Rachel

Didn't completely enthrall me like some books have recently, but I enjoyed it. Like a friend said, if you pay attention to details, you may figure it out before the end. Realistic fiction plus a twist of sci-fi/fantasy.

This book felt much more like Green to me than Will Grayson did. I enjoyed the different personalities of all the classmates. Makes me wonder if there are any places like the mini-mall in my city to explore.

Three stars is Not that I didn't like the book. It made me think about many things. Self-knowledge. Insight into others' personalities. Some people's complete lack of self knowledge. High school. How my experience was much different. Lack of detail in my memories. Remembering how vulnerable and open about myself I was with people online that may have not been who I thought they were. The “gayness” of this book...it did distract me. I don't understand it. I never will. I don't hate, I just don't agree with the practice. Can't wholeheartedly recommend this one to my circles.

Fantastic book. I'll suggest it to everyone. I enjoyed the change in perspectives as the chapters rolled on. Auggie was a lovable character. Would be good for a read aloud.

Listened to Wil Wheaton read this to me in the course of commuting this last week. Though I am a few years too young to understand all of the references, those I did understand were hilarious. Great plot, and it kept me interested through all 15+ hours.

Brandon Sanderson does it again! Can't wait for more installments in this series.

Historical fiction - set in Little Rock, Arkansas as they were beginning to integrate their schools. A page-turner. Can't wait to recommend this one to students next year, or work in in to my curriculum somehow. :)

Interesting twist on the Cinderella story. I enjoyed the futuristic bent! The story took a while to get off the ground, as do many new series. The amount of closure at the end was just enough to frustrate you and encourage further reading of the Lunar Chronicles. Time to go search out the next book!

Awkward, especially for a religious group's book club. Almost felt like a romance novel that tried to push the limits of decency.

Great book for those who like speculation on the future!

Boarding school. Pranks. Friendship. A good read.

This book was fantastic!

Always fun to re-read a “classic.” Students enjoyed it, but some were frustrated at the abrupt ending.

Ugh! The ending!!!!!

Reading ahead for the Global Read Aloud 2012!

I got this book with some Scholastic points I had saved. Since I'm new to teaching 6th grade this year, I ordered a bunch of books at that level.

As the dust jacket flap says, Jordan Johnston is average. In fact, the only things she think she's good at are babysitting and gardening. There are clues throughout the book that lead the reader to the climax and (in my opinion) short resolution.

This would be fun for a read-aloud, mostly due to its length.

I am glad I saw Felicia Day read and review this book, because it was a great departure from all the technical books I've been reading lately. I didn't stay up till 2 am to finish it like she did, but once I got through all the background info it picked up nicely. Thankful for a book that has no vampires! If you like fantasy/mystery with a side order of romance these are for you. :)

It was interesting reading the dated references to hypertext and electronic appointment books because I read the majority of this book on my iPhone! I can talk to my phone and tell it to make appointments, set reminders, and record my favorite shows. Even since the 2002 revision, it's amazing to see how much technology has advanced. There are plenty of examples of bad design even as time marches on, but as another reviewer mentioned, it's going to be hard for me to go throughout life and not think about the way things are designed now.

Interesting ideas in here! Most I agree with: collaborative, project-based, inquiry learning... learning in the “gaps” where the content is not explicitly taught... no mention of online privacy or how to stay safe online though, which is an important tool our kids need to know.

It took me less than two days to finish this. Just as lovely as the first installment. Just as creepy. Blah blah, character development, blah blah, setup for the next story... which, by the way, I'm going to start just as soon as I finish vacuuming my apartment.

I'm reading the 6th edition for my Masters class right now.

This book deserves five stars, since it made me stay up till 1 a.m. even though I was dead tired.

I'd really like to believe this story, I really would. Unfortunately, I will always have that sneaking doubt that it isn't true. I just don't know how to react; I enjoyed the experience of reading the book. Did it change my life? No, only Jesus and his Word can do that for me. If true, this is an awesome testimony.

Read this book if you like: Science-fiction, memory loss, self-discovery

I found the narrative style a little distracting at the beginning but learned that it was appropriate for the main character.

Interesting read. (Also, easy enough for me to finish in 90 minutes or so.)

I tore through these two books. After I finished this one...I just felt... Right. The passage about living for today and enjoying every moment really stuck with me and think it will be something I will try to do from now on.