Book Review: Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma

Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma Published: June 14th 2011 by Speak/Penguin Source: local library (audiobook) Synopsis (Goodreads): Chloe’s older sister, Ruby, is the girl everyone looks to and longs for, who can’t be contained or caged. When a night with Ruby’s friends goes horribly wrong and Chloe discovers the body of her classmate London Hayes left… Continue reading Book Review: Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma

Book Review: Lily and Taylor by Elise Moser

Lily and Taylor by Elise Moser Published: September 1st 2013 by Groundwood Books Source: local library Synopsis (Goodreads): After her older sister is murdered in a horrific incident of domestic abuse, Taylor begins a new life in a new town. She meets Lily, whose open, warm manner conceals a difficult personal life of her own, coping with… Continue reading Book Review: Lily and Taylor by Elise Moser

If you like The Bluford series…

When I was working part-time at a high school library this semester for grad school, I worked with teens in a different community than my own. I was also surprised at how different readers’ advisory was in a high school library as compared with the public library. It was an interesting experience I might share… Continue reading If you like The Bluford series…

Book Review: Fault Line by Christa Desir

Fault Line by Christa Desir Published: October 15th 2013 by SimonPulse Synopsis (Goodreads): Ben could date anyone he wants, but he only has eyes for the new girl — sarcastic free-spirit, Ani. Luckily for Ben, Ani wants him too. She’s everything Ben could ever imagine. Everything he could ever want. But that all changes after… Continue reading Book Review: Fault Line by Christa Desir

Book Breakups (2)

Book Breakups is a feature hosted by Pure Imagination. I thought it was a great way to talk about books that didn’t work for me personally but might be a good fit for other readers, so I decided to join in and occasionally talk about books that had me saying “it’s not you, it’s me.” Carter Finally… Continue reading Book Breakups (2)