Sunday, March 27, 2011
A Northern Light
by Jennifer Donnelly Takes place in the Northeast (somewhere) during the early 1900's. The land and people are rugged and worn. A young girl is thrown into a household and children, among other things. She tells her story and how the death of another young woman inspired her to follow her heart. There is some language and suggestive situations, but is mostly clean. Most young women would find this story interesting. I liked it. ****
Monday, March 14, 2011
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
by Stephenie Meyer
I hesitated in reading this for a long time. I have really enjoyed Bella's view and didn't want to ruin that. However, I also love Meyer's writing (The Host), so I finally decided to go for it! I read it in a day (not surprising if you know me), and found it to be refreshing. I was great to experience a well-loved story from another point of view. If you haven't read this but enjoyed the Twilight Saga, read it. Today!
****
I hesitated in reading this for a long time. I have really enjoyed Bella's view and didn't want to ruin that. However, I also love Meyer's writing (The Host), so I finally decided to go for it! I read it in a day (not surprising if you know me), and found it to be refreshing. I was great to experience a well-loved story from another point of view. If you haven't read this but enjoyed the Twilight Saga, read it. Today!
****
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Ella Minnow Pea
by Mark Dunn
I found this book on the "sale" shelf at the library. It had a cute cover so I picked it up. As I read the first page, I thought I might be in over my head...vocabulary was way beyond me. However, as I kept reading and gathered the premise of the story, I found that it was great! The vocab wasn't a hindrance, but instead an expander. In this small community, words and the alphabet are key parts of life. When letters are outlawed one by one, it becomes increasingly difficult to communicate effectively. Some give up altogether. Miss Ella Minnow Pea is the only one who can solve this problem.
This was a quick read - a couple of days. Great story. Clean. Just fun - especially if you like words that aren't often used in colloquial (everyday) language.
****
I found this book on the "sale" shelf at the library. It had a cute cover so I picked it up. As I read the first page, I thought I might be in over my head...vocabulary was way beyond me. However, as I kept reading and gathered the premise of the story, I found that it was great! The vocab wasn't a hindrance, but instead an expander. In this small community, words and the alphabet are key parts of life. When letters are outlawed one by one, it becomes increasingly difficult to communicate effectively. Some give up altogether. Miss Ella Minnow Pea is the only one who can solve this problem.
This was a quick read - a couple of days. Great story. Clean. Just fun - especially if you like words that aren't often used in colloquial (everyday) language.
****
Friday, March 4, 2011
Death Angel
by Martha Powers
I found this book on the "for sale" shelf at the library...$1 for hardcover. This adult drama was interesting, but sad. It was well-written and had great twists, etc. It is about a family who loses their only daughter to a brutal murder. The book follows the journey from death to peace. It has swearing (no F's) and some sexually explicit scenes - but it is written for adults, so....
***
I found this book on the "for sale" shelf at the library...$1 for hardcover. This adult drama was interesting, but sad. It was well-written and had great twists, etc. It is about a family who loses their only daughter to a brutal murder. The book follows the journey from death to peace. It has swearing (no F's) and some sexually explicit scenes - but it is written for adults, so....
***
Monday, February 21, 2011
Kiss of Death (Morganville Vampires)
by Rachel Caine
Phew. Finally. Claire, Shane, Eve, and Michael have the chance to leave Morganville. What happens is crazy! This is the final book in the series. While I hate to see it end, it was a great read!!
****
Phew. Finally. Claire, Shane, Eve, and Michael have the chance to leave Morganville. What happens is crazy! This is the final book in the series. While I hate to see it end, it was a great read!!
****
Fade Out (Morganville Vampires)
by Rachel Caine
Claire and her friends are still in Morganville trying to survive and get through from day to day. Love this series!!
****
Claire and her friends are still in Morganville trying to survive and get through from day to day. Love this series!!
****
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Anna and the French Kiss
by Stephanie Perkins
What a breath of fresh air! A high schooler is sent to Europe for boarding school. Her parents are divorced and she leaves behind her mom, little brother, dad, and friends. She makes new friends, does well in her classes, but most importantly, she discovers so many things about herself. She finds out what is important to her and what things truly matter in life. AND. She kisses a boy (or two?). It's a clean story from the view of a high school senior. It was great!
****
What a breath of fresh air! A high schooler is sent to Europe for boarding school. Her parents are divorced and she leaves behind her mom, little brother, dad, and friends. She makes new friends, does well in her classes, but most importantly, she discovers so many things about herself. She finds out what is important to her and what things truly matter in life. AND. She kisses a boy (or two?). It's a clean story from the view of a high school senior. It was great!
****
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