While my first post was my ramblings about what other people say New Adult books are and what I want New Adult books to be, this is the part where we talk about actual, real life, books. There was no systematic way in which I picked these. Some are books I’ve already read and thought… Continue reading So, This Whole “New Adult” Thing: Part Two
Author: Molly Wetta
Feminist gemini vegetarian librarian.
Magic and the Mob: White Cat by Holly Black
White Cat by Holly Black Published: May 4th 2010 by Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster Source: local library Synopsis: Cassel comes from a family of Curse Workers – people who have the power to change your emotions, your memories, your luck, by the slightest touch of their hands. And since curse work is illegal, they’re all… Continue reading Magic and the Mob: White Cat by Holly Black
So, This Whole “New Adult” Thing: Part One
I heard there was this ABC Nightline special on New Adult fiction, so I thought I better try and distill my thoughts in anticipation of a discussion about it with my grandma. We have dinner most Sunday nights. Not that it isn’t something that has been on my mind for a while. I’ve been mulling this over… Continue reading So, This Whole “New Adult” Thing: Part One
Curtsies and Conundrums: Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger Published: February 5th, 2013 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Source: purchased from Barnes & Noble Synopsis: It’s one thing to learn to curtsy properly. It’s quite another to learn to curtsy and throw a knife at the same time. Welcome to Finishing School. Sophronia Temminnick at 14 is… Continue reading Curtsies and Conundrums: Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
Souvenirs from my Internet Travels: February 2013
San Francisco is my favorite city. Not least of all because one of the local indie bookshops hosts events like this one. I love the idea of a book club where friends and strangers meet regularly and share books related to some sort of theme. Everyone goes home with a new book through a trade… Continue reading Souvenirs from my Internet Travels: February 2013
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