tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post4401982619098891084..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: #AmReading - #loveOzYAKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-28597193213885271282020-03-04T05:30:41.146-05:002020-03-04T05:30:41.146-05:00There are so many YA gems to be discovered in Aust...There are so many YA gems to be discovered in Australia. I am so happy to see more Aussie authors getting published over here (and not changing the setting). There is something different about their point of view, which I really appreciate. Your class sounds interesting. I never studied lit, so so my experience is only with all the major players that everyone reads. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-14430389170300967122020-03-03T23:04:08.366-05:002020-03-03T23:04:08.366-05:00I am always happy to see more Oz lit love being sp...I am always happy to see more Oz lit love being spread around! I am taking a course on Oz and Irish literature this month and I am excited to see what we will end up reading. And I have been reading more Australian literature while I am living here of course. It Sounded Better in My Head sounds like such an emotional rollercoaster. I like how it talks about teen acne and beauty because that is something which affects a lot of teenagers and really isn't talked about enough. And having your first romantic interest when your parents are going through a divorce must have been so hard... What I like About Me sounds like such a fun book and I think I'll really like Maisie too!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-61455329430597256602020-03-01T12:36:02.061-05:002020-03-01T12:36:02.061-05:00The Aussie authors are killing it. Both these book...The Aussie authors are killing it. Both these books were stupendous, and yes, relatable. Even at my advanced age, I can remember feeling many of the feelings explored in these books. Absolutely adored them bothSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8518287337025346572020-03-01T10:36:02.105-05:002020-03-01T10:36:02.105-05:00Ah I really really loved It Sounded Better in my H...Ah I really really loved It Sounded Better in my Head as well, it was one of the most relatable reads I've read in such a long time, really. I haven't heard of What I Like About Me, but it sounds so good, I'll have to check it out as well :D<br />Lovely reviews, Sam! :)Marie @ Drizzle and hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305855207183517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71165220872455274812020-02-28T05:34:41.912-05:002020-02-28T05:34:41.912-05:00Maisie was a fantastic protagonist, and her journa...Maisie was a fantastic protagonist, and her journal was so much fun to readSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-38348671115356713652020-02-27T20:27:17.974-05:002020-02-27T20:27:17.974-05:00What I Like About Me sounds so fantastic - I also ...What I Like About Me sounds so fantastic - I also love a diary format, and I can totally relate to Maisie, too!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-20576307413268984002020-02-26T18:56:28.171-05:002020-02-26T18:56:28.171-05:00They were so good! They were so good! Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-479121919480765862020-02-26T18:56:19.119-05:002020-02-26T18:56:19.119-05:00I like epistolary novels too. It seems people eith...I like epistolary novels too. It seems people either love them or hate them. I never had a transformative period. Maybe it will come before I turn 50. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-89462734822346663112020-02-26T16:23:59.379-05:002020-02-26T16:23:59.379-05:00Both of these sound great! Glad you enjoyed them!Both of these sound great! Glad you enjoyed them!Ali @ Ali's Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07487595062262883183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79628801690671735782020-02-26T15:19:36.680-05:002020-02-26T15:19:36.680-05:00I haven't heard of either of these books, but ...I haven't heard of either of these books, but What I Like About Me really speaks to me. There was just something about summer during high school which was transformative. I want to reconnect to those days! Plus, I love epistolary novels. Great reviews!Jackie B @ Death by Tsundokuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13653862131937459317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-23505643152863911062020-02-25T19:04:31.834-05:002020-02-25T19:04:31.834-05:00It was cute the way Maisie talked to the journal, ...It was cute the way Maisie talked to the journal, and I laughed a lotSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-52610488350903417662020-02-25T15:27:37.608-05:002020-02-25T15:27:37.608-05:00The diary format of the first book sounds like so ...The diary format of the first book sounds like so much fun!Deanna @ A Novel Glimpsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527505715939357796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80504115394540506362020-02-25T05:32:15.205-05:002020-02-25T05:32:15.205-05:00I am lucky to have great library resources, and be...I am lucky to have great library resources, and because of that, I would try books out all the time. I have read quite a few Aussie authors (mostly adult), and am really happy to see more of their YA books getting published in the US. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72265613320519474762020-02-25T05:30:55.682-05:002020-02-25T05:30:55.682-05:00There is something about the Aussie approach. It&#...There is something about the Aussie approach. It's really, really honest, and I loved it. There's a lot of things we should talk about more openly. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-35322836954117130872020-02-25T05:30:04.310-05:002020-02-25T05:30:04.310-05:00Haven't you read Liane Moriarty's books? T...Haven't you read Liane Moriarty's books? They are set in Australia, even if they changed to an American setting for the Big Little Lies TV show, though I never understood why. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-54652489893020061022020-02-25T05:28:39.131-05:002020-02-25T05:28:39.131-05:00The cover did a great job of capturing Maisie'...The cover did a great job of capturing Maisie's energy, and I really liked it tooSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79542105685653797832020-02-25T05:28:01.942-05:002020-02-25T05:28:01.942-05:00I feel like a lot of teens had to go through an aw...I feel like a lot of teens had to go through an awkward period, and will really relate to Natalie. She touches not only upon serious skin issues, but briefly upon polycystic ovary syndrome. I appreciate the time spent to mention both. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25361845496201159672020-02-25T05:26:09.605-05:002020-02-25T05:26:09.605-05:00Beamer owned me! It was interesting reading these ...Beamer owned me! It was interesting reading these two, back to back, because you can really see the different perspective Australian authors bring to the table in YA. I am so glad we are getting more and more of these gems published in the US. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-9250789783415011802020-02-24T23:39:40.716-05:002020-02-24T23:39:40.716-05:00I've really enjoyed the Australian written boo...I've really enjoyed the Australian written books I've tried. I'm not sure I had read any prior to blogging- another benefit of being a book blogger I guess, being exposed to so many more authors and books than I otherwise would have. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-41703751108050105972020-02-24T19:30:53.583-05:002020-02-24T19:30:53.583-05:00It’s been awhile since I read an Australian author...It’s been awhile since I read an Australian author. I like that both of these are funny and have lots of heart. I am going to try and check both of them out when I catch up!Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104713637270144376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86105813862400203292020-02-24T18:57:16.738-05:002020-02-24T18:57:16.738-05:00I've never read any books set in Australia but...I've never read any books set in Australia but both of these sound wonderful, especially the second one. That is such a relatable story.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-40621759591505195732020-02-24T09:38:49.023-05:002020-02-24T09:38:49.023-05:00Both are definitely going on my list, they sound l...Both are definitely going on my list, they sound like great reads! Plus the What I Like About Me cover is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :)<br /><br />Anika | <a href="https://www.chaptersofmay.com" rel="nofollow">chaptersofmay.com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-31723755481116354112020-02-24T07:52:12.771-05:002020-02-24T07:52:12.771-05:00It Sounded Better in my Head is one that is new to...It Sounded Better in my Head is one that is new to me and I am really intrigued by it after reading your review. It sounds like one that has such a great message. New one for my TBR!Lori @ The Candid Coverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13510665891110701246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79515967084531256532020-02-24T07:48:15.473-05:002020-02-24T07:48:15.473-05:00I loved Maisie too and related to all her struggle...I loved Maisie too and related to all her struggles. And omg, Beamer! I loved that boy! <3<br />I didn't know Nina Kenwood's book is Aussie YA but I'm even more excited to pick it up now! Natalie sounds amazing. Can't wait!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.com