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I did DNF this, but only because it was lacking something. What that something was I can‘t really explain, because I was rooting for the characters. Bo has a reputation because of her mom who needs taken care of herself, which definitely was not fair. Then Agnes is legally blind with a friend who thinks she‘s a burden and parents who are afraid for her to do anything. I did ready the end to see how it turned out and I was mostly satisfied.

I haven‘t been able to read very much this weekend. My niece got married yesterday, and I was the officiant, MC, and the cake decorator. For my first wedding cake I think I did pretty good! 😊💛

I wasn't a fan of the ending, but I can't resist a road trip book and I loved both Agnes and Bo.

Book 86. It took me a minute to get into this one, but once I did I really enjoyed it. I especially liked the way it was narrated (which I won't spoil). The only part I didn't like was that the characters I thought should end up together didn't. (Random pic - Jay and Millie out for lunch a couple of weeks ago)

This book was really eye opening and centred around two so different but so interesting girls. They were so different but came together it such a beautiful way.

because she was the best friend i'd ever had. and i would have followed her off the edge of the earth if i had to.

#currentlyreading Run by Kody Keplinger.

So good. Have you read it? What did you think?

The further I got in this book, the more I loved it. It captures the feeling of being a trapped small-town misfit perfectly. Both Bo and Agnes had me rooting for them and their friendship. The ending had me feeling all the feels.

For #disabilities, I have to go with Kody. She's legally blind and wrote this book about a teen with her disability. If you follow her on twitter, she's a huge advocate for disabled writers helping non-disabled ones write more authentic characters. She's also a big advocate against cripface, which is the use of non-disabled actors to play disabled people in movies. #photoadaynov16

oh, this book is good! I had to move it up my TBR pile after all the VOYA review controversy and I will definitely be putting it on display at the library once I'm done. As a North Carolinian, I love YA books about kids in the south and this is already a really good one.

There was an Internet kerfuffle so I'm reading this.

There was quite a bit of discussion on Twitter regarding Voya Magazine's review of this book. Discussion might be the wrong word. The review pissed off a lot of people and rightfully so. Because it features a bisexual character, the review came with a warning label. As if there's something wrong with it. 🙄 Worse, they followed up with a non-apology. So of course I'm gonna read it and recommend that others read it because ❤️.

I loved reading the friendship between these two girls! As someone who grew up being super affectionate with and always telling my friends I loved them, it was refreshing reading about a friendship that felt like the ones I've had.

*3.5 stars*

I'm a big fan of Kody Keplinger, and while this was as easy to read as her previous books, I didn't quite connect with it on the same level. I never felt hugely compelled to pick it up again, unfortunately. Still enjoyable while I was reading though!

4🌟I think this book had more meaning for me growing up in Kentucky & having a disabled mom. Agnes (legally blind) & Bo are stuck in nowhere, KY. Bo's from a bad family. They become friends. Bo's chapters are told during a road trip; Agnes' tell the story of how they became friends. Good buddy book.

Check out the review of RUN on our site now:
http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/run-1

Currently reading and loving RUN by Kody Keplinger. This southern tale about best friends is packing a punch, and I can't wait to see how it ends.

Just wasn't feeling this!

Best friends on the run (road trip!) + strong female friendships?? Count me in!!