Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire is the second book in the Hunger Games Trilogy, and it brings us back into Katniss Everdeen's world of Panem. The ending of the first book set a ripple effect, and the ripples continue to grow in this book.

The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games is probably one of the most popular YA series right now, and with good reason. It has been critically acclaimed and has won several awards since the publication of the first book in 2008. And the recent movie has also done very well as well, shattering opening night ticket pre-sale records.

So, I thought I'd give my two cents on the books. To clarify any confusion, I'll be talking about all 3 books in three separate posts The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay.

Jim Butcher's Dresden Files--something for everyone

Sorry for the long break in posts--I know it's been awhile. I've been most unfortunately busy, and also reading like crazy, getting some more books under my belt to review. 

Onto the topic of today's review post: The Dresden Files.

Defending Young Adult Literature (A response to Meghan Cox Groudon's recent essays)

Young Adult literature has recently found itself under scrutiny. This week, instead of reviewing another book, I'd like to take some time to give my two cents about the whole debate.

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle is both a book, and a well known Miyazaki film. I'm honestly not sure which one is more popular. I've absolutely loved this movie since the first time I saw it, and finally I got to read the book, when a friend gave it to me for my birthday this past year.

My Boyfriend Wrote a Book About Me by: Hilary Winston

I was literally walking through Barnes and Noble one day when the title of this book caught my eye. I picked it up, started reading, and a few hours later, I was done.

The Heroes of Olympus Book 1: The Lost Hero

Well, Rick Riordan's beloved universe of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is back, and things are a lot more intense this time around.