The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - Review
Hazel Grace meets Augustus Waters at a cancer support group. Hazel has thyroid cancer, carries around an oxygen tank, and feels like she is living on borrowed time. Gus has osteosarcoma and has had a...
View ArticleAlly Carter, Out of Sight, Out of Time
Ally Carter is one of the most charming women I have ever met. I love her books (both series) and I love her. And she is coming to Kepler's on MARCH 21at 7.00so anyone in the Bay Area should mark it on...
View ArticleBzrk by Michael Grant - Review
Everyone here at Kepler's are such fans of Michael Grant's Gone series. So we couldn't wait to get our hands on his newest book, Bzrk. Here's Antonia's revew and it's definitely going to be my next...
View ArticleThe Catastrophic History Of You And Me by Jess Rothenberg - Review
Here's Marilyn's review of The Catastrophic History of You and Me. And best of all she'll be at Kepler's on April 18th at 7.00 with Gayle Forman, Stephanie Perkins, and Nina LaCour. Really. So, so...
View ArticleDie For Me by Amy Plum
I'm very belatedly posting Amanda's review of Die for Me because it appears I forgot to post it beforehand and because I'm reading Until I Die at the moment (le sigh)Still grieving from the tragic...
View ArticleAnna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins - Review
Because Stephanie Perkins is coming to Kepler's on April 18th as part of our YA Extravaganza I went looking for my review of the book and realized i haven't posted it. SO - better late than never!...
View ArticleIf I Stay, Gayle Forman - Review
Still talking about our YA Extravaganza (Gayle Forman, Stephanie Perkins, Nina LaCour, and Jess Rothenberg) on April 18th and this time focusing on Gayle Forman's wonderful book, If I StayMia is happy:...
View Article172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad - Review
here's Marilyn's review of 172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad, which looks so good I think it has to be my next read. Have you read it?"Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1st moon landing,...
View ArticleGrave Mercy By Robin Lafevers - Review
Another of Marilyn's fabulous reviews - this one for Grave MercyA story of vengeance, assassins and high drama! Ismea's hard life becomes unbearable when she's thrown into a hasty marriage to Guille a...
View ArticleReminder: YA Extravaganza April 18th at 7.00
Just a reminder - if you are in the Bay Area you will not want to miss this wonderful event. Gayle Forman, Stephanie Perkins, Nina LaCour, and Jess Rothenberg will be at kepler's on April 18th at 7.00...
View ArticleThe Immortal Rules News
I love Julie Kagawa's iron fey series, as you know, and greedily gobbled up her new book, The Immortal Rules (thank you Pam), And yes, review to come soon. (I know, I've been sidetracked AGAIN)But...
View ArticleBeautiful Creatures - First look
Entertainment Weekly just posted this first photo from the Beautiful Creatures movie set. Remember Beautiful Creatures (which I loved)? Supernatural star-crossed romance, a small town full of secrets,...
View ArticleRick Riordan
For all of you who came to see Rick Riordan talk about his new book, Serpent's Shadow at the Fox Theatre - wasn't he amazing? As entertaining and charming as ever. His presentation was wonderful (who...
View ArticleHow I Live Now film update
It's my day for film news I guess (and I'm feeling guilty for not posting for so long). Just read Meg Rosoff's update on the movie. Here's what she said: * The script is still being polished (and she...
View ArticleThe Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa - Review
Imagine a future ruled by vampires, where rabids roam, and humans are put on registers to feed their masters. Allison hates these vampires and lives on the edge of a vampire city, scavenging for food....
View ArticleThe Knife of Never Letting Go - Patrick Ness - Review
Patrick Ness has created a world where you can hear everyone's thoughts, including the animals around you - a constant sea of noise. This is where Todd grows up, in a world made up entirely of men....
View ArticleBitterblue by Kristen Cashore - Review
Have you been waiting for Bitterblue? I have. But Antonia got to it first! So here's her review. It'll be my next read... Bitterblue has grown up since her daring rescue by Katsa in Graceling, but the...
View ArticleThe Disenchantments by Nina LaCour - Review
It's senior year and everyone is making plans about where to go to college and what to study. But Colby and Bev have always agreed that they would go on the road with Bev's band and then explore...
View ArticleFierce Reads Trailer!
As you all know we are hosting the fabulous Fierce Reads tour on Friday June 8th and here is the first glimpse of their trailer. Fierce Reads includes Struck by Jennifer Bosworth, Of Poseidon by Anna...
View ArticleSlide by Jill Hathaway - Review
Oh this one looks good. And creepy. Here's Antonia's review Sylvia (Vee) Bell is cursed with a gift. She can "slide" into other people if she touches something they have touched. Passing out while she...
View ArticleSh*t Book Reviewers Say
Saw this, fell about laughing, then wondered whether I could go back and edit my reviews without anyone noticing!
View ArticleFierce Reads tour - details
You've heard about it, I know. This great tour of amazing debut authors. Anna Banks, Leigh Bardugo, Jennifer Bosworth, Emmy Laybourne, and Marissa Meyer All at Kepler's June 8th Want to know a little...
View ArticleInsurgent by Veronica Roth - Review
I LOVED absolutely LOVED Divergent and couldn't get my hands on Insurgent fast enough. But not fast enough to read it before Antonia, it seems. So I'm posting her review first, although we both loved...
View ArticleBeloved Children’s Classics as Minimalist Posters
I saw these hyper-minimalist takes on beloved children’s classics by designer Christian Jackson and fell in love. I'm posting an example here but follow this link here to see the rest. They are amazing.
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