science fiction – Elza Kinde

Read by Color

February 22, 2022December 18, 2021Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, IReadMG, Jess Keating, kidlit, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, reading, school stories, science, science fiction, STEMLeave a comment

Elements of Genius: Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray by Jess Keating
Cover art by Lissy Marlin

Read by Color

May 6, 2021March 5, 2021Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, book series, comics, fantasy, graphic novel, IReadMG, kidlit, MG Graphic Novels, MG novels, MG series, MGLit, MGReads, middle grade comics, middle grade graphic novels, middle grade series, reading, Ru Xu, science fiction, scifi, steampunk, YA, YAbooks, YAlit, YAreadsLeave a comment

NewsPrints by Ru Xu
Cover art by Ru Xu

Read by Color

March 11, 2021March 4, 2021Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, book series, comics, graphic novel, IReadMG, kidlit, MG Comics, MG Graphic Novels, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, paranormal, reading, science fiction, scifiLeave a comment

#Read By Color: Spliced | features the book cover of TENTACLE AND WING by Sarah Porter and a complimentary color palette.

Tentacle and Wing by Sarah Porter
Cover art by Kate O’Hara

Bookstagram – Solace

February 8, 2021December 22, 2020Posted in favorite fiction, say cheeseTagged amreading, book blogger, bookstagram, bookworm, fantasy, high fantasy, Jaleigh Johnson, kidlit, MG series, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade series, middlegrade, reading, science fiction, scifi, steampunk, upper middle grade, YA, YAbooks, YAlit, YAreads, young adult, Young Adult books, Young Adult reads, Young Adult seriesLeave a comment

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Quote of the Day – This Pain Inside

December 22, 2020November 16, 2020Posted in book quotes, favorite fiction, for readersTagged amreading, book quotes, Hannah Heath, indie authors, indie books, quote of the day, quotes, reading, reading quotes, science fiction, scifi, YA, YAbooks, YAlit, YAreads, young adult, Young Adult books, Young Adult readsLeave a comment

Charlie clenched her fists as the song took over, filling her with electricity and a sensation that she had not felt in a long time. It was tough as steel, yet light as air, hot as a welder’s torch, but steady as the Eastern current. It was sheer, stubborn, blind hope.
This Pain Inside by Hannah Heath

Quote of the Day – The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole

December 1, 2020November 16, 2020Posted in book quotes, for readersTagged amreading, book quotes, IReadMG, magical realism, MGLit, MGReads, Michelle Cuevas, Middle Grade, middle grade novels, middlegrade, quote of the day, quotes, reading, reading quotes, science fiction, scifiLeave a comment

“Okay,” I said, putting up my hands. “Let’s all just take it easy. I’ll go peacefully. No need for alarms. I’m too bookish for prison!”
The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole by Michelle Cuevas

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?

Favorite Fiction – The Secrets of Solace

October 10, 2019September 23, 2019Posted in favorite fiction, say cheeseTagged book blogger, book reccomendation, bookstagram, bookworm, fantasy, IReadMG, Jaleigh Johnson, kidlit, MG series, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade series, middlegrade, science fiction, scifi, upper middle gradeLeave a comment

I love reading books that blend themes together. I’m not normally big on SciFi, but mix it with some Fantasy and I’m sold!

Question of the Day: What are your favorite blended genre books?

Quote of the Day – Zinnia and the Bees

May 14, 2019May 3, 2019Posted in book quotes, favorite fictionTagged amreading, book blogger, book quotes, contemporary, contemporary magic, Danielle Davis, IReadMG, kidlit, magical realism, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade novels, middlegrade, science fiction, scifiLeave a comment

I take off down the sidewalk in a panic, tripping over people and shoes and strollers. It’s like a terrible, ridiculous attack-of-the-bees sci-fi movie is being filmed—except no one else knows about it, and I am, unfortunately, the star.

–Zinnia and the Bees by Danielle Davis

Book Review – The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole

January 31, 2019January 1, 2019Posted in book reviewsTagged family, historical fiction, kidlit, magical creatures, magical realism, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, Michelle Cuevas, Middle Grade, middle grade novels, middlegrade, pets, science fiction, scifiLeave a comment

When a black hole follows Stella home one night, it’s up to her to care for the tiny, hungry phenomenon. Having a pet black hole can be convenient for getting rid of things that trouble her: Brussels sprouts, her brother’s annoying music, and things that remind her of her dad. But the more that goes into the void, the bigger her problems seem to grow.

I had a hunch that if Mom found out I was entertaining a space phenomenon in my room, she wouldn’t approve.

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