false 34 170 140 true 5682162 read 0 true 1067299 currently-reading 30 true 1067298 to-read 51 false 1067322 yafiction 31 false 1067369 historicalfiction 28 false 1067378 fantasy 20 false 1074127 fiction 19 false 1117849 j-fiction 14 false 1067337 ladybooks 14 false 1211314 audio-books 11 false 1655525 mystery 10 false 1211326 graphic-novels 8 false 1557127 picture-books 8 false 1155418 nonfiction 4 false 1631527 science-fiction 4 false 1067311 librarianbooks 3 false 2131669 classics http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53489039 Prada and Prejudice (Paperback) by Mandy Hubbard
bookshelves: to-read
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53489010 The Season (Hardcover) by Sarah MacLean
bookshelves: to-read
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53487630 Here Lies Arthur (Hardcover) by Philip Reeve
bookshelves: historicalfiction, to-read, yafiction
I unfortunately got this book in on hold when I was only in the mood for reading British chick lit. So although it covers my favorite topic, King Arthur, in an allegedly new and exciting way and seemed promising, I could only get a couple chapters in before I needed much less Merlin and much more romantic comedy. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53486808 to: The Spectacular Now (Hardcover) by Tim Tharp
bookshelves: yafiction
In all honesty, I didn't finish this one. Not that I didn't like it, but I found I just didn't care that much about the characters. It's not that it wasn't somewhat clever and funny, but it left me feeling "meh". Maybe it was just my mood that day, as it was a finalist for the National Book Award and a Best Book for Young Adults. Not that I have to like every award winning book, but, you know. I felt like I SHOULD like it. Maybe I'll try again in a few months. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53473394 to: Audrey, Wait! (Hardcover) by Robin Benway
bookshelves: yafiction
I thought I would love this book. And I did like it, but... here is where I will take my stand on books written by adults that like to imagine that modern day high school kids are way more cool than I suspect they actually are. I mean, things have come along way since the early 90's, but I really have a hard time believing that a moajority of high school kids are in punk bands or are aspiring fashion designers and they are all totally music geeks. And they like good music. Really? Aside from that, I was slightly iritated by the supporting characters and some of the lingo, but all in all, not bad and definitely recommendable to cool teen girls. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53473032 to: Vibes (Hardcover) by Amy Kathleen Ryan
bookshelves: yafiction
There is some psychic action, but Vibes is more of a The Earth, My Butt or Big Fat Manifesto style bitter-sweet coming of age tale than a fun ESP romp. There is romance though, so it's not all agony and tears. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53472155 to: The Pact of the Wolves (Paperback) by Nina Blazon
bookshelves: fantasy, mystery, yafiction
I'm not really sure how to categorize this one, genre wise. There are paranormal and mystery/thriller elements, there is witchcraft and secret societies and a boarding school. But it's not a paranormal romance, so don't expect any sexy teen girl/wolf makeout scenes. I really didn't know what was going on until the end, and I won't give it away if this intrigues anyone. The language is somewhat stilted, which may be an effect of translation from the German, but a compelling and original story none the less. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53471342 to: Diary of a Chav (Hardcover) by Grace Dent
bookshelves: yafiction
I was hoping I'd love this, but it just didn't hold my attention. I wanted another Georgia Nicholson, but got more of, I don't know, the villainous teen from an ABC family movie. And I like ABC family movies, but I guess I demand more from a book. I might be too harsh, because I didn't actually finish it though. It's worth a try if you like British chick books, you might fare better than me. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53470972 to: The Youngest Templar: Keeper of the Grail (Hardcover) by Michael Spradlin
bookshelves: historicalfiction, j-fiction
After trying to read a few J and YA medieval historicals that were badly marred by 20th century quips and unbelievable dialog, the Youngest Templar scratched my knightly itch. Really compelling, well written and it's the beginning of a series. And it has Templars and Robin Hood! What more could you want? ]]>