tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post5839843061375827563..comments2024-03-29T09:36:04.116-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: Truly Devious - Maureen JohnsonKayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-41540528703686655972018-02-03T18:41:52.919-06:002018-02-03T18:41:52.919-06:00I'm not sure about the Shades series. I think...I'm not sure about the Shades series. I think I heard somewhere that the author had been ill and the series might be at an end. Then she wrote this one, so who know?Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-8704639691755754812018-02-03T16:23:10.862-06:002018-02-03T16:23:10.862-06:00This one sounds SO good. I'm excited for it. I...This one sounds SO good. I'm excited for it. I loved Johnson's Shades of London series, too. It's not finished, though, is it? I hope Johnson goes back to it sometime soon. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-22712278670474923412018-02-03T05:51:53.470-06:002018-02-03T05:51:53.470-06:00I had fun with it. Looking forward to the next in...I had fun with it. Looking forward to the next in the trilogy.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-66030141468788422882018-02-03T05:51:27.620-06:002018-02-03T05:51:27.620-06:00It was interesting, though remembering that it is ...It was interesting, though remembering that it is meant for the YA set. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-74690134778261594992018-02-03T05:50:58.217-06:002018-02-03T05:50:58.217-06:00I can believe that, Catherine! LOLI can believe that, Catherine! LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-66757122672047214632018-02-03T05:50:42.447-06:002018-02-03T05:50:42.447-06:00Not necessarily the library where we meet - exactl...Not necessarily the library where we meet - exactly - LOL!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-10209860209212641702018-02-02T19:24:10.731-06:002018-02-02T19:24:10.731-06:00I don't really read YA mysteries, but probably...I don't really read YA mysteries, but probably because of lack of exposure to it. I am glad you enjoyed this one! I may have to check this one out. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-14601970844646741792018-02-02T15:56:45.407-06:002018-02-02T15:56:45.407-06:00I've kind of gotten away from reading YA ficti...I've kind of gotten away from reading YA fiction but given that this has the whole library setting, well, I am kind of intrigued :) This actually might be a good one for my book group too!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-826347513436169482018-02-02T13:46:09.023-06:002018-02-02T13:46:09.023-06:00I didn't need to read beyond the dedication to...I didn't need to read beyond the dedication to know this book is for me. Thanks for sharing it.Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttp://www.bookclublibrarian.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-64894650988251798022018-02-02T13:38:23.596-06:002018-02-02T13:38:23.596-06:00OMG! I am laughing Kay, at your first line. hahaOMG! I am laughing Kay, at your first line. hahaGayle https://www.blogger.com/profile/05324288437647224038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-16854639956296598092018-02-02T06:57:23.835-06:002018-02-02T06:57:23.835-06:00I think a lot of us like the school setting. Not ...I think a lot of us like the school setting. Not sure why, but somehow it's appealing.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-1017077297588000552018-02-01T21:56:32.525-06:002018-02-01T21:56:32.525-06:00Sounds very intriguing. And I like the school sett...Sounds very intriguing. And I like the school setting. Another book to add to my wishlist. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-19249082133085769032018-02-01T19:39:46.317-06:002018-02-01T19:39:46.317-06:00You might try it and see what you think - or you c...You might try it and see what you think - or you could wait until the second book in the trilogy is published.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-19025488383632277302018-02-01T15:27:25.807-06:002018-02-01T15:27:25.807-06:00Oh good! I'm so glad to see you liked it. I ...Oh good! I'm so glad to see you liked it. I love the blurb on this but I don't read much YA so I was hesitant. Definitely adding to my TBR.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-51905677269603314832018-02-01T14:43:39.809-06:002018-02-01T14:43:39.809-06:00Well, only part of the story is set in the 1930...Well, only part of the story is set in the 1930's. Part is of the original kidnapping investigation and part is current day with the main character dealing with a current day death. And school. And maybe a boyfriend. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-86737429204588363522018-02-01T14:42:50.302-06:002018-02-01T14:42:50.302-06:00Just remember that it is filled current day teenag...Just remember that it is filled current day teenagers - just saying...social media and hooking up (that probably dates me) and stuff like that. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-12943758107055611592018-02-01T14:41:49.645-06:002018-02-01T14:41:49.645-06:00You should try it, Jenclair. It's written in ...You should try it, Jenclair. It's written in a more simplistic way, sort of, probably due to the target audience, but I liked it a lot.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-60015998903926038182018-02-01T14:41:07.371-06:002018-02-01T14:41:07.371-06:00I did like it. Loved the mystery angle and also t...I did like it. Loved the mystery angle and also the kidnapping story. Now I just need #2. Like now. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-40916593318817990572018-02-01T14:40:36.497-06:002018-02-01T14:40:36.497-06:00Maybe more geared to adults, but you know, I'd...Maybe more geared to adults, but you know, I'd have read one like this when I was in 6-8 grade. I was reading Victoria Holt and Mary Stewart and other romantic suspense books at that time. I loved the mystery references - like to Christie and other authors.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-59066719785200745612018-02-01T14:39:17.996-06:002018-02-01T14:39:17.996-06:00Yes, I'm not sure what it is about books set a...Yes, I'm not sure what it is about books set at boarding schools. I certainly never attended a boarding school. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-84440124923312693632018-02-01T14:22:53.252-06:002018-02-01T14:22:53.252-06:00Ooh this one sounds great. I wish there was more Y...Ooh this one sounds great. I wish there was more YA fiction set in the 1930s so this is one I'm hoping to try soon. Kimberly @ Turning the Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631676112769349872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-76765715431668283832018-02-01T13:15:28.787-06:002018-02-01T13:15:28.787-06:00Ooh! Sounds very good. I think I'll like this ...Ooh! Sounds very good. I think I'll like this one. Thanks.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-52562031124765148972018-02-01T11:10:54.043-06:002018-02-01T11:10:54.043-06:00Love this premise and wonder if it wouldn't be...Love this premise and wonder if it wouldn't be a great read for me...and then I could recommend it to the grands! Nothing like a good excuse to read a book with a library and a private school. :)jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-90876483772475585992018-02-01T09:43:46.456-06:002018-02-01T09:43:46.456-06:00YAY! I am so glad you read it and loved it! I just...YAY! I am so glad you read it and loved it! I just love how Maureen's voice (at least the one she presents on Twitter) comes through Stevie. It made the story even more fun for me!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-32916140359460964922018-02-01T06:37:45.306-06:002018-02-01T06:37:45.306-06:00I started this one, but set it down to finish off ...I started this one, but set it down to finish off a different book and have yet to pick it back up. I am liking it, but feel like I don't yet know the characters very well. I'm also having a hard time thinking of any of my 6-8th grade students who would enjoy it. Do you think it is more of a YA novel that is geared toward adults?Tina's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com