Royal Quiet DeLuxe

Q. Some have argued that Uses for Boys should not be considered YA because of it’s mature themes. While I disagree with this statement, I’m interested in hearing your thoughts on this.
A. I have no problem with YA that makes adults uncomfortable. We’re uncomfortable talking about sexuality in whatever form. But half of high school age students are having sex and it’s not all fade to black. It’s good or bad or sublime...

Christina was in a difficult position. She had chosen to build a relationship with a single parent, which meant she was having a relationship with two people. It takes a very special person to do this: someone who has the courage to speak and...

It's always like this, isn't it? Waiting for summer, waiting for summer, waiting for summer and then, boom: picnics, popsicles, mosquito bites; when did it begin? I switched readers, but somehow the whole blogging thing has changed, right? And tumblr...

When I hear myself praising a book these days, the things I seem to be really appreciating is a fearlessness when it comes to compassion and sincerity, as well as a willingness to examine questions of faith (and by that I neither mean, not exclude, questions...