Let's talk about Will Grayson...

I liked him. I really did. He's funny, smart, sweet, kind, and cute! And I loved his best friend, Tiny, too. Great characters! Great friendship! I liked the story. I just thought it might have been a little to...optimistic? I'm not sure the real world is as kind and tolerant as the world of Will and Tiny. I wish it was, but I don't think it is. And for that reason, the story felt a little too "easy" to me. I'd love to live in a world where every person is respected and embraced for who they are. I definitely believe "that being the person God made you cannot separate you from God's love." I'm just not sure the rest of the world believes that. I'm hopeful though. :)

Newberry winner! And I know why!

I heard alot about this book at the librarian's convention I went to this past spring. Saying how it was definitely a middle school read but adults were going to love it, too. Calling it a "time traveler's wife" for young people, really great story. Well they hit the nail on the head! I loved it. The beginning was simple enough, I even thought to myself that it was just okay. Made me smile a couple times, remembering my own 6th grade self. But the ending? Holy crap!! Incredible!! Cried like a baby on my front porch. Reread it several times (the ending). I'm still thinking about it! I loved it. Well worth the read! I'd recommend it to everyone! Fab!

It's Summertime! Let's read like crazy!

I'm into my summer reading mode and having a really great time! I've read three books so far and two of them were awesome! If you haven't read Before I Fall yet, by Lauren Oliver, what the heck are you waiting for?! It was fabulous. One of those books where you immediately put yourself in the place of the main character and start thinking "have I done things like that?" and "holy cow, what would I do?" I loved it! It made me think and consider things I've done in my life. Wow. Not the ending I wanted, but still a good ending. Can't wait for more from this author! I think this will be my book talk book for the 9th graders this year. It was that good!