Young Adult Fiction for Adults discussion
What are you reading now?
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Aug 26, 2011 04:42PM
I don't blame you for being mad. I would be too.
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Theo wrote: "I don't blame you for being mad. I would be too."The sad thing is everyone in my office says the same thing. But what can you do about it? Only option is not patronizing them but then there are so many less books in your life.
It's a catch-22, which is always complicated. You can try to complain to the administration, who can be complicated to get into contact with, but you're right that there is no easy solution. If the South branch, that you like, is connected to the same system, you may be able to get them to help you with contacting the higher-ups. Just a thought.
The library I really like is a different system but with less books. But South branch is polite. I think when I return the book I'll tell the South branch lady about it being YA and maybe mention that I didn't want to take it to the main branch because they're never very nice and I've tried to help them out before and they just act like they're annoyed with me.Kinda casually send it through the gossip chain, try to mention other people think the same thing too or something. I'll have a good spiel when time comes.
Sounds like a good plan. It sucks you have to deal with it, but maybe the system's gossip chain can do some damage.
Cassi wrote: "I'm like 60 or so pages in and so far it's harmless. [spoilers removed]That's not really a spoiler. It was just easier typing it in spoiler tags. Don't judge me!"
Cassi: How do you do spoiler tags? I don't know how to do it and it makes it difficult sometimes to review a book.
Cheryl wrote: "Getting ready to start
. I hope it's as good as everyone says. I've been looking forward to reading this book for quite a while."It's awesome! Can't wait to hear your thoughts!
Ali wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "Getting ready to start
. I hope it's as good as everyone says. I've been looking forward to reading this book for quite a while."It's awesome! Can't..."
I just finished and I loved it. I can't wait to get the second book!
I've read
and
today, and I play on starting
tonight :) (Yes, I'm a fast reader and yes, I have *way* too much free time on my hands! LOL)
♥ Martina ♥ wrote: "yeah, the first one (Hunger Games) is really great. Enjoy it!"Thanks for telling!
♥ Martina ♥ wrote: "no problem. Hope you'll like it so much as we do. Tell me when you've finished it. I'm curious :)"I am done!!! I love it!!
yeah, you've already finished it - fast read :)And how did you like the end, the story, the characters. What didn't you like?
Jennifer wrote: "
"Jennifer, let me know how you liked it, I read it recently and was a bit disappointed, it was still good but not as good as the other "Bloody Jack" books.
Theo wrote: "Starting
"I hope you like this book Theo, I enjoyed it. I read it in High School and ended up buying it from Amazon because I couldn't find it anywhere.
Theo wrote: "Finished
and
(audiobook). About halfway through
. Starting [bookcover:After Hamelin|..."Love HP on audio!
Heidi (so what if I'm picky) wrote: "Love HP on audio!"Yeah, I've just been getting into audiobooks recently and after seeing the last movie, I wanted to reread. I thought this way it would be rereading, but a new experience as well. Jim Dale rocked my socks off!
Kayla wrote: "I hope you like this book Theo, I enjoyed it. I read it in High School and ended up buying it..."
It's starting a little slowly for me. I'm about a quarter of the way through and I'm not sure about the writing style, it irks me a bit. It seems like the action/story is picking up now, though, so I'll hold out judgment for awhile.
Yes, they're FABULOUS! Great writing, superb voice. I've read the first two and loved them; genuinely scary for a young audience, though!
Any suggestions for some good World Literature Y.A. booksHistorical fiction? I am looking for 10th grade ELL students. Thanks!
Oh did I ever say I was FINALLY listening to the help
?? I was like I wonder which one is Jenna Lamia. Then she came on and I was like YAY because I love her voice so much.
Cassi wrote: "Oh did I ever say I was FINALLY listening to the help
?? I was like I wonder which one is Jenna Lamia. Then she came on and I was like YAY because I love her voice so ..."Loved the audio of The Help
Cassi wrote: "Oh did I ever say I was FINALLY listening to the help
?? I was like I wonder which one is Jenna Lamia. Then she came on and I was like YAY because I love her voice so ..."Jenna rocks!
I just saw that Kindle version
is being offered for $2.99 through September 30th from Amazon. A great deal for a great book!!! (And don't forget to download the free prequel
while you are there)Such a great series!!!
I actually bought a paperback copy of that book because it's one that I'd like to loan out whenever people ask for book recommendations.(Its very very very rare that I buy a physical copy of a book)
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