Author Archives: Mrs.N

Second Helpings

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Mrs.N

Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty Before reading this book, you should probably clear your schedule.  I can’t tell you exactly how long to clear if for, that depends entirely on how fast you read.  You see, when McCafferty leaves you … Continue reading →

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Lola and the Boy Next Door

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Mrs.N

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins It’s a terrible thing to have to follow a book like Anna and the French Kiss.  And maybe because it is such a hard thing, Perkins trots Anna and Etienne out … Continue reading →

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A Match Made in High School

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mrs.N

A Match Made in High School by Kristin Walker Fiona’s high school life is officially over.  A school marriage education project has paired her with the biggest meathead jerk in the whole school, which would be bad enough if he … Continue reading →

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Starcrossed

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mrs.N

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini This is the first book in the Starcrossed trilogy. Book 1: Starcrossed Book 2: Dreamless Book 3: Goddess It’s been a rather lukewarm month for reviews, I’ve read a lot of books that I just couldn’t rave about, but … Continue reading →

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The Fault in Our Stars

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green This is not my kind of book.  I’m reviewing because it is without a doubt one of the most anticipated books of the year and certainly there are many people out there … Continue reading →

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The Big Crunch

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Big Crunch by Pete Hautman This is not your typical romance novel, a fact well advertised by the dust jacket. I should mention that the dust jacket on my copy (courtesy of the public library of course) had one … Continue reading →

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The Luxe

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Luxe by Anna Godbersen Elizabeth Holland was meant to be married, but instead her empty coffin is being carried in to her funeral.  What follows is the story of the time leading up to Elizabeth’s disappearance into the river … Continue reading →

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What Happened to Goodbye

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Mrs.N

What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen I’m a pretty big fan of Sarah Dessen when it comes to teen romance. This one wasn’t really about romance though. Sure there’s a girl and boy and they like each other, but … Continue reading →

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February: Love is in the Air

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Mrs.N

I’m not a big Valentine’s Day person, but I always looking for an excuse to read a good love story.  This February, love is in the air as I report back on the content of all sorts of young romances.  … Continue reading →

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Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Mrs.N

Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs by Lensey Namioka This is the final installment in the series about the Yang family. Eldest Brother may be the most talented member of the family string quartet but when his violin needs … Continue reading →

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