From picture books to chapter books, YA fiction and nonfiction, Nancy Pearl has developed more thematic lists of books to enjoy. The Book Lust audi...
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Dec 17, 2008
Alice
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I was curious to read Nancy Pearl's book, since she is supposedly "America's favorite librarian". While there is no single reader's advisory book or source that will fit every need, this one seems like a very useful one for parents and librarians who want to pick out or recommend books for young people. Although each book in this pocket-sized volume is not summarized in detail, the book is organized into age group and then by subject. Pearl has chosen snazzy titles for her subject grou
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Dec 30, 2011
Nancy Pearl has once again given us a guide to pleasure reading. Book Crush is in the same style as her very popular Book Lust for adults with lists of recommended books in categories that are sometimes idiosyncratic but always interesting (“Ghosts I Have Loved” and “Slowly Unraveling”). Book Crush is divided into three sections (“Younger Readers,” “Middle-Grade Readers, Ages 8-12,” and “Teen Readers, Ages 13-18”), which are extremely broad, as Pearl admits in the introduction. Overall, this boo
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Mar 12, 2009
Karren
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I love the structure of this book of recommended reading for children / youth. First of all, it's organized very simply into 3 sections: youngest readers, middle-grader readers, and teen readers. Having researched book recommendations online, it is incredibly hard to find a good list when children / youth have such a wide range of reading levels and interests (for instance, try finding a book for a 7th grade boy who reads at a 3rd grade level. Not as easy as you'd think when you're trying to eng
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Aug 05, 2010
Malbadeen
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Not a huge fan of book list books. Thought it was mostly okay, some weird organizational things - but, really how the hell does one organize the thousands of books one wants to recommend? Disagreed with some agreed with others
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I saw it, a book/author I hate so much I was repelled by the thought that Pearl could even consider this book as worth mentioning and I felt that I could no longer trust a word she said. Maybe I don't even like the books we shared a taste be More...
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I saw it, a book/author I hate so much I was repelled by the thought that Pearl could even consider this book as worth mentioning and I felt that I could no longer trust a word she said. Maybe I don't even like the books we shared a taste be More...
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Sep 26, 2010
Linda
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Nancy Pearl is also the author of Book Lust and More Book Lust. In this edition she writes recommendations regarding children and teen books.
Packed full of suggestions, I added many to my already bulging impossible to finish tbr list.
While one might think this would be a dry list of recommendations, rather, it is written with a style that kept me reading and very interested.
Like me, Nancy had a not so happy childhood. Like me, Nancy Pearl spent her childhood i More...
Packed full of suggestions, I added many to my already bulging impossible to finish tbr list.
While one might think this would be a dry list of recommendations, rather, it is written with a style that kept me reading and very interested.
Like me, Nancy had a not so happy childhood. Like me, Nancy Pearl spent her childhood i More...
Jul 10, 2010
Kokeshi
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This is an exceptionally well thought out book with superb reading lists directed at youth, but I think that the lists could be used by adults as well.
Parents can appreciate the first section of the book entitled Part 1: Youngest Readers, which is full of brilliant suggestions for little ones.
Part 2: Middle-Grade Readers Ages 8-12 is a terrific mix of classic and modern literature that will turn any child into a life long reader (this is a great section for books to g More...
Parents can appreciate the first section of the book entitled Part 1: Youngest Readers, which is full of brilliant suggestions for little ones.
Part 2: Middle-Grade Readers Ages 8-12 is a terrific mix of classic and modern literature that will turn any child into a life long reader (this is a great section for books to g More...
Oct 15, 2009
Lisa
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I liked the way this book was set up in three sections for young children, middle-grade readers, and teens. Each division discussed books related by a theme or mood. There was a nice mix of old and new books. I saw many I'd like to check out from the library.
I think the book could be improved if the recommended books stood out more, rather than just include the title in bold print, with a description, and the theme or topic discussed in essay form. I would prefer to see an intr More...
I think the book could be improved if the recommended books stood out more, rather than just include the title in bold print, with a description, and the theme or topic discussed in essay form. I would prefer to see an intr More...
Aug 03, 2009
April
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First and foremost, Book Crush For Kids and Teens-Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment and Interest is a reference book, not a book with a plot or a story, and it should be read as such. I believe this book absolutely belongs on the shelf of any one who has an interest in children's lit and YA.
I personally liked that this book was my own copy. I enjoyed going through it with a pencil and lightly marking with a small X the books I had already read and also lightly underlining More...
I personally liked that this book was my own copy. I enjoyed going through it with a pencil and lightly marking with a small X the books I had already read and also lightly underlining More...
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Feb 18, 2010
Jillian -always aspiring-
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If you're a kid who loves to read and you're in need of book recommendations, here is your book. (I would recommend parents consulting this for books their children should read. The book is divided into three sections -- young readers, middle-grade readers, and the traditional YA readers.)
As for me -- well, I wish I had had a book like this to consult when I was younger. With all the number of books out there, it can be daunting when trying to pick out "the right one." More...
As for me -- well, I wish I had had a book like this to consult when I was younger. With all the number of books out there, it can be daunting when trying to pick out "the right one." More...
Sep 27, 2010
Shellie (Layers of Thought)
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Original series review posted at Layers of Thought.
If you love books and lists, and are an eclectic reader, you will adore this series. Each recommends books which are organized into themes, with great little descriptions; all are softbound, small and easy to read.
Books reviewed:
Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason ~ by Nancy Pearl
More Book Lust: Reading Recommendations for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason
Book Crush: More...
If you love books and lists, and are an eclectic reader, you will adore this series. Each recommends books which are organized into themes, with great little descriptions; all are softbound, small and easy to read.
Books reviewed:
Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason ~ by Nancy Pearl
More Book Lust: Reading Recommendations for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason
Book Crush: More...
Mar 21, 2009
AnnaBnana
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This is a super reference resource--full of booklists for kids and teens. I did wish there was more about mood appeal as that's the reader's advisory thing I'm struggling with a bit. I thought it was organized a lot more by topic/interest than by mood, which was disappointing given the title (although there are some mood triggers--e.g. "Cry me a river"). Even with my disappointment over the mood thing though, Nancy Pearl is always great--super funny with booklists like "Sink yo
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May 05, 2010
Jennifer
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This has become invaluable as I've finally begun our libraries' first YA collections. It's great to have suggestions when building a collection from scratch. I just wish it was a bit more extensive . . . Like Book Lust, I would love to see a More Book Crush come out.
Feb 07, 2012
Diane
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This is a great book for school librarians that need instant booktalk material. I wish it was a newer copyright, but I realize the time it took to write this book and publish it must of been very time comsuming.
Jul 08, 2007
Lisa
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Unfortunately not comprehensive or always on the mark. For instance, A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle is mentioned as a good book for discussion in one section, but under The Middle Grade Readers ages 8-12, when Madeleine L'Engle is mentioned, her only book listed is Meet The Austins, a book I loved, but A Wrinkle In Time should have been put in that section also or instead of Meet The Austins. A Wrinkle In Time was my favorite book when I was 10 & up and loved it when I was was first intr
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Feb 27, 2009
Clarice
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I'm going to sit down with my daughter and go through this book and find her some other books she'll like outside of her favorite genre: VAMPIRES! Good book recommendations for kids of all ages!
Jun 11, 2009
Bina
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I can't say that I have "read" this book, rather browsed it. Of course, Nancy Pearl is fabulous so her choices of kid and teen books is bound to be fascinating, eclectic and well thought out.
Dec 03, 2008
Melinda
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Awesome guide to find a new book to read or to suggest. The book separates books by age and reading level as well as by interest. A must have for any English Teacher.
Dec 17, 2009
Chelsea
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I like Nancy Pearl's recommendations - she certainly knows her stuff, and when I'm familiar with the book, I generally agree with her. I had a lot of fun finding all the titles that I had read as a child (or as a member of the kids' section). My only issue with the book was the omission of several of my favorites (most of which are recent, and it's entirely possible that they weren't available before she published Book Crush). Specifically, Jaclyn Moriarty, Cynthia Lord's Rules, Lauren Child,
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Aug 13, 2011
Nance
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So many great recommendations! Worth every penny because you'll keep going back to it to find books to recommend to your students, kids or check out yourself! What a fabulous find! Hope she's working on a second volume.
May 08, 2010
Cali
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This is a good source of ideas of books for young adults and teens you might want to read. I didn't find her other book, Book Lust very helpful.
Jan 24, 2012
Lynn
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I expected more titles that I wasn't already aware of! Nancy Pearl is usually so good at finding the good material under the radar.
Nov 25, 2008
Christine
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I really liked this book, but I warn you of the consequences--putting an exorbitant number of books onto your to-read list! My book is so full of page-markers that the book itself could be a page-marker in my library. I was glad to have found a compilation of great books that was created by someone who had actually read them! I only wish there had been more descriptions of some of the novels mentioned as a way of further enticing me to read them. I am glad, though, about the organization of
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Nov 10, 2010
Sarah
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Nancy Pearl is my hero. How do I get to be her and publish fun books like this and have my own action figure? Maybe I should email her and find out. I skimmed some of this but for the most part, her suggestions seemed right on (and of course, made me want to read more!). The only thing I didn't love was at the end of some sections she would include a paragraph with further suggestions and she offered only titles without even a small phrase summary. I like to see summaries in these types of books
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Sep 18, 2009
Angel
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Its a good book to find other good books, but it doesn't have that many choices.
Jul 25, 2009
Lori (BNPL)
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Very well written and informative book on books for teens and children.
Aug 09, 2008
Erica
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Nancy Pearl is like the librarian I had as a child -- my guess is she could take one look at you and know the perfect book for you to read.
This book is invaluable for children's librarians -- or at least it is for me -- giving me lots of titles to recommend with confidence (even if I haven't read every one) and reminding me of long lost friends (Golden Name Day? Yes, please!)
A great reference book that I'll probably end up purchasing for my own private collection.
This book is invaluable for children's librarians -- or at least it is for me -- giving me lots of titles to recommend with confidence (even if I haven't read every one) and reminding me of long lost friends (Golden Name Day? Yes, please!)
A great reference book that I'll probably end up purchasing for my own private collection.
