Do you like political thrillers? The Swimmer by Joakim Zander is an exciting adventure with lots of twists and turns. The descriptions are vivid and the plot is complex. Once you get caught up in the story, it’s hard to put the book down. The author’s own life experiences have obviously influenced his storytelling skills. He lives […]
Books
Escape from Eden by Elisa Nader
Dystopian fiction has always had a special appeal for young adults who are figuring out the world around them, wondering how they fit in, questioning authority and imagining different scenarios for how the world could look or maybe does look in a controlled cult or society. Escape from Eden is a YA thriller about a […]
Darker Edge of Desire: Gothic Tales of Romance
Does the title of this book sound intriguing to you? Darker Edge of Desire is not for everyone, but for those of you who like the sound of the title and description this is an excellent book! Mitzi Szereto has put together a collection of 14 stories. She wrote one of them and the others […]
The Train to Crystal City by Jan Jarboe Russell
How much do you know about our US history? It’s easy to go through school assuming that one side is always right and one side is completely wrong. History lessons in school often present things this way, telling only part of the story instead of giving a more accurate picture of events. I grew up […]
Poor Little Dead Girls by Lizzie Friend
Even though I don’t always like to admit it, I am well aware that I am no longer in the ‘young adult’ age group. I am reminded of that each time I reach for my reading glasses. However, I still enjoy reading YA books and watching TV shows like Pretty Little Liars. Poor Little Dead […]
The Girl in the Wall by Daphne Benedis-Grab
Do you or your teen like YA books? YA does stand for ‘young adult,’ but I know that I am not the only ‘no longer young adult’ who enjoys reading them. The Girl in The Wall is a YA thriller that is a bit toned down from the typical adult novel in the genre. The characters […]