Summer reading kicks off at my library today! Working at the library is so much fun during the summer because we have a ton more programs and kids have more time to read so I get to do a lot more of my favorite aspect of my job: reader’s advisory. To celebrate I thought I’d… Continue reading My “Summer” Reading: 5 YA Novels
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Love in All the Wrong Places: Uses for Boys by Erica Lorraine Scheidt
Uses for Boys by Erica Lorraine Scheidt Published: Published January 15th 2013 by St Martin’s Press Source: local library Synopsis: Anna remembers a time before boys, when she was little and everything made sense. When she and her mom were a family, just the two of them against the world. But now her mom is gone most… Continue reading Love in All the Wrong Places: Uses for Boys by Erica Lorraine Scheidt
Not for Me: How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr
How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr Published: October 18th 2011 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Source: local library (teen book club selection) Synopsis: Jill MacSweeney just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she’s been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends—everyone who wants… Continue reading Not for Me: How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr
Feminist Fridays: Sex and Gender in YA Fiction
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: Sex and Gender in YA Fiction
Anything for Love: Criminal by Terra Elan McVoy
Criminal by Terra Elan McVoy Published: May 7th 2013 by Simon Pulse Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): Nikki’s life is far from perfect, but at least she has Dee. Her friends tell her that Dee is no good, but Nikki can’t imagine herself without him. He’s hot, he’s dangerous, he has her initials tattooed over his… Continue reading Anything for Love: Criminal by Terra Elan McVoy
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