Title: The Language of Roses
Author: Heather Rose Jones
Publisher: Queen of Swords Press
Publication Date: April 14, 2022
Genre(s): Adult, LGBT, Fantasy, Retelling
Pages: 216
Bookshop Purchase Link: https://bookshop.org/a/67041/9781734360363
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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the DIG TWO GRAVES by Gretchen McNeil Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the HEATHEN by Natasha Alterici & Ashley A. Woods Blog Tour hosted
by Rockstar
Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the SAVE THE PEOPLE! by Stacy McAnulty Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Author: Stacy McAnulty & Nicole Miles (Illustrator)
Pub. Date: May 10, 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 256
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
Stacy McAnulty, the bestselling author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl and the Our Universe series delivers an action-packed look at past extinction and current threats to humanity's survival -- with the ultimately reassuring message that humans probably have a few more millennia in us.
Scientists estimate that 99% of all species that have ever existed are now
extinct. Whoa. So, it's not unreasonable to predict humans are doomed to become
fossil records as well. But what could lead to our demise? Supervolcanos?
Asteroids? The sun going dark? Climate change?
All the above?!
Humans—with our big brains, opposable thumbs, and speedy Wi-Fi—may be capable
of avoiding most of these nightmares. (The T. rex would
be super jealous of our satellites.) But we're also capable of triggering
world-ending events. Learning from past catastrophes may be the best
way to avoid future disasters.
Packed with science, jokes, and black and white illustrations, Save the People! examines the worst-case
scenarios that could (but hopefully won’t) cause the greatest mass
extinction—our own!
Reviews:
“Stacy
McAnulty has done the impossible: Writing a book about mass extinction that is
a joy to read. Save the People is engaging, funny, affecting and delightful.
You’ll never have more fun learning science.”―Stuart Gibbs, bestselling
author of the Spy School series
*“This book is full of dire facts, but it’s not doom and gloom. Its
lively, conversational tone with plenty of jocular asides keeps it
unintimidating and accessible…Lively writing, pertinent science, and an urgent
topic make this a must-read for all.”―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Cheeky banter wrapped around accessible science, a pages-long time
line, charts, graphs, a bibliography, and extensive chapter notes contribute to
this fresh take on saving our planet."―Booklist
"What could easily come off as an apocalyptic, science-based horror story,
author Stacy McAnulty instead handles with humor . . . backed by thorough
research which is documented in an extensive notes section.?"―School
Library Connection
About Stacy McAnulty:
STACY
MCANULTY doesn’t
think the world will end suddenly, but she does worry about the ongoing damage
to the environment caused by her species. Nonetheless, she believes Homo
sapiens can overcome challenges and reverse course by taking action. Before
becoming an author, Stacy was a mechanical engineer (and before that— like in
fourth grade—she was an aspiring astronaut). Her love of math and science is
reflected in most of her books. She writes chapter books, middle-grade novels,
including The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, and picture books, including
the Our Universe series, which explores space and the natural world. Save the
People is her debut middle-grade nonfiction. Originally from New York, she now
lives in North Carolina with her family.
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About Nicole Miles:
Nicole was
born in the United States, grew up in The Bahamas and currently lives in West
Yorkshire (UK) with her pet snake and human boyfriend. She has worked with a
variety of clients including Adobe, Buzzfeed, Candlewick Press, Google, the New
York Times, Penguin Random House, Rebel Girls, Simon & Schuster, and
Sisters Letter (AARP). Her comic, Barbara (ShortBox, 2017), was nominated for
an Eisner award.
Her
favourite form of procrasti-working is always some sort of creation whether it
be bettering her hand-lettering, making animated gifs, chronicling silly life
moments or informative sustainability tips in comic form, experimenting with
film photography or sewing new garments for herself. But she also dedicates a
lot of time to improving her second language (French), reading and, recently,
going on forest walks.
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1 winner will receive a finished copy of SAVE THE PEOPLE!, US Only.
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I am
thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE HAIR BOOK by LaTonya Yvette & Amanda
Jane Jones Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar
Book Tours. Check out
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About The Book:
Title: THE HAIR BOOK
Author: LaTonya Yvette, Amanda Jane Jones
(Illustrations)
Pub. Date: May 3, 2022
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Formats: Hardcover, Board Book, eBook
Pages: 40
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With bold, colorful graphics and poetic rhyme, this is a stunning tribute to every kind of hair, perfect for fans of Hair Love.
Covered hair,
Bun Hair,
Party Hair…
No matter your hair—YOU are welcome anywhere!
Author and lifestyle blogger, LaTonya Yvette makes her children’s book debut
with a must-have gift purchase for any occasion alongside art from
award-winning illustrator Amanda Jane Jones.
Review:
“Striking spreads include bold and
eye-catching colors that celebrate the diversity of beauty.” — School
Library Journal, Starred review
I really loved this book. It's simplistic but definitely not in a bad way. In an "easy for children to understand" way. The book was gorgeous and beautiful and full of acceptance of all times of hair. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
It's hard to review children's books because I often find myself struggling to find a whole lot of words to describe this book. The art and wording in this book is simple but effective. I highly recommend it for people with children and I even think it's worth a quick read for adults as well.
About LaTonya Yvette:
LaTonya Yvette is a Brooklyn, NY-born and -based writer, creative director, and founder of LY, an eponymous lifestyle site focused on style, motherhood, culture, and wellbeing. LaTonya's first book Woman of Color was published in 2019 (Abrams), and her next body of work is a collection of essays to be published by Dial Press. Learn more at: latonyayvette.com and on Instagram @latonyayvette.
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About Amanda Jane Jones:
Amanda Jane Jones is an award-winning graphic designer and illustrator, and a mother of three. She is the author of Yum Yummy Yuck, the founding designer and cocreator of Kinfolk magazine, and the founder of Define Magazine. Learn more at: amandajanejones.com and on Instagram @amandajanejones.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner will receive a finished copy of THE HAIR BOOK, US Only.
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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the BRAVELY by Maggie Stiefvater Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
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About The Book:
Title: BRAVELY
Author: Maggie Stiefvater
Pub. Date: May 3, 2022
Publisher: Disney Press
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 384
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
What if you had one year to save everything you loved?
ONE PRINCESS. Merida of DunBroch needs a change. She loves her
family—jovial King Fergus, proper Queen Elinor, the mischievous triplets— and
her peaceful kingdom. But she’s frustrated by its sluggishness; each day, the
same. Merida longs for adventure, purpose, challenge – maybe even, someday,
love.
TWO GODS. But the fiery Princess never expects her disquiet to manifest
by way of Feradach, an uncanny supernatural being tasked with rooting out rot
and stagnation, who appears in DunBroch on Christmas Eve with the intent to
demolish the realm – and everyone within. Only the intervention of the
Cailleach, an ancient entity of creation, gives Merida a shred of hope:
convince her family to change within the year – or suffer the eternal
consequences.
THREE VOYAGES. Under the watchful eyes of the gods, Merida leads a
series of epic journeys to kingdoms near and far in an attempt to inspire
revolution within her family. But in her efforts to save those she loves from
ruin, has Merida lost sight of the Clan member grown most stagnant of all –
herself?
FOUR SEASONS TO SAVE DUNBROCH – OR SEE IT DESTROYED, FOREVER.
Quick Review:
I used to read Maggie's books years ago. So when I heard that she was writing a sequel of sorts book to Brave, I knew that I wanted to be a part of it. I honestly wasn't too sure if I'd like it, but I was willing to give it a chance.
I did have a bit of an issue with the pacing of the book and found that it didn't always capture my attention, but it was somewhat of a small issue and didn't largely impact what I thought of the book as a whole.
I thought Maggie did a really nice job of capturing the spirit of Brave and Merida. Maggie's descriptions and writing style lend itself beautifully to a book like this and she surpassed what I thought she would be able to do. I've not seen Brave in a while so I'm not too sure how the characterization of the people holds up when compared to the movie, but I liked the people. I thought they were interesting and fun and I'm glad we got to spend time with characters beside Merida and her mom.
About Maggie Stiefvater:
Maggie Stiefvater is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Raven Cycle, the Shiver trilogy, and other novels for young and adult readers. She is also an artist, an auto enthusiast, and a bagpiper. She lives on a farm in the Shenandoah Valley with her husband, two children, and an assortment of fainting goats.
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Giveaway Details:
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Thank you so much to the publisher for allowing me a stop on this tour for No Better Than Beasts . I was so excited to get to take part! ...