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Dec 3, 2024 | 
stevedonoghue.substack.com | Eliot Schrefer |Steve Donoghue
In 2024 I once again turned to genre fiction for most of my pure-pleasure reading, although even that approach was partially thwarted (there's a reason no Best Science Fiction and Fantasy list appears this year). But romance novels, much like mystery novels, can almost always be relied upon to extract you from your cares and deposit you in a webwork of an entertaining new world. This was mostly true in 2024, and these were the best of the romances:Stevereads is a reader-supported publication.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
shepherd.com | Maureen Johnson |Eliot Schrefer |Ruta Sepetys |Leila Sales
I loved spending time with these unique characters in this world that I knew so little about. Sepetys's historical research is top-notch without ever overshadowing the story. Loved Most🥇Writing🥈Character(s)Writing style❤️Loved itPace🐕Good, steady paceWhy should I read it? 2authors pickedOut of the Easyas one of their favorite books, and they sharewhy you should read it. This book is for kids age14,15,16, and17. What is this book about?
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Sep 15, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Eliot Schrefer |Barbara Sheen
A well-written, thoroughly supported, and accessible presentation of immigrants’ essential economic role. Evidence of the many ways that immigrants are not a threat to, but rather a mainstay of, the U.S. economy. Backing up the subtitle’s claim from the start, Sheen begins with two easily read pages of infographics on areas including taxes and spending, entrepreneurs, occupations, and the wage distribution of immigrants and native-born workers.
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Sep 1, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Eliot Schrefer |Hallie Fryd
What is a family? This work examines a wide range of possibilities, emphasizing that regardless of configuration, what matters most “is the love and support that members feel—or expect to feel.”Happy families are truly not all alike: “every family is unique, particularly in the United States,” due to “varying family compositions and the ethnic mixture” of the population.
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Jan 19, 2024 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Candy J. Cooper |Eliot Schrefer
An informative and accessible exploration of a major prison crisis with direct relevance to youth. A detailed examination of the origins and impacts of a juvenile justice scandal that rocked Pennsylvania from 1996 to 2009. Under the judicial tenure of Judge Mark Ciavarella, thousands of children in Pennsylvania’s Luzerne County were shuttled into a for-profit youth prison that he had a hand in designing.
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Dec 29, 2023 | 
likewise.com | Eliot Schrefer |Freya Marske |E.M. Forster |Madeline Miller
Suggested byPix and upvoted by 1 otherMauriceby E.M. ForsterLiked by 357PixWritten by E.M. Forster in the early 20th century, Maurice offers an in-depth look at the societal challenges faced by two men in love during a time when homosexuality was not accepted. To add a comment, download the Likewise app from your device's app store. PixUrsula K.
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Dec 24, 2023 | 
likewise.com | Leigh Bardugo |Eliot Schrefer |Naomi Novik |S. Chakraborty
Suggested byPix and upvoted by 2 othersPixShadow and Bone is a fantasy romance that focuses more on the love story and world-building rather than spicy scenes. It offers a good balance of fantasy, romance, and action which you may enjoy considering your liking for the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. To add a comment, download the Likewise app from your device's app store. Gracelingby Kristin CashoreLiked by 12.3KPixGraceling presents a unique fantasy world with a strong love story at its core.
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Nov 25, 2023 | 
likewise.com | E. Lockhart |Jennifer Niven |Eliot Schrefer |John Green
PixWhile it primarily focuses on the journey of two teenagers with cancer, the book also explores a sweet and heartfelt romance. The plot takes unexpected turns, providing a twist that adds depth to the story. To add a comment, download the Likewise app from your device's app store. PixThis book captures the essence of teenage love and the challenges that come with it. It offers a unique and unexpected plot twist that will leave you emotionally invested in the characters' journey.
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Nov 22, 2023 | 
likewise.com | Eliot Schrefer |Elizabeth George Speare |Andrea Lawlor |M. L. Rio
PixTo Kill A Mockingbird is a classic masterpiece that tackles important themes such as racial injustice and morality. The compelling storytelling and memorable characters make this book a must-read for any literature lover. To add a comment, download the Likewise app from your device's app store. PixThe Great Gatsby is a beautifully written novel that explores the glitz, glamour, and emptiness of the American Dream.
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Nov 20, 2023 | 
likewise.com | Eliot Schrefer |Marie Rutkoski |Patrick Ness |Meagan Spooner
Suggested byJessica H and upvoted by 1 other Hunted by Meagan Spooner Liked by 19.4K Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko Liked by 785 Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi Liked by 258 Keeper'n Me by Richard Wagamese Liked by 44 Radiance by Grace Draven Liked by 1.3K Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld Liked by 1.1K On a Sunbeam by Avery Hill Publishing Limited Liked by 115 Jade City by Fonda Lee Liked by 1.1K Fairy Tale by Stephen King Liked by 111.4K PixThis book deserves attention as it delves deep into the...
