2014 has already come and gone and I have yet to share with you my favorite reads of the year. For those who don’t follow me on social media, the answer as to why is simple: I was dying of the plague. Okay, not really. I REALLY had the flu. And not just one. I had TWO different strands. So for my Christmas vacation, I spent 16 days in bed. Sleeping. Barely moving. Barely reading—which is the real tragedy. But now that we have enjoyed a full two weeks of 2015, let me share with you my favorite reads of 2014. First, I met my Goodreads goal of 115 books. As a matter of fact, I didn’t meet it—I spanked it. By year’s end I read 144 books (mostly YA and mysteries). I really like rounded up numbers, so I am bummed I didn’t reach 145, but hey, since I spanked my original goal, I will take it. Of those 144 boys, below I am sharing with you 15 of my favorite tween/YA reads in no particular order. Enjoy! ‘The Impossible Knife of Memory’ – Laurie Halse Anderson I did...
I am a huge fan of Roth's series, so when I received an email asking if I was interested in reviewing this book, I jumped at the opportunity. Title: ‘Divergent Thinking’ Editor: Leah Wilson Pages: 256 Publisher: Smart Pop Available: NOW at your local library/book store Source: BenBella Books Summary (from Goodreads ): Veronica Roth’s Divergent trilogy ( Divergent , Insurgent , Allegiant ) has captured the hearts and thoughts of millions of readers. In Divergent Thinking , YA authors explore even more of Tris and Tobias’ world, including: � What Divergent’s factions have in common with one of psychology’s most prominent personality models � The biology of fear: where it comes from and how Tris and the other Dauntless are able to overcome it � Full-page maps locating all five faction headquarters and other series landmarks in today’s Chicago, based on clues from the books � Plus a whole lot more, from why we love identity shorthand like factions to Tris’ trouble with hon...
