November 2006 books

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Runners: Bad Goods
Sean Wang
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Space travel. Alien races. Cargo. Smugglers. Gun fights.
Pretty much a variation on the world of Han Solo.

The Navigator
Eoin McNamee
Tween Fiction
Recommend?: Shrug.
Fantasy. Ireland? Heroes. Destiny. Adventure.
I had a lot of trouble getting into this…took me over a month to read.

RE:Play (Volume One)
Christy Lijewski
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Definitely!
Bands. Big city life. Subways. Fashion. Supernatural beings. Amnesia. Friendship. Romantic tension.
Fun read…I look forward to seeing where this series goes.

Desolation Jones
Warren Ellis
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Definitely!
Los Angeles. Ex-secret service agents. Hit men. Private detectives. Hitler porn. Sisters. Villains. Missions. Violence.
Not for everyone, but great stuff!

Red Kayak
Priscilla Cummings
Teen Fiction
Recommend?: Yes.
Maryland. Boating. Difficult decisions. Ethics. Friendship. Middle school. Babysitting. Rescue. Death. Family.
Great book exploring tough issues.

Otherworld: Book One
Phil Jimenez
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Fantasy. Alternate worlds. Magic. Bands. Rivals. Betrayal. Cyborgs. Friendship. War.
Beautiful illustrations and an interesting enough plot concept, but very complex and sometimes difficult to follow.

Stormbreaker: The Graphic Novel
Anthony Horowitz
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Teens. Great Britain. Orphans. Spies. Computers. Revenge. Movie spin-offs.
Not bad, but I liked the book better.

The Secret Hour (Midnighters #01)
Scott Westerfeld
Teen Fiction
Recommend?: Definitely!
Fantasy. Horror. Nebraska. High school. New kid in town. Monsters. Time.
Great stuff. Loads of fun.

In the Company of Cheerful Ladies (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - Volume 6)
Alexander McCall Smith
Adult Audiobook
Recommend?: Yes.
Africa. Mysteries. Automobiles. Tea. Ex-husbands. Dance lessons. Pumpkins.
Nice, but I think it would been about 4 times as fast to read it myself.

Chocolat (Volume 1)
Ji-sang Shin
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Manhwa. Korea. Boy bands. Fans. Obsession. Music. Fashion. Crushes. Conflict. Jealousy.
Fun, and interesting look at Korean teen culture.

Chocolat (Volume 2)
Ji-sang Shin
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Manhwa. Korea. Boy bands. Fans. Romance. Cell phones.
Continues to develop nicely enough.

Chocolat (Volume 3)
Ji-sang Shin
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Manhwa. Romance. Music. Jealousy. Family. Friends. Fans. Clubs.
Still good.

Death Note (Volume 1)
Tsugumi Ohba
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Yes.
Death. Mass murder. Criminals. Gods. Police. Investigations. Family.
Very interesting, but disturbing. Lots of moral issues to explore.

Eden (Liberty Meadows - Volume 1)
Frank Cho
Adult Comic
Recommend?: Yes.
Animals. Sanctuary. Humor. Vets. Therapy. Detox. Pigs. Bears. Dogs. Ducks. Ice cream.
Cute and obnoxious all at once.

Angel Diary (Volume 1)
YunHee Lee
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Manhwa. Korea. Gods. Angels. Devils. High school. Romance. Runaways. Guardians. Ghosts.
Not bad. I had some trouble telling characters apart, and didn't find I cared about them all that much.

Angel Diary (Volume 2)
YunHee Lee
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Manhwa. Korea. Gods. Angels. Devils. High school. Romance. Runaways. Field trips. Water nymphs.
Still not completely won over.

Angel Diary (Volume 3)
YunHee Lee
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Manhwa. Korea. Gods. Angels. Devils. High school. Romance. Runaways. Engagements. Fighting.
Developing romance helps, but still not one I'll follow on my own.

White Time
Margo Lanagan
Teen Short Stories
Recommend?: Definitely!
Science fiction. Elves. Romance. Supernatural. Class wars. Hairdressing. Careers. Death. Weight loss. Hive life. Time travel. Psychics.
Great stuff. Cryptic and beautiful.

Brownsville
Neil Kleid
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Gangsters. New York City. Murder. Betrayal. Family. Jews. Trials.
Ok, but not much teen appeal, IMHO.

Signs & Wonders (Spellbinders - Volume 1)
Mike Carey
Teen Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Witches. Magic. Salem. High school. Death. Afterlife. Rivals. Cliques. Small towns.
Fun enough, but a bit complicated.

Hip-Hop High School
Alan Lawren Sitomer
Teen Audiobook
Recommend?: Shrug.
High school. African-Americans. SAT. Los Angeles. Family. Friendship. Teen pregnancy. Graffiti.
Not terrible, but a bit didactic.

Desert Crossing
Elise Broach
Teen Fiction
Recommend?: Yes.
Road trips. New Mexico. Accidents. Death. Choices. Discovery. Romance. Serial killers.
Fairly good, but missing something…perhaps more consequences for the poor choices made by the characters?

Wimbledon Green: The Greatest Comic Book Collector in the World
Seth
Adult Graphic Novel
Recommend?: Shrug.
Comic books. Collectors. Rivals. Dirty dealings. Travel. Wanderlust. Wealth. Legends.
Lovely enough book, but absolutely no teen appeal, IMHO.

The Adventuress
Audrey Niffenegger
Adult Picture Book
Recommend?: Shrug.
Magicians. Strange creatures. Kidnappings. Romance. Birthing kittens. Despair. Nunneries. Death.
Odd, though lovely in its way.

The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know But Don't Know to Ask
Karen Gravelle
Teen Non-Fiction
Recommend?: Definitely!
New drivers. Cars. Advice. Consideration. Thoughtfulness. Empathy. Emergencies. Getting out of or avoiding difficult situations.
This is an excellent book for people who have learned the basics of driving, and are ready for more.

The Human Fly and Other Stories
T. C. Boyle
Adult Short Stories
Recommend?: Yes.
Lassie. Football. College. Abandoned babies. African plagues. Daredevils. Publicists. Eating contests. Famous fathers. Drunk elephants.
Solid collection, but not really a teen book, IMHO.

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