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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines: A-

September 18, 2007 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman has sold over a million copies nationwide since its publication in 1971, making the fictional character of Miss Jane so real many people don't know she exists only in the imagination of Louisiana-born author Ernest J. Gaines. Miss Jane is over 100 years old when she is interviewed by an area high school teacher … [Read more...] about The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines: A-

Tips on Having a Gay (ex) Boyfriend by Carrie Jones: C+

September 18, 2007 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the inside flap: Is it fair to be mad, mad, mad at your boyfriend for being gay? Anything but straight in small town Maine won't exactly be a walk in the park, even for invincible Dylan. But can't heartbroken Belle whine just a little? What's a girl to do when her perfect soulmate says Goodbye Belle, Hello Bob? For starters, she makes a list on how to deal. Review: I … [Read more...] about Tips on Having a Gay (ex) Boyfriend by Carrie Jones: C+

Haunted by Meg Cabot: B

September 7, 2007 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Suze is used to trouble, but this time she's in deep: Ghostly Jesse has her heart, but Paul Slater, a real flesh-and-blood guy, is warm for her form. And mediator Paul knows how to send Jesse to the Great Beyond. For good. Paul claims he won't do anything to Jesse as long as Suze will go out with him. Fearing she'll lose Jesse forever, Suze agrees. But … [Read more...] about Haunted by Meg Cabot: B

Hana-Kimi 14 by Hisaya Nakajo: B+

September 3, 2007 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: Plumbing problems erupt in Dorm 1, forcing the residents to move into Dorms 2 and 3. Mizuki must now deal with two male roommates, one of whom introduces her to a dorm custom she could never have imagined! Dr. Umeda reflects on his past after hearing from an old friend, while Mizuki and Sano find their mutual attraction pulling them ever closer to the … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 14 by Hisaya Nakajo: B+

Hana-Kimi 13 by Hisaya Nakajo: B

September 3, 2007 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Mizuki is broke, so she lands a part-time job with Akiha, the photographer. Among her first-day experiences: spilling tea on male diva supermodel "Alex." This sparks a mutual animosity that is not assuaged when Mizuki discovers the model's most closely guarded secret! Meanwhile, at Mizuki's school, food is disappearing, with the culprits leaving flowers … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 13 by Hisaya Nakajo: B

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