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Book 990: The Farwalker’s Quest

Title: The Farwalker’s Quest
Author: Joni Sensel
Publishing Info: Bloomsbury USA Children’s (February 2010)
Pages: 372 (hardcover)
Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade (young YA)
Awards: 2009 Cybils Award Finalist, Bank Street College 2010 “Best Book”
Review Copy: Hardcover copy checked out from KCLS

Why did I read this book?
It’s been on my list for a while; couldn’t tell you why anymore. I put books . . . → Read More: Book 990: The Farwalker’s Quest

Happy Memorial Day

Is “happy” the right word for it?

As a holiday Memorial Day seems to have two meanings. Officially, we honor those soldiers who fought and died protecting our country. Unofficially, we celebrate the start of summer. Officially, we visit graves of soldiers important to us. Unofficially, we have the first barbeque of the summer season. School ends . . . → Read More: Happy Memorial Day

I’m too sexy for my shirt…..

Actually, I’m just grateful for my shirt.

Really.

Just a few weeks ago, I went out with a friend. We stopped at a department store, perused the racks of hanging clothes, found a shirt in a flattering color (with a nice neckline, too), paid the clerk, and left.

That’s it.

Not too long ago, if I wanted a shirt, I’d . . . → Read More: I’m too sexy for my shirt…..

Book 992: Old Man’s War

Title: Old Man’s War
Author: John Scalzi
Publishing Info: Tor Science Fiction (January, 2007)
Pages: 320 (trade paperback)
Genre: Science Fiction
Review Copy: Purchased ages ago; probably from Amazon

Why did I read this book?
Because The Husband recommended it and when I found myself recommending it to Mentee #2, I figured I’d better reread it.

Mentee #2? Perhaps I’d better explain. The local . . . → Read More: Book 992: Old Man’s War

Book 993: The Hunger Games

Title: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Publishing Info: Scholastic Press (September, 2008)
Pages: 384 (hardcover)
Genre: Science Fiction, YA, dystopian fiction
Review Copy: Purchased for Kindle from Amazon

Why did I read this book?
Uh, duh.

OK, that was rude. I first read The Hunger Games shortly after it came out. Can’t now remember why. I had borrowed it from the library and . . . → Read More: Book 993: The Hunger Games