Burn Baby Burn | 
so-soWhilst I was really looking forward to this book, I did feel slightly let down by being mislead from the blurb. The story did have all the elements expected; a struggling MC in New York, around the time of the infamous Son of Sam serial killer, and it had romance. However I found the MC too unlikeable to care about her, the serial killer element wasn't a huge aspect as was only hyped rather than built upon, and the romance fell flat. Entertaining.
Opened my #SpookySummer box from @Maggie4483 Thank you so much! The bookmarks are so cute and the cup is pretty cool! The lollipop ghosts are cute and my favorite. I'm so looking forward to reading these books 😁
@paperwitchs #SpookySummerSwap
pickMeg Medina's Burn Baby Burn, which I listened to on audio thanks to AudioBookSync, is a fantastic YA historical novel centered on seventeen-year-old Nora Lopez who lives in New York in 1977 when the Son of Sam was terrorizing the city.⠀
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Nora lives with her brother Hector and her mother; her father, who is remarried and has a young son, isn't part of her life. Nora is ready to be done with school, ⬇️
I would absolutely love a sequel to this book. Nora Lopez, the MC, is one of my favorite YA characters. The book ends as she‘s finishing high school so I‘d love to see what she does after that. #SequelPlease #BiblioMAYnia
pickI liked this very much. Bits of it were rather melodramatic. But, even so, I found the main character‘s reactions to those events to be realistic. And it‘s set a tumultuous and specific time and place that I had never give much thought to before. Plus the cover is so shiny!
Now for a historical fiction novel not set in WWII #readharder2020 (specifically, set in 1977)
pickVery enjoyable read for #lmpbc this time. All the books this round were really impressive and had a few similarities across the board which was pretty cool. This one though was well written and researched and I found it to be compelling and unique. Thanks for sharing.
pick#lmpbc @ambam1987 @Victoriahoperose @whippoorwill815
I finally finished and will mail out on Tuesday.
I loved this book and really enjoyed the character of Nora.
#lmpbc #groupf
I am getting close to being done and hope to have it in the mail this week. I am sorry I have been slacking. New job has take over my life.
@ambam1987 @whippoorwill815 @Victoriahoperose
On a side note, does anyone know what happened to my book from last round? @OriginalCyn620
#lmpbc @whippoorwill815 @Victoriahoperose @ambam1987
Hey group, I am a bit behind. I am not sure I will be done by Sunday to mail off early next week, but I will try.
My new job has kind of take over my life this month.
This is one of my favorite books set in the #1970s. It‘s got a great main character who is dealing with her own challenges while living in New York during the Son of Sam murders. That element gives it some creepiness but that just makes it more interesting. And of course, the title is a total earworm. #LetsTravelJuly
#lmpbc @whippoorwill815 @Victoriahoperose
This arrived yesterday!
Wow, I should get on reading Enchantee (it is a bit long).
@ambam1987 would you prefer us to use sticky notes to "mark up" your book or are you ok with us writing in it?
It took a bit for me to write alot in them the first round as well, but I loved seeing my book back all makes up and seeing others opinions.
Just finished this quick, engrossing YA read-I love when fiction books feature true crimes!
Some I picked up from a different little library sale. Not a library I normally go to but they seem to have some permanent sale shelves and I went in to check out their upcoming book club. Paid 2.50 for all.
#librarysale #sale #libraryhaul #haul #bookhaul #ruthware #mystery #thriller #memoir #ya #youngadult #dvd
pickNew York City 1977 lived in terror - Son of Sam was murdering young couples, violence and crime were at all time highs, and a deadly heatwave ripped through the city. All of this serves as a backdrop for Nora‘s story. This well told story examines family struggles, identity & perceptions, &!really a desire and need to break free. Great YA book...from @MallenNC ‘s #FreakyFriday list.
Circled time final for #11thHourReadathon . At 17 for #24B42019
19| #ABBAInAugust
New York #SummerCityNight of 1977, when soaring temps, blackouts, arson and the serial killer, Son of Sam, made for stuff of nightmares.
I thoroughly enjoyed this YA from last year.
Had to go with this current read for #burnittotheground . A #FreakyFriday pick...YA, set in NYC when the Son of Sam terrorized the city. #getmovin
Another late night at the library, though this time it was planned! I‘m starting this #FreakyFriday pick over a quick dinner.
Road tripping with my daughter today & tomorrow to visit SUNY Binghamton for accepted student day. We haven‘t seen the school yet, but it‘s in her final 3. My son is the one who loves audio books on road trips, but I downloaded a book just in case!
pickThis was a pick for me, 4 stars.
Starting this next. Anyone else read it?
#QuickReads #AndItsAugust This young adult novel was such a #quickread. Set in New York in the summer of 1977, the book focuses on a Latina teen trying to survive this difficult time in NYC's history.
I took my 14 year old to the library this morning and came home with a YA selection for myself! 📚
pickThis book was pretty great. Set in the 70s in NYC while a serial killer is on the loose. The story was compelling, however I will admit to getting frustrated with how Nora and her mom treated her younger brother. He's a rotten kid, but they have to tread carefully around him because he's "young" and "growing". ? It was very annoying. Other than that, I enjoyed this book.
pickI am trying to take a break from politics to read some of my reading challenge books. Also joining the Rooster Summer Reading Challenge. I read this book for #ERMadLibs #LitsyRC12 and #LitsyAtoZ It was a good story and a quick read (I didn't realize it was a YA book) It gave a good idea of what it would be like to be a young woman in NYC at that time.
pickFinally got to finish this creepy #YA #historicalfiction which is perfect for summer 🔥 set during the summer of sam (1977) in Queens, this book makes me want to read so much more about that time. Oh, and I love a female protagonist who builds and fixes 😍 #mommyreads #ebook
😀📖✒🌟🔥😍 #BookFestival #GBF #YA #DiverseReads #LibrarianLife #AuthorsAreMyRockstars
Notes from this past weekend's Gaithersburg Book Festival:
Got to hear my Meg Medina talk & get her latest book signed!💃🏻
She had such a fun & informative author talk, was totally receptive, very approachable & funny! Definitely one of my favs from the festival.🌟😍
After hearing her author talk, I'm even more eager to read my (now signed) copy of BBB!
pickI read this entire book in less than 15 hours and I slept for nine of them. So stinking good.
How rainy Saturday's should look. Donut. Book. Biggest coffee mug I own.
pickNora's keeping secrets and lying so no one will know what's going on at home. Her younger brother is becoming more violent and abusive. Her mother is in denial and worries about what outsiders think. Everything comes to a boil at home as NYC deals with a heatwave, a blackout, and a serial killer on the loose.
I loved this book. The characters are well developed and the setting is great. #litsyreadingchallenge #LRC12 #maybookflowers Day 10 #lies
#maybookchallenge Day 3: Paint it Black (Black Books) | also: proof that I have a book-hoarding problem (and I'm not that sorry about it) ❤️
I'm out and about today so I tried a new place, Urban Bricks, for lunch and started this book. #ididnoteatthewholething #mediterraneanpizza
Ah, a little backyard reading to start off my Saturday #springcleaningreadathon
"Maybe the things that scare us seem more powerful than they truly are when we keep them secret."
This book was fantastic with well developed characters, a fascinating setting, and a great story of how we choose to share our lives with our friends and family.
#YA #quote #LRC12 #setin1970s #LitsyReadingChallenge
#MsDsLibrary
so-soFinished up this quick audiobook yesterday. I chose it for the #setinthe1970s category of the #LitsyReadingChallenge. It kept my interest, but I didn't love it as much as a lot of others did. I'd say 3.5 of 5⭐️
This is today's #dropeverythingandread choice during my silent reading time at school, and I'm really enjoying it!
#AprilBookShowers #YA #MsDsLibrary
