Some Fun Recent Reads
Things have been a little nuts around here thanks to deadlines and end-of-semester grading, so I haven’t had much time for reading. When I’m most stressed, I tend to gravitate toward light, fun reads. Here are a couple I enjoyed recently.
Not in the Script by Amy Finnegan
I was excited to read this book not only because it sounded fun but also because it was written by one of my agency mates. I was not disappointed. The story grabbed me from the start, but what particularly stood out were the characters. I found myself reading about movie stars and believing they were real people! The minute I finished this one, I recommended it to my middle school librarian friend who’s always looking for good books for her younger students who are interested in reading YA but might not be ready for the racier stuff yet. (That’s the beauty of Bloomsbury’s new If Only imprint with its focus on “clean YA.”)
Dream a Little Dream by Kerstin Gier
I really enjoyed the Ruby Red series by the same author, partly because of the time travel but mostly because of the voice, so when I saw a new title by her on NetGalley, I was excited to dive in. Once again, I was sucked in by the character’s voice and the humor running throughout the story. On top of the slightly supernatural premise, there was also a cast of wacky characters and lots of believable teenage emotions. This is the first in a series, but I appreciated that (unlike Ruby Red which ended on a cliffhanger) this title could stand on its own.
What have you been reading recently?
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