Welcome to Litsy!

I thoroughly enjoyed watching 18 year old Nanette O‘Hare try to figure out who she is with the help of the reclusive writer who penned a book that changed her life, and the young poet he introduces her to. It‘s thoughtful, philosophical &, dare I say, ultimately hopeful.

4 comics + 1 graphic novel + 1 book + 4H of an audiobook = ✅

On to Book #2!

#deweyaug #reversereadathon

Teenager me would have devoted herself to this book about not conforming to society. Especially seeing as though the MC takes her inspiration from a cult classic novel. So many writers and poets that I once worshipped were mentioned or quoted...

As an adult I can appreciate the book and it's messages, though it doesn't affect me as it once would have. I guess that means I've reached a point in my life where I'm living as my authentic self.

Teenage me would have worshipped this book.

Yeah, no. A young girl reads a book that makes her rebel against her life and krads her on an journey of self discovery and hardship.

It felt too angst-y, too condescending, too like trying too much. I got a Cather in the Rye feel from it, but not as well executed. Something just felt off for me, and I can point my finger to anything exactly. I guess I‘m just bound to have bad luck with my #LetterQ for #LitsyAtoZ

#AudioGiftWrapping - trying out a new Q book for #LitsyAtoZ, and so far it is kind of weird, but I‘m sticking to it 👍

“To Side with the Antigones of the World and Never the Creons”

The first time I saw this book cover, the black backdrop and pink bubble gum reminded me of the Dead Like Me TV series cover. Started reading it today and in the first few pages it mentions an out of print novel called “The Bubblegum Reaper”... 😶 REALLY making me want to rewatch Dead Like Me 😅💜 But, alas, there is still no electricity 😔🇵🇷 Anyway, back to Nanette O‘Hare‘s story! 🔦 📖 ☺️

Did not work for me I'm sorry

Ok here is #giveaway no. 1! These are older YA ARCs that I haven't read yet and have decided to give to a good home:
📚Every Exquisite Thing;
📚Let's Get Lost;
📚The Brilliant Light of Amber Sunrise;
📚The Walled City; and
📚The Young World.
TO ENTER:
Tag me in a post about your favourite YA book you've read this year!
Winner chosen randomly. Open to Canada and USA. Contest ends at 7 pm EDT on Wednesday, July 12.

When I first started this book I wasn't sure if I was even going to be able to finish it. I just didn't really understand the characters. Once I got into the book I was able to enjoy the rest of it. Maybe not my favorite but was still a good read.

I love this little section of this book so I just had to bookmark it. It was one of those moments you just have to stop and think about what you read because it was so well written.

This was a little uneven, but had some really beautiful writing. Overall, not my favorite though.

This was such an amazing YA read. I knew nothing about it when I started the book but it sucked me in from the very first chapter. I couldn't stop listening to it. An out of print novel brings Nanette O'Hare in touch with a reclusive author, a troubled poet and a bullied young boy.. all outliers in a society where conformance is valued and expected.

For those who've read Every Exquisite Thing - I'm sure you'll be as excited as I am after spotting our man 'unproductive Ted' sunning happily on a stone and being as unproductive as expected. For the rest, I present - A turtle.

"Just because you are good at something, doesn't mean you have to do it" - my current commute listen.

Day 19 @bookriot challenge: #bookdedication of my #currentread #everyexquisitething #matthewquick #riotgrams

I liked this book! A good story about the excruciatingly difficult teenage years.

I ended up not really liking the 2nd half of this book nor the main character by the end. I read it fast, so I must not have hated it, but definitely didn't love it.

I started this yesterday, will likely finish it today. A nice, quick, quirky book.

A novel that takes on coming of age and finding yourself. It is well written and raw in its subject matter. I had varying waves of feeling attached and detached to the story and characters. I didn't love or hate this novel. It was a good read... I believe it was written to make you think rather than give you a grand story.
As a side note, I did enjoy taking the sleeve off this one. I'm curious how it'll work for paperback. 🤔

Next read!

Star athlete and straight-A student Nannette O'Hare has played the role of dutiful daughter for as long as she can remember. But one day, a beloved teacher gives her a copy of "The Bubblegum Reaper"--a mysterious, out-of-print classic--and the rebel within Nannette awakens.

Loved it until the last fifty pages. Still worth reading.

This book was amazing. If you EVER get the chance to pick it up and read it you should. Some crazy things happen that make you sad, but everything kind of works out for the best. The main character Nanette struggles with life and you get to see her work it all out. Very sentimental book, and to me no disappointments. #mustread #yabooks

Matthew Quick weaves a beautiful tale of Life Imitating Art, Imitating Life. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

"Just because you're good at something doesn't mean you have to do it." On to my next book and only 20 pages in saw this quote and just thought "I wish someone had said that to me when I was a kid."

Maybe...

Disc 3 track 9

"Here I was trying to tell the truth for the first time, and he wanted to erase it--make it not count--with my menstrual cycle."

Call him out, girl!

I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, I dogeared a lot of pages with wonderful quotes and observations. On the other hand, I'm not sure I really got much of a story. I like the general idea of it and do believe it is a relatable tale (esp. for book lovers), but I wish there was more to the story so that I felt a little more connected to it and the characters.

This book is AHMAZING without the dust jacket 😍!

I didn't love it, but I still thought it was a good book. Sometimes quirky, fast paced, easy read. Felt disjointed at some points. I really hated Nannette's experiment toward the end when she attempted to reintegrate with her old group of friends.

Just started the audio and am interested to see where this goes! Different so far, but good.

This was definitely something, something weird but also really great. I didn't really love all the characters (except for Oliver) but I liked Nanette's story and how she's still not done figuring herself out but that's ok. Also Alex reminded me a lot of JD from Heathers (the musical, not the movie) just cause he was kind of violent and that their relationship wasn't that healthy. But anyway I'm on hour 17 with a total of 946 pages #24in48

Almost exactly 5 hrs and 1 book down! Taking a quick break, then on to the next one!! #24in48

Another great line!! Almost done with this one!! #24in48

I love this line! #24in48

Trying to be good with my snacks, so I'm going with dried fruit (for now!) #24in48

@Litsy @24in48 This is where I'm reading!! #24in48

My @24in48 stack, complete with Nook & Kindle! I'm excited to get this started!!

I adore Matthew Quick, but about 30% of the way through I questioned if this was indeed written by him. Yes the characters were odd, but there was way too much teenage angst for me to enjoy it. That being said, if you love YA, you might love this book. This was a meh read for me. 😕

One of my read-a-thon books picks came in today!

Time to read this thing

Last morning of a long weekend. Coffee. Candle. Book. [not sure how I feel about this book yet though. I've liked everything else I've read by him- so here's hoping!]

A must read! Discovering yourself is hard, especially when everyone has expectations of who you should be. Quick's depiction of this struggle is thought provoking and realistic. All teens should be required to read this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Loved it! I love his characters.

Something about the way he writes his characters gives me hope.

I interrupt my normal reading for this awesome author!! Love Matthew Quick!

soooo much love for this book. 💖