This year was an on and off year for reading. I read some books I absolutely loved and several I felt pretty meh about.

Frozen 2 has character problems. For example, why does Anna leave Kristoff?

I’ve created a two-part plot breaking down different aspects of the movie. This time around, I’m talking about plot and artistry; the next post will be about characters and specific issues I have with this sequel compared to other sequels.

Unlike many people, I didn’t get into Sophie Kinsella via her popular Confessions of a Shopaholic series.

To summarize the synopsis from the back cover, this is a story about a space squad of misfits who stumbles on a secret of galactic importance. It’s told from seven different points of view, and it doesn’t really matter whose perspective you’re reading at the moment—they’re all hilarious.

Happy fall! School started, the leaves changed color, and that morning nip gets me now when I head off for a morning run. So it seemed like a great time to highlight some books where school plays a big role.

If you love young adult books and need something to read by the pool this summer, I’ve got suggestions for you.