And here we are readers, the last, but never least, favorite reads of the year. It was an embarrassment of riches, one I appreciate more than I can say. May we all find the same in 2025. Best of 2024 ~ PART II A Shot in the Dark by Victoria Lee: This novel is in... Continue Reading →
2024: The Year in Reviews ~ Part I
“Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.” ~ John Green, The Fault in Our Stars Cheers, my fellow readers, and welcome to the list of... Continue Reading →
Review: Anger Is a Gift by Mark Oshiro
Title: Anger Is a Gift Author: Mark Oshiro Publisher: Tor Teen Length: 464 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Literary Fiction At a Glance: This novel is timely, it’s political, it’s socially aware, and it’s an important read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Moss Jeffries is many things—considerate student, devoted son, loyal friend and affectionate boyfriend, enthusiastic nerd.... Continue Reading →
Review: Waiting for Walker by Robin Reardon
Title: Waiting for Walker Author: Robin Reardon Publisher: IAM Books Length: 431 Pages Category: Teen Fiction At a Glance: Waiting for Walker is an exceptional novel that is intelligently written, compelling to read, and emotionally charged. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Micah Jaeger's life is a mess. His folks have... Continue Reading →

