I’m working on my reading goals for 2013. I want to do a balance of 2012 titles I missed (and I am going by calendar year, not publishing year), older books that I’ve never gotten around to reading, and newly published books I’m excited about or on the fence about. Part of that is looking… Continue reading Looking Back on 2012 Releases in Young Adult Literature
Tag: YA
Book Review:Being Friends with Boys by Terra Elan McVoy
I have two best girl friends. One has been my partner-in-crime since first grade when we bucked the system and did our color by number worksheets in jewel tones instead of primary colors per the instructions, and the other joined us in high school and proved it was totally possible for the captain of the… Continue reading Book Review:Being Friends with Boys by Terra Elan McVoy
Fantasy Favorites: Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
Some novels are just not for everyone, and that’s okay. If everyone liked the same books, a lot of authors would be out of work (and book clubs would be boring). I’d read great reviews of The Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta, but two other librarians I work with gave it a big thumbs down, so… Continue reading Fantasy Favorites: Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
What I’m Reading: 5 January 2013 YA Releases
In 2013, I’m going to try to be more strategic about my reading. Right now I’m getting a feel for what’s coming out and also thinking about what older titles I should put on my priority shelf. But here’s what I’m looking forward to that’s coming out January. The Archived by Victoria Schwab Imagine a… Continue reading What I’m Reading: 5 January 2013 YA Releases
Why I Love YA
It’s not a secret that I wasn’t always a huge fan of YA. I read very little actual young adult literature when I was a teenager myself. Mostly because I didn’t have any good teachers or librarians putting YA books in my hands And I read a lot of nonfiction; I was a debater. I… Continue reading Why I Love YA
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