••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is where you can find my review of THE MAGIC LIBRARY OF WATERFALL WAY by Julie Abe.

••Natalie Aguirre at Literary Rambles is participating in the Glitz and Glam Giveaway Hop with lots of middle grade choices.

••Brenda @ Log Cabin Library has the beautiful Sisters Alone by Shifa Saltagi Safadi, a book in verse that is just wonderful!  

••Carol Baldwin reviews THE RETAKE by Jen Calonita.

••Jennifer Rummel @ YA Book Nerd reviews The Curse Breaker, the sequel to the treasure hunting book Isle of Ever.

••Susan Uhlig liked EACH AND EVERY SPARK, a duel timeline novel, by Claire Swinarski.

••Rosi Hollinbeck continues her journey through the impressive Gary D. Schmidt collection of books with.a look at his works for young readers. Rosi also shares three links of interest for her writing friends.

••Karen Yingling at Mrs. Yingling Reads has a book to share every day. Check out Karen’s MMGM review for today and all her posts from this past week including NO PLACE ON EARTH.

My condolences to Pat Tilton who recently lost her husband after a long illness. Pat was a regular here on MMGM posting excellent, insightful reviews about books she loved. Pat had to put that aside as caring for her soul mate of course became her priority. If you know Pat or are familiar with her work here at MMGM, I’m sure she would appreciate a message to her email: tiltonph@juno.com