Some Girls Bite | Friday Night Bites | Twice Bitten | Hard Bitten Published: 2009-2011 NAL Trade/Penguin Source: local library (print + audiobooks) My synopsis: Merit is a grad student studying medieval literature when she’s attacked by a vampire, then turned into one. Ass-kicking, supernatural mysteries, and sexual tension ensue. My thoughts: I can dig… Continue reading Review: Chicagoland Vampires Series (1-4) by Chloe Neill
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Audiobook Review: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne Valente
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne Valente Published: This was first published as an online serial, then May 10th 2011 by Feiwel & Friends/MacMillan Source: local library (audiobook) Synopsis: Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her… Continue reading Audiobook Review: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne Valente
Audiobook Review: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan
It’s disappointing when high expectations for a book aren’t met. That’s been my experience reading both John Green and David Levithan, two authors who are well-respected in the field of young adult literature. Though Will Grayson, Will Grayson was entertaining, and I see the merits, it was not one of my favorite books. Will Grayson, Will… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan
Audiobook Review: Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman
Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison by Piper Kerman, narrated by Cassandra Campbell Published: December 29th, 2009 by Spiegel & Grau/Random House Synopsis (Goodreads): With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money ten years ago. But… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman
Teen Read Week Programs at My Library
Teen Read Week is a celebration of teens reading “for the fun of it.” We really had a jam-packed schedule of events this year because it coincided with local parent-teacher conference dates when middle and high school students had days off school. I wanted to share an overview of our slate of programs because they… Continue reading Teen Read Week Programs at My Library
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