Misshelved Bookcases

Vampires are not the easiest thing to translate to children's fiction, but the authors who attempt the genre for kids do so in really...

There are lots of great vampire stories out there, and if I were to create a list of the definitive "must-reads" of the genre, I would of...

These books represent my favorite reads in 2021, even though most were not published in 2021. I enjoyed the heck out of this selection....

The holidays are in full swing and you already need a break from feasting, family, and going broke to read some good books. I've got a...

This is the second season in a row I’ve skipped the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire because of Covid. While the Faire itself has...

Halloween is this weekend, boys and ghouls! And you're here because you want something scary to read this holiday, so let me suggest...

I’ve been working on this blog for a few months now, and I think it’s time for some experimentation. For the rest of the year (2021) I’m...

Quick PSA: If you are a smoker and library user, please do not smoke while reading library books. The smoke and its corresponding...

Today's round-up is a graphic novel bonus! Three graphic novels, two new releases from 2021, and one 2018 gem I discovered on the library...

Still Summer, still reading. Today we have a screwball comedy, a hilarious memoir, and a poignant graphic novel. Enjoy! Dial A for...

Another round-up of my summer reads. Today we have some deep French/Korean literature, a fresh cozy mystery, a history of pulp horror,...

In the 7th grade we were required to submit a book report once a month. Our teacher trusted us enough to choose what books we wanted to...

What are you reading this summer? Here is a selection of great books I've read so far for the season: A Crown of Wishes by Roshani...