comics – Elza Kinde

Read by Color

January 14, 2021December 22, 2020Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, comics, ghost stories, graphic novel, IReadMG, kidlit, low fantasy, magical realism, MG Comics, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, middle grade novels, Raina Telgemeier, readingLeave a comment

Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier
Cover art by Raina Telgemeier

Read by Color

October 8, 2020December 24, 2020Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, bullies, comedy, comics, drama, family, graphic novel, illustrated MG, IReadMG, kidlit, LGBTQ, Maulik Pancholy, mental health, MG Comics, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, middle grade novels, reading, realistic fictionLeave a comment

The Best At It by Maulik Pancholy
Cover art by Parvati Pillai

Read by Color

October 1, 2020December 24, 2020Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, adventure, amreading, comedy, comics, Gigi D.G., graphic novel, illustrated MG, IReadMG, kidlit, MG Comics, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, middle grade novels, quest, readingLeave a comment

Read By Color: Splash Master | Featuring the book cover of Cucumber Quest Volume 2: The Ripple Kingdom by Gigi D.G. and a complimentary color palette

Cucumber Quest Vol. 2: The Ripple Kingdom by Gigi D.G.
Cover art by Gigi D.G.

Favorite Fiction – The Final Frontier

February 13, 2020October 30, 2019Posted in favorite fiction, say cheeseTagged amreading, Ben Hatke, book blogger, bookstagram, bookworm, comics, graphic novel, IReadMG, MG Comics, MG Graphic Novels, MG series, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade comics, middle grade graphic novels, middle grade series, middlegrade, science fiction, scifiLeave a comment

Question of the Day: Would you rather explore outer space or find a portal to an alternate universe?

Book Review – Kristy’s Great Idea

May 2, 2019March 27, 2019Posted in book reviewsTagged Ann M. Martin, book blogger, book reviews, comics, graphic novel, IReadMG, MG series, MGLit, Middle Grade, middle grade series, middlegrade, Raina TelgemeierLeave a comment

Kristy Thomas is quick to pick up on a business opportunity, and the Baby-Sitters Club is born. Members Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Stacey tackle starting a business, forming new friendships, and pooling their resources. But Kristy’s determined to avoid one client in particular. Continue reading “Book Review – Kristy’s Great Idea” →

Favorite Fiction – Pusheen

November 23, 2018October 18, 2018Posted in favorite fiction, say cheeseTagged amreading, book blogger, book illustration, bookstagram, Claire Belton, comics, graphic novel, illustrators, Pusheen, writerslifeLeave a comment

My spirit animal might actually be a cat…

Question of the Day: Who’s your favorite fictional cat?

Book Review – Cucumber Quest 1: The Doughnut Kingdom

November 15, 2018September 14, 2018Posted in book reviews, favorite fictionTagged adventure, book reviews, comics, fantasy, fantasy races, Gigi D.G., graphic novel, high fantasy, illustrated MG, kidlit, lower middle grade, magic, magical creatures, MG Comics, MG Graphic Novels, MG series, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade comics, middle grade graphic novels, middle grade series, middlegrade, monsters, questLeave a comment

Cucumber is all set to move into a prestigious magic school, but fate, a magic oracle, and his pushy parents have other plans. Instead, Cuco is sent on an epic quest across the Doughnut Kingdom, aided by his brave little sister, Almond, to try and prevent the return of the terrible Nightmare Knight.

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Show & Tell – Curiosity Killed the Cat

October 26, 2018October 18, 2018Posted in favorite fiction, say cheeseTagged amreading, book blogger, book illustration, bookstagram, cats, comedy, comics, Doogie Horner, graphic novel, humorLeave a comment

I love finding something unexpected at the thrift store. This particular find had me laughing in the store, because I couldn’t put it down. Read it cover to cover right there, and then had to buy it so that I could share!

Question of the Day: Where do you find the best books/recommendations?

Show & Tell – Summer Reading Bingo

June 17, 2018Posted in reading challengesTagged adventure, amreading, Angelica Banks, book bingo, book blogger, book series, bookworm, comics, Crystal Velasquez, fantasy, graphic novel, historical fantasy, historical fiction, horror, IReadMG, Manuel Preitano, MG horror, MG series, MGCarousel, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade novels, middlegrade, paranormal, portal fantasy, princesses, reading, reading challenge, Robert Beatty, summer reading2 Comments

Up to six books read this month, but no Bingo… it seems that a little strategy might be called for in the second half of the month.

Categories added this week:

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Show & Tell – Lettering

March 26, 2018March 1, 2018Posted in made by me, say cheeseTagged book quotes, calligraphy, comedy, comics, handlettering, handwriting, jokes, lettering, puns, quote of the day, quotesLeave a comment

I believe in puns! I believe in comic strips, and silly skits, and humorous asides. Wordplay, dad jokes, memes, and ridiculous riddles are are all warmly welcomed. Being serious just isn’t my style. Rolling On the Floor Laughing shouldn’t make people roll their eyes, it should be an invitation! Let’s do more Laughing Out Loud for real. There’s plenty of great material out there.

Question of the Day: Who do you think is funny?

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