Tuesday, December 4, 2007

chicklet to chick lit

As a children's librarian, I find myself reading more material within a child's format than material from the adult genres. Lately, I am endeavoring to read all the selections from the Waukesha County Kids' Choice Award reading list. Bookmarks with the list of choices are here at the Delafield Public Library. I think that the children of Waukesha County have once again picked some great books!
My favorites right now are not on that list; I have discovered manga. My top graphic novel picks are: Inu Yasha, Qwan, Rurouni Kenshin, and a series that isn't found on the Waukesha library shelves yet: Saiyuki Reload.
Now my deep dark secret: I am a "chick lit" addict. "Chick Lit" a term used to describe fictional works aimed at young women, especially single, working women in their twenties and thirties. I am not in this demographic range except that I feel young and am a working woman. The latest book that I read was Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer. It is funny, impossible, and a pure "cotton candy" read. Try it, or this team's previous book, Don't Look Down, during this busy season for a light, fun book choice.

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