December 2012 books read
The Hypo: The Melancholic Young Lincoln
Noah Van Sciver
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
History. Biography. Abraham Lincoln. Politics. Dating. Depression. Frustration. Inadaquacies. Perception.
I had no idea Lincoln suffered to such a disabilitating level at one point in his life. Intersting stuff.
The Brides of Rollrock Island
Margo Lanagan
Teen Fiction
Recommend?: Definitely!
Islands. Generations. Family. Betrayal. Witches. Seals. Selkies. Magic. Nature.
Started a litle slow, but I really got swept up in it by the end.
Journey of Heroes
Stacey Hayashi
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
WW2. Japanese-Americans. Hawaii. Military service. Internment camps. Gusto. Patriotism.
This should get picked up by a publisher.
The Language of Baklava
Diana Abu-Jaber
Adult Non-Fiction
Recommend?: Yes.
Memoirs. Food. Family. New York state. Jordan. Recipes.
Lovely memoir with great food.
Athos in America
Jason
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Muskateers. Quests.
I can't even remember what this was about.
It's Tokyo, Charlie Brown! (Peanuts)
Charles M. Schulz
Kids Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Baseball. Kids. Travel. Japan. Dogs.
I like Peanuts and Japan, but this was a bit lame.
Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse - Volume 1)
Charlaine Harris
Adult Fiction
Recommend?: Yes.
Vampires. Shape-shifters. Louisiana. Romance. Murder. Family. Friendship. Mysteries.
Pretty much as fun as the tv show.
The Butterfly Clues
Kate Ellison
Teen Fiction
Recommend?: No.
Teen problem novels. Ohio. OCD. Loss. Murder. Mysteries. Strip clubs. Flea markets. Romance.
Most annoying narrator I've read in years.
Shiro: Wit, Wisdom & Recipes from a Sushi Pioneer
Shiro Kashiba
Adult Non-Fiction
Recommend?: Yes.
Memoirs. Cookbooks. Japan. Seattle. Food. Sushi.
Lovely read from local treasure.
The Sheriff of Yrnameer
Michael Rubens
Adult Audiobook
Recommend?: Yes.
Science fiction. Westerns. Humor. Smugglers. Romance. Aliens. Bad guys.
Fluffy fun.
Secret Diary (Lou! - Volume 1)
Julien Neel
Tween Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
France. Tweens. Single mothers. Crushes. Dating. School. Friendship. Urban life.
Rather charming and colorful.
Sailor Twain: Or, the Mermaid in the Hudson
Mark Siegel
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Mermaids. NYC. Historical fantasy. Romance. Steamboats. Writers. Captains.
Very well done and enchanting. I just didn't love it.
The Zen of Steve Jobs
Caleb Melby
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Steve Jobs. Buddhism. Creativity. Invention.
Not bad, but left me wanting more.
Wonder
R.J. Palacio
Tween Fiction
Recommend?: Yes.
Birth defects. Bullying. Private schools. Friendship. Family. Old dogs. Field trips.
Very enjoyable, but not quite as amazing as I hoped.
Abelard
Renaud Dillies
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Crushes. Journeys. Naiveté. Ocean cruises. Gypsies. Illness. Rough characters. Friendship.
Few things annoy me more than bird characters seeking human means of flying, with no reason for them not to be able to fly themselves.