Another not so fabulous week for reading (more out of town guests), but I did manage to get a little reading in. I've already talked a bit about one book I read, Alice, I Think. Like I said on Wednesday, I really enjoyed it and am now kicking myself that I waited so long to read it. One thing that was interesting to me in my Reader Advisory class was the number of students who were truly surprised that they liked their book. Some of them admitted that a prejudice they had against YA Fiction was that it was less sophisticated and lower in quality because it is written for a younger audience.
I love proving students wrong.
The other book I read this week was Dead and Loving It by MaryJanice Davidson. A collection of four novellas (three previously e-pubbed and one brand spanking new story), this book expanded on the worlds of both the Wyndham werewolves and vampire queen Betsy Taylor. If you have read either series it is a can't miss book. If you have heard of MaryJanice Davidson and have been wanting to try one of her books, this one probably isn't the best one to start with. Personally, I enjoyed all four novellas in Dead and Loving It, but the last novella (A Fiend in Need) was by far my favorite. It added a new dimension to Betsy Taylor's world that I am dying to see more of in the next book in the series, Undead and Unpopular.
So what have you been reading this week?
posted by Kelly @ 9:00 AM
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