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Monthly Archives: August 2012 Camp by Elaine Wolf ( website | twitter ) Publication Date: June 15, 2012 Publisher: Sky Pony Press Pages: 256 Target audience: Mature young adult Keywords: 1960s, mother/daughter relationships, bullying, family secrets Format read: Hardcover received from publisher. (Thank you!) Summary: In the summer of 1963, Amy is unwillingly sent to a summer camp run…  The title of this post comes from a catchy song from a little musical called Hairspray. Bright colors, big hair, and racial injustice are all themes in this particular show, featuring a decade that we see a lot in books and movies. And one that I am absolutely fascinated with. After reading Kissing Shakespeare, I…  What’s Left of Me by Kat Zhang Publication Date: September 18, 2012 Publisher: HarperTeen Pages: 356 Target audience: Young Adult Keywords: hybrid souls, destructive government, sci-fi Format read: ARC received from HarperCollins at TLA. Summary: Addie and Eva are two souls occupying one body, one of which should have gone dormant, but never did; Eva wants…  Return to Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs (Part of Lakeshore Chronicles series) Publication Date: August 28, 2012 Publisher: Harlequin Pages: 320 Target audience: Adult Keywords: romance, single parents, fathers/daughters, mothers/daughters Format read: ARC from NetGalley. (Thanks!) Summary: On the cusp of an exciting opportunity at her job and growing closer to her successful boyfriend, Sonnet finds… Welcome, welcome! (We just re-watched The Hunger Games so I’m channeling my inner Effie Trinket.) I’m so very excited to introduce you guys to Kelly at Radiant Shadows today! She’s an awesome blogger with thought-provoking posts, amazing reviews, and a gorgeous layout (I swoon over it every time I visit!). She’s sharing a few places she’d… |
