The Cybils have been announced and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart won in the YA category. I am ecstatic but also wary because I no longer trust the book blogger community not to couch any negative reviews of the title in sexist language and sexist terms because so many bloggers who are well-respected and liked have done so, some of which I interact with. It’s hard telling people you respect they’re being sexist! E. Lockhart, I love your book, but I do not love some of the response to it. I want to protect it and I can’t, which is something touched on in the book itself. :( The win is bittersweet.
Bloggers new to my reader: yaReads.com. I will soon be unlazy and add a bunch of new blogs in my reader to my website. *lazy*
Award winner calls: an awesome video where the ALA calls the winners of all the awards. Some authors need to update their numbers, perhaps. :D
The Twilight Ninja! Oh, god, I ROLLED. Twilight fandom, never stop bringing the crack.
I missed Valentine’s Day for the most part because I was busy hermiting. Here, have this extremely awesome fanvid over the movie Formula 17 about a young man who goes into the city and falls in love with the local playboy and seduces him with the power of innocence. Bonus friendship side story! Also, it’s romantic and cheers me up whenever I’m feeling down. Hearts.
Boy Toy by Barry Lyga is out in paperback. I liked the novel, but had some issues with the presentations of the female characters. Hilariously enough, the teacher was treated the best.
Florida school attempts to block GSA: if they won’t allow GSAs in their schools books with GLBTQ characters will suffer. Visibility, visibility.
Article about David Levithan. Dude is successful. I am trying to figure which solo book by him I should read next, since I’ve done Boy Meets Boy (okay) and Wide Awake (argh). Suggestions?
Graceling – Krisin Cashore: I am honestly puzzled. I haven’t seen many people, if anyone, complain about a girl deciding not to get married in reviews of this book. I wonder if the next review I see for this book will say the same thing. Also, the comments here confusing—one of them seems to suggest that a feminist undertone being intentional is bad. Well, I’m bemused.
The Explosionist – Jenny Davidson: This book has been on my to-read pile for ages. Every time I see a new review of it, I want to move it up my list.
Something, Maybe – Elizabeth Scott: I got this book last week, but since I have some other obligations I let a huge Elizabeth Scott fan at work read it first. She was amazed over the mere idea of the ARC. XD Of course, after this review I wish I had read it before handing it over.
A Chair, A Fireplace & A Tea CozyreviewsThe Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. I want to get my paws on this book like burning since it was compared to World War Z.
AfterElton’s 50 Best Gay Books!: Alex Sanchez and David Levithan made the list. I think I am going to give the Rainbow Boys trilogy by Sanchez a try. My library has all of them.
Nymeth is on Twitter! You’re asking, “Renay, why is this so exciting? Why are you mentioning it?” The answer is that Nymeth is one of my favorite reviewers, that’s why, and you should be following her. I know one day some of her awesome is going to rub off on me. THE FACTS: It’s always Nymeth Appreciation Day around these parts.
A.S. King talks about indie affiliate programs, like Amazon Associates but less The Man beneficial. This was really useful for me, since I had no clue this was possible with anyone but Amazon. Perhaps it will be handy information for someone else!
John Green answers Paper Towns questions. I keep meaning to ask him what he thinks of a An Abundance of Katherines/The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks crossover in which Colin and Frankie are awesome and have adventures and maybe make out a little, but I always forget. For instance, right after I post this I will forget to go over to the Ning and paste the question in. Guaranteed.
Graceling – Kristin Cashore: it’s an interesting look at the narrative (mild spoilers for the romance) and one that’s worth discussing, although I completely disagree with it. As owlmoose put it, “I find that view of marriage unbearably creepy.”
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