Paper Towns is the first John Green book I’ve read that did not make me cry, so I suppose it should get some credit for that, right? Paper Towns was basically a story about a teen who idealizes his neighbor to the point of worship and takes a journey, both literal and emotional, […]
Tag: Audiobook
Ex Libris Audio: Sinner
I resisted reading The Wolves of Mercy Falls series for a long time, so when I finally relented, I decided to listen to all of the books on audio. I can see why people were so taken with this series. All of the books were compelling, romantic, and just really damn good. So, while I […]
Ex Libris Audio: End Of Days
I thought I was done with angels until I came across this series, and so I was sad that it was coming to an end a few books earlier than I originally thought. However, End Of Days did not disappoint. Penryn’s quest was first to survive, then became a search for her sister, and […]
Ex Libris Audio: I’ll Give You The Sun
I’m not sure what I can say about I’ll Give You The Sun that hasn’t already been said. It is an amazing, emotional, thought-provoking, heart-breaking, joyful story that is expertly structured and delivered. I was skeptical about the dual voices since we only hear Jude as a 16 year old and we only hear […]
Ex Libris Audio: Falling Kingdoms By Morgan Rhodes
I resisted starting this series because I was afraid that it was going to fall into the “just another YA fantasy” column, but Falling Kingdoms was a well written, painstakingly built story that made me care, broke my heart, and still managed to provide glimmers of hope. I must say that this story is more […]
Ex Libris Audio: The Thousand Dollar Tan Line
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line picks up a few months after the movie ends, and Veronica is trying to keep Mars Investigations afloat while her father recovers from the serious injuries he sustained from a hit and run accident. I really loved being back in this world and those of you that are clamoring for more […]
Ex Libris Audio: Dreams Of Gods And Monsters
When I saw the size of the physical book and then saw the length of the audio (20 hours!) I was a little daunted, I admit. However, I am glad that the author took the time to complete this story, because had it been rushed, it would have been a real disservice to all of […]
Ex Libris Audio: Out Of The Easy
Out Of The Easy Author: Ruta Sepetys Narrator: Lauren Fortgang Performance: Excellent Available Now It’s 1950, and as the French Quarter of New Orleans simmers with secrets, seventeen-year-old Josie Moraine is silently stirring a pot of her own. Known among locals as the daughter of a brothel prostitute, Josie wants more out of life than […]
Ex Libris Audio: Tell The Wolves I’m Home
Tell The Wolves I’m Home Author: Carol Rifka Brunt Narrator: Amy Rubinate Performance: Good Available Now 1987. There’s only one person who has ever truly understood fourteen-year-old June Elbus, and that’s her uncle, the renowned painter Finn Weiss. Shy at school and distant from her older sister, June can only be herself in Finn’s company; […]
Ex Libris Audio: The Sky Is Everywhere
The Sky Is Everywhere Author: Jandy Nelson Narrator: Julia Whelan Performance: Excellent Available Now Seventeen-year-old Lennie Walker, bookworm and band geek, plays second clarinet and spends her time tucked safely and happily in the shadow of her fiery older sister, Bailey. But when Bailey dies abruptly, Lennie is catapulted to center stage of her own […]