I have read Ali Bryan's Roost and The Figgs and loved them both. This summer, she published two more books, and I decided to round it off by also reading her YA novel. Presented in the order in which I read them. Coq (Freehand Books) Several years ago, I wrote about Roost, a book by … Continue reading Ali Bryan: Coq, The Hill, and The Crow Valley Karaoke Championships
I don't know what it is about this book that I loved so much. Maybe the fact that I am coming up to the stage of life that June and Randy are at and can imagine how it might be. Maybe because of the perfect imperfections of the characters. Maybe the bang-on dynamics between the … Continue reading The Figgs by Ali Bryan
This book is funny, touching, and entertaining all at the same time. Ali Bryan can take the events of an ordinary day and make them fun to read about. Harried life as a single mother with two young children is delightfully described in this novel. Claudia attempts to raise her children while working a full-time … Continue reading Roost by Ali Bryan
Consumed by Ink 