What am I doing? Something important. That’s what.
Well, if you must know, I’m eating chocolate. But it’s not like it sounds!
Trust me. It’s work. Research.
―This Book is Not Good for You by Pseudonymous Bosch
Connoisseur
Dad was sitting at the kitchen table, drinking lemonade and eating leftovers. “Want some calamari, Joseph?” he called.
“Thanks, but I prefer my squid straight from the sea to the frying pan.” Mom travels to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, just to get catch-of-the-day squid from the boats off the Raritan Bay, and you can tell. Her fried calamari is the perfect combination of gummy squid and light, crispy batter. But to me, seafood leftovers taste soggy. Mom says she’s turned me into a spoiled calamari connoisseur at an early age.
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More foodie quotes and reviews to come. Because FOOD is May’s theme for #MGCarousel! Join in on the fun! Details here.
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
Today is National Coconut Cream Pie Day! Did you know Aunt Polly’s recipe for coconut cream pie is what put her famous pie shop on the map in the MG novel, PIE?
What’s your favorite variety of pie?
Foodie Picks
I’ve been scouting out delicious books for this month’s #MGCarousel theme. Here are a few of my finds.
Drizzle
Drizzle
Kathleen Van Cleve
“Harry, my best friend, is a chocolate rhubarb plant.”
DRIZZLE
Polly Peabody’s family lives on what can only be called a magical farm. Their house is a castle. Nobody can Continue reading “Drizzle”
#MGCarousel – May 2018
Middle Grade Carousel is a series of monthly challenges for lovers and readers of middle grade books. Our theme for May is…
Bookworm’s Digest
Any way you slice it, books about food are always crowd-pleasers! Continue reading “#MGCarousel – May 2018”
National Bubble Tea Day
April 30 is National Bubble Tea Day! As you can see, we know how to party.
Have you ever had Boba?
National Hug a Plumber Day
Happy National Hug a Plumber Day! Here’s a shout-out everyone’s favorite plumber.
What’s your favorite Mario game?
National Animal Cracker Day
April 18 is #NationalAnimalCrackerDay
When I was little, I loved the little red circus-themed boxes of animal crackers sold by Nabisco. So naturally, I hunted down circus-themed titles on my bookshelf. Continue reading “National Animal Cracker Day”
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, #1
Chris Grabenstein
“Should anything go wrong, we have paramedics, firefighters, and a team of Navy SEALS—each with the heart of a samurai—standing by.”
ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO’S LIBRARY
For the Grand Opening of an eccentric billionaire’s elaborate new downtown library, twelve lucky children will Continue reading “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library”
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