Well, not that much of a surprise. I did really like the first book (the second is waiting for me on the hold shelf at work!) but I am not usually super excited about a movie adaptation. But I am pretty excited about this one: the book has good characters, a small Southern town with … Continue reading This is a surprise
Category: Libraries
The Daily Mail is so alarmist
I almost hate to post this because the Daily Mail is so ridiculous. I hate to give them more press, but it's just so stupid I have to comment. So the Daily Mail (Britian's most idiotic newspaper) posted an editorial about the dangers of so-called "sick-lit" for teens. Take a look at this sensationalist headline: … Continue reading The Daily Mail is so alarmist
What to read in 2013
As I did last year, here's a list of recommendations for your reading this year. You'll probably see some of the books I've read and reviewed over the last year and some more that I didn't touch on in depth. I'll indicate when books are YA and when they are series books because there is … Continue reading What to read in 2013
2013: Looking ahead
2012 is over and 2013 has begun. Happy New Year to all! It was a great year and as I look back, I think of all of the things I did and great experiences that I had. Here's a brief list in no particular order: I got a real, grownup librarian job which I love … Continue reading 2013: Looking ahead
My Top 15 of 2012
It's almost the end of 2012 and once again the end of the world came and went. Sorry Mayans! Goodreads tells me that over the year, I have read 72 books. At least, that's as many as I can remember reading. It will be 73 if I finish Tipping the Velvet today which I hope … Continue reading My Top 15 of 2012
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