Me & Jo

"She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain."

 -of Jo March in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women

I promise I'll be back soon, guys. 

Grad school/teaching are the current occupants of my time and my mind.

-Ms. Litwit

Book Review: The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


How was I so late getting into this? I LOVE this book. I've decided I'm going to teach it. Generally, in YA lit, I am not much of a fan of the heroine, but I really love Katniss. She's a powerhouse female lead, awkward and socially inept, but strong. She is her family's only source of food after her father's passing so she has to become a survivor so that her mother and sister will survive, too. This is not typical, predictable dystopian lit. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.
It is adventure, romance, lies, survival, perseverance, death, family, and friendship.
GO READ IT IMMEDIATELY.



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Book Review: Smokin' Seventeen

Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I'm not going to say that this is a pivotal, change-your-life type novel, but it was really funny and presented mystery through humor and quick wit. Stephanie's at it again, chasing bad guys, being torn between two guys, and getting Cluck in a Bucket w/her partner in crime, Lula. Hilarious. Smarty, humorous, yet fast read.



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Happy Birthday Beatrix Potter!

Happy 145th Birthday to the creator of 

Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, 

and The Two Bad Mice. 

Thank you for bringing nature to kids 

through heartfelt stories and illustrations, 

Miss Potter.

Book Review: Forever Odd by Dean Koontz

Forever Odd by Dean Koontz

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I was very close to giving this one 3 stars, but the ending was phenomenal. I love Odd, so I'm going to finish this ride with him. The book was not great, but Odd becomes increasingly more charming and brave as the pages fly by. There was also an HP reference. Actually, there were 2. It was a stepping stone and I know there is a building mystery with Odd that I'm excited to find out. There was a significant lack of Stormy, but a lot more Ozzie (whom I also adore).



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Last Day....HP

As most of my readers know, I am a HUGE Harry Potter freak. I quite literally grew up with the book series AND the movies. That being said, there is now approximately half a day until the FINAL HARRY POTTER PREMIERE EVER! I am slightly psyched, but this is going to be a bittersweet occasion. Harry Potter's fate will finally be revealed to those who have never read the books, and for avid fans, this is going to be rather painful.


I'd like to send a shout-out to all my avid Harry Potter fans, have a lovely day, enjoy your midnight releases and be safe!

I'm going to post one of my favorite quotes from The Deathly Hallows today and I would encourage all of you to do so as well.

"Always." 

-Severus Snape

This is his most defining line in the entire series.
I've always been a fan of Snape,
and I'm so excited to see his depiction in this film.

Book Review: City of Glass

City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


If you are a fan of the series (and if you're this far in, you probably are) then you will be pleasantly surprised. So far, this is the best one. The action never stops, from front to back. Teen angst and drama blends well with life-threatening demons and the world's worst father. It's a very fast-paced book and I loved it.



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