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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Tell Me Something Tuesday: Do you read mid-grade books?

 

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Question: Do you read middle grade books? Why or why not? 

Answer: Not many, but I do! This is what I have listed on my goodreads mid-grade shelf.


I remember enjoying all of these even though I have my favorites.

The All Four Stars trilogy by Tara Dairman was my first mid-grade (recommended by a fellow blogger because it's all about food!). It's a about a pint sized food critic and aspiring chef. Just adorable!

~Goodreads

Ivy Aberdeen's Love Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake is just a beautiful story about family love and self acceptance. It's also one of the rare LGBQT mid-grade books out there. 

~Goodreads

The Zombie Problem trilogy by K.G. Campbell is flawed but is still an adorable, quirky series that I enjoyed a lot. 

~Goodreads


I don't really seek out mid-grade books but if it's something that catches my eye I have no issues giving it a try. 




Do you read mid-grade books?


28 comments:

  1. I have only read Ivy Aberdeen from your list, but I have enjoyed so many wonderful middle grades books. The authors tend to write "issues" better than YA or adult authors. I never feel they are preachy which is how I feel about most YA these days.

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    1. I agree. Mid-grade has a way of dealing with the issues in a quieter but more powerful (imo) way because you can't fall on angst or tropes as much.

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  2. Middle grade just isn't something I'm drawn to. But I love the artwork on some of those covers.

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    1. There's a lot of beautiful artwork in some.

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  3. I used to read more MG when I started blogging but I've gotten away from it. They have the best covers though sometimes. :)

    One I really liked was The Fantastic secret of Owen Jester. There's even a trailer! Remember book trailers lol?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83bndN3z5HU

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    1. Oh thanks for the rec. I mostly got them for review but now I like them.

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  4. I don't really read the genre often, but I have read a few that others recommended!

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    1. It's not something I sought out originally but I've read so many good ones that I'll try any that people recommend.

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    1. I don't think I would have either if people hadn't sent them to me lol They were all great though.

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  6. Love seeing the love for these, I don't read the genre except to read to my nephews, so I will have to add these to my list for them.

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    1. I don't think I would have ever read any without prodding but I'm glad I did.

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  7. I read some middle grade as well. I mostly read YA and adult, though, leaning more toward the adult side. :D

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    1. That's my preference as well, but I'm always happy to squeeze one in. I haven't been disappointed.

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  8. They always have the cutest covers

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    1. They do! This is how I wish they would do illustrated covers for adult books. Obviously more mature - but not just a splash of color with scripty font. Put some thought into it.

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  9. "Ivy Aberdeen's Love Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake is just a beautiful story about family love and self acceptance. It's also one of the rare LGBQT mid-grade books out there."
    Good to know! I hope more and more MG authors will take a chance on writing about gender/sexuality issues.

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    1. It's done in a very sweet, understated way but it's nice to see.

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  10. From Jen: It's been a while since I've read middle grade. I did read with my kids when they were in elementary. There are some pretty good options for kids these days!

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    1. The books are so well done and are really thoughtful.

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  11. So, not often, but every once in awhile. My kids used to enjoy reading them with me, but now it is a struggle to get them to, so I read almost none at this point, but I hope to again at some point! Dusti Bowling and KA Holt have been fan favorites for both me and my daughter!

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    1. I don't have kids so they aren't anything I've read but a few come my way and they've been fantastic.

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  12. I read a ton of MG. They're my decompress reads, like some people read paperback Romance novels or cozy mysteries. I get easy reading, but they still have some meat to their subject matter. 🤗

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    1. The ones I've read were very, very good and had great messages.

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  13. I do! Not tons, but I do want to read more because I keep seeing so many good ones. I loved Ivy Aberdeen too - and I want to read more of her MG books.

    Lauren @ www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. I'm the same but I've loved what I've read.

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