Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts…this is a weekly blog roundup hosted by Tynga's Reviews.
A Fairy Tale by Shanna Swendson.... 
Once upon a time, a girl named Sophie Drake danced with thefairies in the woods behind her grandparents’ Louisiana home. But she closed
the door to the fairy world and turned her back on the Fae when they tried to
steal her little sister Emily. Fourteen years later, Sophie heads to New York
City on a despearte mission. Emily, now an up-and-coming Broadway actress, has
gone missing. Only Sophie suspects the Fae.
Once upon a time, a girl named Sophie Drake danced with thefairies in the woods behind her grandparents’ Louisiana home. But she closed
the door to the fairy world and turned her back on the Fae when they tried to
steal her little sister Emily. Fourteen years later, Sophie heads to New York
City on a despearte mission. Emily, now an up-and-coming Broadway actress, has
gone missing. Only Sophie suspects the Fae.
Now Sophie has her work cut out for her. Emily’s abduction
is part of a larger plot involving the missing Queen of the fairy realm. An
upstart fairy is making a bid to assume control of the entire Realm, unite the
fairies, and become master over the human world. To free her sister, Sophie
must derail this power scheme and find the true Queen of the Realm.
That’s a lot for a small-town ballet teacher to tackle, but
with the unlikely aid of her sometimes flighty sister, a pair of elderly
shopkeepers with a secret, a supremely lazy (but surprisingly knowledgeable)
bulldog, and a wounded police detective searching for his own missing person,
she just might prevail–if she can force herself to confront her own past and
face her true nature.
Scary Mommy's Guide to Surviving the Holidays by Jill Smokler.... From New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed “Scary
Mommy” blogger Jill Smokler comes a funny and practical guide filled
with essays, recipes, and tried-and-true tips sure to get any parent
through the holiday season—without losing your marbles.
Ah, the holidays: a time of joy, celebration, serenity, and peace…
Unless,
of course, you have whiny, screaming children demanding presents,
attention, and a personal appearance by Santa or Judah the Maccabee.
Then you’re screwed.
But wait, there’s hope: Scary Mommy Guide to Surviving the Holidays to the rescue!
Yes,
in this handy holiday guide, you’ll find everything you need to survive
the fall/winter rush of cheer in style, and without having a mental
breakdown. From relatable, hilarious essays on everything from the Santa
myth to being seated at the dreaded kids’ table, to easy-to-follow
recipes that might include just a little something special to take the
edge off (can anyone say Kahlua?), to fun and accessible gift ideas,
this book is your ticket to peace of mind—and a laugh—during the busy,
crazy holiday season!
The Moon Sisters by Therese Walsh....A beautiful coming-of-age novel about two sisters on a journey to
forgive their troubled mother, with a sheen of almost magical realism
that overlays a story about the love of a family, and especially between
sisters.
Therese Walsh’s poignant and mesmerizing novel is a moving tale of family, love, and the power of stories. After their mother’s probable suicide, sisters Olivia and Jazz are figuring out how to move on with their lives. Jazz, logical and forward-thinking, decides to get a new job, but spirited, strong-willed Olivia, who can see sounds, taste words, and smell sights, is determined to travel to the remote setting of their mother’s unfinished novel to say her final goodbyes and lay their mother’s spirit to rest.
Though they see things very differently, Jazz is forced by her sense of duty to help Olivia reach her goal. Bitter and frustrated by the attention heaped on her sunny sister whose world is so unique, Jazz is even more upset when they run into trouble along the way and Olivia latches to a worldly train-hopper. Though Hobbs warns Olivia that he’s a thief who shouldn’t be trusted, he agrees to help with their journey. As they near their destination, the tension builds between the two sisters, each hiding something from the other, and they are finally forced to face everything between them and decide what is really important.
Therese Walsh’s poignant and mesmerizing novel is a moving tale of family, love, and the power of stories. After their mother’s probable suicide, sisters Olivia and Jazz are figuring out how to move on with their lives. Jazz, logical and forward-thinking, decides to get a new job, but spirited, strong-willed Olivia, who can see sounds, taste words, and smell sights, is determined to travel to the remote setting of their mother’s unfinished novel to say her final goodbyes and lay their mother’s spirit to rest.
Though they see things very differently, Jazz is forced by her sense of duty to help Olivia reach her goal. Bitter and frustrated by the attention heaped on her sunny sister whose world is so unique, Jazz is even more upset when they run into trouble along the way and Olivia latches to a worldly train-hopper. Though Hobbs warns Olivia that he’s a thief who shouldn’t be trusted, he agrees to help with their journey. As they near their destination, the tension builds between the two sisters, each hiding something from the other, and they are finally forced to face everything between them and decide what is really important.
HA! Scary Mommy Guide has a funny title and looks like a fun holiday read. Happy reads.
ReplyDeletehere's my sts:
http://vvb32reads.blogspot.com/2014/11/stacking-shelves-111514.html
AND, if you like Jane Austen, feel free to check out my Pemberley Ball virtual book event here:
http://vvb32reads.blogspot.com/2014/11/pemberley-ball-2014-schedule.html