I liked this one. It is beautifully written, and I enjoyed the magical realism. I just didn't love it.

I think this book is racist now, but when I was younger, I did like saying 'Tikki tikki tembo'. I think it will eventually become obscure.

I think this could be a better book for someone who wanted a bigger wedding than I do. Mostly this made me think about what I don't need at my small wedding I want to have.

So even though I wasn't necessarily rewarded with what I wanted, it's still a good series and definitely worth reading. To talk about what I wish happened is spoiler-y, but hey--it could happen in the future!

Definitely still enjoyable and definitely love Lara Jean.

I really enjoy this series. I love the interplay of English, Spanish, and indigenous words in the text. I love the notes on the back. Most of all, I love Raul the Third's ballpoint pen illustrations. I could stare at them for a long time. I may not know anything about lowriders, but I love these friends.

I love her. This is an overview of hey life so far, mainly concentrating on her childhood and pre-White House existence. In my dreams we get all the gossip, but I think this straddles the line well between glimpses of life and keeping her privacy. It's not really a critical look at her husband's work, but there are plenty of those. It made me admire her tightrope walking of being First Lady even more.

Sadly, I do not really remember Louisiana from Raymie Nightingale, but one doesn't necessarily need that in order to enjoy this book. It is funny and sad all at once, and I cried a little at the end. I hope it makes the MSBA list.

Harriet loves wearing costumes (a good trait) and is shopping with her two dads for her birthday. She gets carried away by penguins and then has to figure out how to get back in time for the party. It's nice to see a story with diversity where that isn't the point. Pretty cute.

A book about an open and affirming church where lots of different people go. Very simple text. Love the illustrations.

This was really good! Two men adopt a pig, which they think is a miniature pig. She isn't. Much in the way of pets, her antics cause trouble but her smile and attitude make her parents live her just the same. It makes me want a wonder pig of my own.