Category Archives: Prose

Metropole, by Ferinc Karinthy

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Thistle

Budai steps through the wrong door at the airport, so that his flight takes him not to Helsinki, where he’s expected at a conference, but to a vast and unknown city filled with hoards of people all speaking different languages. … Continue reading →

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Rowan the Strange, by Julie Hearn

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Thistle

Note: I read this book for Nerds Heart YA, an underrepresented YA reading match, which is why this review is set up in this manner. Pre-Read Thoughts Cover: No doubt about it, this has got to be the worst cover … Continue reading →

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Gimme a Call, by Sarah Mlynowski

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Thistle

Devi is unhappy. For all of high school, she’s wrapped herself up in one guy, Bryan, and he’s wrapped himself up with her. But now, he’s broken her heart and she wants nothing more than to reach back in time … Continue reading →

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Wide Awake, by David Levithan

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Thistle

It’s several decades in the future, and the first gay, Jewish man has just won the presidency. Duncan and his boyfriend Jimmy, both of whom campaigned for the new president, are ecstatic, until the election results are called into question. … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kamkwamba

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Thistle

William Kamkwamba was a young boy from a small village in Milawi, Africa. He built a windmill and brought “electric wind” to his village. This is his story. I’m so, so sorry, but I’m afraid I’m going to have to … Continue reading →

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Just Listen, by Sarah Dessen

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Thistle

Twice now, Sarah Dessen has surprised me. I don’t know why, but I keep thinking her books will be shallow and age-dated. Perhaps it’s the way her books are marketed, the covers on them and such. One way or another, … Continue reading →

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Love is the Higher Law, by David Levithan

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Thistle

Claire, Jasper, and Peter all experience the tragedy of 9/11 in different ways. They are all only barely connected – Claire goes to school with Peter, who meets Jasper at a party and makes a date with him not long … Continue reading →

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Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Thistle

Thirteen-year-old Esperanza has led a comfortable and sheltered life on her father’s ranch in Mexico. Her family has money and land. Esperanza has everything she could want, from servants to wait on her to her parents’ love. After tragedy strikes, … Continue reading →

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The Adoration of Jenna Fox, by Mary Pearson

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Thistle

Jenna Fox is in a major accident and lives in a coma for 18 months. When she wakes up, she remembers nothing. Her family is very anxious for her to get better, but Jenna senses something is wrong. She struggles … Continue reading →

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Candide, by Voltaire

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Thistle

Candide is a satire from mid-1700s France. It’s one that’s always intimidated me. I thought it would be dense and difficult to read. Nothing could be further from the truth. This book was hysterical. Candide is a young student in … Continue reading →

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