Welcome to The Young Folks! Today is the first recap of our re-read of Paper Towns by John Green. We’re getting ready for the movie release in just two weeks! This week we read the prologue and part one. These are…
Book Review: ‘Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda’ by Becky Albertalli
Simon isn’t a character everyone wants to read about, but Albertalli’s greatest feat in this novel is that you begin to want to know about him. His likes, dislikes, whether or not he puts the lid down or up on the toilet, and just what his grade was in seventh grade English class. Random little tidbits make their way into the novel, and by the end I promise you Oreo’s will be on the menu for your next meal.
Book Review: ‘Forever for A Year’ by B.T. Gottfred
When Carolina and Trevor meet on their first day of school, something draws them to each other. They gradually share first kisses, first touches, first sexual experiences. When they’re together, nothing else matters. But one of them will make a choice,…
Read of the Week: Fan #INDEEP Moments + Giveaway
This week we’ve decided to put a spin on our Read of the Week. Terra Elan McVoy and I wanted to do a sort of celebratory post for the paperback release of In Deep, which I reviewed last year and…
2015 Midyear Review: Best in Books
The first six months of 2015 have gone by, and there are already so many good books and stories that deserve some recognition, even before the year ends. The Young Folks team has come together to list the best in Books for…
Read of the Week: ‘Where Did You Sleep Last Night?’ by Lynn Crosbie
Lynn Crosbie’s new novel is a fantastical love story about a teenage girl who embarks on a relationship with the dead spirit of Kurt Cobain. Evelyn Gray is a miserable sixteen-year-old girl from Carnation, Washington, who is in love with…