Monthly Archives: June 2010
Book review: ‘The Truth About Delilah Blue’ by Tish Cohen
Delilah Blue Lovett has grown up in the face of two truths: her mother, a flightly Canadian artist, has abandoned her to live with her father; and her father, a sensible salesman, has worked hard to prevent his only daughter … Continue reading
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Nerds Heart YA: ‘Lost’ vs. ‘Rowan The Strange’
Meg: OK, Nicole. Two great young adult novels. Two great main characters. I think I know what my pick is, but I’m reserving judgment until I hear you out. Do you know your pick for the Nerds Heart YA tournament? … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Rowan The Strange’ by Julie Hearn
In a classic case of don’t judge a book by its cover, Julie Hearn’s Rowan The Strange is a moving, emotional and unforgettable read centering around 13-year-old Rowan Scrivener, a British teen battling “voices” in his head. It’s 1939 and … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Lost’ by Jacqueline Davies
For 16-year-old Essie Rosenfeld, life in New York City revolves around a slowly-moving spiral of home, caring for her young sister and working tirelessly at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, where she earns just enough money to help support her family … Continue reading
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Jonathan Safran Foer might be a jerk, but I kind of still love him
An interesting discussion broke out on Twitter yesterday — as interesting discussions are wont to do — between the wonderful Andi of Estella’s Revenge and yours truly. After I noticed the list of attendees for this year’s National Book Festival … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Lies We Told’ by Diane Chamberlain
Sisters Maya and Rebecca are like ice cream and chocolate: totally different — almost impossibly different – but great together. Since their parents’ deaths many years before, Rebecca has coddled her younger sister, a woman now grown and married. United in their … Continue reading
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