MeBookedEddie Red Undercover: Doom at Grant's Tomb (Eddie Red Undercover, #3)The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse

Paris for TwoSealed with a SecretSticks & Stones (Upside-Down Magic, #2)Genie in a Bottle (Whatever After #9)The Mysterious Moonstone (Key Hunters, #1)

Don't Get CaughtDesert DarkMy Kind of CrazyCrossing the Line (The Raven Files, #1)Shadow Magic

The Legend of Sam Miracle (Outlaws of Time #1)DefenderDenton Little's Birthdate (Denton Little, #2)No Love AllowedScarlett Epstein Hates It Here

Boys Of SummerEleven Things I PromisedThe Natural History of UsLove & GelatoThe Decent Proposal

Tell the Wind and FireFlawed (Flawed, #1)When We CollidedLove, Lies and SpiesTwo Summers

One Silver SummerThe Incident on the BridgeThe Last Boy and Girl in the WorldBright Blaze of Magic (Black Blade, #3)Let the Wind Rise (Sky Fall, #3)

The Star-Touched QueenThe Darkest Corners

The Mirror King (The Orphan Queen, #2)Lady Renegades (Rebel Belle, #3)The Glittering Court (The Glittering Court, #1)NightstruckOriginal Fake

Suddenly in Love (Lake Haven, #1)Love Walks In (The Shaughnessy Brothers, #2)Keep Me PostedListen to Me (Fusion, #1)Will You Won't You Want Me?

Vanilla Beaned (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #8)Killer Takeout (Key West Food Critic Mystery #7)Best of My Love (Fool's Gold, #20)Masks and Shadows