Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Six top YA books about the joy of food

At the BN Teen Blog Eric Smith tagged six top food-filled YA novels, including:
From Where I Watch You, by Shannon Grogan

When a YA novel comes out from the team at Soho, who brought us books like More Happy Than Not and The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone, you know there’s going to be something compellingly dark beneath the surface. In the case of Grogan’s debut, about a teen with dreams of becoming a professional baker who has her eyes set on winning a scholarship to a culinary arts school, it isn’t all sweetness and frosting. Lurking in the shadows is someone who’s stalking her, leaving her notes that bring up dark moments from her past, including the ghost of her sister. Family secrets and sweet treats collide in this unique story.
Read about another entry on the list.

My Book, The Movie: From Where I Watch You.

The Page 69 Test: From Where I Watch You.

--Marshal Zeringue