What's Going On Here?

There are SO MANY wonderful book review blogs out there and I can't compete with them, that is for sure. So this is not a book review blog. This is just a way for me to organize what I have read so that I can be better at matching the right book to the right person. The blog title comes from the brilliant mind of the most talented woman who ever lived, Ms. Judy Garland. The full quote is, "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of someone else." That is what I hope to do here and in ever aspect of my life.
Showing posts with label Clete Barrett Smith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clete Barrett Smith. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Getting Away from It All

When an alien wants to get away from it all, he or she or it is always welcome at the Intergalactic Bed and Breakfast.  Aliens in Disguise is the third book in this wonderful series.  I have listened all three on audio on various trips and they really make the miles pass quickly.  I truly love this series.  This guy is really funny!  David is a totally likable person and I love these books!

Thursday, June 27, 2013

More Aliens on the Road

When I went to NAEYC in November of 2012, I listened to Aliens on Vacation on the way to Atlanta.   I bought Alien on a Rampage to listen to on my way to Chi-town.  I loved the sequel as much as the first.  This time there is a very sinister alien working at the Intergalactic Bed and Breakfast when David comes to stay for the summer.  He sounds very scary looking.  And he is mean!  But everyone loves him, even Grandma.  I also loved the little guy that is pictured on the cover.  He reminds me of my new dog, Mimi!  On my way home I hope to listen to the latest one!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Aliens in Atlanta

Okay so there are probably not aliens in Atlanta, but I was headed there today, and am here now, and I listened to Aliens on Vacation and I super enjoyed it!  It made the drive go very quickly and I found that I was bored at all or wishing for it to hurry up.  It didn't drag at all.  It's the story of Daniel, nicknamed Scrub, and his summer spent in Washington at his grandmother's bed and breakfast for folks from outer space.  At first he just thinks it is a place where Trekkies and the like, come for vacation, but then he realizes that the folks who stay there really are from other planets.  All of the characters in this book are great, especially Daniel, who is truly a likable, sweet and real character.  There is a little bit of middle school romance in it, which makes it very cute, too.  I loved this book and I am glad it is a series!  Looking forward to the next one!  Now I am listening to Shock Wave, so I won't be able to hear it on this trip, well maybe, I am about 1/2 way through it, so maybe I will!