![]() ![]() Now, look – I’m not opposed to that type of thing, in the general sense. They are almost gods themselves, and under their service, she is either going to end up sentenced to death, or else they are going to ruin her so badly that she will wish for it. Under the sudden, watchful eye of the gods, she will be tasked to serve the Abcurse brothers, five sols built of arrogance, perfection, and power. Her life will be one of servitude to the sols, the magic-blessed beings who could one day be chosen to become gods.Īt least her outer village is far removed from the cities of the sols, and she won’t ever be forced to present herself to them … Until one small mistake changes everything, and Willa is awarded a position to serve at Blesswood, the top sol academy in the world – a position that she definitely did not earn. In fact, dirt might actually be more useful than Willa. In Minatsol, being a dweller means that you are literally no better than dirt. Here’s the summary, and you can practically taste the YA of it all: ![]() ![]() They all go to a Hogwarts-esque academy where the middle ranking of people can aspire to become gods, which apparently rule the land, though I’m not sure how, since they live somewhere else. The summary described the premise: a very Hunger Gamesian-style dystopia, with people split into castes, one of which is practically slavedom. I purchased it through Audible on a Daily Deal, and it sounded … well, weird. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The Tightwad Gazette always comes up during frugal living discussions and is one of the best finance books in my opinion, so you won’t regret grabbing a copy. You’ll learn how to reduce your utility bills, move on a budget, avoid credit card debt, repurpose “throwaway” items like milk jugs, and more. Although the book is based on a newsletter Amy wrote in the 1990s, the hundreds of tips it contains are still relevant and helpful today. ![]() The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn is the ultimate guide to frugal living. If you want to learn how to plan a great summer vacation without breaking the bank, consider picking up this book! The Complete Tightwad Gazette His money-saving strategies will help you stretch your vacation budget so you can extend your stay and travel for longer. He encourages travelers to cut costs by living like locals instead of staying at fancy hotels and eating at expensive restaurants. In How to Travel the World on $50 a Day, popular travel blogger Nomadic Matt will teach you how to see the world on a dime. Travel can be a big budget buster, but it doesn’t have to be. 5 Best Finance Books To Read This Summer How to Travel the World on $50 a Day Instead of picking up romance novels, why not use your beach reading time to learn more about money management? Here are 5 of the best finance books to set you up for a budget friendly summer. ![]() Now that the weather is warming up, you’re probably putting together your summer reading list. ![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, it would, Mike tweeted back, and thus was born Don't Touch That: An Anthology of Parenthood in Science Fiction and Fantasy, organized by SFF authors Mike Chen (of the aforementioned Here and Now and Then), K.A. In February, author Jess Hernandez tweeted out how much fun it would be to contribute to an anthology that explored the theme of parenthood in science fiction and fantasy in the same style as Mike Chen's debut novel Here and Now and Then. Parents offering advice to the adventuring child who never takes it. ![]() Parents hunting the monsters that hide beneath kids' beds. Parents trying to give their kin enough personal space to grow their own intergalactic empires - and make their mistakes. Parents exploring ancient, curse-ridden caves with their children. DON’T TOUCH THAT: AN ANTHOLOGY OF PARENTING IN SFF ![]() ![]() It takes us through 20th century Korea and Japan, providing an intimate view to the events that took place at that time, through the eyes of those not in power during wars. The novel is an intricate historical family saga that focuses on four generations of a Korean family. I’d never thought that the pachinko can become so complex and deep-a metaphor for the lives of many who live like the steel balls bouncing around pins that may or may not have been tweaked and the players hoping for good luck although misfortune is more common than fortune. After that, I never heard or saw of another pachinko until Min Jin Lee’s novel came out. ![]() ![]() The homestay owner talked a bit about how pachinko works but I wasn’t really paying attention, too caught up in the city and it’s people blurring by. It stood out against the other buildings because of many large LED signs. ![]() I remember being excited over those McDonald’s delivery bikes we sometimes see in anime, and then, this large, rectangular building caught my eye. The first time I came across “pachinko” was during a little tour around Tokyo where the owner of the homestay I was boarding in, drove us around the city. ![]() Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Asian Literature ![]() ![]() Potential Points of Concern: Amanda feels pressured by her best friend to try out for the gymnastics team when she’d rather try out for the marching band.Īmanda overhears Leo saying some mean things about her and her feelings are crushed.Īmanda is sad when it appears more kids from 5th grade want to go to Leo’s party than her party, including her best friend. ![]() When she discovers that Leo is also stuck in the same time loop, the two must put aside their difference and figure out how to get time going forward again. Confused and a bit afraid she might just be going crazy, Amanda keeps reliving the same horrible day again and again. She determines to get through her own party, glad to know she won’t have to face another birthday for a whole year.īut when Amanda wakes up the next day, she discovers to her horror that it’s her birthday all over again. To make matters worse, everyone in the 5th grade seems to be going to Leo’s party across town. But when Amanda overhears Leo saying some not-so-nice things about her at their tenth birthday party, she vows never to forgive him.Ī year later, Amanda is about to face her first ever party without her best friend. Premise: Amanda and Leo were born on the same day at the same hospital, and they’ve shared every birthday together since. Social Issues: fighting with a best friend, popularity ![]() ![]() ![]() Age and Grade of Main Character(s): 11/5th Grade ![]() |