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This novel's setting is the dystopian United States where the Rule of One is ruthlessly enforced in Texas. According to Greek mythology,  humans were first created with 4 arms and legs each - and two heads but only one soul. Fearing too much power,  the gods split them in two, creating identical human beings. The identical twins, Ava and Mira, were mirror images but living one life - Ava's. Through a series of disastrous events,  both twins were forced to run, only aided by a map their father gave them right before he was imprisoned for treason. The Common, the resistance movement, is helping them when possible. This novel will appeal to teens, especially girls. The highly advanced technology and results of climate change are fascinating and foreshadowing. The authors, twins Ashley and Leslie Saunders, reveal their closeness through the actions of Ava and Mira. I highly recommend. Publication Date: October 1, 2018 Thanks to Skyscape Publishers and Amazon Prime for ...

Teen pregnancy. But Belly Up is not just about an accidental teen pregnancy but much more. Its journey through the pregnancy is very accurate, though somewhat idealistic, especially with Sara's family.  But the book delves into many identities that most teens aren't aware of, such as Romini (Gypsy, please don't use that term), Redneck, Swedish, Jewish,  Lesbian,  Transgender,  and Bisexual. Sara/Serendipity is a 17-year-old high school senior bound for Ivy League.  Until she gets accidentally pregnant,  both her and her partner's fault. Facing her consequences is something teens need. Despite her relatively idyllic family,  best friend, and boyfriend,  Sara has problems. This book explains them well. As Sara explains at the end, "It wasn’t the life I planned. It wasn’t the life anyone would have probably wanted for me, but it was a life, and it was good. And most importantly? It was mine. That’s all that mattered." I agree with  Sara. Tee...

Many of you have probably heard of Tommy Tomlinson,  a journalist highly regarded,  especially if you read about sports. I hadn't heard of him, primarily because I don't read much about sports. But I wanted to read his book because of his subtitle,  One Fat Man's Quest to Get Smaller in a Growing America.  Yes, I'm one of many Americans who is overweight. But Tomlinson's book is not a diet book, it's an exploration of the mind of an overweight man. At nearly 50, Tomlinson had a great career, a wonderful wife,  and weighed 460 pounds. He struggled with airplane seating, restaurant tables, chairs in general, and breathing exhaustion. His life was one of planning - getting to places early to find suitable seating, not rushing for his travel, and eating. Yes, eating. What the average two persons might eat, Tomlinson ate himself - and more. Fast food drive-throughs were his friends. But as his 50th birthday approached,  he wanted to live longer and lose w...