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
Readers’ Advisory with Style: KLA 2013 Presentation
I presented with Scott Rader from Hays Public Library at the Kansas Library Association this week. Our program was Readers’ Advisory with Style. We shared ways that we promote books in our libraries through passive RA materials like displays or graphics and through social media. Scott also discussed fanmixes for YA novels. Then we talked… Continue reading Readers’ Advisory with Style: KLA 2013 Presentation
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