The Boys in the Boat

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Uplifting true account about how hard work and perseverance pay off. I enjoyed learning about rowing, and I also liked the subtle spiritual analogies.

Wonder

Wonder by R.J. Palacio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this aloud to my whole family. We all loved it, from the oldest to the youngest.

Shatter Me

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

I really like the premise and the characters, but there's a lot of filler here. I'm on the fence about whether or not to carry on with this series.

The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

LeVar Burton does an incredible job narrating this wonderful book. I listened with my 12-year old son on a road trip and we both loved it.

The Color of Light

The Color of Light by Karen White
My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars

I was entertained and I love her book settings, but this one was predictable and I didn't really like the main characters.