How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr Published: October 18th 2011 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Source: local library (teen book club selection) Synopsis: Jill MacSweeney just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she’s been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends—everyone who wants… Continue reading Not for Me: How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr
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Feminist Fridays: Sex and Gender in YA Fiction
I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit of discussing… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: Sex and Gender in YA Fiction
Regency Romance: A Rogue by Any Other Name and Every Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah Maclean
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean Published: February 28th 2012 by Avon Books Source: local library Synopsis: A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his title. Now a partner in London’s most exclusive gaming hell, the cold, ruthless Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain… Continue reading Regency Romance: A Rogue by Any Other Name and Every Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah Maclean
October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard by Lesléa Newman
October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard by Lesléa Newman Published: September 25th 2012 by Candlewick Source: local library Synopsis (Goodreads): On the night of October 6, 1998, a gay twenty-one-year-old college student named Matthew Shepard was lured from a Wyoming bar by two young men, savagely beaten, tied to a remote fence, and left… Continue reading October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard by Lesléa Newman
Anything for Love: Criminal by Terra Elan McVoy
Criminal by Terra Elan McVoy Published: May 7th 2013 by Simon Pulse Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): Nikki’s life is far from perfect, but at least she has Dee. Her friends tell her that Dee is no good, but Nikki can’t imagine herself without him. He’s hot, he’s dangerous, he has her initials tattooed over his… Continue reading Anything for Love: Criminal by Terra Elan McVoy
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