January 17, 2012

REVIEW: Withering Tights by Louise Rennison

JohnB- Reviewshumorous / Young-Adult1 Comments

Dear Ms. Rennison, Your Georgia Nicholson series is one of my go-to YA recommendations for a read that makes me chuckle.  I’ve read maybe half of them, but each one was a treat that made me laugh out loud – and though I can appreciate a lot of humor in ... more >

December 20, 2011

John’s Best of 2011 List

JohnTop Ten Listsbest of list / Beth Kephart / Recommended Reads / Sarah Morgan / Thea Harrison / top 10 lists / Top ten6 Comments

This list encompasses the best books that I read this year.  All books were published in 2011.  This list is by no means complete (as there are many books published in this year that I have not read) or calculated – these are simply just books that, on reflection, are ... more >

November 15, 2011

REVIEW: The Duff by Kody Keplinger

JohnB- Reviewsopposites attract / sexual-encounters / Ugly heroine / Young-Adult7 Comments

Dear Ms. Keplinger, Your book has been getting some of the biggest press I’ve seen for a YA title.  It’s very rare that I have people that read heavily in the romance community telling me to pick a YA title up.  The Duff, however, seems to be a title that ... more >

October 27, 2011

REVIEW: You Are My Only by Beth Kephart

JohnA- Reviews / Recommended ReadsBeth Kephart / Young-Adult3 Comments

Dear Ms. Kephart, After my review of Dangerous Neighbors last year, I became quite a fan of yours.  Quite a fan indeed.  It’s rare that I find a literary YA author that I connect with on a writing level, but your writing sits alongside the likes of Catherine Ryan Hyde ... more >

September 2, 2011

What John’s Been Reading, Week of August 30th

JohnReading ListsChristine-Feehan / Laurell-K-Hamilton / Reading lists10 Comments

This past week was a blur of family vacationing and getting ready for school.  I just had my first day today as well, so my reading is already taking a toll with my energy.  High school throws punches like that.  My reading is going to hopefully continue at a semi-similar ... more >

July 13, 2011

REVIEW: Siren by Tricia Rayburn

JohnB- Reviewsmermaid / Paranormal / Young-Adult4 Comments

Dear Ms. Rayburn, Creatures of the sea are my paranormal weakness.  There are admittedly a lot of paranormal creatures that I’d sell out for, but I find the most romantic creature to be the mermaid/mermaid-like creature.   Siren is a slower-paced book that balances a paranormal mystery with a strong ... more >