Review: ‘The Girl at Midnight’ – Melissa Grey 2015
My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars A book I wanted so badly to love, but in the end could not. The Girl At Midnight has all the elements of both a great book and a YA cl...
‘The Girl At Midnight’ September Book Club Discussion
Let’s talk about The Girl at Midnight! I’m trying out a new style of discussion questions, so please let me know what you think! Feel free to go bey...
August 2016 – January 2017 Book Club Reading Schedule
Below is a list of the books for the Babbling Book Club from August 2016 until January 2017, to help plan our reading for the next 6 months. August ...
Review: ‘Wonder’ – R. J. Palacio 2012
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Everyone should read this charming, brilliant novel about growing up, fitting in, standing out, and the love that makes life worthwhile....
Review: ‘Feed’ – M T Anderson 2002
My rating: 4 of 5 stars A tale of consumerism gone mad, and a terrific twist on the YA dystopian genre. Feed blends the realities of teenage friendships with a ...
Review: ‘Uprooted’ – Naomi Novik 2015
Rating 4.5 stars. This story enchanted me, like all good fairy-tales should. It’s a modern, grown-up take on traditional fairy-tales from Eastern and Cent...
Review: ‘A Monster Calls’ – Patrick Ness 2011
My rating: 5 of 5 stars There is a rare type of story, one that strikes a chord deep within you and pulls forth the rawest of emotions. A Monster Calls is one o...
Review: ‘The Things I Didn’t Say’ – Kylie Fornasier 2016
My rating: 4 of 5 stars A sweet, engaging, contemporary YA novel that explores living with anxiety and navigating first love. If you’re looking for a story that...
Review: Hating Alison Ashley – Robin Klein 1984
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars A funny little novel about life in an Australian Primary School. Best suited for ages 9-11, Hating Alison Ashley features a rather obn...
Review: ‘These Broken Stars’ – Amie Kaufman 2013
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman My rating: 2.5 stars. Heavy on the love story, light on the science fiction. This novel would be perfect if you’ve neve...