I volunteer as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence. Our agency’s new initiative this year was to raise awareness on teen dating violence, so I am well versed in the dynamics of these kind of relationships. Jennifer Shaw Wolf has done a fantastic job portraying an abusive teen relationship in a very realistic manner… Continue reading Beautifully Broken: Breaking Beautiful by Jennifer Shaw Wolf
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Bookstore: The Dusty Bookshelf
I work at the library, so I spend a lot of my time surrounded by books. On my day off I still often find myself downtown browsing my local used book store. (It happens to be right next door to my favorite pizza shop).
Shelf Awareness: The Books on My Nightstand This Week
Last night I was working. Part of my job is posting on the library’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, so I get to spend time reading bookish things all over the Internet. Yeah, I know. Rough gig. Now I get paid for doing all the slacking off web browsing that would have been frowned upon at… Continue reading Shelf Awareness: The Books on My Nightstand This Week
Souvenirs from my Internet Travels April 29-May 5
Whenever people say that they are bored, I always translate that as “I am without Internet access and/or a book”. I’m never bored. Here’s a sampling of the articles and blog posts I found interesting, inspiring, or thoughtful this week. This is some of the best advice on how to use Twitter sucessfully and to… Continue reading Souvenirs from my Internet Travels April 29-May 5
Adam and Mia: If I Stay and Where She Went by Gayle Forman
This is my original review of If I Stay and Where She Went by Gayle Forman. I’ve since reviewed the film adaptation of If I Stay and compiled a list of 15 YA novels for fans of If I Stay. “If you stay, I’ll do whatever you want. I’ll quit the band, go with you… Continue reading Adam and Mia: If I Stay and Where She Went by Gayle Forman
wrapped up in books 