Monthly Archives: August 2013

The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp is a coming-of-age story about a high school senior named Sutter. After his parents divorced and his sister moved out, it seemed Sutter lived alone even though residing with his disinterested mother … Continue reading →

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Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan is the teenage love story of Paul who meets Noah. Paul is blessed in the way that his community and family is more open and accepting than most from my personal experience. … Continue reading →

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Looking For Alaska by John Green

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     Looking for Alaska by John Green is absolutely fantastic and splendid! If you’ve read the book, you might remember that a girl named Alaska would leap into those words (absolutely, splendid and fantastic). The depth to which Green … Continue reading →

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A Technique for Producing Ideas by James Webb Young

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     Ideas are a new combination of old elements. We use our minds with existing resources to create something new, hopefully unique and perfect for our needs. James Webb Young (1886-1973) wrote this very short guide which could really … Continue reading →

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky opened my heart and held it gently from cover to cover as it revealed a unique, touching story I won’t soon forget. I put this book down slowly, my … Continue reading →

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Early Releases: Lady Gaga’s "Applause" and Katy Perry’s "Roar"

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

      According to Lady Gaga’s Twitter account (@ladygaga), her new single “Applause” was leaked on the internet and is now releasing early alongside Katy Perry’s (@katyperry) single “Roar”.       Check iTunes tonight to pre-order Lady Gaga’s upcoming … Continue reading →

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Early Releases: Lady Gaga’s "Applause" and Katy Perry’s "Roar"

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

      According to Lady Gaga’s Twitter account (@ladygaga), her new single “Applause” was leaked on the internet and is now releasing early alongside Katy Perry’s (@katyperry) single “Roar”.       Check iTunes tonight to pre-order Lady Gaga’s upcoming … Continue reading →

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The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (a pseudonym of J.K. Rowling‘s) is a tale of the suspicious suicide of famous model Lula Landry. Cormoran Strike, private detective, is hired by Landry’s brother John Bristow three months after Landry’s … Continue reading →

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The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith (a pseudonym of J.K. Rowling‘s) is a tale of the suspicious suicide of famous model Lula Landry. Cormoran Strike, private detective, is hired by Landry’s brother John Bristow three months after Landry’s … Continue reading →

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