The Fame Game by Lauren Conrad

I am slowly moving through Lauren Conrad's first book in her next series The Fame Game. It is similar to L.A Candy with Madison's perspective at the forefront.
So far... I am being introduced to the new characters and getting an inside perspective(fictional look or realistic view from a pro?) at what it is like to be a reality star. Once again, Conrad adds insight to the world of reality TV where things are not always what they seem to be. In this series, readers are introduced to an aspiring naive songwriter and artist; a young Hollywood starlet who is actually down to earth;and Madison's scheming sister who always has a few surprises up her sleeve. Will Madison still be able to own the spotlight, or will her two co-stars overshadow her presence? Read Lauren's new series to find out!

P.S I also added a pic of Lauren with this month's post, since yes... I am a fan! Love the pink tint LC :)

The Girls by Koss

Happy New Year fellow readers! Here's to 2013!
This month, at the Library, we created an anti-bully display for young readers featuring books and booklists to stomp out bullying. In doing so, I came across a great title "The Girls" by Koss. It takes an in-depth look on the social pressure of bullying and how it can unravel. Although, bullying is not a new trend... social pressures of family and belonging are different in today's day and age. This book puts a great spin on things and explains the cycle in a realistic fashion.

Each chapter features a different girl's point of view from Candace the leader of the group to Maya the girl who has been treated like an outcast. I hope this book helps teens realize what part of the cycle they play... even if they are simply an outsider.