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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Bring books back to Nashville
By now, everyone is familiar with the terrible flooding that destroyed many parts of Nashville, Tenn., in early May. Though the oil spill crisis in the Gulf has been garnering great amounts of media attention lately (and rightfully so), Nashville’s … Continue reading
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