Whatever Wednesday: September Book Review Club

August 31st, 2010

Wow. Summer is winding down already. But, my usual sadness is sugar sweet this year. Why? HEAD GAMES is almost here! Four months and counting! Yay!

The first Wednesday of the month means another edition of The Book Review Club hosted by Barrie Summy, author of the I So Don’t Do Mysteries series. Today, I’m featuring three books by the amazing Lauren Myracle - Eleven, Twelve, and Thirteen.

Recently, I picked up this highly acclaimed middle grade series for two reasons. One, I’m heading back to the classroom this fall and I was in need of a brush-up on the perils of adolescence. And two, author Lauren Myracle’s writing is always incredible. Her books are never a disappointment.

Here are the five reasons why I loved yet another one of Myracle’s series…

1. Voice – Myracle’s voice is one of the best. Distinct, unique, and amazing, I could recognize Myracle’s one of a kind voice with my eyes closed.  One word – wow.
2. Characters – Once again, Myracle nails characterization. Winnie is likable, fun, and ferocious. She journeys through middle school in a realistic, genuine way. Myracle consistently creates characters I care about.
3. Fearless Writing – Myracle doesn’t hold back. Her work is consistently fearless, honest and real. She tackles ‘make you cringe’ moments like no one else.
4. Must Read Middle School Material – Like Judy Blume books, this series is a great read for middle schoolers to meander and test out adolescence through the eyes of Winnie.
5. Sweetie – And to top it all off, Lauren Myracle is one of the nicest authors ever!

Okay, I promise, I’m done gushing over Lauren Myracle (Love her!). For more middle grade, young adult, and adult book reviews and recommendations, click here.

Happy Wednesday! 

Disclosure: I often receive ARCs and/or books for reviews (most of the time due to my Chick Lit column for South Jersey Mom magazine and sometimes because I’m an author and other times because I beg). However, I do not blog about every book I receive, only the ones I absolutely adore or feel the need to recommend to fans of sporty lit.