Abandon by Meg Cabot My rating: 2 of 5 stars Slightly disappointed in Abandon. The premise is definitely a good idea and I would like to read the rest of the trilogy just to see what happens (and hope it gets a little bit better.) I wasn't crazy about the main character - I felt … Continue reading YA Audiobook Review
Category: YA Books
Hunger Games Trivia Night!
Before I write about my Trivia Night, I just want to say thanks to the librarians in Massachusetts who are so awesome about sharing info and ideas about programs. One of the best resources I found was through our youth services listserv and I don't think I would have found this info without it. As … Continue reading Hunger Games Trivia Night!
A Killer Story: An Interview with Suzanne Collins, Author of ‘The Hunger Games’
Great interview with Suzanne Collins from School Library Journal! A Killer Story: An Interview with Suzanne Collins, Author of 'The Hunger Games'.
Mockingjay Pin!
I am SOOOO excited because I now have my very own Mockingjay Pin!! I cleaned out my local Hot Topic ($12.50 each) and 2 Walmarts ($7.00) and ended up with 7 pins total. They are sold out on Hot Topic's online store! The ones at Walmart are tough to find. I went to 5 total … Continue reading Mockingjay Pin!
Hunger Games!!!! (i.e. YA Book Review)
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins My rating: 5 of 5 stars You know, I was kind of worried about reading this again because it was just so amazing the first time. But enough time passed that I was a bit fuzzy on some of the details, so I had to re-read it before the … Continue reading Hunger Games!!!! (i.e. YA Book Review)
Young Adult Book Review
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green My rating: 5 of 5 stars Incredible. John Green has outdone himself. Honest, witty, poised and catastrophically beautiful. If only there were more stars to rate this book. View all my reviews
A Wrinkle in Time’s 50th Anniversary
It's hard to believe that Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time is 50 years old! I am currently re-reading this book now for my Tween Book Club. I had planned it for this month, not even realizing it was the anniversary.....fate? Perhaps. Enjoying every minute of reading it again! Click on the link below for … Continue reading A Wrinkle in Time’s 50th Anniversary
YA Audio Book Review
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such an incredible story! I've been meaning to read this for awhile and I finally snagged the audio book from the YA shelves at my library. The book is read by Alan Cumming, who does a great job with the voices and accents. The alternate … Continue reading YA Audio Book Review
Goodreads YA Awards
Check out the Best YA Fiction according to Goodreads readers! (Click on the image or link below) http://www.goodreads.com/award/choice/2011#56606-Best-Young-Adult-Fiction
YA Book Review
The Future of Us by Jay Asher My rating: 4 of 5 stars Told from alternating points of view by the two main characters, this is a cute story that really makes you think. How do the things we do now affect what happens to us in the future? And what if all you had … Continue reading YA Book Review