Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Wednesday Reviews

Have I mentioned before that I have a huge crush on Sarah Dessen?? Yes? Okay, I won't talk about it again or you might think I'm obsessed. I mean, sure, I've read every book she's ever written, but that's not obsessive, is it? And she didn't disappoint in her latest book:



blurb:

"Riding a bike is only one of the many things Auden's missed out on. Even before her parents' divorce, she was cast in the role of little adult, never making waves, focusing on academics to please her demanding mother.

Now she's spending the summer before college in the tiny beach town of Colby with her father and his new wife and baby. A job in a trendy boutique introduces her to the world of girls, their friendships, conversations, romances. And then there's Eli, an intriguing loner. A fellow insomniac, Eli introduces Auden to the nocturnal world of Colby. Together they embark on a quest: for Auden to experience the carefree teenage life she's been denied; for Eli, to put a tragic episode behind him. Combine two lonely people with a charming beach town and an endless supply of long summer nights, and just about anything can happen."

Sarah Dessen, curse you for being able to take a normal, everyday scenario and turn it into a compelling emotion-filled book. I mean, praise you.

8 comments:

  1. I'm a new Dessen convert, and its hard to pick which to read next! But this one sounds awesome, so maybe...

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  2. I love Sarah Dessen. I have also read all her books. I love how she can just suck you into to the simplest action. She's a master. I feel very at home in her books.

    It looks like your cleaning is coming right along. I really need to pick up the pace.

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  3. This, and The Truth About Forever were my two favorite Sarah Dessen books. Awesome. :)

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  4. I've only read one of her books and I enjoyed it. Maybe it's about time I pick up another.

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  5. I love this book. I've already read it twice. Can't wait for her next one. :D

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  6. I keep seeing this book everywhere. I guess I need to pick it up.

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  7. Everyone is along for the Sarah Dessen ride. I feel a little left out. I've never read her. But if I do read her and like her, you and I would have something in common. And that would be very bad.

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  8. I know! She doesn't have the big-time high concept hook everybody thinks you need to sell. She just writes well. So not fair to the rest of us.

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