This piece was originally published on the Island Books blog. Growing up, I loved getting lost in books: It didn’t matter to me if the book was adventurous, dramatic, suspenseful, or fantastical; as long as it transported me somewhere else, I was happy. I’d be so immersed in my book that I’d barely hear my …
I’ve been a John Green fan for a number of years and this is one of my favorite books for a number of reasons. Green has taken the “manic pixie girl” trope and used to create a story not about a boy chasing after some flighty, charismatic, indie chick, but instead he has crafted a …
In honor of the recently announced 2013 American Library Association Awards, Bozeman, Montana’s Country Bookshelf published some recommendations from a couple of youthful regulars and one staff kid. Naya Nuki by Kenneth Thomasma, ages 9 – 12. “Based on a actual events, Naya Nuki tells the story of a young girl who is kidnapped from …
“I don’t really know why I started reading this book. Honestly, I just remember telling my mom, ‘let’s buy it’ without even knowing what it was about and, quite honestly, I am glad I did. Most of the books I’ve read are romances, and this one can also be included in that category, but, The …
“I admire a story that wrecks me, and The Fault in Our Stars is one such beast. Cancer’s a dominant character, but love is more so. By no means an easy read, this is a story to read. Hazel, the narrator, is a quick-witted teenager, a girl learning to navigate herself, her sickness, her family …
