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Open Thread: September 8-10
Happy Friday! Did you guys see Mandy C.'s LadyNerd tour of the Harry Potter studios? *flail* Let's chat about anything your little heart desires.
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She’s A Juvenile Scam, Never Was A Quitter
BOOK REPORT for Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart Cover Story: Montell Jordan BFF Charm: Nay Swoonworthy Scale: 0 Talky Talk: Bracing Bonus Factors: Unreliable Narrator, Being Rich Relationship Status:...
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SPINNING And LGBTQ+ Books
Last month, I shared a little about Tillie Walden’s upcoming graphic novel memoir, Spinning, along with a list of some sports YA books. Another main theme of the book is Walden’s sexual orientation...
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OUTLANDER 3x1: The Battle Joined
Our show is finally back! I’m thrilled to be back with Jennie, sharing our love of history, hot men in kilts, and exceptional period attire. Previously on Outlander: Jamie and Claire were separated by...
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I Made You This Friendship Bracelet
BOOK REPORT for I Hate Everyone But You by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin Cover Story: You Used To Call Me On My Cell Phone BFF Charm: Yay x2 Swoonworthy Scale: 2 Talky Talk: Author Simulacrums Bonus...
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YA Onscreen: The FIFTY SHADES FREED Teaser Trailer Has Arrived
Welcome to another edition of YA Onscreen! I’m covering the series today because Stephanie’s power has been iffy—thanks, Irma—but she and her family are doing well otherwise. We hope everyone else in...
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Futures Made Of Virtual Insanity
BOOK REPORT for Warcross (Book 1) by Marie Lu Cover Story: Technicolortastic BFF Charm: Heck Yes! Swoonworthy Scale: 6 Talky Talk: Absolute Sci-Fi Bonus Factors: Team Tournament, Cat-and-Mouse,...
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TEEN WOLF 6x17: Werewolves of London
Man do I love a solid mid-season plot churner. Plus we got PETER back! We were not sufficiently prepared for getting PETER back!!! AWARDS THIS WEEK'S WOLF PACK PUPPY We were pack-lite this week, so...
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The Girl Who Would Be King
BOOK REPORT for Mighty Jack and the Goblin King by Ben Hatke Cover Story: You and What Army? Drinking Buddy: All Hail Her Majesty, The King! Testosterone/Estrogen Level: She Drives a Mustang Talky...
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Do You Believe In Magic?
We're so delighted to have author Kat Howard with us today—she's the author of our June FYA Book Club pick, Roses and Rot, and her next book, An Unkindness of Magicians, comes out 9/19. She described...
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Oh Captains, My Captains
BOOK REPORT for Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #6) by Sarah J. Maas Cover Story: Shielded BFF Charms: Be Mine, Yay Swoonworthy Scale: 8 Talky Talk: He Said, She Said Bonus Factors: Healing, Enemistry...
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Stream It: MOONLIGHT
Title: Moonlight Year: 2016 Fix: Breathtaking and Heartbreaking Coming-of-Age Drama Platforms: Amazon Prime Amazon Summary: A moving, transcendent, award-winning look at 3 defining chapters in the...
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Hello, Darkness, My Old Friend
BOOK REPORT for A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares by Krystal Sutherland Cover Story: Sadistically Subversive BFF Charm: Let Me Love You Swoonworthy Scale: 8 Talky Talk: Seriously Beautiful...
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Snakes Don’t Always Look Like Snakes
BOOK REPORT for Wrecked by Maria Padian Cover Story: While You Were Out Drinking Buddy: It's Okay Not to Drink Testosterone/Estrogen Level: Intense Talky Talk: Yes Means Yes Bonus Factor: Consent...
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Procrastination Pro-Tips: Riverdale S2 Trailer, National Book Award YA...
Hey y'all! How's this week been treatin' you so far? I collapsed into a box of tissues after binging the second season of One Mississippi. Tig Notaro is a national treasure and we should always,...
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Open Thread: September 15-17
It's Friday, we made it! How was your week? Are you in school, teaching school, happily dropping your kids off at school, glad you're not still in school? Tell all. As always, feel free to talk about...
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TV Preview 2017-18: New Friends
For some of you lucky enough to live in the northern parts of the northern hemisphere, your weather might be getting cooler, and the leaves turning pretty shades of the first three colors of the Roy...
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OUTLANDER 3x2: Surrender
Previously on Outlander: Jamie sent Fergus away before Culloden, with the deed to Lallybroch. Claire kept Frank at at distance during her pregnancy, but was ready to make a fresh start once the baby...
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Draw Me Like One Of Your Czech Girls
The ebook version was originally reviewed here. The book report below has been updated for the illustrated edition. BOOK REPORT for Night of Cake & Puppets (Daughter of Smoke and Bone Book 2.5) by...
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YA Onscreen: Will You Be Watching 90’S HOUSE?
Welcome to this week's YA Onscreen. I've never been so happy to have power! Let's go through the links. ICYMI, we're taking our annual look at some upcoming Fall shows and judging their worthiness for...
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