Who doesn’t love a time-travel romance? I loved The Time Traveler’s Wife (but not the movie—book is so much better) and I even admit I fell in love with Claire and Jamie, the exasperating couple in The Outlander Series. I couldn’t think of an equivalent in young adult fiction, and the blurb for Time Between… Continue reading Time-Travel Romance: Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone
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New Twist on Paranormal: The Shadow Society by Marie Rutkoski
Vampires. Werewolves. Zombies. Even mermaids. There’s countless young adult novels that tell the stories of these supernatural creatures. It’s refreshing to encounter a wholly original take on the paranormal. When I was a child, I was absolutely fascinated with my shadow. I’d periodically check to see if it was still following me and sometimes wondered… Continue reading New Twist on Paranormal: The Shadow Society by Marie Rutkoski
Celebrating Banned Books Week
It’s my favorite time of year. Soup and sweater weather. Leaves turning. Banned Book Week. Things have been crazy. Last week we wrapped up Read Across Lawrence at the library, complete with two author visits (one in person, one virtual) that I’m planning to write about later. This week we’ve got Banned Book Week, Star… Continue reading Celebrating Banned Books Week
Bookstore: Lloyd Zimmer Books and Maps
I recently attended the most romantic wedding ever. My brother’s girlfriend’s brother (follow?) is in med school, and a few years ago went to volunteer for the summer at a Brazilian orphanage. He fell in love with a young woman who’d grown up there, despite cultural and language barriers. It was a beautiful wedding and reception. Next… Continue reading Bookstore: Lloyd Zimmer Books and Maps
Bookstore: Prospero’s Books
I’ve been spending a bit of time at KUMed while my mom receives treatment. One of the unexpected delights associated with this dreary task has been the opportunity to explore the Volker neighborhood at 39th and State Line. Blocks of independent restaurants, quirky vintage shops, and even a vegan bakery have made my time there… Continue reading Bookstore: Prospero’s Books
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