posts by John Jacobson:
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >