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There are more, but I'm lazy (and busy, argh), so just the highlights!
Harry, A History by Melissa Anelli
Part memoir, part fandom history by the webmistress of The Leaky Cauldron. Some of Melissa's fandom experiences mirrored my own, so I particularly enjoyed those parts of the book. Other bits didn't interest me quite as much; for instance, there's a long section about Wizard Rock (mostly about Harry and the Potters, really), which I think is interesting, but I never was super into. It's an interesting read for anyone involved in Harry Potter fandom.
Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce
I'm a fan of Tamora Pierce's work—I've read almost all of her books—and this one wasn't one of my favorites. I think the basic set-up is good, but I'm just not as invested in Beka as I am in Daine or Kel. This isn't helped by the fact that it's just too long. It took a long time for the plot to get going, then things picked up... only to slow down in the middle of Beka's investigation.
Into the Wild Nerd Yonder by Julie Halpern
A random pick off the YA new books shelf that turned out to be a quick and fun read. The protagonist is a high-school sophomore coming to the realization that she's grown out of her friends (who are mostly just using her) and, despite her reservations, accepts an invitation from a classmate to play Dungeons & Dragons. It's not new territory, but I enjoy a good story promoting good friendships with fun people who accept you over trying to be "cool."
Harry, A History by Melissa Anelli
Part memoir, part fandom history by the webmistress of The Leaky Cauldron. Some of Melissa's fandom experiences mirrored my own, so I particularly enjoyed those parts of the book. Other bits didn't interest me quite as much; for instance, there's a long section about Wizard Rock (mostly about Harry and the Potters, really), which I think is interesting, but I never was super into. It's an interesting read for anyone involved in Harry Potter fandom.
Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce
I'm a fan of Tamora Pierce's work—I've read almost all of her books—and this one wasn't one of my favorites. I think the basic set-up is good, but I'm just not as invested in Beka as I am in Daine or Kel. This isn't helped by the fact that it's just too long. It took a long time for the plot to get going, then things picked up... only to slow down in the middle of Beka's investigation.
Into the Wild Nerd Yonder by Julie Halpern
A random pick off the YA new books shelf that turned out to be a quick and fun read. The protagonist is a high-school sophomore coming to the realization that she's grown out of her friends (who are mostly just using her) and, despite her reservations, accepts an invitation from a classmate to play Dungeons & Dragons. It's not new territory, but I enjoy a good story promoting good friendships with fun people who accept you over trying to be "cool."
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