
June 5, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Ah, Summer. There is something about summer that makes me want to read some summer flings. While during the rest of the year I am drawn towards dark and edgy, there is something about the summer sun shining brightly that makes me want to pick up those books with light, airy covers that suggest […]
March 18, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Check out the series About the Girl over at Stacked If you read enough YA lit, you might start to come to a few interesting conclusions: 1. Teens only have 1 relationship, romantic ones. Especially if you are a teenage girl. 2. Relationships only have one goal, which is sex. For some reason, as Cory […]
February 12, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS
It’s two days until Valentine’s Day and I’m looking for a great romance book (as always.) I love teen romances and so do my teen patrons. I’m constantly giving out romance book recommendations in the stacks. There are so many great teen romances that it’’s easy to give out a pile of books. It’s even […]
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July 30, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Just when you thought Egmont Week was over….. one more review from their fall catalog! The writing pair behind Notes from the Blender, a great bit of realistic fiction about the complications and joys of becoming, through no effort of your own, part of a blended family during high school, is back for another novel […]
February 20, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS
With love in the air, it’s a great time to settle down with a romance book. I’m a sucker for a great teen romance novel. Since I’m a HUGE Jane Austen fan, it seems natural that my love of her work would transfer into historical romances, especially of the Regency Era. Some of my teen […]
February 15, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS
I struggled to take a breath. She wasn’t listening. She didn’t understand- or maybe she did, and she just didn’t care. “What about my son? He’s Henry’s too, you know. And he’s your grandson. His name’s Milo, and he’s not even a week old. Why does he deserve to be raised by Cronus?” Rhea said […]
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February 14, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Conversation hearts: that chalky sweet reminder of Valentine’s Day that lingers (in your molars) long after the chocolate has melted away. Their phrases are by turns charming and mystifying, but we love them just the same. So much so, that it’s time we do a little Reader’s Advisory love match for these desperately seeking sweets. […]
February 13, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS
“I didn’t agree to any tests.” I paused. “What happens if I pass?” He stared at his hands. “You will become one of us.”“Us? Dead, you mean?“No, that is not what I mean. Think – you know the myth, do you not? Who was Persephone? What was she?” Fear stabbed at me, cutting me from […]
February 12, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Hooked by Liz Fichera ISBN: 9780373210725 Seth leaned closer when I didn’t answer him. He lowered his voice. “Then let me say something.” He jabbed his forefinger at me, “First, don’t lie. I am not a tool. I know why you flaked out Saturday night. I saw you.” It was as if he’d prepared for this. […]
February 6, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS
When writing romantic story lines, I like to differentiate between the various shades of infatuation, obsession, lust, and love. It’s easy to mistake one for another, and it can be especially confusing for people who are dealing with these emotions for the first time. Also, human emotions are not always purely one thing or another, […]
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