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| While not a Young Adult novel (young adult novels set during the American Revolution are a seriously under-represented genre), BENJAMIN FRANKLIN’S BASTARD does provide a fictional look at the life of one of America’s founding fathers. This novel has been on my to-be-read list for some time and as the Fourth of July draws closer, I’m eager to get started. As the title implies, Benjamin Franklin’s promiscuous sex life is part of the story, so be prepared for sexual content. Fireworks, indeed. |
| The first time I read the blurb for THE FEVER, I knew I had to read this story. Girls from a small Massachusetts town are experiencing unexplained seizures. Rumors of a dangerous outbreak spread through the community, and it isn’t long before more young girls fall victim to this threat. What is really behind this contagion and is there a way to stop it? This is a Fourth of July pick for me because not only does it sound eerily similar to the Salem Witch Trials, but it promises to take a closer look at how modern society treats young girls and how girls view themselves. |
| I love a great futuristic novel because it not only shows a possibility of what could be, but because it is a direct commentary on what life is like at this moment. FREE TO FALL by Lauren Miller promises us a glimpse into a future in which there is an app to optimize decision-making for the best results. Tempting, right? Rory Vaughn knows that Lux only recommends what will make her happy and healthy. She doesn’t question it, until she meets North, a cute boy who doesn’t use Lux. When she starts listening to her inner voice instead, she will learn far more than she ever expected. FREE TO FALL has a little romance, a little mystery, and an extremely interesting concept. An app that helps with decision-making doesn’t sound that far-fetched, and I’m tempted to see how author Lauren Miller explores a growing dependency on technology. |
Tell me, dear readers, what books are you going to read this Independence Day?
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Re: America: Past, Present, and Future
Every time I read your column, I add books to my shelf!
(Debbie Wiley 1:42pm July 11, 2014)
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