I had Beta on my Kindle for weeks before I read it, but once I started, I couldn’t put it down. I didn’t realize it’s author was the same Rachel Cohn who brought us Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist and the like. This science fiction departure was one of the stand out dystopias I read… Continue reading Love and Clones: Beta by Rachel Cohn
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Souvenirs from my Internet Travels: Fall Edition
I thought it was time to do another link round up. Part of this is pure self-promotion and vanity! (At least I can admit it, right?) I’ve been making appearances other places around the interwebs. Earlier this month, Nancy Pearl wrote a column in Publisher’s Weekly on my library and innovative ways we do reader’s… Continue reading Souvenirs from my Internet Travels: Fall Edition
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
The Merry Sisters of Fate: A 3-in-1 YA Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Review
Our library is hosting the three authors of the forthcoming Curiosities: A Collection of Short Stories, which I reviewed here (and also shared a fun story about reading a couple of the stories to some juvenile delinquents here). But I hadn’t read any of the novels written by Tessa Gratton, Maggie Stiefvater, or Brenna Yovanoff and wanted to… Continue reading The Merry Sisters of Fate: A 3-in-1 YA Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Review
On Voting: Primaries and NPR’s Top 100 Teen Novels
Yesterday was primary election day in my state. Our leaders passed one of those controversial picture ID voting laws, which seems ridiculous when turnout is expected at 18%. You’d think those in charge would want to encourage, rather than discourage, participation. The most important races I can’t vote in because I’m not a registered Republican.… Continue reading On Voting: Primaries and NPR’s Top 100 Teen Novels
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