Troy by Adèle Geras (Miriam Margolyes, narrator)
Geras brings a feminist perspective to this classic story but the appeal is much broader than that. Not only does she bring the gods and myths of ancient Greece...
Tag: young adult fiction
Best of 2013 – My Top Five Books for Younger Readers
Today I want to discuss a third category which I am calling books for younger readers. I read a mix of young adult, middle grade, chapter books, children's lit...
Is Middle-Grade Fiction Really an Adult Reading Trend?
The growing appeal of children's literature reflects a broader cultural shift as the taste gap between generations collapses. Pop culture today—from frothy hit ...
The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti (Audiobook CD)
I will confess to mixed feelings about this one. The characters were really well done and the story was creative and had enough twists and turns to keep you re...
The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti (Audiobook CD)
I will confess to mixed feelings about this one. The characters were really well done and the story was creative and had enough twists and turns to keep you re...
The Dream Thieves (The Raven Boys #2) by Maggie Stiefvater
This is a series that pulls you forward even as you seek to savor it. It balances those equally enjoyable sensations and that is what makes it great. If you l...