On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
I could not have loved Sarah Ellis‘s new book more. Outside In is a delightful, upbeat story about a girl who makes a very unconventional friend, opening herself up to a whole new world. … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Coe Booth’s YA novels are masterpieces of characters, rich with voice. Her first novel for middle grade readers is just as good. This story has a little something for everyone: family drama, responsibility, basketball, … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Everyone is talking about Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. I finally got my hands on a copy last week and was not disappointed. It’s a wonderful story of an author’s beginning, told in the … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Another re-read for me: Rainbow Rowell’s Attachments. It’s a hard call, but this is probably my favorite of her novels. She’s a master of sentences. This story has delicious tension and a perfect description of what … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
I just reread Matthew Quick’s Sorta Like a Rock Star. I love novels with great voice and amazing characters, and this is a home run for both. One thing this novel does well that’s especially hard … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
I just re-read Jesse Andrews’s Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl. It’s a fantastic book, worthy of a re-read. Don’t let the title scare you: yes, there’s a dying girl, but somehow, this book … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
I finally got around to reading Neil Gaiman’s Fortunately, the Milk. What a delightful story! The illustrations make it all the better. If you’re the kind of person who has spent some time making up wild … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
I just finished Marianna Baer’s Frost and had my socks scared off.
Full disclaimer: I happen to be acquainted with Marianna, but that in no way diminishes how wonderful (and terrifying) and interesting (and holy crap scary) … Read More
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On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
I am in the middle now of reading aloud The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher by Dana Alison Levy. This is a book I already had the pleasure of reading myself and knew as soon as … Read More