My sister has been studying abroad in Morocco this last semester. Though she’s never really dated a man before (her previous relationships have been with women), she’s fallen in love with a beautiful Arab man. Since they are living in a Muslim society, PDA is highly frowned upon. Male visitors are not allowed in her… Continue reading The Slow Burn: April & Oliver by Tess Callahan
Category: reading life
Rock the Drop for Teen Literature Day
Yesterday, to support Teen Literature Day, I bought two books and left them in the rec centers around town where I know kids hang out. I loved reading when I was in high school, but no one was putting any young adult literature in my hands, so I was reading things like Guns, Germs and… Continue reading Rock the Drop for Teen Literature Day
A Summer of Vampires
I love vampire stories. Since I first watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I’ve been fascinated by these creatures and their potential to delve into the darker elements of human nature. Modern vampires stories provide the perfect venue to create allegories that explore sex and death. I can’t get enough of quality vampire fiction. Luckily, to sate my appetite, my three… Continue reading A Summer of Vampires
The Blurb Factor: Why Synopses Are So Important
I’m a part-time YA librarian assistant. Helping teenagers find books is a big part of my job. I get so excited when kids actually want to read for fun because I know there are countless other media and activities demanding their time and attention. The pressure is really on for me to put the right… Continue reading The Blurb Factor: Why Synopses Are So Important
Lorca, My Love
I’m in love. He’s been dead for decades and would have never returned my affection anyway, since his taste tended towards his own gender, but I love him. It’s an intellectual love, but a passionate one nonetheless. His name is Federico García Lorca.
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