Ms. Anderson's ATM

It. Is. So. Cold.

I guess the silver lining is sub zero temperatures mean guilt free reading for this librarian. I zipped through quite a few titles this week and I'm pleased to say they were all worth our time together.

Everything Sad is Untrue was a book a started a while ago, set aside, and then read through like a tornado. Lesson here: sometimes it is all about the timing. As hard as it was to connect with the story and character at first, I found myself riveted when I restarted. Isn't that weird? I really loved the honesty of the author's style and how he captures the complexity of people--often being two things simultaneously (handsome and awkward; smart and dumb). This may not be for everyone right now but it should be on everyone's list for someday. Instant classic.

The Magic Fish is a marvelous example of the potential for complex storytelling in graphic novels. The author uses color as well as narrative to tell a story of love, hope, family, and the power of magic. I really hope this gains some fans here at JMS. It's a keeper!

Erin Entrada Kelly is an author that I can count on for a nice, well constructed, honest, and original story. Even if the topic is difficult to discuss, in this case, the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986, she manages to weave a story that is manageable and perfect for her readers. Fans will not be disappointed and will be left wanting more information about the history of this American tragedy.

I read this for fun as a way to have an active reading holiday and was delighted. Primer is about a girl that gets super powers from body paint. I know, it sounds lame, but the story is well crafted, the art is lively, and I was left feeling satisfied and ready for what will likely be more appearances of Primer on our library shelves. You will have fun with this one. I promise.

Now the only thing left for me to do is decide what to read next.

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Ms. Anderson