--- title: "Reading Everywhere: humor" url: https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/humor/ description: "Children's and YA book reviews. Library stuff. Possible overuse of the word AWESOME!" --- # Reading Everywhere: humor - [About](https://readingeverywhere.com/p/about-me.html) - [Review Policy](https://readingeverywhere.com/p/review-policy.html) - [Frequently Visited Posts](https://readingeverywhere.com/p/frequently-visited-posts.html) Showing posts with label humor . [Show all posts](https://readingeverywhere.com/) Showing posts with label humor . [Show all posts](https://readingeverywhere.com/) ## Monday, April 23, 2012 ### [Book Review: Thumped, by Megan McCafferty](https://readingeverywhere.com/2012/04/book-review-thumped-by-megan-mccafferty.html) McCafferty, Megan. Thumped . 304 p. 2012. Balzer + Bray. Hardcover $17.99. ISBN 9780061962769. Last year, Megan McCafferty introduced the satirical dystopian world of [*Bumped*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061962759/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=readineveryw-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0061962759) , in which teen pregnancy is revered and two long-lost twin sisters become victims of society's out-of-whack ideals. (Read [my review of *Bumped*](https://readingeverywhere.com/2011/04/bumped-by-megan-mccafferty.html) .) The plot of [*Thumped*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061962767/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=readineveryw-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0061962767) picks up right where Bumped left off and charges full steam ahead without an obvious rehash of the previous volume. If you're hazy on the details of Bumped , the first few chapters of this sequel might be a little confusing, but McCafferty smoothly weaves in the details of the first book as the story progresses. Like its predecessor, Thumped is satire, with moments of laugh-out-loud humor, but sometimes the plot and characters seem a little scattered. There's a lot going on, and some of the secondary storylines (like: what's going on between Zen and Ventura Vida?) felt underdeveloped and didn't add anything to the book's main plot. I found Bumped hilarious, smart, and unexpected, whereas Thumped doesn't necessarily bring anything new to the table. At the same time, it's definitely a fun read, and it ends with a positive message. Bottom line: if you liked Bumped , you'll enjoy Thumped . I liked it! [*Thumped*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061962767/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=readineveryw-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0061962767) will be available in bookstores everywhere on April 24. ARC for review kindly picked up for me at ALA Midwinter by my friend Lalitha of [Masala Reader](http://masalareader.wordpress.com/) . Posted by [Allison](https://www.blogger.com/profile/06628530227439660832) at [6:30 AM](https://readingeverywhere.com/2012/04/book-review-thumped-by-megan-mccafferty.html) Labels: [book review](https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/book%20review) , [humor](https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/humor) , [sci-fi](https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/sci-fi) , [young adult](https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/young%20adult) ## Wednesday, February 8, 2012 ### [Book Review: Midnight in Austenland, by Shannon Hale](https://readingeverywhere.com/2012/02/book-review-midnight-in-austenland-by.html) Hale, Shannon. Midnight in Austenland . 288 p. Bloomsbury USA. 2012. Hardcover $22.00. ISBN 9781608196258. When I heard that there was going to be a follow-up to [*Austenland*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P3OMY6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=readineveryw-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001P3OMY6) (Bloomsbury, 2007), the first foray into adult-level fiction by Newbery Honor winning author Shannon Hale, I thought, "Yay! Wait... really?" Because that story wrapped up so nicely, you see. Did it need a sequel? Maybe, maybe not-- but [*Midnight in Austenland*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1608196259/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=readineveryw-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1608196259) is a companion book, not a direct sequel. And it's so much fun! There's a new main character, Charlotte, a recent divorcée who finds herself drawn to the titular Jane Austen reenactment vacation spot. As Charlotte immerses herself in the Regency-era lifestyle, there's an appealing blend of humor, self-discovery, and romance that fans of the first volume will love. And this time around, a new element is introduced in the form of a clever and engaging mystery. I had a great time reading this book. I have to say, Shannon Hale is one of my very favorite authors. I read and love anything she writes, whether it's written for young readers or adults. Her writing for adults is markedly different from the books she writes for kids and teens-- it's conversational, quirky, and even a little sassy, rather than lyrical and lush. Reading one of her adult-level books feels kind of like getting a chance to hang out and chat with her. (Speaking of which, have you listened to our [Authors are ROCKSTARS! podcast interview with Shannon](http://www.authorsarerockstars.com/2011/10/october-podcast-omg-its-bird-its-plane.html) ? Love her!) [*Midnight in Austenland*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1608196259/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=readineveryw-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1608196259) is fresh, fast-paced, and simply an enjoyable read-- the perfect book for a cozy evening in. Brew a pot of tea and get ready for a delightful reading experience. This book just came out at the end of January from [Bloomsbury USA](http://www.bloomsburyusa.com/) . ARC for review provided by the publisher via [NetGalley](http://netgalley.com/) . 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