Australia has a reputation for publishing and producing some of the best young adult books around – from Melina Marchetta to Cath Crowley to Markus Zusak, there’s a whole lot of talent in the land down under. Joining the ranks is Fiona Wood. Six Impossible Things is the first book by Fiona Wood that I’ve read, […]
Cassie: The Program by Suzanne Young | Book Review
June 23, 2015
I’m so sorry for my recent hiatus. It’s been too, too long! Since my last post, I quit my job of 2.5 years, started a new job, moved in with my boyfriend and traveled to Mexico!As such, I haven’t been reading much lately. My Mexico trip changed that! Our flights from Cabo back to NY […]
Pennyroyal Academy by M.A. Larson | Audiobook Review
June 19, 2015
Why Did I Listen To This Book? I have had Pennyroyal Academy by M.A. Larson on my TBR pile since BEA 2014. Like many of my good intentions, I had made a goal to read all of the books I acquired at BEA 2014 within a year. Of course, I failed at that goal. Recently, I have […]
Trouble Is A Friend Of Mine by Stephanie Tromly | Book Review
June 18, 2015
The one word that perfectly describes Trouble Is A Friend Of Mine by debut author Stephanie Tromly is quirky. I mean, the main character is even named Zoe (not quite Zooey, still). I opened this book expecting a mystery along the lines of Sherlock and Veronica Mars. What the book gave me was characterization on characterization […]
Top Ten Clues You’re Clueless by Liz Czukas | Book Review
June 17, 2015
I think I have this new habit of deciding to save whatever Liz Czukas book that crosses my threshold for the most stressful time of my year and then reading it, because her books have this magical way of making me laugh and taking my mind off whatever is bothering me. LIKE THIS WEEKEND! Okay, […]