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I fixed it: here

Sorry I haven’t posted another book in a long time, but I’ve been busy with school and studying for the ACT.  Though I can’t speak for my co-admin @blvesriley I think he’s been pretty busy too.  Because we can’t be online to update the network as much as we would like, we’re looking for  more co-admins!  I made an application which you can fill out here if you think you would like to be an admin.  You don’t have to be part of the network to apply, but after we choose a co-admin, we will open the member applications and choose new members.  

I hope you enjoyed The Perks of Being a Wallflower! Thanks for your response!  Just in case you haven’t seen it, we started a private blog were we are moving the discussions about the books.  If you didn’t get an invite, just message me your email and I’ll make sure to add you.

In terms of our next book, we’ll be reading Words in the Dust by Trent Reedy.  I haven’t read it, but I think it’s going to be good.

Here’s what good reads has to say:

Genre: Young adult/Children’s novel (realistic or historical fiction) Depending on who you ask... Ratings: 4.03 stars Published on: January 2011

Here is a overview, or blurb, of the book:

In the tradition of SHABANU, DAUGHTER OF THE WIND and THE BREADWINNER, a beautiful debut about a daughter of Afghanistan discovering new friends and opportunities after the defeat of the Taliban. Zulaikha hopes. She hopes for peace, now that the Taliban have been driven from Afghanistan; a good relationship with her hard stepmother; and one day even to go to school, or to have her cleft palate fixed. Zulaikha knows all will be provided for her--"Inshallah," God willing. Then she meets Meena, who offers to teach her the Afghan poetry she taught her late mother. And the Americans come to her village, promising not just new opportunities and dangers, but surgery to fix her face. These changes could mean a whole new life for Zulaikha--but can she dare to hope they'll come true?

I hope you enjoyed Ms. Peregrines!  There wasn’t much response, but I know its a bit hard to keep up with this network since you don’t get notifications from it.  No one has replied to my previous post, which further supports this theory, so I’m going to open a private blog so more people know what’s going on with the network.

In terms of our next book, it’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.  I haven’t read it or seen the movie, but I heard its a really great book. I hope it lives up to my expectations.

Here’s what good reads has to say:

Genre: Young adult novel (realistic fiction) Ratings: 4.2 stars Published on: February 1999

Here is a overview, or blurb, of the book:

And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it. Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mix tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But he can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.

I’ve been talking with blvesriley about making a separate private network for the chat, where we could post our thoughts on the books and even promos or other stuff.  This network would still be open for the applications and I would still post the new books here, with a smaller secondary post on the private network linking back to this network as a reminder.

I hope you enjoyed Looking for Alaska!  There wasn’t much response, but I know schools are ending up soon and people are studying for finals uhg...  Our next book is Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs.  Through goodreads I found out this book is part of a series.  If people like this one we can add the others to our list of books to read, if not... well we’ll see... there are a lot of mixed reviews...

Genre: Young adult novel (mystery) Ratings: 3.8 stars Published on: January 1st, 2005

Here is a overview, or blurb, of the book:

A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of curious photographs. A horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive.

Did you like Looking for Alasaka?  What are your thoughts on the book?