It is episodes like “The Runaways” that can make Mad Men such a difficult show to cover on a weekly basis. It is not a matter of quality diminishing necessarily, but Matthew Weiner and his team certainly have a lot…
Book Review: We Are the Goldens by Dana Reinhardt
Anyone looking for an honest portrayal of a teenage girl in literature: look no further than We Are the Goldens by Dana Reinhardt. If you know anything about me, you will know I’m a sucker for a good coming-of-age tale. (For those…
Book Review: The Swift Boys & Me by Kody Keplinger
Kody Keplinger is one of my favorite YA genres, so of course I had to read her middle-grade debut as well. In case this is the first time you heard of Kody Keplinger, she’s the young, fresh author A Midsummer’s…
Audiobook Review: ‘Five, Six, Seven, Nate!’ by Tim Federle
I’m so happy that Tim Federle wrote a sequel to the wonderful Better Nate than Ever because I definitely needed a little more Nate Foster in my life. If you haven’t read Better Nate than Ever, let me redirect you…
What to Look Forward to in Under the Dome Season 2
The miniseries that dominated the airwaves for most of last year’s summer is back once again with even more mysteries to uncover as the dome becomes more interactive with the residents of Chester’s Mill. Even though the last season…
Read of the Week: Pandemic by Yvonne Ventresca
Even under the most normal circumstances, high school can be a painful and confusing time. Unfortunately, Lilianna’s circumstances are anything but normal. Only a few people know what caused her sudden change from model student to the withdrawn pessimist she…