Gwen & Kate's Library

Two sisters' reviews of Young Adult and Middle Grade books, inspired by their lovely library.

Gwen’s Love of the Elemental Trilogy by Sherry Thomas

I admit I was rather hesitant to read this series. I carefully cracked the cover, shone a flashlight inside, and whispered, “Is there a good story in here?” And into … Continue reading

February 22, 2017 · 2 Comments

Gwen & Kate’s Free Mini Book Banners: Part 3: Contemporary YA Fiction

Contemporary YA Fiction:  Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins: HTML Code: <a href=”https://gwenkatelibrary.wordpress.com/&#8221; title=”Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins”><img src=”https://gwenkatelibrary.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/anna-and-the-french-kiss-banner-copy.jpg?&#8221; alt=”Anna and the French Kiss by … Continue reading

February 17, 2017 · Leave a comment

Short & Sweet: Reviews of Recent Reads Infographic, Fourth Edition

Edition number four of my Short & Sweet: Reviews of Recent Reads infographics. Enjoy!

February 16, 2017 · Leave a comment

Top Ten Tuesday #40: Lovely Gay Books To-Read Quickly!

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish blog. This week’s theme is anything romance, so I picked a topic I’ve been meaning to do … Continue reading

February 14, 2017 · Leave a comment

Gwen & Kate’s Infographics: Beauty and the Beast Retellings

To celebrate the upcoming Beauty and the Beast movie starring Emma Watson, an infographic of the best Beauty and the Beast fairy tale retellings! (Note: Hunted by Meagan Spooner will … Continue reading

February 10, 2017 · 2 Comments

Gwen & Kate’s Free Mini Book Banners: Part 2: YA Fantasy

YA Fantasy Novels:  A Shadow Bright and Burning by Jessica Cluess HTML Code: <a href=”https://gwenkatelibrary.wordpress.com/&#8221; title=“A Shadow Bright and Burning by Jessica Cluess“><img src=”https://gwenkatelibrary.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/a-shadow-bright-and-burning-banner.jpg?&#8221; alt=”A Shadow Bright and Burning by Jessica Cluess” title=”A … Continue reading

February 7, 2017 · 1 Comment

Gwen’s Thoughts on The Falconer by Elizabeth May

A few weeks ago I finally picked up one of Kate’s favorite books she’s been encouraging me to read for ages: The Falconer by Elizabeth May. Kate’s favorite aspects of this book … Continue reading

February 4, 2017 · 1 Comment

Gwen’s Reviews of Recently Read Graphic Novels

Some quick reviews of recent graphic novels reads! Enjoy! Nimona by Noelle Stevenson Description: The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web … Continue reading

February 2, 2017 · Leave a comment

Gwen & Kate’s Free Mini Book Banners Part 1: Kate’s Favorites

Welcome to the FIRST installment of Gwen & Kate’s Library’s Free Mini Book Banners, in which we give you (can you guess?) free mini book banners (surprise!) to display on … Continue reading

January 31, 2017 · 3 Comments

Top Ten Tuesday #39: Graphic Novel Favorites

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish blog. This week’s theme is Favorite Graphic Novels! I’ve already posted this list a few years ago, … Continue reading

January 31, 2017 · 5 Comments

Gwen’s Love of Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

Beauty Queens is by far the best audiobook I’ve listened to since parting ways with Katherine Kellgren’s narration of the Bloody Jack series. It was to my extreme surprise and delight … Continue reading

January 26, 2017 · Leave a comment

Short & Sweet: Reviews of Recent Reads Infographic, Third Edition

Edition number three of my Short & Sweet: Reviews of Recent Reads infographics. Enjoy!

January 22, 2017 · Leave a comment

Top Ten Tuesday #38: 2016 Releases I Didn’t Get a Chance to Read YET

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish blog. This week’s theme is Top Ten 2016 Releases We Meant to Read But Didn’t Get Around To … Continue reading

January 10, 2017 · 4 Comments

Gwen & Kate’s Fabulous Flowchart: Games & Competitions in YA and Middle Grade

Gwen & Kate’s Library presents a full-on YA and Middle Grade book flowchart!!! Featuring games, puzzles, and competitions: to the death or otherwise. Enjoy! (Click image for a larger copy.)

January 8, 2017 · Leave a comment

Short & Sweet: Reviews of Recent Reads Infographic, Second Edition

Edition number two of my Short & Sweet: Reviews of Recent Reads infographics. Enjoy!

January 1, 2017 · Leave a comment

Gwen’s Thoughts on Ash by Malinda Lo

This tale is a beautiful, extraordinarily written retelling and rearrangement of the fairy tale Cinderella.

December 25, 2016 · Leave a comment

Gwen & Kate’s Infographics: Best YA Book Covers of 2016

Everyone judges a book by its cover. It can’t be helped. And many are absolutely gorgeous! Recently, the New York Times Book Review published this list of their favorite book … Continue reading

December 21, 2016 · Leave a comment

Top Ten Tuesday #37: Books I Wouldn’t Mind Santa Leaving

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish blog. This week’s theme is Top Ten Books I Wouldn’t Mind Santa Leaving/Would Love to Own. I’ve … Continue reading

December 20, 2016 · Leave a comment

Gwen’s Fangirling About Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Okay, I admit it: I only read this book because I was still (and always will be) in love with Simon Snow from Rainbow Rowell’s Carry On. I didn’t count on … Continue reading

December 15, 2016 · 2 Comments

Top Ten Tuesday #36: Books I’m Looking Forward To For The First Half Of 2017

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish blog. This week’s theme is Top Ten Books I’m Looking Forward To/Will Be Published In The First Half Of … Continue reading

December 13, 2016 · 1 Comment