Tag: Contemporary
Review: The Dangerous Art of Blending In
Emily
I’ve been trying to read more LGBTQIA books lately, so when the opportunity arose to read The Dangerous Art of Blending In by Angelo Surmelis for Bookmarked, I took it. I’m a sucker for a good coming of age story and for self-acceptance narratives. So, a book about a boy coming to… Continue Reading Review: The Dangerous Art of Blending In
Review: Sadie
Emily
After seeing Lost at Midnight’s post on Sadie, I added the book to my TBR list. It seemed relevant to current discussions about violence, and book club picked it for September, so it didn’t stay on my TBR list for long. I downloaded the audiobook and listened to it over the… Continue Reading Review: Sadie
Review: Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore
Emily
How great a title is Mr. Penumbra’s 24-hour Bookstore? It’s honestly the main reason I picked this book out when I saw it on a newsletter. Summary When the recession leaves Clay Jannon without a design job, he finds himself taking over the night shift at Mr. Penumbra’s 24-hour Bookstore. But… Continue Reading Review: Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore
Review: The Fashion Committee
Emily
This is the kind of book I judged hard by both its cover and its title. Purple and green on white with doodles, plus fashion? There aren’t too many books that make me think “this is not for me,” but this was one. Still, I’ve long been trying to challenge… Continue Reading Review: The Fashion Committee
Review: The Hate U Give
Emily
If you’ve even got your toe in the book waters, you’ve heard about The Hate U Give, and for good reason. Summary Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter lives two lives: one as a “Big Mav’s daughter who works in the store” in a poor black neighborhood, the other as a cool girl… Continue Reading Review: The Hate U Give