Ms. D just finished reading ... What Happened to Goodbye?

This was my first foray into a Sarah Dessen novel. I know she's a little romance, a little teen angst, so I wasn't sure if I would like it. What Happened to Goodbye was a good story, even if a little predictable. 

GoodReads says: 

Who is the real McLean? 

Since her parents' bitter divorce, McLean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move-four towns in two years. Estranged from her mother and her mother's new family, McLean has followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader to drama diva. But now, for the first time, McLean discovers a desire to stay in one place and just be herself, whoever that is. Perhaps Dave, the guy next door, can help her find out. 

It is a cute story, maybe preferable as a "Beach Read." Something light, makes you happy at the end. Recommended for those looking for something fun. 

@ Your Public Library

                     

  

Springfield City Library Summer Reading Club for Teens 2014

                                                                             

Register for Spark a Reaction! at any Springfield City Library or from home starting

June 23. 

This summer, you earn rewards for reading and for learning new digital skills!

           

Go to the Library’s Teen Page, register, and share your opinions about the books you read.  Just click on Teens at the Library’s web site (www.springfieldlibrary.org) or type in this URL: http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/services/teens/.

Demonstrate your creative digital skills and earn more rewards. You can attend a Digital Media Mini-camp at any branch library and learn to make a video or a sound recording that will Spark a Reaction in your world.  Completed digital artworks will be shown at a Teen Digital Media Festival on August 20.

Here’s how you can participate:

Read and review 1 book: You’ve earned an invitation to Roller Skating Party held on August 4 at Interskate 91.

Read 5 books: We’ll order any book you’d like, up to a list price of $11.99.  Ask your librarian for the book order form.

Read 10 books: Choose a second book.  Or combine your prizes for 1 book up to $23.99 list price.

Read 15 books: You’ve definitely Sparked a Reaction at your Library! You’ve earned a gift card from Friendly’s, Subway or another restaurant.

New this year! Participate in a Digital Media Mini-camp and earn credit toward your book prizes. A two-day Mini-camp counts as 2 books logged, and submitting your completed video or sound recording for showing at our Teen Digital Media Festival counts as a 3^rd book.

If you need help logging your book reviews online, or if you have questions, ask your branch librarian or call Martha at 263-6828 ext.425.

The last day to log books is Saturday August 30.

Have fun reading!

Martha Coons, Young Adult Librarian, Springfield City Library     mcoons@springfieldlibrary.org