I'm not really a end of the year recap/new year's resolutions type of girl, but Hannah requested that I make a suggested reading list for 2012. If you know Hannah, you know that whatever Hannah wants Hannah gets. She's very persuasive and it's also a good idea, so here goes! I've broken the recommendations up … Continue reading 2012 Reading List
Category: Libraries
The Hunger Games, Violence, and Library Programs?
Unless you happen to live under a proverbial cultural rock, you have probably heard of the addictive Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Those of you living above rocks and haven't read the books: they are good, read them. Under rock dwellers, here's the premise: In the presumed future something horrible has happened to the … Continue reading The Hunger Games, Violence, and Library Programs?
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor (aka Angels and Demons part deux)
Book review! Ok, so it's super unfair to call this Angels and Demons, part deux because Ms. Taylor is leagues ahead of Mr. Brown in the quality of writing department but there are angels and demons who battle in the book. Plus, I can't resist a cheap joke. Anyway here's the setup for Daughter of … Continue reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor (aka Angels and Demons part deux)
Books and libraries! (And Star Trek, too)
So, I'm starting a blog and yes, this is it. I'll be writing about adventures in librarianship and literature, with a focus on YA lit (that's" Young Adult" or people between the ages of 12 and 18, for those of you out of the loop). I know some other types of literature will sneak in … Continue reading Books and libraries! (And Star Trek, too)
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