BWW Review: COME TUMBLING DOWN by Seanan McGuire
Seanan McGuire's award-winning series Wayward Children is one such series. Every book is a delight, something original to be cherished and held. Some are terrifying and bleak, while others are full of wonder and whimsy. Readers finish these books and wish there truly were other words to explore so...
BWW Review: SANITY & TALLULAH by Molly Brooks
Middle-grade graphic novels are a booming genre, and I haven't read nearly enough of them. SANITY AND TALLULAH by Molly Brooks is one that all teachers and librarians should pick up for the classroom, and one that all parents should buy for their kids. It is a great STEM book, and about two best fr...
BWW Review: THE NEED by Helen Phillips
What lengths would you go to in order to protect your children?
Helen Phillips asks this question and more in her latest novel, THE NEED, which has been long listed for the National Book Awards, was a Goodreads Choice Nominee, and was on several Best of 2019 reading lists. With such an impressiv...
BWW Review: ANYONE by Charles Soule
While Sci-Fi isn't always my immediate go-to genre, whenever I see one with an intriguing concept, I immediately want to learn more. Last year, I picked up THE PUNCH ESCROW by Tal M. Klein because the way the book used fundamental, world-changing tech was comped to Ernest Cline's READY PLAYER ONE an...
BWW Book Review: BADASS ACTING by Tice Allison
Badass Acting fills a needed void in enabling seasoned actors to take their game to the next level. ...
BWW Review: THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE by Cynthia Hand
It's almost Christmas, so you need a book that takes place on Christmas Eve today, right!? THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE by Cynthia Hand is a perfect choice this month. While not a retelling of Charles Dickens' famous A CHRISTMAS CAROL, it's very much inspired by the classic novel....
BWW Review: SANTA BRUCE by Ryan T. Higgins
If you are a fan of picture books or have kids, hopefully you already know about the Bruce the Bear series from Ryan T. Higgins. It started with MOTHER BRUCE, continued with HOTEL BRUCE and BRUCE'S BIG MOVE, got a spin-off with BE QUIET!, and recently added SANTA BRUCE to its repertoire....
BWW Review: DRAMATICALLY EVER AFTER by Isabel Bandeira
If you're an actor, or did/do school theatre, you're going to love DRAMATICALLY EVER AFTER by Isabel Bandeira. What could be better than a book centered around an aspiring thespian as she traverses senior year and tries to convince her parents to let her follow her dreams and hone her talent? How ab...
BWW Review: SMALL SPACES by Katherine Arden
SMALL SPACES is the perfect book to curl up with on dark fall or winter nights curled beneath a blanket while the wind howls outside and the tree branches scratch eerily at the window. Be forewarned going into this one -- you'll never look at scarecrows the same way again!...
BWW Review: LONG MAY SHE REIGN by Rhiannon Thomas
If you love musicals like A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, you're going to enjoy the novel LONG MAY SHE REIGN by Rhiannon Thomas!...
BWW Review: THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN WHO LIVED IN A BOOK by Jomike Tejido From James Patterson Presents
THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN WHO LIVED IN A BOOK by Jomike Tejido was an absolute delight. It begins with the traditional Old Woman from the tales. Her children are missing, so she leaves her home (Which is shaped like A BOOK! If you love books about books, you're going to be head-over-heels for this art...
BWW Review: SLAY by Brittney Morris
The concept for brand-new debut novel SLAY by Brittney Morris was intriguing from the very beginning: it was pitched as 'THE HATE U GIVE' meets 'WARCROSS,' which is a fascinating concept to begin with....
BWW Review: TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY by Kwame Mbalia
Disney Hyperion's Rick Riordan Presents line has another brand-new series to add to its growing family. This time, we get to dive into African mythology....
BWW Review: Rucka & Southworth's Graphic Novel STUMPTOWN Premieres as ABC's Break-Out Fall Show to Watch!
When you first hear the word 'graphic novel,' you likely think about superheroes, but there are so many more genres in the comic book business. Greg Rucka and Matthew Southworth created STUMPTOWN, a four-issue hard-boiled detective series that has jumped from page to screen this fall season. Whether...
BWW Review: THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY by Alix E. Harrow
THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY immediately brought fond memories of WAYWARD CHILDREN to mind. Both are adult fantasy w/YA crossover appeal. The cover is stunning. It's a book about books, & what reader doesn't love reading about people who also love books?...
BWW Review: WELL MET by Jen Deluca
Well met, dear readers! Are you looking for a fun, engaging read to end your summer and bring you into fall? Pick up brand-new release WELL MET by Jen Deluca this Tuesday!...
BWW Review: THE 7 1/2 DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE by Stuart Turton
One of the most brilliant and thought-provoking books to come my way in recent years is THE 7 1/2 DEATHS OF EVELYN HARDCASTLE by Stuart Turton. It debuted in 2018 to critical acclaim and recently re-released in paperback. If you're looking for a book that will challenge the mind and make you think w...
BWW Review: A KITE FOR MOON by Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, and Matt Phelan
Today (July 20, 2019) marks the 50th anniversary of NASA and Apollo 11 landing on the moon for the very first time, so it felt like the perfect day to share my review of one of my favorite discoveries at this year's Book Expo Convention, A KITE FOR MOON by Jane Yolen and her daughter Heidi E.Y. Stem...
ROCKETMAN: INSIDE THE WORLD OF THE MOVIE-The Perfect Book for Film Fans and Many More
You've admired Elton John's talent, seen the fabulous movie, 'Rocketman,' and now it's time to get the book that chronicles it all. Weldon Owen International has published Rocketman: Inside the World of the Movie based on the recent blockbuster from Paramount Pictures. Film fans and all those who ha...
BWW Review: ON THE BACK OF A NAPKIN by Raju Mirchandani Fascinates
Cocktail aficionados, New Yorkers, and those who enjoy exciting bar buzz will be delighted by the intriguing memoir, 'On the Back of a Napkin: Bar and Books, A Drunken Boat and a Whole Lot of Munkey Business' written by Raju S. Mirchandani and published by H.A. Press....
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER JOURNAL - Perfect for Your Mom
With Mother's Day coming up, we have a gift suggestion that will surely please. The 'Mother and Daughter Journal, Shared Memories and Keepsakes' by Bluestreak Books gives people an opportunity to relax and reflect on the joys of life....
Book Review: CONTEMPORARY WOMEN STAGE DIRECTORS, Paulette Marty
In her comprehensive and insightful book Contemporary Women Stage Directors, Paulette Marty attempts to answer a pivotal question: 'How does gender influence the work of women directors?'...
BWW Review: TOO MUCH IS NOT ENOUGH by Andrew Rannells Takes You Intimately Inside His Life for an Unexpected Journey
When I found out Andrew Rannells was writing a book I was immediately excited! Ever since I had the opportunity to see Rannells in The Book of Mormon, he has become one of my favorite actors - both in theatre and television. I couldn't wait to read all about his life and how he got where he is today...
BWW Review: COMPANY: THE COMPLETE REVISED BOOK AND LYRICS
As far as play texts go, Company jumps off the page from the word go - carefully crafted and delicately complied, to result in a magic mixture of New York grit and Broadway schmaltz. It's a delight to read....
BWW Review: DRAMA HIGH Teaches Success In Life
Drama High tells real-life story of drama teacher Lou Volpe and his lifecareer successes at Harry S. Truman High School....