One of my favorite YA authors creates a unique novel for adults from an A to Z dictionary of words about love. What I liked the most was the absence of information that forces the reader to fill in the blanks. I’m often suspicious about gimmicky novels, but this one works really well at telling an interesting story in a new way.
This is a Semi-Hard-Boiled Noir parody placed in a high school to maximum effect. Great puns, inventive use of language, and social hierarchy commentary make this a fun and engaging read. Even though it’s marketed as a YA novel, much of the humor is more accessible to middle aged readers- so I would recomend it to teens and adult fans of noir.
Another first novel that’s leaving a tremendous impression on me. Mostly a walking tour of New York City and Brussels with flashbacks to Nigeria as our protagonist ruminates and interacts with the build environment. This is W G Sebald territory, but I for one, welcome philosophical meanderings when done with real history and thoughtful reflections. Lovely book club choice.
A fresh take on the slacker coming of age story, “I’m learning I’m a very powerful Necromancer, but my friend’s severed head in the bowling bag is really hard to stomach”, yet it remains delightfully tongue in cheek. And I dare you not to sing the title out loud over and over again. Fun, fun, fun. For teens and grownups.