Book Preview – Week 7 (August 17)
We're a week away from launch date of July 6 and the complete booklist is available, but here's more details on the featured books of Week 7 of the program…
Fiction Book for August 10: Jerk, California by Jonathan Friesen
Sam is an unhappy and bitter outsider with no friends, no life, and seemingly no future. He has Tourette’s Syndrome, which causes him to have involuntary jerking, twitching, and verbal outbursts. The only time he can control his body is when he takes his long distance runs. One day he meets another runner, his dream girl Naomi. Eventually he learns to accept himself and his condition through new friendships and an unexpected road trip.
Review from Becky's Book Review
Review and synopsis from Powell's Books
Nonfiction Book for August 17: On the Record: the Scratch DJ Academy Guide by Phil White and Luke Crisell
This DJ guide from the legendary school of hip-hop is more than a “learn to DJ” guide. It’s the definitive book on DJ technique, history, culture, and more, guiding you through 40 years of music, creativity, and culture. Whether you want to go pro, impress your friends at house parties, or just get insight into a broader range of music, this is your book.
Review and synopsis from Powell's Books
Graphic Novel for August 17: Emiko Superstar by Mariko Tamaki
Emiko, or Emi, a self-described geek, is facing a boring suburban summer of babysitting until she stumbles into the world of underground performance art and becomes an overnight art house sensation. Life gets complicated for Emi, and she must face the consequences of her questionable actions. Can Emi the superstar ever go back to being Emi the geek?
48 thoughts on “Book Preview – Week 7 (August 17)”
Darn, jerk seems intresting but i can’t seem to put a hold on anything for awhile ’cause i already have too much. Oh well but i’m defintely going to check Jerk out
Darn, jerk seems intresting but i can’t seem to put a hold on anything for awhile ’cause i already have too much. Oh well but i’m defintely going to check Jerk out
Jerk, California looks good! I’m totally planning on reading it!!
Jerk, California looks good! I’m totally planning on reading it!!
Jerk looks like a really good book to read,and so does Emiko Superstar. A lot of people my age that I know are obsessed with becoming famous and stuff that they don’t stop to consider the fact that maybe being famous and everything is not all that fun and glamourous. Everyone who thinks that their life is boring should really stop to think how lucky they really are. =]
Jerk looks like a really good book to read,and so does Emiko Superstar. A lot of people my age that I know are obsessed with becoming famous and stuff that they don’t stop to consider the fact that maybe being famous and everything is not all that fun and glamourous. Everyone who thinks that their life is boring should really stop to think how lucky they really are. =]
These books look pretty nice. I know my friend would love On the Record. Also, is there a reason for Jerk being called so? (otherwise from the involuntary jerking that he might do)
These books look pretty nice. I know my friend would love On the Record. Also, is there a reason for Jerk being called so? (otherwise from the involuntary jerking that he might do)
All these books seem pretty cool(especially Jerk)…i think so because no one should think themselves weird….just know that everyone is unique and different in their own way….so learn to accept who you are and learn to ignore what people say about you cause they’re just jealous of your personality….so…Rock on!!
All these books seem pretty cool(especially Jerk)…i think so because no one should think themselves weird….just know that everyone is unique and different in their own way….so learn to accept who you are and learn to ignore what people say about you cause they’re just jealous of your personality….so…Rock on!!
AH I WAS GOING TO READ emiko. Still am just have to borrow it, it’s actually available at my library.
AH I WAS GOING TO READ emiko. Still am just have to borrow it, it’s actually available at my library.
Jerk seems like an interesting book and I’ll love to read it. Jerk seems like the protagonist is having trouble figuring out who he is and what he wants to be. I think it would be an interesting read.
Jerk seems like an interesting book and I’ll love to read it. Jerk seems like the protagonist is having trouble figuring out who he is and what he wants to be. I think it would be an interesting read.
I’ve finished reading Emiko Superstar & i think its a really good book. It has a troubled marriage & a secret diary. Really cute if u ask me! ;P
I’ve finished reading Emiko Superstar & i think its a really good book. It has a troubled marriage & a secret diary. Really cute if u ask me! ;P
Emiko Superstar seems like an interesting book! I’m definitely going to read it!
Emiko Superstar seems like an interesting book! I’m definitely going to read it!
Emiko Superstar sounds like a very interesting book. I might just read it.
Emiko Superstar sounds like a very interesting book. I might just read it.
Omg. Jerk looks so good! I wanna read it right now (^_^)
Omg. Jerk looks so good! I wanna read it right now (^_^)
jerk seem like an interesting book and it sort of relates to me because as im growing through different stages of my life to create my own unique personality but don’t worry i have a life .
jerk seem like an interesting book and it sort of relates to me because as im growing through different stages of my life to create my own unique personality but don’t worry i have a life .
Emiko Superstar sounds like a good book and a good choice of read.
Emiko Superstar sounds like a good book and a good choice of read.
Jerk, California sounds very appealing. It has just the right amount of teen angst, romance, and mystery for my liking.
Jerk, California sounds very appealing. It has just the right amount of teen angst, romance, and mystery for my liking.
Jerk California looks so good to read. You can just tell by the Cover. it maybe simple and plain but I think the author found it unique.
Jerk California looks so good to read. You can just tell by the Cover. it maybe simple and plain but I think the author found it unique.
I finally got Jerk, California! It really is an awesome book, I’m hooked on to it now! Everyone at Sam’s school thinks he’s weird and that he is a jerk, or a freak. Even his stepdad thinks the same way about him. I can’t wait to continue the book and see if his classmates can accept the way he is.
I finally got Jerk, California! It really is an awesome book, I’m hooked on to it now! Everyone at Sam’s school thinks he’s weird and that he is a jerk, or a freak. Even his stepdad thinks the same way about him. I can’t wait to continue the book and see if his classmates can accept the way he is.
Wow jerk seems wonderful. Defiantely something i’ll try to get a hold of. even the cahracter sam seems intresting can’t wait to get it
Wow jerk seems wonderful. Defiantely something i’ll try to get a hold of. even the cahracter sam seems intresting can’t wait to get it
‘On the Record’ is the type of book my cousin will like. He collects those type of books..(crazy)
‘On the Record’ is the type of book my cousin will like. He collects those type of books..(crazy)
sounds like some good reads!!
sounds like some good reads!!
I really want to read “Jerk”, it’s even on the bookmark of the wordout contest!
I really want to read “Jerk”, it’s even on the bookmark of the wordout contest!
Emiko Superstar sounds like a good book..i really want to read it!
Emiko Superstar sounds like a good book..i really want to read it!
Well i recently got jerk and i like it so far. though the writing style doesn’t flow as well as i’m used to fron other authors the story is still very intresting so that’s mainly why i’m still reading it
Well i recently got jerk and i like it so far. though the writing style doesn’t flow as well as i’m used to fron other authors the story is still very intresting so that’s mainly why i’m still reading it
I actually just finsihed reading jerk after my sister and i think it was pretty good
I actually just finsihed reading jerk after my sister and i think it was pretty good
Now i’m jsut waiting for the Record one. even though it’s not my type of book it’ll surley be an intresting read
Now i’m jsut waiting for the Record one. even though it’s not my type of book it’ll surley be an intresting read