Author: missmaheeslibraryofreads

I am a librarian, a collector of words in all shapes and sizes, and love all things magnificent and awe-inspiring in this world!!

Counting by 7’s by Holly Goldberg-Sloan

This week’s tween review is on a book that fell outside of the usual confines for me. Instead of looking at adventure or mystery, I chose to review a book that related to issues that were more current. This title addresses the topic of grief and loss, and how it affects young people today. Be prepared to read through the night!! Continue reading “Counting by 7’s by Holly Goldberg-Sloan” →

The Word Hunters series

Hi there, this week’s review is of an adventure trilogy I enjoyed featuring an interesting pair of twins. One of the many things that fascinate me is the history of words and these three books answer some of the questions that used to puzzle me. Hope you find some nuggets of wisdom too!! Continue reading “The Word Hunters series” →

September begins…

So this month has a selection of eclectic titles I had read a while ago, but thanks to technology and my crazy habit of hoarding notebooks, I was able to locate the reviews I had written for them!! I hope you all find something worthy in the selection I have for this month. 

I will also be giving a few more suggestions for alternate titles with some of the posts I put up. There are so many cool and awesome books written out there for tweens on all sorts of subjects and genres. The titles I recommend will be ones I have read myself but the review is still lost in the deep vaults of my notebooks. If you are truly interested in them, you can then follow it up on GoodReads or Amazon and check it out.

Have fun this month!!

Miss Mahee

 

The Trivia Lover’s Guide to the World by Gary Fuller

Hi there, this fourth post is actually an adult non-fiction title. Just to put this particular title into context, you need to know a little bit more about my crazy childhood. I must confess to you now, it was filled with trivia in all shapes and sizes. So obviously when this delightful book fell into my hands I was giddy with joy and proceeded to read it from cover to cover. If you enjoy trivia like me; then have a read of this review. Continue reading “The Trivia Lover’s Guide to the World by Gary Fuller” →

Under the egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald

Hi there, this week’s review takes on a different subject entirely. It’s all about art history and some dark family secrets. I had read this book with hope that I will learn quite a bit about art history and it didn’t disappoint. Just a small note though: keep some tissues handy! Continue reading “Under the egg by Laura Marx Fitzgerald” →

One dog and his boy by Eva Ibbotson

Hi there,  So today I continue with another ‘tween’ read that I enjoyed very much. I read this a few years ago and since I fell in love with Eva Ibbotson’s writing, went back and read all of her older novels too. This particular title spoke to me as it represented not just a friendship; but one between a young boy and his special friend!! Hope you like it!! 

Continue reading “One dog and his boy by Eva Ibbotson” →

My first post

Well, here it is!! My very first blog post on my very own blog!!

I had wanted a space to write reviews of the many books I’ve been reading in my own style for a while and after months of hard work, here it is!!

I’m Miss Mahee, a librarian by day, closet binge-reader, artsy-scrapbooker, and now, writer by night!!

In this brand new blog I will be writing up book reviews, mostly, on the many varied and wonderful ‘tween’ reads that I’ve found interesting, exciting and challenging. Every now and then I will try to write-up reviews on adult and teen titles that have caught my fancy.

A quiet note readers, I’m not one to write too critical a review; I’m a reader of books that deliver a positive and inspiring message.

So readers, welcome to ‘Miss Mahee’s Library of Reads’!!

Please feel free to leave any comments as I look forward to hearing your thoughts too.

See you around!

Miss Mahee