Review: Hung Up

Lucy called James twice- leaving a voicemail each time. He called back to let her know that his number wasn't the company she's been trying to reach.

When they realize they're both in high school, they start talking about school, midterms, and where they live. Afterwards, James calls Lucy to let her know how to track down the company she was trying to reach. James tries to text Lucy, but she refuses to text. Instead, they end up talking about camping, skirts, James's ex girlfriend, and essays.

James pushes Lucy to share details with him, but she has a hard time trusting people. Still, she keeps answering his calls. Could a wrong number lead to something much more?

My Thoughts: I heard about this book from Anna Reads - and thought it sounded cute - a little like This is What Happy Looks Like. I love that the book's all in conversation - voicemails, phone calls, a couple texts. A fast book to read, but very entertaining. I like the banter between the two of them. I also like how things get deeper - how they start talking about things more meaningful. An enjoyable read that's great for reluctant readers or any reader looking for a quick fun book to pick up.

Cover Thoughts: Not a fan. This isn't how I pictured Lucy or James.
Source: My Library

Top Ten Tuesday: Unique Books

This week's topic is Unique Book. My list is a combo of teen and adult, although it's mostly teen books. All of the books on the list have a unique format that works really well for that book.

- meme from The Broke and the Bookish

TTYL: Told through IMs

iDrakula: Told through text messages

Hung Up: told through voicemails, phone calls, and the occasional text

Monster - told in the form of a screenplay

Boy Next Door - told primarily through emails

ChopSticks: told through pictures and text

Malice: told through pictures and text

PostSecret: told through pictures and text

I Can't Keep My Own Secrets: 6 word memoirs

Grumpy Cat: told through pictures, puzzles, games, text, and more

On My Holds List (76)

My Librarian friend Jess from I Read to Relax came up with a great idea.  It's to highlight the books on hold at the library. I usually have 20-40 items checked out at the library and another 20 items on hold.

Landry Park: Downton Abbey meets The Selection = sold!

Hung Up: Sounds a little like This is What Happy Looks Like - but set in VT with no one famous and told through phone calls and voice messages

Where I Belong: Spoiled girl arrives in Texas and learns about life