tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post6121248389253922690..comments2024-03-27T06:00:32.186-04:00Comments on Girl Plus Books: Short-Take Reviews | The YA Edition: Hope and Other Punch Lines and BirthdayTanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-37142806263287563752019-08-20T09:27:48.674-04:002019-08-20T09:27:48.674-04:00I haven't read If I Was Your Girl but I defini...I haven't read If I Was Your Girl but I definitely want to after reading Birthday.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-36115546626860611362019-08-17T07:39:37.000-04:002019-08-17T07:39:37.000-04:00I've been meaning to read a Meredith Russo boo...I've been meaning to read a Meredith Russo book. Added Birthday to my tbr. The audiobook is even on Scribd. <br />Have you read If I was Your Girl? Eline @ Lovely Audiobookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960994120744964667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-33230569806091937432019-08-14T16:29:17.550-04:002019-08-14T16:29:17.550-04:00Even though Birthday really got to me and kind of ...Even though Birthday really got to me and kind of dragged me down with its intensity, I am so glad I read it. It is truly worth reading. I hope you'll love it if you decide to pick it up.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-6898067391186369602019-08-14T16:08:34.978-04:002019-08-14T16:08:34.978-04:00I can almost guarantee Birthday will make you cry....I can almost guarantee Birthday will make you cry. Be prepared. LOL It's amazing and important but definitely something you have to be in the right frame of mind for.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-86482979006114029102019-08-13T07:53:33.874-04:002019-08-13T07:53:33.874-04:00I really want to read Birthday! I've heard so...I really want to read Birthday! I've heard soo many amazing things about it! You know a book that can give you the feels is a great written book and how well you connect with the story and the characters. I can't wait to read it!Kendra Stegemollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545687513780296168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-70806575834024053852019-08-13T05:41:25.580-04:002019-08-13T05:41:25.580-04:00From the sound of your review, I feel like Birthda...From the sound of your review, I feel like Birthday is going to make me cry. I actually have the book but I think I'm gonna read this once I'm ready for something emotionally-challenging.Chai @ Like Chai Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057047566641486474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-63220681666787559122019-08-12T12:38:48.468-04:002019-08-12T12:38:48.468-04:00Hope and Other Punch Lines was so well done. And I...Hope and Other Punch Lines was so well done. And I agree, despite the background it really did manage to be uplifting. Birthday also ended on a hopeful note but it was a tough road getting there. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-59547354205311504302019-08-12T12:36:51.395-04:002019-08-12T12:36:51.395-04:00Buxbaum has such a gift for incorporating emotiona...Buxbaum has such a gift for incorporating emotional issues but also infusing some humor. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-37582873576427851542019-08-12T12:36:04.121-04:002019-08-12T12:36:04.121-04:00I can understand that, Nicci. It seriously dragged...I can understand that, Nicci. It seriously dragged me down and had me feeling low. I'm glad I read it and I think it's an important book, but it was a tough one.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-27462595618256894302019-08-12T12:34:42.530-04:002019-08-12T12:34:42.530-04:00Russo's other book is If I Was Your Girl and I...Russo's other book is If I Was Your Girl and I remember seeing a lot of buzz about it when it first came out. Two years ago... maybe three? I really want to read it now!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-15472253749096897002019-08-12T12:33:10.732-04:002019-08-12T12:33:10.732-04:00Her care and concern really showed in her writing....Her care and concern really showed in her writing. She showed such sensitivity and it made it that much more realistic and emotional.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-89744499869206346862019-08-12T12:31:53.653-04:002019-08-12T12:31:53.653-04:00Thank you, Kelly!! I appreciate that. And I really...Thank you, Kelly!! I appreciate that. And I really want to go back and read Russo's first book now. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-79586369066969984922019-08-12T12:30:56.291-04:002019-08-12T12:30:56.291-04:00Totally agree, Angela. It was handled so well and ...Totally agree, Angela. It was handled so well and didn't feel exploitative in the least.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-36235836205760635122019-08-12T12:30:13.184-04:002019-08-12T12:30:13.184-04:00They are both very emotional books in different wa...They are both very emotional books in different ways - and I recommend both.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-71354502866802485972019-08-12T11:04:27.204-04:002019-08-12T11:04:27.204-04:00Thanks Lindy! HAOPL was the second one I'd rea...Thanks Lindy! HAOPL was the second one I'd read by Buxbaum and I definitely want to read more. Birthday really did hit on some important issues and I'm so glad Russo wrote the story. But, man, was it a tough read!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-22042713483852464052019-08-12T10:58:04.506-04:002019-08-12T10:58:04.506-04:00Glad I'm not alone in my feelings about Birthd...Glad I'm not alone in my feelings about Birthday. It really made an impact on me and I was overwhelmed by what Morgan was going through... I almost couldn't bear it. <br /><br />Hope and Other Punch Lines was emotional in a different way, and so worth reading. I hope you'll love it if you decide to try it!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-72998000775064576892019-08-12T10:52:07.088-04:002019-08-12T10:52:07.088-04:00I hope you'll enjoy it when you get to it. It ...I hope you'll enjoy it when you get to it. It was my second by Buxbaum and I'm really impressed with her!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-4027084761798129112019-08-12T10:51:15.528-04:002019-08-12T10:51:15.528-04:00I definitely want to go back and read Russo's ...I definitely want to go back and read Russo's first novel now!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-29873321504473791232019-08-12T10:50:44.030-04:002019-08-12T10:50:44.030-04:00Both were definitely emotional in their own way. Both were definitely emotional in their own way. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-51101341434628678062019-08-11T21:19:58.644-04:002019-08-11T21:19:58.644-04:00Definitely sounds like two really emotional, inten...Definitely sounds like two really emotional, intense reads. Those are often some of my favorites though, so I will have to keep an eye out for these.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.net Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-88347789916202949892019-08-11T16:02:06.173-04:002019-08-11T16:02:06.173-04:00I want to read Julie's book and you know that ...I want to read Julie's book and you know that I have read and adored Birthday! I am 100% with you on that one! The way Meredith portrays and builds her characters make them so real! We hurt with them. A truly talented lady!Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-91099846500934072622019-08-11T12:43:47.784-04:002019-08-11T12:43:47.784-04:00I haven't read either, but the Julie Buxbaum i...I haven't read either, but the Julie Buxbaum is on my TBR. Glad to see you enjoyed it!<br /><br />Great reviews.Angie Ellehttp://booksandbeautyaremybag.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-42959187881472883492019-08-11T00:05:01.248-04:002019-08-11T00:05:01.248-04:00Great reviews, as per usual, girl! God, Birthday r...Great reviews, as per usual, girl! God, Birthday really took its toll on me. I still am feeling a little bit of it in my mind all these weeks later. That being said, I definitely need to check out Hope and Other Punchlines. It sounds beautiful and completely compelling. Jessica at Booked Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655803254020685906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-9924902321067726042019-08-10T23:04:58.882-04:002019-08-10T23:04:58.882-04:00Hope and Other Punchlines made me tear up too, and...Hope and Other Punchlines made me tear up too, and I really loved the secondary characters as well. I can tell Birthday was a really emotional read and had a huge impact on you. It sounds like a book that was meaningful and delivers on such important issues. Great Reviews Tanya!<br /><br />Lindy@ A Bookish EscapeLindy Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037195934272974300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-12608541083038007962019-08-10T17:50:48.418-04:002019-08-10T17:50:48.418-04:00I haven't read either of these yet but they bo...I haven't read either of these yet but they both sound incredible. Buxbaum's book was already on my TBR but now I definitely need to add Birthday as well. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.com