Category Archives: Judy Blume

“How could you? Isn’t one enough?” Or, Superfudge

Posted on September 25, 2015 by nikkihb

This is kind of a cool post for me. My eight year old is a really enthusiastic reader and a total bookworm. But this past summer, I realized he hasn’t been reading any chapter books. He’s mostly stuck to comic … Continue reading →

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Tiger Eyes: The Movie

Posted on March 4, 2014 by nikkihb

Way back in 2009, I wrote about getting my copy of Tiger Eyes signed by Judy Blume at the National Book Festival. Judy (I call her by her first name because we’re pals now (no we’re not)) told me that … Continue reading →

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Classic Post: It’s Not the End of the World

Posted on October 26, 2011 by nikkihb

Yesterday, my five year old was asking question after question after question.  It gets a little old at times, and he stopped short when my husband and I seemed to get a little impatient.  Then I felt like the worst … Continue reading →

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"I keep my bad points to myself." or Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

Posted on April 17, 2010 by nikkihb

Thanks to Goodreads for the image. Judy Blume rocks.  Duh, right?  We’ve already had this conversation a million times.  So I can stop telling you all how hard Judy rocks my world.   I will admit something though.  I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Judy Blume Love. And a Judy Blume giveaway

Posted on October 2, 2009 by nikkihb

I swear, I have pictures of the National Book Festival. I just can’t upload them at the moment because they’re on my computer and I’m writing this from my husband’s computer. If I get a chance this weekend, I’ll edit … Continue reading →

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"I watched her until the lights went out…." or Then Again Maybe I Won’t

Posted on September 29, 2009 by nikkihb

Happy Banned Books Week everyone! It’s my favorite time of the year. When I get to pester people to no end about the scourge of censorship in American Libraries. The ALA (American Library Association) has lists each year of books … Continue reading →

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"Eat it or wear it!…"or Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Posted on September 22, 2009 by nikkihb

Hello first chapter book I ever read. Yes, I’m talking to you Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. I read you for the first time when I was in second grade. I asked my mom if it was OK to … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2009

Posted on August 20, 2009 by nikkihb

I just found out that Judy Blume and Lois Lowry are going to be at the National Book Festival in Washington, DC on 9/26/09. Be still, my beating heart!!!!! Also looking forward to:Mo WillemsDavid Shannon (who I met there last … Continue reading →

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"Divorce….It’s the end of the world." Or, It’s not the End of the World

Posted on July 18, 2009 by nikkihb

Thanks to Goodreads for the image! This isn’t the cover I have on my copy of this book. The cover I have is totally 70’s, as was the even different cover I grew up with. Actually, upon closer inspection, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Angst, Judy Blume | 13 Comments

"A person gets what she deserves." Or Blubber

Posted on April 18, 2009 by nikkihb

I must admit, this is the only Judy Blume book that I don’t like. I really fucking hate this book. Mostly because I really fucking hate the protagonist, Jill. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book told from the … Continue reading →

Posted in ***CUNT LOG, Judy Blume, really awful books | 29 Comments