[Joni Posts: 1,043 Status: Offline Plunge! WWW]

I don't rave about a lot of books, but I wanted to encourage anyone who hasn't already (I'm always way behind) to read our own Jenny Moss' TAKING OFF. I was originally interested in it because of the space shuttle angle, and that part of the story is really fascinating and emotional and bittersweet. But the book is much more, full of wonderful character development and not-your-usual-YA romance and lovely insights about life and loved ones and dreams.

Highly recommended! And thanks, Jenny!! Kudos.

(And mods, if there's already a Book Talk thread for this book, feel free to move this, but I searched and didn't find one.)

[bechick108 Posts: 71 Status: Offline]

Oh, I read that last year and it was so good. I think I even wrote up a review of it but never posted it anywhere. The character development was so inspirational. It's the type of book I want my daughter to read when she's a teen. Wonderful!

[ecb]

I was *just* thinking about Jenny yesterday, and realized it's been a while since we've seen her around these parts. Thanks for starting this thread!

[Mrs. Jones Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline]

I'm adding it my "to buy" list. Thanks for sharing, Joni! 

[olmue Posts: 3,428 Status: Offline WWW]

Oh, I agree! It's a very real-feeling book. Excellent!

[Jenny Moss Posts: 769 Status: Offline WWW]

Here I am! *waves to ecb*

Thanks so much, Joni. This means a lot coming from you. You're such an amazing writer.

And thanks to Rebecca & Rose!

[Sharif]

Thanks for sharing TAKING OFF. I added it to my wish list.

[Barbara Etlin Posts: 2,219 Status: Offline WWW]

I wrote a review of it on my blog, here:

http://boreal-owl.livejournal.com/129213.html

[Joni Posts: 1,043 Status: Offline Plunge! WWW]

Hey, y'all who've done blog reviews - consider putting a short version of them on the book's Amazon page. It doesn't have a lot of reviews and good books can use all the help they can get.

[bechick108 Posts: 71 Status: Offline]

Jenny, I saw your book, Shadow, at my daughter's Book Fair last week and read the back cover. Low on cash but I went home that day and placed a hold at the library. So excited to pick it up on Monday!

[217mom Posts: 1,141 Status: Offline "Keep the child in view"- Charles Dickens WWW]

Great book. Thanks for starting the thread.

[C.K. Posts: 908 Status: Offline WWW]

I thoroughly enjoyed this one too - a terrific main character and I loved the 80s setting.

[austen Posts: 187 Status: Offline Patience is everything.--Rilke]

I just finished this one too. Loved the 80s setting and so related to the MC, Annie.
Beautiful character development.

[Jenny Moss Posts: 769 Status: Offline WWW]

You guys are seriously awesome.