Author Archives: Kali

Reviewed by Maddie Butter Pecan ice-cream, baseball, and swimming. This is Penny’s idea of Heaven. In the year 1953, Penny is not having the summer of her dreams. First off, she can’t go swimming because of the chance that she … Continue reading →

Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm Reviewed by Maddie A person’s eye color sure can say a lot about them. Well, at least that’s what Turtle says. This book is a summer tale about one girl growing up in … Continue reading →

We LOVE children’s books over here at West Side Books. Something about them never leaves us. You will always remember the way you felt when reading a good children’s book, and that’s why we’ve compiled a short set of some … Continue reading →

West Side Books Presents: Chris Vasquez, Flamenco Guitarist First Friday, August 5th 6pm-8pm (on our patio) Chris Vasquez, the second performer in our ongoing First Friday series, takes to our patio on Aug. 5th, from 6-8pm. Chris Vasquez is an accomplished … Continue reading →