Tuesday 29 November 2011

I LOVE DARK YA How to save a life? Check Sara Zarr

Kelley York, Heather McCorkle, Christa Desir, and E.R. King of YAtopia have hosted a month-long blogfest in November for anyone who loves their YA books on the darkside.
 
This is the last week ;(
 
WEEK 5:
30th November: Waiting on Wednesday—What dark YA book are you most looking forward to?

As, (*guilty secret *blushes) I'm addicted to Teen Mom - Janelle; what can I say? - the dark YA book I'm looking forward to reading is "how to save a life" by Sara Zarr.

Frustrations, dilemmas and uncertain futures, I have got to read this book.


When she wants to adopt a baby, Jill's Mum invites a pregnant teen to live with them until the child is born.

This is a trio of relationships I would love to read.

It is a described as a story of teenage pregnancy that really delivers.

WHEN IT COMES TO TELEVISION VIEWING, DO YOU HAVE A GUILTY SECRET?

12 comments:

  1. I haven't heard of this one and I've never watched Teen Mom. :( Thanks for the intro to a new book for me.

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  2. I've cut back drastically on my television viewing in order to write more but I do enjoy The Walking Dead. And speaking of darker themes, I recently enjoyed DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE immensely.

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  3. Does Glee count as a guilty secret? All I watch are Glee, House, and Big Bang Theory.

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  4. I really really want to read this one. It reminds me of the Fray song with the same name.

    My guilty secret? The Vampire Diaries and Game of Thrones.

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  5. I don't think I have a guilty secret in my television viewing. I'm pretty vocal about my love for the Vampire Diaries.

    The book sounds like it would be an interesting read. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. This is a great book! I love Sara Zarr.
    And as far as guilty pleasures go - I love anything show that's on ABC family - especially Pretty Little Liars and Make it or Break it.

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  7. Hi Brinda
    Call me positively addicted ;) TV opens the windows on different aspects of the world.

    Hi MS
    Walking Dead? Now I feel bad, except for an episode or two, I missed that one.

    Hi Susan
    Glee is no guilty pleasure it is necessary viewing. You have good TV viewing taste ;)

    Hi Bree
    I KNOW!!! Me too - The Fray and the most amazing piece my Minnow made for her GCSE Art.
    *Team Damon here.

    Hi MJ!
    Vampire Diaries is amazing. I end up watching at about 1am after work and writing. I couldn't go to bed until I've caught up with events in Mystic Falls.

    Hi Hannah
    I found this book by mistake (The Fray kind of mistake) But my research says it won't be the only Sara Zarr book I read. *Christmas Present spoiler ;) I loved Pretty Little Liars for a while there. I feel bad *hangs head in shame* need to get back at it.

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  8. Neat header.

    NEW FOLLOWER

    Elizabeth

    http://silversolara.blogspot.com

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  9. This book sounds really cool as an adult mom who reads YA. Something for everyone. My guilty TV pleasure is True Blood.

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  10. Hi Elizabeth
    Welcome, and thanks for the Follow :)

    I'm glad you liked the header. I like to think the disappearing 'h' was deliberate - flying off in bird form. ;)


    Hi Shell
    I tried for that adult mum status, not sure I was successful ;) I love YA - I love how the best distil ideas and produce fast and lean novels.
    True Blood is a great - addictive - guilty pleasure. I found the "fairy" thing the biggest surprise on TV.

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  11. I've had to ban Teen Mom in this house. Daughterling #1 would watch it but Daughterling #2 (ahem 10 years old)began obsessing over babies and thinking it wasn't that big of a deal to have one while still in high school.

    Chuckling over the description "Teen pregnancy story that really delivers"...great word play!

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  12. Hi Vicki
    My Minnow took the same view as your #1 daughter. Phew! *wipes brow ;)

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