The Linden Tree by Ellie Matthews Another ALA Midwinter in Seattle book. A nice story that I really enjoyed. It’s about a farm family in the 1940s, who is struggling after the mother dies. Not a book that will sell like Harry Potter but I think it will definitely appeal to those into American Girl [...]
Marigold and the Feather of Hope, The Journey Begins (The Fairy Chronicles) by J.H. Sweet Another book I picked up at ALA Midwinter in Seattle. It was a cute book for grade school girls. The girls who are into the fairy books will love it. started: January 21, 2007finished: January 22, 2007
Plain Janes by Cecil Castellucci & Jim Rugg An advanced reader’s copy of a graphic novel that I picked up at ALA Midwinter in Seattle. It’s the first in a series of girl-centered graphic novels that DC Comics is putting out. I really enjoyed this and Bryan did too. I look forward to reading other [...]
Looking for Alaska by John Green An excellent book. Definitely a recommended book. Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award, 2006 started: January 2, 2007finished: January 19, 2007
Scooter Girl by Chynna Clugston-Major I picked this up at my sister’s house before we headed out to Seattle for the ALA conference. It was an enjoyable quick read as many graphic novels are. I really liked the kitchy sort of edge that it had, sort of a cool hipster girl edge. started: January 18, [...]
Blankets by Craig Thompson A graphic novel recommended by a librarian at the library I work at. Supposedly it’s been controversial for libraries to have it in their teen/graphic novel areas becuase it’s more adult than teen. I’m sure older teenagers would really enjoy it. started: January 14, 2007finished: January 15, 2007
The Dressmaker by Elizabeth Birkelund Oberbeck A good fluff read after reading We Need to Talk About Kevin. I was really disappointed with the ending, especially since I felt this book has so much potential. started: December 12, 2006finished: January 1, 2007
