Imagine a scenario where all of the video games, movies, TV shows, music, and books you've enjoyed empower you with the knowledge and skills you need...moreImagine a scenario where all of the video games, movies, TV shows, music, and books you've enjoyed empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to save the world. It's every nerd/geek's dream. In a word-- epic.(less)
My plan to listen to all of the ALA Odyssey Award winners seems to be working. This was excellent on audio.
This story reminded me of a cross between T...moreMy plan to listen to all of the ALA Odyssey Award winners seems to be working. This was excellent on audio.
This story reminded me of a cross between True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Celia Rees' Pirates!
Mary Faber finds herself homeless and begging on the London streets when her family dies from illness. She eventually disguises herself as a boy and signs up as a ship's boy on the HMS Dolphin. Fighting pirates, dodging the ship's bullies, and forming friendships with the other ship's boys, Mary (renamed Jacky) discovers a love for the sea and a freedom no girls in her time enjoy.
Frank discussions about Jacky's developing sexuality and the harsh conditions of life at sea definitely mark this book as YA. The first in a series, I look forward to more of Jacky's adventures.(less)
Listened to the audio and laughed and cried all over again. Some books just become a part of you. I will carry Liesel, Rudy, Max and the rest of Himme...moreListened to the audio and laughed and cried all over again. Some books just become a part of you. I will carry Liesel, Rudy, Max and the rest of Himmel street with me as long as I live.(less)
I abandoned this book many years ago, but when I heard about the upcoming animated movie and learned that the audio version won an Odyssey Award, I de...moreI abandoned this book many years ago, but when I heard about the upcoming animated movie and learned that the audio version won an Odyssey Award, I decided to give it another try. I enjoyed the audio book immensely!(less)
As a long time fan of Willingham's Fables graphic novels series, I was reluctant to read this novel based on the same fantasy world-- one where the cr...moreAs a long time fan of Willingham's Fables graphic novels series, I was reluctant to read this novel based on the same fantasy world-- one where the creatures and characters from classic fairy tales really exist. I couldn't imagine how he would make it work. Listening to this on audio, narrated by the brilliant Wil Wheaton, Peter & Max only increased my enjoyment of Willingham's world-building.
Listened on audio. The remarkable and inspiring story of Louis Zamperini, American track and field star who survived countless disasters during World...moreListened on audio. The remarkable and inspiring story of Louis Zamperini, American track and field star who survived countless disasters during World War II. I had never heard of Zamperini and I enjoyed learning more about the Pacific side of World War II.(less)
I listened to this on audio during my commute and read parts from the physical book in between, which was an interesting experience. I could hear Jim...moreI listened to this on audio during my commute and read parts from the physical book in between, which was an interesting experience. I could hear Jim Dale's voice while I read. A beautiful book.(less)
I started reading this book last summer, but I didn't want the series to end, and I set it aside. So many other books passed my eyes before I returned...moreI started reading this book last summer, but I didn't want the series to end, and I set it aside. So many other books passed my eyes before I returned to Forever. I finally listened to it on audio in order to finish.
I love this series because I think Sam Roth is the best of all the paranormal boyfriends. I was disatisfied with the ending because I wanted everything resolved by the end, but it's Stiefvater's story to tell as she likes.
I am not squeamish about violence, but when I got to the "horse's eye" scene, I called it quits. This bizarre mix of Coen Brothers meets Of Mice and M...moreI am not squeamish about violence, but when I got to the "horse's eye" scene, I called it quits. This bizarre mix of Coen Brothers meets Of Mice and Men was boring and I didn't care about any of the characters. As for the audio, the narrator couldn't keep his accents straight. Dreadful.(less)
I'm not a baseball fan or a Melville scholar. It speaks to the power of Harbach's writing when I tell you that these deficits don't matter. The charac...moreI'm not a baseball fan or a Melville scholar. It speaks to the power of Harbach's writing when I tell you that these deficits don't matter. The characters and their complex motivations and relationships fascinated me and I fell in love with each one. Outstanding!(less)
I really enjoyed the first third of this book, but I had to slog through the rest. The writing was good, but elements of the plot stretched credibilit...moreI really enjoyed the first third of this book, but I had to slog through the rest. The writing was good, but elements of the plot stretched credibility and I never connected with the characters. Perhaps, the print book is more engaging than the audio.(less)
Excellent coming-of-age story about Drew, a 13 year old girl, who is waiting for something remarkable to happen and Emmett, a mysterious boy who belie...moreExcellent coming-of-age story about Drew, a 13 year old girl, who is waiting for something remarkable to happen and Emmett, a mysterious boy who believes in miracles. (less)
Weird in all the right ways. Laugh out loud funny. I didn't feel the Bee's voice rang true for a thirteen year old. I wonder why children in adult fic...moreWeird in all the right ways. Laugh out loud funny. I didn't feel the Bee's voice rang true for a thirteen year old. I wonder why children in adult fiction are often precocious geniuses. Does this free the author from writing in a child's voice? Do they just write smart kids as naive adults?(less)
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