Starting in November of this year I created a reading goal for myself. I intend to read 75 books from November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. So far the books I have read are:
The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Matthieu (see previous post)
They All Fall Down by Roxanne St. Claire This one required a good amount of disbelief suspension! Incredibly unlikely scenario wherein every year junior class girls are voted onto a Hot List. This year one by one they are dying. So suspend your disbelief and enjoy the romp!
Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis Most of the world's water has been rendered undrinkable in this unusual dystopian fiction novel. Lucy and her mother live in the basement of their house but spend much of their time on the roof with rifles defending the unsullied pond on their property. There's sequel as well, In a Handful of Dust.
Play Me Backwards by Adam Selzer Leon is in his senior year of high school, and after a brilliant start in 9th grade, he has turned into a self-proclaimed slacker. Graduation is looming and Leon wants to get back on track. His best friend Stan (who claims to be Satan) is helping him with advice such as listening to Moby Dick on his car CD player and sending him on a search for the elusive white grape slushie. Nothing too deep in this one, just a fun read.
Rapture Practice by Aaron Hartzler This one is a memoir chronicling the years growing up in a strict fundamentalist family. Aaron relates his experiences with humor and a lot of heart. I recommend this one!!
Girls Like Us by Gail Giles Chosen to be on the short list for the National Book Award for youth literature, this is a quick read with lots of vernacular. Biddy and Quincy are "SPEDs", graduating from special education classes at their high school. Their counselor and advisor places them with an older woman who needs help around the house, and Quincy gets a job at a local cafe. They learn trust and friendship while growing up together.
I am also listening to some books on CD, but I won't be counting them! This challenge is strictly written word!!
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