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Two from the TBR that #BeginsWith Two

This was an adorable look at post-divorce life, how it affects the children, and moving on and mixing families.

I started liking this one. But somewhere along the way this kind of fell apart for me. Especially that ending.

I was annoyed more at the parents than at the kids. I wish parents showed more respect to kids in this story. They rushed everything and then struggled when the child did not reciprocate feelings. Either way, it's a pick b/c I'm happy stories like these exist.

It was interesting to read this as an adult of divorced parents who didn't remarry. The truth is that there aren't instructions and it is probably impossible to not hurt someone in the process of moving forward. It is difficult to balance the needs of the parent with the needs of the children. What I like about this book is that there are no bad guys. I think everyone tries their best, but still mistakes are made. The ending bothered me a bit.

I wish there was a rating between Pick & SoSo, like good. To me Pick means Excellent. This was good. It gave an interesting insight into blended families. I also like how the characters' differences in race played no part in the story. It just was.

Two & a half hour drive in the snow (if we're lucky) to my son's hockey game. Thank goodness for books! 🌨📚

I love how #harrypotter has become such a standard in book culture that this 2016 book includes this reference ☺

#dressesoncovers Last read in preparation for #audreyvernick visit. Really enjoying her stories. This one was co-written by #olugbemisolarhuday-perkovich #teachersoflitsy

What a lovely way to spend Christmas afternoon finishing this. I appreciated the journey everyone made in this novel and loved the alternating POVs. The two Naomis were written really well; I was never left preferring one over the other. It served as a gentle reminder that there are always *at least* two sides to every story.
PS-Rhuday-Perkovich must have been a librarian or know some really well because those scenes were SPOT. ON.

I was able to get in a little quiet time this morning with this lovely book. Rhuday-Perkovich is dropping awesome middle grade titles throughout this whole book...and here is one of my all-time favorites I get to reread soon for my kids book club at the library!

Here's what I have checked out from the library right now + plus my #SecretSantaGoesPostal + a gift to myself, topped by my #currentlyreading. Annnnd I realize it's more of a #bookpyramid. Ah well. Peace on Earth and good books for all! #bookchristmastree #SeasonsReadings2016

Loving this middle grade novel about family, divorce, and new experiences. Naomi Marie is my childhood soulmate. Also, Gwen Ifill 😢

JUst finished this ARC- it's realistic fiction for middle grades. Great book for girls with awesome message of being true to yourself. The two Naomi's are so much alike- yet so different! To be released September 2016.