Happy 90th Birthday to Queen Elizabeth!!!!! How awesome is that?! She looks absolutely fantastic for being 90 years old and the longest-ever reigning monarch. In celebration, let’s listen to the wonderful Choir of Westminster Abbey sing Zadok the Priest. If the title doesn’t ring any bells, start listening to it […]
Totally couldn’t resist this one. I mean, come on! And it’s true. I dare you to talk to me while I’m reading a book. God forbid I’m at the best part…or the ending. I will end you by smacking you violently with a book (the bigger the book the better; […]
The Peddler of Flowers Amy Lowell, 1874 – 1925 I came from the country With flowers, Larkspur and roses, Fretted lilies In their leaves, And long, cool lavender. I carried them From house to house, And cried them Down hot streets. The sun fell Upon my flowers, And the dust of the streets […]
National Poetry Month is here! And we are a little late getting to it, but no matter. There is still plenty of time to enjoy some wonderful poems. Time to meet some new ones, and time to revisit some old favorites. But first, why should we have a month dedicated […]
What Order you ask? Well Order 66. Or the First Order… Too soon?….Sorry. (Yes, that was a Star Wars joke – or a lame attempt at one). Anyway, with all of these movies coming out and all of these new books and graphic novels, the question is which one do […]
So I’m trying a technique which I’ve been reading a lot about. It’s apparently a great way to connect with readers and so it’s time to find out. This is more of a social experiment for myself but who knows. Maybe it’ll be awesome and take off. So MyLibraryCardWoreOut has […]
Summary ““An impressive work of mythic magnitude that may turn out to be Stephen King’s greatest literary achievement” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution), The Gunslinger is the first volume in the epic Dark Tower Series. A #1 national bestseller, The Gunslinger introduces readers to one of Stephen King’s most powerful creations, Roland […]
I know I’m a few days late…but I know of many people who weren’t aware of the Star Wars: Rogue One trailer because I honestly feel like it didn’t get enough attention when it came out. But holy heck, does it look good! Thoughts? It looks really good in my […]
Starring Jack Black – Stine/Slappy/Invisible Boy Dylan Minnette – Zach Odeya Rush – Hannah Ryan Lee – Champ Summary “When monsters are unleashed from their manuscripts & terrorize a town, it’s up to R.L. Stine, Zach & Hannah to get them back in their books.” -From Amazon.com Review I have […]
I know there arent supposed to be any words for Wordless Wedneday, but I have to for today. I 100% agree with this. I honestly feel like reading has helped fuel my imagination, given me friends for when I’m alone, helped me travel through space and time and so much […]
Doesn’t that make you feel old too? To think that the author of the beloved books from childhood is so old just naturally makes me feel old too. Happy Birthday Mrs. Cleary!!! Thank you for all the hours of happy reading you gave us. (Looking at you Ramona!!)
In the past 6 – 12 months I have seen a lot of documentaries. A lot. And so it is with some confidence I can list my top 5. I will tell you now, barring one of them, they are all highly emotional and only two of these I’ve watched […]
Share some love with your pets today and show pics if you have any! Spam my email with them as I’m sick and would love to see some kitty love! Tweet me (@mlcwo) or tag me on insta (@mylibrarycardworeout) so I can see your amazingly cute animals today! Or if […]
Summary “The powerful champion of a fallen angel she loves as a father, Maggie Black relishes her heroic life of danger and intrigue—until the day the angel betrays her and sends a witch to kill her. However, the assassin, Mrs. Kerr, is so impressed by Maggie’s unearthly abilities, she kidnaps […]
Summary “Magdalena “Maggie” Curran is a freshman at a prestigious Virginia boarding school when she suffers an unbearable tragedy. Maggie has only one true friend to lean on—Graham Ashford. He is the only one who can help her through the depression and night terrors that follow. In her junior year, […]
Starring Tom Cruise – Ethan Hunt Jeremy Renner – William Brandt Simon Pegg – Benji Dunn Rebecca Ferguson – Ilsa Faucet Ving Rhames – Luther Stickell Sean Harris – Lane Summary “With the IMF disbanded, Ethan and his team join forces with a disavowed British agent, who may or may […]
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BookRiot came up with a list of 50 of the Best Heroines From Middle Grade Books. A lot of the books I don’t know but quite a few I do know of and definitely can relate to. Which ones do you agree with definitely? And any that aren’t on the […]
Summary “Seventeen-year-old Rosetta Harper is plagued by nightmares of a masked man. With her father’s new career move, her family has just relocated from Florida, to the small New England town of Ashwood, a quiet town and close-knit community where you know your neighbors, and trouble is a word unspoken. […]
