Hi to all my lovely readers,
I really enjoy reading, listening to music, buying new makeup and clothes, and eating healthy, so I made a new blog to combine all of my favorite things. Please check out: http://nicolethecollegegirl.blogspot.com for all my posts (don't worry I still post weekly book reviews every Sunday).
Thanks!
-NBW
Monday, June 16, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Special Birthday Post: Racing Savannah by Miranda Kenneally
They're from two different worlds.
He lives in the estate house, and she spends most of her time in the stables helping her father train horses. In fact, Savannah has always been much more comfortable around horses than boys. Especially boys like Jack Goodwin—cocky, popular and completely out of her league. She knows the rules: no mixing between the staff and the Goodwin family. But Jack has no such boundaries.
With her dream of becoming a jockey, Savannah isn't exactly one to follow the rules either. She's not going to let someone tell her a girl isn't tough enough to race. Sure, it's dangerous. Then again, so is dating Jack…
Dear all teen readers, if you want a perfect romance novel that will keep your heart racing the whole time, then this book is a must! Racing Savannah is Kenneally's fourth teen novel, and is by far one of my favorite guilty-pleasure books. Kenneally's novels stand out because she fearlessly portrays the type of romance that every girl wishes she had. From chasing the unattainable boy to perfectly witty comebacks, each of her novels exhibit a well thought-out story that leaves you with a sense of feminine empowerment after finishing each novel. That's just one of the great parts about Kenneally's work. Another aspect of hers that I love is that each of her novels connect, but they do not go as a series, so you don't have to read them in any particular order (hint hint, just watch out for returning character names, even the smaller ones). Racing Savannah is fast-paced and easy to read within a few days because, trust me, I mean it when I say you're not going to want to put it down.
Enjoy this perfect summer read!
~NBW (aka the BIRTHDAY GIRL)
Buy it here: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/racing-savannah-miranda-kenneally/1114581342?ean=9781402284762
Check out other novels by Miranda Kenneally:
Catching Jordan: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/catching-jordan-miranda-kenneally/1102463513?ean=9781402262272
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
The Girl With The Brown Crayon: How Children Use Stories to Shape Their Lives by Vivian Gussin Paley
Once again Vivian Paley takes us into the inquiring minds and the dramatic worlds of young children learning in the kindergarten classroom.
As she enters her final year of teaching, Paley tells in this book a story of farewell and a story of self-discovery--through the thoughts and blossoming spirit of Reeny, a little girl with a fondness for the color brown and an astonishing sense of herself. "This brown girl dancing is me," Reeny announces, as her crayoned figures flit across the classroom walls. Soon enough we are drawn into Reeny's remarkable dance of self-revelation and celebration, and into the literary turn it takes when Reeny discovers a kindred spirit in Leo Lionni--a writer of books and a teller of tales. Led by Reeny, Paley takes us on a tour through the landscape of characters created by Lionni. These characters come to dominate a whole year of discussion and debate, as the children argue the virtues and weaknesses of Lionni's creations and his themes of self-definition and an individual's place in the community.
The Girl with the Brown Crayon tells a simple personal story of a teacher and a child, interweaving the themes of race, identity, gender, and the essential human needs to create and to belong. With characteristic charm and wonder, Paley discovers how the unexplored territory unfolding before her and Reeny comes to mark the very essence of school, a common core of reference, something to ponder deeply and expand on extravagantly.
This simple, personal tale tells a story of self-discovery--through the thoughts and blossoming spirit of Reeny, a little girl with a fondness for the color brown and an astonishing sense of herself. Paley interweaves the themes of race, identity, gender, and the essential human needs to create and to belong.
This book is the epitome of why reading is so important for anyone, but especially younger kids. It allows for children to escape from their problems, and it also lets them identify with character that have qualities just like them/are going through similar situations as they are. The best part about this book is that it does not put any character down; the main character, Reeny, finds positive characteristics and strength in everyone, and encourages each of her classmates to use their strengths. I decided to blog about The Girl With The Brown Crayon this week because I had to read it for my Children's Literature class, and I really enjoyed it. It's a neat story that I recommend for everyone. Parents, definitely have your children read this book, but also buy them some Leo Lionni novels too, so they can experience what Paley's students experienced. If your child is younger, read this book to them, but if they are older, let them read it on their own, and then you, the parent, should read this book for yourself afterwards so you can see how great it is. It is a little less than 100 pages, so it might be a bit long for younger kids, but it's a short and easy read for everyone else. Take time to read this great book this upcoming summer (or sooner, of course)!
Happy May!
-NBW
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis
Set in Los Angeles in the early 1980's, this coolly mesmerizing novel is a raw, powerful portrait of a lost generation who have experienced sex, drugs, and disaffection at too early an age, in a world shaped by casual nihilism, passivity, and too much money a place devoid of feeling or hope.
Clay comes home for Christmas vacation from his Eastern college and re-enters a landscape of limitless privilege and absolute moral entropy, where everyone drives Porches, dines at Spago, and snorts mountains of cocaine. He tries to renew feelings for his girlfriend, Blair, and for his best friend from high school, Julian, who is careering into hustling and heroin. Clay's holiday turns into a dizzying spiral of desperation that takes him through the relentless parties in glitzy mansions, seedy bars, and underground rock clubs and also into the seamy world of L.A. after dark.
When prompted to choose a book that illustrated a mental illness for my Child and Adolescent Psychopathology class, I decided to choose this book--Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis. Books like this reflect so well what is the magic of books; they take to into a world that you might never ever want to go into, and allow you to get an idea of what some experiences are like. In this book, you are taken on a journey of teenage sex and drugs in the '80s. You aren't going to get connected to any characters, but it's a reflection of Clay's, the main character, lack of connection.
A few years ago, I went through a phase where I only read books involving these themes, but this novel outweighs all the others. At the same time, it's such a messed up novel and you just have to read it to see what I'm talking about. Considering its heavy themes, this is not at all a good book for middle schoolers, but I mostly would recommend it for college students and older. It's a short read and can easily be read in a night. From the start of the book, I was intrigued to see how the novel unwinds, and I was left speechless.
Have a great week!
-NBW
Buy it here: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/less-than-zero-bret-easton-ellis/1100619413?ean=9780679781493
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Announcing: The NBW Bookshelf is now on Twitter!
Tweet on!
-NBW
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Over You by Emma McLaughlin and Nicole Kraus
The authors of the bestselling novel The Nanny Diaries, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, bring you the story of a girl who gets her heart broken…and figures out a foolproof way to get over her ex.
Over You’s Max Scott had a hard time getting over Hugo, the boy who dumped her. Now it’s Max’s mission to help NYC girls get over their broken hearts fast, and with dignity. Now Max’s life is better than she ever imagined it could be. Her new business, Ex, Inc., is booming. Better still, her friendship with Ben, a truly sweet guy, could turn romantic. But when Hugo reenters the picture, Max realizes that she isn’t over him. At all.
Over You is more than just a great teen read, it's a book that will bring out creativity in readers. Max's business Ex, Inc. is one of the most awesome fictional businesses I've ever read about, so get ready to fall head-over-heels for this novel. Even during her times of pain, you will be routing for Max the whole time. This is a pretty short read that's barely cheesy and will leave eager to see what happens to Max. McLaughlin and Kraus created a wonderful story that evokes girl power, and reflects on the complications of moving on from an ex-boyfriend/girlfriend. I highly recommended this book for middle school and high school girls, however I read it in college and I really enjoyed it, so I hope you do too.
Happy Wednesday!
-NBW
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Palo Alto by James Franco
Now a “provocative” and “impressive” (Variety) film from director Gia Coppola (Francis Ford Coppola’s granddaughter)—starring Emma Roberts, James Franco, Nat Wolff, and Val Kilmer—the fiction debut from James Franco that Voguecalled “compelling and gutsy.”
James Franco’s story collection traces the lives of a group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to self-destructive, often heartless nihilism. In “Lockheed” a young woman’s summer—spent working a dull internship—is suddenly upended by a spectacular incident of violence at a house party. In “American History” a high school freshman attempts to impress a girl with a realistic portrayal of a slave owner during a classroom skit—only to have his feigned bigotry avenged. In “I Could Kill Someone,” a lonely teenager buys a gun with the aim of killing his high school tormentor, but begins to wonder about his bully’s own inner life.
These “spare and riveting” (O, The Oprah Magazine) stories are a compelling portrait of lives on the rough fringes of youth. Palo Alto is, “a collection of beautifully written stories” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) that “capture with perfect pitch the impossible exhilaration, the inevitable downbeatness, and the pure confusion of being an adolescent” (Elle).
Features a bonus essay by James Franco on Gia Coppola's film adaptation.
During one of my first few weeks at NYU, I was wondering around the NYU Bookstore and stumbled upon this book. Between the fact that it was written by James Franco, and that it looked like a nicely written book full of teenage angst, I knew I had to buy it. The part I loved most about Palo Alto was it's raw honesty of all the characters. Franco did not let any detail become a small detail in this book of essays. None of the essays are random either, it makes up one larger story. Luckily if you have not had the chance to read Palo Alto yet, it's a very quick read (only 240 pages), so you could easily read it before the film comes out on May 9! I would recommend this book to anyone 17 and up (warning--some parts are very NSFW). I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did, and I can't wait to see how Gia Coppola portrays it in the film version.
Have a great week!
-NBW
Side Note: As I would normally post the trailer for books that have a movie portrayal, I decided not to for this book just because there's something special about imagining the characters in your head as you wish, instead of imaging a character that someone chose for you to imagine. However, after you finish reading the novel, definitely go check out the trailer on Youtube, and get excited that there's less than a month until the film comes out in theaters!
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp
This National Book Award Finalist is now a major motion picture — one of the most buzzed-about films at Sundance 2013, starring Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller.
SUTTER KEELY. HE’S the guy you want at your party. He’ll get everyone dancing. He’ ll get everyone in your parents’ pool. Okay, so he’s not exactly a shining academic star. He has no plans for college and will probably end up folding men’s shirts for a living. But there are plenty of ladies in town, and with the help of Dean Martin and Seagram’s V.O., life’s pretty fabuloso, actually.
Until the morning he wakes up on a random front lawn, and he meets Aimee. Aimee’s clueless. Aimee is a social disaster. Aimee needs help, and it’s up to the Sutterman to show Aimee a splendiferous time and then let her go forth and prosper. But Aimee’s not like other girls, and before long he’s in way over his head. For the first time in his life, he has the power to make a difference in someone else’s life—or ruin it forever.
The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp is one of the best books I have read this year. It captures your attention from the first page to the last, and it honestly makes you want to see the movie. Sutter Keely is someone everyone wants to be friends with--he's fun-loving and has a big heart. He's one of those characters you either will fall in love with and hope for the best for him, or you'll hate him and hope for the worst. All the stress that Sutter goes through is completely relatable: applying to college, missing his ex, divorced parents/a runaway father. This book will keep you laughing and "awwing" the whole time. Since this novel is a bit inappropriate, I wouldn't recommend it to a middle-schooler, but I think it's fine for high schoolers and older (I read it while in college). It's definitely top of my list, and a perfect summer read!
Have a great (sunny) day!
-NBW
Check out the trailer: (via: youtube.com)
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Revenge of the Girl With the Great Personality By Elizabeth Eulberg
A hilarious novel from Elizabeth Eulberg about taking the wall out of the wallflower so she can bloom.
Don't mess with a girl with a great personality.
Everybody loves Lexi. She's popular, smart, funny . . . but she's never been one of those girls, the pretty ones, who get all the attention from guys. And on top of that, her seven-year-old sister, Mackenzie, is a terror in a tiara, and part of a pageant scene where she gets praised for her beauty (with the help of fake hair and tons of makeup).
Lexi's sick of it. She's sick of being the girl who hears about kisses instead of getting them. She's sick of being ignored by her longtime crush, Logan. She's sick of being taken for granted by her pageant-obsessed mom. And she's sick of having all her family's money wasted on a phony pursuit of perfection.
Revenge of the Girl With the Great Personality is great young adult read with a great message. As Ashlee Simpson once sang about "living in the shadow of someone else's dream," Lexi wanted to become the girl who everyone was talking about, not the assistant to the girl everyone was talking about (aka her little sister). Between her selfish mother and bratty little sister, Lexi barely had time to really care about how she looked, but after a dare she took with her best friend, Lexi discovered the magic of fashion and makeup. However, she realizes that people don't just like her for her new look, but they liked her because she gained a new sense of confidence to go along with her great personality. Elizabeth Eulberg does a great job of distinguishing the difference between changing yourself for others and changing yourself for yourself. If I could describe this book in one phrase, it would be "Toddlers & Tiaras meets Mean Girls." Young readers, this is a perfect spring break/summer read, and with it's cheesy (in the best way possible), fast-paced storyline, you're not going to want to put it down!
Happy April! See you next week!
-NBW
Just For Fun: The 14 Stages of Book Addiction (via: Buzzfeed.com). It's 100% true (for me, at least).
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
The Bling Ring: How a Gang of Fame-Obsessed Teems Ripped Off Hollywood and Shocked the World by Nancy Jo Sales
The true story that inspired the Sofia Coppola film
Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bilson: robbed. More than $3 million in stolen clothing, jewelry, shoes, and handbags reported missing. Who is behind one of the most brazen string of crimes in recent Hollywood history? Meet the Bling Ring: a band of club-hopping teenagers from the Valley with everything to lose.
Over the course of a year, the members of the now infamous Bling Ring allegedly burglarized some of the biggest names in young Hollywood. Driven by celebrity worship, vanity, and the desire to look and dress like the rich and famous, these seven teenagers made headlines for using Google maps, Facebook, and TMZ to track the comings and goings of their targets. Many of the houses were unlocked. Alarms disabled. A "perfect" crime— celebrities already had so much, why shouldn't the Bling Ring take their share?
As the unprecedented case unfolded in the news, the world asked: How did our obsession with celebrities get so out of hand? Why would a group of teens who already had so much, take such a risk?
Acclaimed Vanity Fair writer Nancy Jo Sales found the answer: they did it because each stolen T-shirt or watch brought them closer to living the Hollywood dream . . . and because it was terrifyingly easy. For the Bling Ring the motivation was something deeper than money—they were compelled by a compulsion to be famous. Gaining unprecedented access to the group of teens, Sales traces the crimes minute by minute and details the key players' stories in a shocking look at the seedy, and troubling, world of the real young Hollywood.
When I started reading this book, I was hoping to read about the plot of The Bling Ring and how the robberies occurred, but instead I felt almost like a detective while reading this book, which focused on uncovering the story behind the infamous bling ring. This book portrays the interviews of the teens behind The Bling Ring, but by the end of the book, I felt like everybody involved (even the lawyers, to an extent) were so fame-obsessed that you don't feel like you can really trust what they are saying because they all just wanted attention. It was definitely interesting to read about the perspectives of all the players in the case, especially from not knowing so much about The Bling Ring in the first place. This book is a good read if you're interested in learning about the backstory behind one of the most shocking robberies of the past decade. However, I will warn you that sometimes this book feels more like a long essay than a book because Jo Sales sometimes goes off subject and explains other aspects of how America is so obsessed with "the celebrity" and fame. So did this book make me feel like I could teach someone about The BlingRing? Yes. Did it make me want to see the movie? Not particularly.
Have a great week!
-NBW
Buy it here: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-bling-ring-nancy-jo-sales/1114820448?ean=9780062245533
Just For Fun:
One of my favorite blogs posted this article last Thursday, and it totally relates. See inside famous celeb's houses: http://intothegloss.com/2014/03/celebrity-homes-pictures/
Bonus: Paris Hilton's, one of the victims of The Bling Ring, house is featured in pictures 21 to 23. Perfect for a little visual while you read.
And completely unrelated: I'm a hard-covered book, which book are you? Take this fun little quiz and find out!
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. "The days are long, but the years are short," she realized. "Time is passing, and I'm not focusing enough on the things that really matter." In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.
In this lively and compelling account, Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Among other things, she found that novelty and challenge are powerful sources of happiness; that money can help buy happiness, when spent wisely; that outer order contributes to inner calm; and that the very smallest of changes can make the biggest difference.
I first heard about The Happiness Project when I saw my friend reading it during high school one day and she told me I needed to read it. I had this book on my mental "To Read" list for two years and finally got around to it earlier this fall. I'm a sophomore in college and this was the perfect book to start this year off with. Before I start talking about this book, I want to let y'all know that I took a "Science of Happiness" class at my university last spring, which talked about positive psychology and way to make yourself feel happier (Side note: if you have this course at your college, take it! It's one of the best courses I've ever taken thus far.). If you aren't very familiar with positive psychology, this book is a perfect crash course on it. If you are already familiar with the subject, this book is a really good refresher on it and it will give you more ways to apply it in your life. I really enjoyed reading about how Gretchen Rubin used the ideas of positive psychology to change herself for the better, but she also didn't sugarcoat anything. She'd be completely honest about the fact that sometimes she didn't think she was feeling any happier at that moment, but she never stopped trying to practice ways to become happier because she knew it still will make her feel good eventually. I recommend The Happiness Project to everyone because I read a chapter before bed each night, and I always felt so motivated the next morning and whenever I thought about what I read. I loved the book so much that I passed it on to a friend because I felt like she would really enjoy it. Go on and spread the happiness, read this book, and enjoy!
Get excited for spring! See you next week!
-NBW
Buy it here: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/happiness-project-gretchen-craft-rubin/1101357622?ean=9780061583261
Check out Gretchen's blog: http://www.gretchenrubin.com
Just For Fun:
I can't post about this book without adding my favorite song of the moment:
UPDATE: If you already like that version, check out this amazing a capella version from one of my favorite a capella groups.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Set over the course of one school year in 1986, this is the story of two star-crossed misfits—smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. When Eleanor meets Park, you’ll remember your own first love—and just how hard it pulled you under.
A 2014 Michael L. Printz Honor Book for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
Eleanor & Park is the winner of the 2013 Boston Globe Horn Book Award for Best Fiction Book.
A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013
A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2013
A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013
An NPR Best Book of 2013
Eleanor & Park is the winner of the 2013 Boston Globe Horn Book Award for Best Fiction Book.
A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013
A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2013
A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013
An NPR Best Book of 2013
A 2014 Michael L. Printz Honor Book
Winner of the 2013 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction
Winner of the 2013 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction
If you ever need a really great love story to read, read this book! Eleanor and Park depicts a beautifully written love story by Rainbow Rowell that you're not going to want to put down. It's a story about falling in love for all the right reasons, and the journey of how much you would risk for the person you love. This is the complete opposite of a cheesy love story. This book will make you cry, laugh, and love. I don't think I can stress enough how endearing this book was to read. This book is perfect for people in their teens and early twenties (however I think everyone can appreciate this book and its mature perspective on love), so buy this book and trust me, you won't regret it.
Have a great week!
-NBW
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick
Today is Leonard Peacock's birthday. It is also the day he will kill his former best friend, and then himself, with his grandfather's P-38 pistol.
Maybe one day he'll believe that being different is okay, important even.
But not today.
The New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook, Matthew Quick, brings an unflinching eye to the impossible choices we deal with everyday-and the light in us all that never goes out.
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock shows an enticing story of a teenage boy facing all the deep contemplations that follow his thoughts about committing suicide. This novel is thrilling the whole way through, and you aren't going to want to put it down. I thought it was so interesting how Quick made The Holocaust play such a crucial part of this novel. Even though I have never gone through this type of experience, I feel as though Quick portrays an extremely accurate idea of how complicated the thought of committing suicide and killing another truly is. Matthew Quick is definitely one of my favorite authors, and I fully recommend this book for teens and adults (the subject matter is serious, but I feel as though this book is an important read for everyone). Also it's a quick read, so it's a perfect book for an airplane ride or anytime.
Have a great week! Happy March!
-NBW
Buy here: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forgive-me-leonard-peacock-matthew-quick/1113742195?ean=9780316221337
Just for Fun: So true!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow by Bobbie Thomas
"Everyone gets dressed and getting dressed affects everything."
—Bobbie Thomas, the TODAY show style editor
Beyond understanding your best colors and figure-flattering clothes, Bobbie takes a unique step back in this inspiring guide to empower you to feel stylish, smart, sexy, and satisfied—with a look that's uniquely your own…
You can't live life naked, so after you brush your teeth in the morning, you put "something" on. It's the first decision of your day, but have you ever considered that it's also one of the most important? Style goes far beyond fashion and beauty and is a powerful way to say who we are and get what we want. Your "style speak" comes through in a louder "voice" than anything you might scream from a rooftop. But often, there is so much focus on the outside that we forget to step back and understand that style really starts inside.
Do you ever feel like maybe you aren't wearing the right clothes for your body type? Have you ever even considered that some clothing items or colors might look better on you than other? Do you ever have days where you just don't seem satisfied with how you look? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, or even if you didn't, this book is the perfect book for you! In The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow, Bobbie Thomas, Today Show Fashion Editor, teaches you all the tips and tricks you need to know about how you present yourself, verbally and nonverbally. This book is mainly a fashion book, but what I loved was that Bobbie Thomas dedicated half the book to evaluating how you perceive yourself and how others perceive you. After reading this book, I definitely felt more aware of how I can make sure everyone around me sees what I want them to see when they look at me. This book is filled with great advice on managing your style and making sure you always look your best. This is a perfect vacation read because it's a very easy read and it's interaction, so go buy this book, grab a pen, and enjoy!
See you next Wednesday!
-NBW
Buy Here: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-power-of-style-bobbie-thomas/1113499847?ean=9780062219749
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
In honor of Valentine's Day: Love and Other Perishable Items by Laura Buzo
Love is awkward, as fans of Sarah Dessen and E. Lockhart well know. Funny and heartbreaking in equal measure, this grocery store romance was a Morris Award Finalist for Best YA debut.
From the moment Amelia sets eyes on Chris, she is a goner. Lost. Sunk. Head over heels infatuated with him. It's problematic, since Chris, 21, is a sophisticated university student, while Amelia, 15, is 15.
Amelia isn't stupid. She knows it's not gonna happen. So she plays it cool around Chris—at least, as cool as she can. Working checkout together at the local supermarket, they strike up a friendship: swapping life stories, bantering about everything from classic books to B movies, and cataloging the many injustices of growing up. As time goes on, Amelia's crush doesn't seem so one-sided anymore. But if Chris likes her back, what then? Can two people in such different places in life really be together?
Through a year of befuddling firsts—first love, first job, first party, and first hangover—debut author Laura Buzo shows how the things that break your heart can still crack you up.
A 2013 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist
Love and Other Perishable Items by Laura Buzo is a brutally honest novel, in the best way possible, about a 15-year-old falling for a 21-year-old. It's really well written and provides both side's point of views, which I thought was really neat and different. Also it takes place in Australia, which is awesome. I approve. This is a perfect teen read and it's low on the cheese factor!
Hope y'all had a lovely Valentines day. See you next Wednesday!
-NBW
Monday, February 17, 2014
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
A brilliant debut mystery in a classic vein: Detective Cormoran Strike investigates a supermodel's suicide.
After losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike is barely scraping by as a private investigator. Strike is down to one client, and creditors are calling. He has also just broken up with his longtime girlfriend and is living in his office.
Then John Bristow walks through his door with an amazing story: His sister, thelegendary supermodel Lula Landry, known to her friends as the Cuckoo, famously fell to her death a few months earlier. The police ruled it a suicide, but John refuses to believe that. The case plunges Strike into the world of multimillionaire beauties, rock-star boyfriends, and desperate designers, and it introduces him to every variety of pleasure, enticement, seduction, and delusion known to man.
If you haven't heard already, esteemed author J.K. Rowling released a novel under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. As someone who was never a huge fan of Harry Potter, I wasn't super excited about reading this novel, but I new this novel was getting a lot of buzz, so I figured I might as well see what al the buzz was about. From the moment I started, I could not put this book down. This book shows a completely different side of Rowling that I hope everyone experiences because it is thrilling from start to finish. This is the first crime fiction novel I've read and I can't wait to read more. Harry Potter fan or not, this book is worth a read! 100% recommended.
Happy reading!
-NBW
Buy it here: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cuckoos-calling-robert-galbraith/1113460421?ean=9780316206846
Update: Today J.K. Rowling announced a sequel! Get excited y'all!
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/02/18/278994941/book-news-j-k-rowling-s-second-crime-novel-coming-out-in-june?ft=1&f=1008
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