A great end to an amazing series. Cavallaro’s take on Holmes and Watson was always well written and I never tired of it. Although I would read more ofA great end to an amazing series. Cavallaro’s take on Holmes and Watson was always well written and I never tired of it. Although I would read more of these, this felt like a nice, natural end to the series. Read them!...more
I came into this one liking Michelle Obama, but not having the big emoji heart eyes for her that other people have. This book (and the author reading I came into this one liking Michelle Obama, but not having the big emoji heart eyes for her that other people have. This book (and the author reading the audio) have converted me into a big emoji heart eyes fan of hers. I spent this book (happy and sad) weeping (to all the people on the bike trail that averted their eyes as I was running by listening to this book and weeping: don't worry, I'm ok) in the best way possible. I'm inspired, touched, and heartened. Thanks, Michelle Obama, just for being you....more
Oh, snappppppppp was this good! I was very cautious coming into this one: dark fairy tales have not necessarily been my thing in the past, but the hypOh, snappppppppp was this good! I was very cautious coming into this one: dark fairy tales have not necessarily been my thing in the past, but the hype is so very warranted with this one. Tales from the Hinterland has such a distinct fairy tale-ness to the stories while being completely different from any fairy tales I've ever read (including the darker ones) and I loved how the author wove traditional fantasy and fairy tale novels into the fabric and characters of this story. I loved that this book felt like a true journey and that I could not wait to get back to the story every time I got back in the car. This would make such a weird, rad movie....more
Wow wow wow. I have read all of Benway's books (kind of not on purpose, although I don't regret it) and she pretty much outdid herself with this one. Wow wow wow. I have read all of Benway's books (kind of not on purpose, although I don't regret it) and she pretty much outdid herself with this one. I recognize that this was a pretty feel-good story about adoption and foster families and not all or most stories are like that IRL, but I think it really worked with this story and these characters. I laughed and I cried and I basically want all these characters to be real so I can be friends with them. Easily one of my favorites this year and ever....more
Only the best bookshelves for this book. Easily one of my favorite books (which is a small, discerning number as a librarian) this year and everTHIS.
Only the best bookshelves for this book. Easily one of my favorite books (which is a small, discerning number as a librarian) this year and ever. I plan to give this out and share it with others like mad. I hope it shows up on all the best of lists, gets optioned for a movie, and people try to make weird Barbie dolls of the characters (weird because the barbie versions never quite look like real people, do they? I still want them to try though). I saw so much of my own family in Simon's and Albertalli has created a world of people I didn't want to leave. It is funny and serious and true and important and I love it so so much.
Also also, I had a request for a bookshelf of authors I have written embarrassing fangirl style letters/emails to. And yes, OF COURSE I WROTE TO ALBERTALLI....more
Loved this (and I don't say those words lightly)! There was so much good stuff in here: Paige's girl friends (a good Sisterhood of the Traveling PantsLoved this (and I don't say those words lightly)! There was so much good stuff in here: Paige's girl friends (a good Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants vibe), all the literary references, what quiz bowl is like, identity issues and questions, getting your groove back, crushes (and especially crushes we put on pedestals), and slow burn falling in love. I want you all to read it and then I want to make the author come visit with all the people that I make read it. I wrote this author a fan letter because I am a nerd....more
Moving, funny, and wise. Sugar knows the answer to everything (except student loan debt. Don't ask her about that, she just gets mad) in a way that maMoving, funny, and wise. Sugar knows the answer to everything (except student loan debt. Don't ask her about that, she just gets mad) in a way that made me often exclaim "OF COURSE that's what they should do!" Why isn't everyone talking about this book? Best advice I've heard probably ever....more
I laughed, I cried, I immediately started reading again. I went to extreme embarrassing lengths to get this book and after reading it, it was completeI laughed, I cried, I immediately started reading again. I went to extreme embarrassing lengths to get this book and after reading it, it was completely worth it. Also, I'm discovering Rowell's love of Easter eggs by this fourth book and it makes me just want to reread all her works again (and then again)....more
I wish Melina Marchetta was my life partner so that she would just tell me stories all the time. I especially love that Francesca was so super ItalianI wish Melina Marchetta was my life partner so that she would just tell me stories all the time. I especially love that Francesca was so super Italian and so were some of her friends. I have developed a bit of a ritual with Marchetta's books where as soon as I finish them, I think about the book for an hour or so and snicker to myself about my favorite parts. And then I read it at least one more time before I return it....more
I usually don't say things like "Perkins is back and better than ever!" or "There's a little bit of Lola in every teen girl!" or "I love Cricket even I usually don't say things like "Perkins is back and better than ever!" or "There's a little bit of Lola in every teen girl!" or "I love Cricket even more than I love St. Clair...THERE, I SAID IT". Okay, I would OBVS say that. But I want to say the first two things this time too because they have never been more true for me and for a book.
Perkins is back and better than ever. There's a little bit of Lola in every teen girl. I like that the ones who love Lola best both embrace her individuality in style as well as encourage her to dress in jeans and a t-shirt and sans wig if she wants to that day. Perkins does a good job of not villainizing anyone, although characters are broken and in the wrong sometimes. I liked St. Clair but I love Cricket tons more than I loved St. Clair...THERE, I SAID IT.
If you loved Anna and the French Kiss, read this. If you liked Anna and the French Kiss, read this. If you are or know a quirky girl who is full of life, read this and give it to friends. If you like girl realistic fiction, read this. Read this, is what I'm saying.
The Mockingbirds is the whole reason why I don't give 5 stars to just any book I kind of liked. This book truly was amazing. I couldn't put it down. IThe Mockingbirds is the whole reason why I don't give 5 stars to just any book I kind of liked. This book truly was amazing. I couldn't put it down. I kind of don't want to give it back to the library so I can just have it and watch over it and love it and take care of it. Also, I totally wrote the author a fangirl letter about how much I love this book WHAT OF IT.
But seriously, indescribably amazing. You should think about reading this one for sure....more
So this was sensational. I wanted to read this book all of the time. I think part of it was right book at the right time, but the other part was good So this was sensational. I wanted to read this book all of the time. I think part of it was right book at the right time, but the other part was good writing, excellent story (especially crush to other plot points ratio), sneaky historical facts (I learned about Colonial times and I wasn't even mad about it!), funny, and a lovable heroine teen Christiana TOTES would have befriended. I plan on rec'ing it left and right this fall/winter. I really wish it would have been released in summer though, considering it's a summer story, but it's good enough that I won't hold that against this wonderful book....more
I could not put this book down. I absolutely loved it. I could totally see this being required reading in a high school. All the characters seem so reI could not put this book down. I absolutely loved it. I could totally see this being required reading in a high school. All the characters seem so real and I kind of loved all of them. This is so different from Myracle's other stuff, but I think this is a big success for her. Be on the look out for all the different ways she uses the title of the book. ...more
As if I couldn't love David Levithan's annual Valentine's Day stories any more. This book is amazing. I wanted to weep and goofy smile on every page aAs if I couldn't love David Levithan's annual Valentine's Day stories any more. This book is amazing. I wanted to weep and goofy smile on every page and I'm not even PMSing! I finished it and hugged it for an embarrassing amount of time. ...more
This book has got it all: a road trip, some music playlists, and even some actual receipts printed into the book's format. This was really well-writteThis book has got it all: a road trip, some music playlists, and even some actual receipts printed into the book's format. This was really well-written and a great, compelling story. Know that this has a bit of language (especially the big time language word) a couple times and alludes to a sex scene. Which makes me annoyed, because other wise, I could have given this book to everyone! And Bonus! Elvis references! Man, I love Elvis....more
I'm a big fan of Groundhog's Day format, where the day starts over and over again until something gives, so I was already sold. Oliver's writing is soI'm a big fan of Groundhog's Day format, where the day starts over and over again until something gives, so I was already sold. Oliver's writing is so compelling I couldn't bear to finish this the next day and read straight through the night. Maybe I shouldn't do that next time I know I have to be up early the next day? Although it was totally worth it!
I love certain moments in this book. Sam skipping backwards while she talks to Kent, flicking a finger back and forth to mean "me and you", stuff like that that just really rings true and is good, solid writing.
The thing is, this is a little hard to recommend. Save it for a teen you know better than just random reader's advisory. There's some suicide thoughts and strong, frank talk about losing virginity....more
I loved this book. I don't know that everyone would love it, but I definitely did. And it's so applicable, it's been coming up in my everyday life!I loved this book. I don't know that everyone would love it, but I definitely did. And it's so applicable, it's been coming up in my everyday life!...more
The best book I've read this year, bar none. I think it might be one of my favorite books I've ever read.The best book I've read this year, bar none. I think it might be one of my favorite books I've ever read....more
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