Saturday, November 4, 2017

Stacking the Shelves #166


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Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.


After waiting more than 2 months for these books and almost giving up they finally arrived! Apparently Canada Post has been seeing a huge volume of incoming mail from the UK... I'm just so glad my books made it safely! They are giveaway wins from Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy and Miss Becky @ Stories & Sweeties. Thank you so much ladies <3

Pickles with Heartstone and Reunited.

And Thomas Allen & Son sent us some fun bookmail. Thank you so much!

Ripple with All the Wind in the World, Spliced and Brooding YA Hero.
 
What did you add to your shelves this week?

Friday, November 3, 2017

Book Spotlight: The Dog by Helen Mixter and Margarita Sada (Illustrations)


Hi everyone! Today I am teaming up with Canucks Place Children's Hospice to introduce the picture book. The Dog, inspired by their very own therapy dog, Poppy! It's an adorable book and I just have to share a few pages from it!

 
The Dog by Helen Mixter and Margarita Sad (Illustrations)
The Dog
by Helen Mixter and Margarita Sada (Illustrations)
November 4, 2017
24 pages


Goodreads Summary:
A testament to the comforting power of an animal's love.

The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better- particularly a child who is small and vulnerable. Through beautiful, simple illustrations and words, The Dog shows how one animal helps a young boy who is ill. She is his comfort, his companion, and his friend; when he's unhappy, she places her paw on his hand to show him she's there.

The Dog is a story for young children, and for anyone who has ever owned a pet. But most of all, it shows how important animal companionship is for children. The warmth of animal friends helps make life worth living, especially when times are tough.

When I felt shy...

When I felt bad...
 
Such heartwarming words and illustrations! Grab a copy of the book and support a great cause :D
 
*I received finished copies from Canucks Place Children's Hospice to share with others. All opinion are my own and not affected in any way.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

WoW #173: More Than We Can Tell by Brigid Kemmerer


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Waiting on Wednesday is hosted every week by Breaking the Spine which lets us showcase an upcoming release we are excited about! 


More Than We Can Tell by Brigid KemmererMore Than We Can Tell
by Brigid Kemmerer
March 6, 2018
304 pages


Goodreads Summary:
From the author of Letters to the Lost comes a heart-wrenching story of two teens with big secrets and a love that could set them free.

Rev Fletcher is battling the demons of his past. But with loving adoptive parents by his side, he’s managed to keep them at bay...until he gets a letter from his abusive father and the trauma of his childhood comes hurtling back.

Emma Blue spends her time perfecting the computer game she built from scratch, rather than facing her parents’ crumbling marriage. She can solve any problem with the right code, but when an online troll’s harassment escalates, she’s truly afraid.

When Rev and Emma meet, they both long to lift the burden of their secrets and bond instantly over their shared turmoil. But when their situations turn dangerous, their trust in each other will be tested in ways they never expected. This must-read story will once again have readers falling for Brigid Kemmerer’s emotional storytelling.

 
After reading Letters to the Lost and meeting Rev, I'm more than interested and invested in getting his story.

What are you guys waiting on this week?