Title: Life As We Knew It Author: Susan Beth Pfeffer Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Publisher: Graphia Publication Date: May 1, 2008 Paperback: 360 pages Where’d I Get It: Library Synopsis (From Goodreads): It’s almost the end of Miranda’s sophomore year in high school, and her journal reflects the busy life of a typical teenager: conversations […]
Room – Emma Donoghue
October 20, 2010 by ·
Title: Room Author: Emma Donoghue Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Publication Date: September 13, 2010 Hardcover: 336 pages Where’d I Get It: For Review from the Publisher Synopsis (From Goodreads): To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it’s where he lives with […]
Borrowed Beauties #3
October 19, 2010 by ·
I went to the library today to pick up one book. I came home with six. Ahh…addiction! The titles I brought home with me today are: Conception – Kalisha Buckhanon Skin Hunger – Kathleen Duey Other – Karen Kincy The Sacred Blood – Michael Byrnes The Forgotten Garden – Kate Morton & Big Girl – […]
Spells by Aprilynne Pike
October 19, 2010 by ·
Title: Spells Author: Aprilynne Pike Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: May 4, 2010 Hardcover: 368 pages Where’d I Get It: Library Synopsis (From Goodreads): Six months have passed since Laurel saved the gateway to the faerie realm of Avalon. Now she must spend her summer there, honing her skills as a Fall […]
Birthmarked by Caragh M. O’Brien
October 18, 2010 by ·
Title: Birthmarked Author: Caragh M. O’Brien Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Publisher: Roaring Book Press Publication Date: March 30, 2010 Hardcover: 368 pages Where’d I Get It: Library Synopsis (From Goodreads): After climate change, on the north shore of Unlake Superior, a dystopian world is divided between those who live inside the wall, and those, like […]
Fall Into Fantasy Post 1
October 17, 2010 by ·
I am participating in the Fall Into Fantasy event hosted by The Bookish Type and I am -super- excited about the books we’re able to read for it. There’s quite a few choices, but I’ve decided to stick with: Firelight by Sophie Jordan, Paranormalcy by Kiersten White and Nightshade by Andrea Cremer. I’m especially excited […]
Update on the World of Ree
October 17, 2010 by ·
Hello my dearest darlings! First I want to again apologize for being absent for so long. Being on bed rest is no fun, being on bed rest and not being able to stay awake while horizontal is even less fun. Today, though, I feel well enough and have the doctor’s go-ahead to exist outside of […]
My Journey: From Literature to Home Remodeling
October 12, 2010 by ·
As an avid writer and literature enthusiast, I’ve always found solace in the pages of a good book or the rhythm of my keyboard as I crafted stories and shared my passion for literature with the world. However, my journey took an unexpected turn recently, leading me down a path I never imagined—home remodeling. For […]
