REVIEW: “Sunset Park” by Santino Hassell
ABOUT: Raymond Rodriguez’s days of shoving responsibility to the wayside are over. His older brother wants to live with his boyfriend so Raymond has to get his act together and … Continue reading
PIMP MY READ: OCTOBER 2015 BOM & Giveaway
“Pimp My Read” (PMR) is the book-of-the-month poll for our blog! Each reviewer on the ‘Boys in our Books’ team will nominate their ONE FAVORITE read of the month (whether … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Stygian” by Santino Hassell
ABOUT: Jeremy has been isolated and adrift since the death of his brother. Most people just see him as the skinny emo kid who wears eyeliner and plays drums. No … Continue reading
PIMP MY READ: JULY 2015 BOM & Giveaway
“Pimp My Read” (PMR) is the book-of-the-month poll for our blog! Each reviewer on the ‘Boys in our Books’ team will nominate their ONE FAVORITE read of the month … Continue reading
PRE-RELEASE REVIEW: ” Sutphin Boulevard” by Santino Hassell
ABOUT: Michael Rodriguez and Nunzio Medici have been friends for two decades. From escaping their dysfunctional families in the working-class neighborhood of South Jamaica, Queens to teaching in one of … Continue reading
2014 YEAR-END REVIEW: Xing
FAVORITE BOOK OF THE YEAR: “The Silvers” by Jill Smith In terms of favorite published book of the year, it would be The Silvers by Jill Smith. I love this book … Continue reading
2014 YEAR-END REVIEW: Susan
FAVORITE BOOK OF THE YEAR: “Meatworks” by Jordan Castillo Price This book is…genius. When you read something like Meatworks, you realize what OUTSTOUNDING writing looks like. When an author can make … Continue reading
2014 YEAR-END REVIEW: Sue
FAVORITE BOOK OF THE YEAR: “King Perry” by Edmond Manning The irreplaceable and mind-blowing: King Perry by Edmond Manning. The words, the imagery and characters, the subtle injection of humility in … Continue reading
2014 YEAR-END REVIEW: Sheri
FAVORITE BOOK OF THE YEAR: “Ball & Chain” by Abigail Roux Such a torturous question: favorite book of the year. It’s almost impossible selecting just one. I’ve agonized over the answer. When I … Continue reading
