Bright Young Things, by Anna Godbersen.
New York was the capital of commerce and joy, and young people sought us from every direction. They came in droves, to join the kind of party only a great metropolis can host. They came from wealthy families and farming families, from the north and south and west. They came to avoid kitchens and marriages, to...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The DUFF
The DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend), by Kody Keplinger.
Before crawling under my sheets, I took a glance at the full-length mirror across the room. I searched my reflection with new eyes, with new knowledge. Uncontrollable wavy auburn hair. A long nose. Big thighs. Small boobs. Yep. Definitely Duff material. How had I not known?
I mean, I'd never...
Sunday, January 16, 2011
The Confession
The Confession, by John Grisham.
Now we're getting somewhere, Keith thought. The burden of unconfessed sin. The shame of buried guilt. "It would be helpful if you told me about these bad things. Confession is the best place to start."
"And this is confidential?"
"For the most part, yes, but there are exceptions."
"What exceptions?"
"If you confide...
