1. Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison
2. The Fall by Bethany Griffin
3. Skellig by David Almond
4. Mind of Winter by Laura Kasischke
5. The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
6. Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult
7. September Girls by Bennett Madison
8. Asylum by Madeleine Roux
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1. Edge of the Water by Elizabeth George
This is the second book of a series. I liked it, but it got really weird and involved seal-people. It will be interesting to see what George does with the 3rd installment.

2. Raging Heat by Richard CastleThere isn't much I don't like about these books. I love the show so much, it's hard not to imagine ( Read more... )

1. Chambers of the Heart by Penny Layne
Chambers Of The Heart: The Truth Behind Love, Loyalty, Lust and Loss is Book One in a (I believe) three book series. Here you get the exposition and rising action, concluding in, “What comes next?” I am interested to see what the next part of Jenny’s life holds for her as she begins to figure out who she is ( Read more... )

1. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Such a cool read! I think a movie was made a while ago & I'd like to see it, to see how the movie compares to the book. Dystopian novel before those were a thing.
2. The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily DanforthI'd read so much about how great this book was, but I just didn't get it. Girl meets girl. Girl ( Read more... )

1. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
It was o.k., nothing special. Didn't make me want to read any more in the series.

2. In the Cut by Susanna Moore
Creepy/weird & kind of gross. It has sex and mystery, but not good writing.

3. About a Boy by Nick HornbyNot sure what the hype was about this book. I thought it was slow. ( Read more... )

1. The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
I really liked this story. It's the second book to The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Book 3 comes out later this year & I'm excited to read it. It's a mystery/thriller, which is what I like most.

2. It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned VizziniBut it wasn't funny. A kid checks himself into a mental ward ( Read more... )

1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
This was a 3rd-time re-read. How could I not? It's wonderful, it's endearing, it's heartbreaking, it's just lovely. Plus I had to read it again before the movie comes out (1 week!). I'm not thrilled with the casting, but having John Green involved in making the film gives me hope.

2. The Distance Between Us ( Read more... )

1. The Thousand Dollar Tan Line (Veronica mars #1) by Rob Thomas
It's so weird to see Veronica Mars written. But, I loved it. I mean, it's not gonna win a Pulitzer, but VM fans will enjoy it. :D

2. How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas RockwellThis book was stupid. I had to read it because I'm currently teaching it as a novel study. I thought it was ( Read more... )

1. The Butterfly Clues by Kate Ellison
I liked this. It's a mystery about the death of a young girl who is a stripper.

2. Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
This year's Newbery winner. It was "cute," but I wasn't that impressed.

3. Allegiant by Veronica RothPeople kept telling me that I would cry at the end. Well, considering I didn't like the ( Read more... )