Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt The Skinny: After discovering that her boyfriend has been cheating on her with an online girlfriend, Mallory swears off all modern technology, her inspiration coming from a list of goals written by her grandmother in the 1960s. Mallory decides to accomplish all the things on the list, sans technology. But … Continue reading »
The thing I love so much about Retro Reads is that it gives me an opportunity to not only share my favorite childhood books but also allows me to look at the literature that helped to shape who I am today as a reader. There are countless books, both classics and (what I guess could … Continue reading »
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Skinny: In the midst of WWII, Liesel Meminger comes to live with the Hubermanns in a small town outside Munich, Germany. As Germany changes, so does Liesel, both adjusting to the new circumstances they find themselves in – Germany in the middle of Hitler’s power; Liesel in the … Continue reading »
Destined by Jessie Harrell The Skinny: A retelling of the classic story, Psyche hears a terrible prophecy: she must wed a horrible creature that even the gods fear. Psyche is whisked away to a beautiful palace, gleaming with gold, where invisible servants wait on her. Her betrothed is also invisible, shrouded by a dark cloud, … Continue reading »
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand The Skinny: Clara Gardner is a quarter angel and is suddenly given her purpose, the reason she is here on earth, in a dream. In her dream she sees a boy standing within a fire. Her mother, who is a half angel, uproots Clara and her brother, who is also part … Continue reading »
Boston Jane by Jennifer L. Holm The Skinny: Jane Peck is a girl who is a little rough around the edges, but when it’s pointed out to her by the meanest girl in town she immediately runs to Miss Hepplewhite’s Young Ladies Academy and enrolls. There she learns how to be a proper young lady … Continue reading »
