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Author Archives: KelliB
Engaging novel about a teen standing trial for murder
Crush. Candy. Corpse. by Sylvia McNicoll; published 9/1/12; ISBN 9781459400627. In Crush. Candy. Corpse., high school senior Sunny is just trying to find a volunteer opportunity to meet graduation requirements. When she’s not allowed to count volunteering at a hair salon … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Fiction
Tagged Alzheimer's, assisted suicide, ethics, legal proceedings, teens, volunteering, young women
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The Next J. K. Rowling? Forbes to highlight new author in July; “The Bone Season” premieres Aug 20
I usually try to keep my posts focused on either teen book reviews or emerging technology topics, but it’s fun to see stories about up-and-coming authors, if only to be reminded that the past-time of reading is still going strong. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged clairvoyants, dystopian, fantasy, rebellion, totalitarianism, young women
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Rick Yancey’s “5th Wave” – If you pick it up, you’ll not want to put it down
5th Wave by Rick Yancey; Pub date May 7, 2013; 978-0399162411. I was glad to see that the suggested age group listed in the Product Details section for Rick Yancey’s 5th Wave was “12 and up”, because I imagine there will be scads of adults who’ll love … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Fiction
Tagged alien invasion, dystopian, genocide, science fiction, teen fiction, teens, ya fiction, Yancey
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Starla and Eula – a beautiful pair (Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall)
Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall [9781476707723] Pub Date July 2, 2013; ARC received from NetGalley Starla, a nine-year old girl with red hair and a temper to match when she encounters injustice, has continually been told she’s nothing but … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Fiction
Tagged child abuse, domestic violence, Eula, racism, segregation, southern US, Starla, Tennessee
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Sea Change by S. M. Wheeler (YA Fantasy)
A brand new release, I’ve not yet read this book but wanted to share because it seems such a promising fairytale adventure…I’m always enticed by a good fairytale. The following quote is a mashup of three separate reviews that hopefully … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Fiction
Tagged bildungsroman, fairytale, fantasy, teen, young adult
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Fanastic Sports Read for Teens Girls and Guys: Shredded by Karen Avivi
I know nothing about BMX bike-riding, so I wasn’t sure if this book would hold my interest. I’m happy to report that Karen Avivi has created a thoroughly enjoyable (and educational) story. Through Josie’s eyes, we see how much courage … Continue reading
Amazon offers New Option for Self-Publishing
Much to the happiness (I’m guessing) of authors who haven’t had the luck or connections to have been adopted by a major publishing house, Amazon will soon launch “Kindle Worlds”, a new fan fiction platform for independent authors. I’m curious … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Books, Online Resources
Tagged fan fiction, indie publishing, kindle worlds, self-publishing
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2013 Top Teen Reads Nominations – YALSA
Readers of ages 12-18 can vote online from Aug 15 to Sep 15 @ http://www.ala.org/yalsa/reads4teens Teen bookfinder app: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/products/teenbookfinder Link to pdf of the 28 nominated titles: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/teenreading/teenstopten/2013%20TTT%20Nominations.pdf Video of the 28 nominated titles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPgBooghc5E&feature=player_embedded
Baker & Taylor Launches E-Reader App
The world’s largest distributor of books, digital content and entertainment products, Baker & Taylor announced yesterday the launch of their own eReader app. I wondered what the catch was…what do I need to do to get it? How would/could their eReader app fit … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Books, Online Resources
Tagged Axis 360, Baker & Taylor, eReader app
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Kelli -- A Victory Gardener (of Information) 