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[Kirsten]

I just finished "Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys," which I really enjoyed. I'm hoping she will write a sequel, because it ended on an open note.

[Roshini]

I'm about to start Magic Under Glass. Has anyone read it?

[Vicki]

Hey all, it's been a long time since I have read a YA book. I just got Birthmarked by Caragh O' Brien. Has anyone read it?

[Amy]

Reading Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler.

[Bess]

I'm reading two at the same time (I do this often, I don't know if anyone else does) Ever by Gail Carson Levine (which I cannot for the life of me get into and because of that) also Meridian by Amber Kizer

[Lani]

I often have one print book and one audiobook going at the same time, but that's about all I can handle.

I'm currenlty reading by Aprilynne Pike and listening to by Melissa Marr. I guess I have a faerie theme going, lol!

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

I am about to start Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. I lucked into an ARC.

[Amy]

I do sometimes read more than one book at a time. I thought I was weird for doing that. Nice to know I'm not alone.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

If I am reading more than one book at a time, it is because one of them is not *grabbing me* but I have to read it for something. I use to feel like I had to finish a book but now..no way. Too many good books out there and too little time.

[Paula]

I usually am reading a book in the living room and a book by my bedside. The book by the bedside I read more slowly 'cause I'm pretty tired by the time I get to bed. Poor White Night is taking me forever to finish.

[Donna]

Both Poison Study and Beautiful Creatures just came into the library! Looks like I got a busy week ahead of me!

[Amy]

If I'm not hooked by a book by chapter two, I usually don't finish it. Like Alyson said, too many other good things out there to read.

[Rita]

I actually have a long list of books (paper and audio) that I got from the library. I'm not sure how I'm going to get through them all!

The Maze Runner
Poison Study
Shiver
Graceling
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Coraline

I already started Coraline and love it so far.

[Amy]

I loved Coraline too. So creepy. My fourth graders read it and loved it as well.

[Lani]

Rita wrote: "I actually have a long list of books (paper and audio) that I got from the library. I'm not sure how I'm going to get through them all!

The Maze Runner
Poison Study
..."

I hope you enjoy Maze Runner. It's one of my favorites!

[Rita]

Amy wrote: "I loved Coraline too. So creepy. My fourth graders read it and loved it as well."

I have an eight-year-old (starting 3rd grade in the fall) who I think would love it, but I'm afraid it might give her nightmares. She loves interesting stories but is also a very sensitive soul. I'll see what I think when I get to the end, whether I should wait a year or let her read it now.


What fascinates me about this book is the little details, like how she was told to stay away from the well so she went to find it so she knew what to stay away from and then spent all day dropping acorns down it. It's those kinds of little details that make stories so fascinating.

[Rita]

Lani wrote: "I hope you enjoy Maze Runner. It's one of my favorites!"

I listened to the 1st three chapters on my drive into work this morning. I love dystopians. So far, James Dashner does an excellent job of setting up the mystery of where they are and why.

[Amy]

I don't think there really is anything truly scary in the book. Especially if you read it together. The movie creeped me out. But Coraline is a fourth grade reading level book.

[Rita]

Thanks for letting my know, Amy. I'll start reading it with her tonight. I could see her younger sister (age 6) being terrified of the people with button for eyes, but my oldest will probably be okay.

[Amy]

I was terrified of the movie Whybe (sp?). He was creepy. LOL.

I just finished Twenty Boy Summer. Starting Masquerade by Melissa De La Cruz today.

[Donna]

Going to start Lily's Crossing on the commute home. SHould go quick!

[Angela Sunshine]

Amy wrote: "I was terrified of the movie Whybe (sp?). He was creepy. LOL.

I just finished Twenty Boy Summer. Starting Masquerade by Melissa De La Cruz today."

What did you think of Twenty Boy Summer?

[Amy]

I really liked it. I thought it was bittersweet in some ways.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

Just finished The Pace by Shelena Shorts. It will appeal to fans of Evermore or Twilight.

[Lani]

I'm currently re-reading Perfect Chemistry and getting ready to listen to The Graveyard Book on audiobook.

I decided to re-read Perfect Chemistry because I loved the sequel Rules of Attraction but didn't remember liking PC that much. So I thought I'd give it another shot.

[Amy]

Okay I have a random question about Shiver (for those who have read it). I didn't know where to post it. In the chapter titles, there's a degree written under each. What's that all about?

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

Without giving away too much, Sam is seriously impacted by the temperature. The colder it gets is a problem for him so the degree relates to temperature which is significant for Sam.

[Amy]

Okay that helps. I just like to know that they are important for a reason and not just something random thrown in there. I'm assuming the temperature thing gets explained in the book?

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

Yes, but I don't want to spoil it for you. So you will find out fairly quickly once you start reading Shiver. Enjoy. Maggie has such a lyrical writing style that I love.

[Amy]

I'm on chapter 11 and loving it. Although the blue font is a little hard to take.

[Celeste]

I always love to see what you guys are reading and what you think of the books. I work at a book store and lead the childrens/teens department. I love this genre, but read really slow, besides the fact I also love all fiction in general; so sometimes YA books take a backseat for a spell. When that happens you really are appreciated. Thank you.

I'm correctly reading Here, There be Dragons by James Owen. I'm about on page 60 or so but I'm really liking it so far. It is full of referrrences to other literature, mythology, fables, fairy tales and the like. A fun read so far. I'm also listening to The Accidental Sorcerer by K. E. Mlls. I'm about half way though and I'm enjoying it, but it's not the best thing I've read that's far sure. Maybe the end will redeem it. That's my hope at least.

[Jessika]

I'm reading The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall, which I've heard a bit about. I read the first chapter and it's promising to be a good read.

[Cheryl]

I love the cover for The Penderwicks: . Something about this image doesn't do it justice, though. Is it an old-fashioned, nostalgic story like, maybe, E. Nesbit or Eleanor Estes?

[Eden]

I'm reading The Capture by Kathryn Lasky

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

I am starting Shadow Hills by Anastasia Hopcus.

[Amy]

Taking a break and reading an adult book (trashy romance short story) LOL. But after that I"ll be reading Revelations by Melissa De La Cruz.

[Beth]

Right now I'm reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling (of course) and Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. I really love Halse Anderson's books!

[Bhumi]

Alyson, I am so jealous of you! Shadow Hills sounds fantastic.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

I have had the ARC for several weeks but life has been so busy. I will be giving it away on Tuesday as part of a contest at http://youngadultlitreviewblog.blogsp...

Check it out if you are interested in possibly winning it. We will also be doing a contest to win Kimberly Derting's the Body Finder after Shadow Hills.

[Amy]

I changed my focus and I'm reading Moonlight by Rachel Hawthorne. Good so far.

[Susan]

I'm reading Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning and Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot!! Both very very good!

[Bhumi]

Sounds good, Alyson. Thanks!

[Roseanne]

Kristen, Paris is suppose to be strange to Tally ... I never listened to Uglies Series on Tape so I couldn't comment more about that. If you can't stomach the voices go Book format.
Amy, I always find blue font soothing on my eyeballs. But that might just be me...

[Jessika]

Cheryl wrote: "I love the cover for The Penderwicks: . Something about this image doesn't do it justice, ..."

It's definitely got an old-fashioned, nostalgic feel despite have a current-day setting. I loved it!

[Cheryl]

tx! Adding Penderiwicks to my to-read right now. :)

[Paula]

I am currently reading Beautiful Creatures and liking it. I am listening to The Wish List and I like the story, but the narrator's voice is really off putting. He does ok with Meg and the old man's voice, but the bad guy's voice are disgusting. St Peter's voice is just disrespectful!

[Rita]

I just picked up I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You yesterday. It's pretty good so far.

[Bhumi]

I'm working my way through Airhead by Meg Cabot.

[Donna]

Finished Poison Study now moving on to Beautiful Creatures

[Arya]

Hey Bhumi -

Do you like Airhead?