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Fairday Morrow and the Talking Library will be out in October, but we're spilling secrets in September. Help the DMS spread the news, and sign up to be a part of our cover reveal tour. We'll be sharing the cover on September 1st, and dropping hints about the next case until the book launch. 

Eleven-year-old Fairday Morrow had no clue that moving from Manhattan to the small town of Ashpot, Connecticut would lead to an unsolved mystery. Her parents’ dream of renovating a crumbling Victorian called the Begonia House into a bed and breakfast had seemed like treachery at the time, but Fairday found out that her new house kept secrets, and once inside its twisted front gates, anything was possible.

When mysterious notes start showing up warning that a librarian is in trouble and a bookworm is eating words, Fairday thinks the Begonia House has more skeletons in its closets. She notices a passage in her favorite book has been changed, and she’s certain something is dreadfully wrong. 

What happens to stories when their words get eaten?

The DMS is ready to investigate! Fairday, Lizzy, and Marcus take off on a sticky trail and tumble into Nowhere. Like Alice in Wonderland, Fairday finds herself in a world where nothing makes sense and the lines of reality are blurred.

The three sleuths discover amazing things about themselves as they unravel more secrets within the walls of the Begonia House. Follow along with Fairday and friends as they open the next case in the DMS files to unlock the Talking Library.

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Monday's Riddle: No Doubt!

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? The DMS is always on the lookout for this! ~ F

Do you want to know the truth? Seek it out like a sleuth. Look for clues to start your quest, proven facts work the best. Once a piece has been found, you can rest on solid ground. The key to solving any mystery is sorting out its hidden history. When you find it- wrong or right- you can't be tricked if you've gained insight. 

What am I looking for? Stop by Wednesday for the answer. 

I gave you a clue!

Boost your riddle skills for the next case in the DMS files! Fairday Morrow and the Talking Library will be out this October. Sign up to request a limited Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review. Follow along with Fairday and friends as they try to unlock the Talking Library!

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Margo's Musings: I'm Trying to Love Spiders

Ever since we moved into the Begonia House, my little sister, Margo, has become obsessed with spiders. Instead of being afraid, she thinks they're cute. Of course, during our library visit she had to pick out a book about her new favorite creature.  

In I’m Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton, the narrator learns all kinds of interesting facts on their quest to love spiders. Not only will you be entertained, but you will learn cool information about spiders that may help them grow on you, if you’re not already a fan. I was shocked by how many pounds of bugs they eat a year! If you don’t like bugs, then spiders are actually your friend. It’s also important to know that most spiders aren’t poisonous, so many of the ones we see can’t hurt us. The humor had us chucking and hoping for another book by this author! 

I think it's awesome that a picture book taught me so much about these arachnids. I definitely appreciate them more than I did before. The illustrations are fun-filled with details that help reinforce the facts. This book will make you like spiders a little more, if you don’t already.  

Has anyone else read I’m Trying to Love Spiders Or have you read another book by Bethany Barton? Do you like spiders? We'd love to hear your thoughts! 

Happy Reading!
~F

Answer to Monday's Riddle: Spinning Spiders!

Excellent guessing, Riddlers. Friday, Margo has picked a story that will creep up on us, so stay tuned! See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

Creeping legs on sticky strings vibrate to buzzing things. Lurking over a crack in the wall, when they drop you won't hear them fall. More eyes than two watch what's spun; if you're not afraid, they're loads of fun. It's true they can be scary, but arachnids are cute, even hairy! 

What am I referring to? Answer: Spiders! 

Fairday's Riddles: Volume I 
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62 original riddles and illustrations
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Eleven-year-old Fairday Morrow had no clue that moving from Manhattan to the small town of Ashpot, Connecticut would lead to an unsolved mystery. Her parents’ dream of renovating a crumbling Victorian called the Begonia House into a bed and breakfast had seemed like treachery at the time, but Fairday found out that her new house kept secrets, and once inside its twisted front gates, anything was possible.

When mysterious notes start showing up warning that a librarian is in trouble and a bookworm is eating words, Fairday thinks the Begonia House has more skeletons in its closets. She notices a passage in her favorite book has been changed, and she’s certain something is dreadfully wrong. What happens to stories when their words get eaten?

The DMS is ready to investigate! Fairday, Lizzy, and Marcus take off on a sticky trail and tumble into Nowhere. Like Alice in Wonderland, Fairday finds herself in a world where nothing makes sense, and the lines of reality are blurred. 

The three sleuths discover amazing things about themselves as they unravel more secrets within the walls of the Begonia House. Follow along with Fairday and friends as they open the next case in the DMS files to solve the mystery of the Talking Library.

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Monday's Riddle: Sticky Vibrations...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? The Begonia House has plenty of these hiding in dark corners. ; ) ~ F

Creeping legs on sticky strings vibrate to buzzing things. Lurking over a crack in the wall, when they drop you won't hear them fall. More eyes than two watch what's spun; if you're not afraid, they're loads of fun. It's true they can be scary, but arachnids are cute, even hairy! 

What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer!

I gave you a clue!

Can a Video Game Win the War?

12-year-old twins, Claudia and Reese, are at war, with each other. For the record- Claudia is making an oral history (audiobook memory) of it. She wants all the facts laid out, so in the future people will see that she wasn’t wrong for the things she did during “the war”. Of course, there's a dispute over who started the war. But Claudia knows it was Reese when he embarrassed her in front of the whole sixth grade during lunch. Reese didn’t think what  he did was a big deal; it was funny! Either way- the war was on, and these two siblings would go to great heights to get back at each other. As the pranks escalated, Claudia and Reese had to figure out new ways to try to embarrass the other person. After Reese and his friend humiliate Claudia beyond her wildest dreams, she knows she has to destroy them. Is there any way she can use her brother’s love of online video games to ruin his life? Claudia is determined to find out. Who was to blame for the start of the war? Is it right to try to get back at your sibling, and how far is too far? Is there anything their parents can do to stop this war You'll have to read this funny book to find out!

The Tapper Twins Go to War (With Each Other) by Geoff Rodkey was a book I didn’t know much about when I saw it at the library. The format was unique, and I loved hearing from all the people who played a role in the war, like Claudia and Reese's parents, their babysitter, their friends, and of course the twins themselves. The story is told through texts, video game chat logs, screenshots, and narration. Reese and Claudia are an interesting pair of twins because they're different from each other. I like that Reese is more relaxed, and Claudia is certainly driven. As the pranks got out of control I worried a bit about how everything would turn out. The characters have great voice and their antics will make you laugh. As for who started the war (or who won it)-  I think it will be up for each reader to determine. I would recommend this book to anyone in fourth grade and up who is looking for a fast and funny read. I hear there are more books in the series, so I wonder what else Claudia and  Reese will be up to!

Has anyone else read The Tapper Twins Go to War (With Each Other)? Or have you read another book by Geoff Rodkey? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!
~L