You’d think I’m just a glutton for punishment reading all these New Adult books, but seriously, I do want to like one. I’ve felt like the mainstream media coverage of New Adult has been rather shallow, and it’s not something that seems to be going away, so I wanted to be more informed and have… Continue reading A Pair of New Adult Reviews: A Terrible Love by Marata Eros and True by Erin McCarthy
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A Fitting Title: Faking it by Cora Carmack
Faking It by Cora Carmack Published: June 4th 2013 by William Morrow & Company Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): Mackenzie “Max” Miller has a problem. Her parents have arrived in town for a surprise visit, and if they see her dyed hair, tattoos, and piercings, they just might disown her. Even worse, they’re expecting to meet… Continue reading A Fitting Title: Faking it by Cora Carmack
A Disaster, All Right, But Certainly Not Pretty: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire Published: August 14th 2012 by Atria Books Source: local library Synopsis: The new Abby Abernathy is a good girl. She doesn’t drink or swear, and she has the appropriate number of cardigans in her wardrobe. Abby believes she has enough distance from the darkness of her past, but when she arrives at… Continue reading A Disaster, All Right, But Certainly Not Pretty: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
Feminist Fridays: Authors and ‘Women’ Authors, Books and ‘Girl’ Books, Gender and Readers’ Advisory
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: Authors and ‘Women’ Authors, Books and ‘Girl’ Books, Gender and Readers’ Advisory
Family and College: While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty
While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty Published: 2009 by Hyperion Source: local library Synopsis: Ever since her parents announced that they’re getting divorced, Veronica has been falling. Hard. A junior in college, she has fallen in love. She has fallen behind in her difficult coursework. She hates her job as counselor at the dorm, and she longs… Continue reading Family and College: While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty
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