Erica Talks Books(and sometimes other things!)

Outlandishly quirky, in a charming sort of way. Fast paced. Tons of action. And plenty of whimsy.

This book is a simple celebration of autumn. The fantastic art really carries the story with both its accurate portrayals of fall and the animated expressions of the characters.

Omgz! The cliffhanger ending! I need more now!

I love the aesthetics on this one—everything from the page layout and colors to the font and illustrations. Such a gorgeous treasure.

I love how environmentally conscious this book is. And it is so refreshing how the grandma in this story is portrayed as strong and actively adventurous, rather than simply old and frail.

This book has some very poignant advice that is cleverly disguised as humor. Particularly relevant, given what's currently happening in America.

Oh my goodness! This book is so cute. So clever and witty. And the pacing is great. I couldn't put this book down.

This is an absolutely beautiful tearjerker of a book. It is about chasing your dreams and not giving up, even (and especially) in the face of discrimination.

I appreciated that this book relied heavily on psychology, which gave it an extra level of validity. And there is indeed some good advice in this book. However, the delivery fell short for me. The writing felt very dry—sterile and institutional. As such, I had a really hard time focusing on what I was reading. My mind wandered constantly, and there were a few times I nearly drifted off to sleep. Needless to say, I didn't retain much of what I read.

This book is a sweet celebration of community. It's also a gentle reminder that when you don't know something, sometimes it's best just to ask.

I was excited about this book, but it just didn't hit the way I hoped. Many of the poems felt more like stream of consciousness journalling than actual poetry. And the overall vibe was dark, broody, angsty, and depressing. It never really felt like the celebration of self that I was hoping for.

This book filled me with wonder. It is a magical celebration of pagan traditions (many of which are reflected in our modern holidays). I adored the art and found the simple storytelling to be a perfect vehicle for learning about the changing of the seasons and the celebrations that surround them.