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the best of the best

In these reviews I offer heart, humor, and a careful eye. I've been reading young adult books since I was 11 years old. (that means I've been reading them for more than 25 years! ack!) These books have helped me to think, made my heart soar, or filled me with glee. These are the best of the best.

getting around

Book reviews are arranged according to the broad, amorphous categories listed on the left. If you click on those categories, you'll skip quickly to that review page. If you click on the book titles themselves, you'll be taken to Powells.com, where you will have an option to purchase these books (used copies, too!).

And, ummm... you're right... I am behind in reviewing! Now that the new-and-improved Favorite Teenage Angstbooks is here, I can devote my energies to reviewing great books. Thanks for your patience. It's been a wiggy couple of years because...

I've been working on a book!
one hot second: stories about desire

It's called One Hot Second: Stories about Desire. Read more about it.

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true believer by virginia euwer wolff Please Don't Kill the Freshman by Zoe Trope empress of the world by sara ryan

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