Anna and the French Kiss
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins; published 2010 by the Penguin Group Genre: Young Adult Review in a word: Squeeeee Opening line: “Here is everything I know about France: Madeline and...
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Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins; published 2011 by Dutton Books Genre: Young Adult Review in a word: Imaginative Opening line: “I have three simple wishes.” Plot: Lola is a whimsical...
View ArticleThe Tyrant’s Daughter
The Tyrant’s Daughter by J. C. Carleson; published February 2014 by Random House Genre: Young adult Review in a word: Interesting Opening line: “My brother is the King of Nowhere.” Plot: Laila arrives...
View ArticleThe Brides of Rollrock Island
The Brides of Rollrock Island by Margo Lanagan; published 2012 by Alfred Knopf Genre: Young adult fantasy Review in a word: Weird Opening line: “‘The old witch is there,’ said Raditch, peering over the...
View ArticleThe Best of 2014 (So Far!)
Where did this year go? How is it already September?! We only have three months left of the year, but I still thought it’d be fun to just check in and recap some of my favorite books in 2014. #5: The...
View ArticleThe Books That Changed My Mind About YA Literature
If I’m really honest, I like to be seen in a certain light: usually as intellectual and professional. So I try to stay away from, or hide my preference for, things that will damage that persona—things...
View ArticleReading Rainbow: Eleanor & Park
I think I may have found another favorite author. I never thought this would happen, but…she’s YA. And her name is Rainbow Rowell. I’ve already read two of her books and ordered the third. Her fourth...
View ArticleReading Rainbow: Fangirl
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell; published 2013 by St. Martin’s Griffin Genre: Young Adult Review in a word: Buttery Opening line: “There was a boy in her room.” Plot: The story starts with Cath beginning...
View ArticleReview: Turtles All the Way Down
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green; published 2017 by Dutton Books I’m just coming up for air from the whirlpool—or maybe quicksand—that is this book. One of the best/worst book hangovers I’ve had...
View Article5 Spring Reads to Welcome Warmer Weather
In Tennessee I’ve become a much more interested observer of nature – simply because we have so much more of it to look at here than in Southern California! I’ve learned in the last three years that we...
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