Carmen is Bubbly Bibbly’s official book reviewer. She will offer summaries of books of note.
Carmen’s recommendations are awesome and insightful.
Carmen’s reviews are less like prose and more like having a conversation with her. She always has a brilliant take on story lines and characters. Her reviews are consistently on point. Carmen’s reviews will make you smile, especially when she has a bone to pick.
Carmen’s Rating System
1 Look – I wish I hadn’t looked.
2 Looks – I looked and didn’t like what I saw
3 Looks – I looked and I liked it. As a matter of fact, I probably looked again.
4 Looks – An ogle. I looked and turned my head to see it from the back.
5 Looks – What’s your name and number, baby?
Await Your Reply by Dan Chaon
Summary: The lives of three strangers interconnect in unforeseen ways–and with unexpected consequences–in acclaimed author Dan Chaon’s gripping, brilliantly written new novel. Longing to get on with his life, Miles Cheshire nevertheless can’t stop searching for his...
Balm by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Summary: The Civil War has ended, and Madge, Sadie, and Hemp have each come to Chicago in search of a new life. Born with magical hands, Madge has the power to discern others’ suffering, but she cannot heal her own damaged heart. To mend herself and help those in...
Banned Book Spotlight: Maus Episode 97
In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about the graphic novel by Art Spiegelman called, “Maus”. We have talked about Maus before, but we have never dedicated an entire episode to one title. First a little background. Maus is written and illustrated by a cartoonist...
Beach Girls by Luanne Rice
Summary: Luanne Rice is a rarity among novelists today; she's a true storyteller. Her unique ability to weave together the bonds of love and family with the challenges and rewards of everyday life has garnered her eight consecutive top-ten New York Times bestselling...
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Summary: Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary fiction. January Andrews writes bestselling romance. When she pens a happily ever after, he kills off his entire cast. They're polar opposites. In fact, the only thing they have in common is that for the...
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Summary: There were no surprises in Gatlin County. We were pretty much the epicenter of the middle of nowhere. At least, that's what I thought. Turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong. There was a curse. There was a girl. And in the end, there was a grave. Lena...
Beekeeping for Beginners by Laurie R. King
Summary: Sherlock Holmes is fending off a particularly dark mood as he roams the Sussex Downs, in search of wild bees. The Great War may be raging across the Channel, but on the Downs, the great detective nears terminal melancholia—only to be saved by an encounter...
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Summary: In an unnamed South American country, a world-renowned soprano sings at a birthday party in honor of a visiting Japanese industrial titan. Alas, in the opening sequence, a ragtag band of 18 terrorists enters the vice-presidential mansion through the air...
Beside Still Waters by Debbie Viguié
Summary: Cindy travels to Hawaii over Memorial Day weekend for her long-planned vacation. Her dream vacation quickly becomes a nightmare though when she becomes swept up in sinister events and is kidnapped by ruthless men who will stop at nothing to keep her from...
Best of – Episode 44 – Horror
In this episode, Carmen will be doing most of the talking, and Rachel will be making comments, on various titles from the horror genre. Let us know which book scared you the most. And remember, “Don't be afraid of being scared. To be afraid is a sign of common sense....