John Green Week: Looking For Alaska

John Green is a very common name in the young adult fiction world.  I felt a bit left behind because I had not read anything by him, yet.  So when I picked up Looking for Alaska to read recently, I thought to myself.. I get it now.  THIS is why his name is thrown around so much because he really IS that sensational of a writer.  Though John Green is popular for not just his books, but his videos as well, it's his honesty and humor that really grabs you as a participant in his creative outlets.

I felt all kinds of emotions after I finished reading Looking for Alaska.  It's a story that goes beyond just words on a page, tugging at your inner soul.  I laughed, I cried; I now look at toothpaste in a completely different way.  It's the kind of story that sticks with you, urging you to come back to it time and time again.  I know for me, personally, Looking for Alaska has left a strong impression on my love for young adult literature.

The story is told through the eyes of Miles, or known as "Pudge", alongside the Colonel, & the beautiful Alaska Young.  It's the cast of characters that made this story for me.  The witty banter, and the need to not be conformed, sucked me in.  John Green's ability to identify each character in their own unique way really shined in this novel.  I felt connected to each one, for several different reasons.  I appreciated this book because John Green handed some pretty heavy topics to us, but he did not execute them in a preachy way.  The flow felt natural, yet packed a powerful punch exactly when it needed to.

If you were like me and had not experienced John Green, I suggest starting with this book. It's an awesome way to introduce you to the literary world of this genius.  Please keep your eyes peeled through out the blogosphere as 50+ blogs will be participating in John Green Week.  If you're a fan of his work & want to jump in on the action, please feel free to on your blog.  There is never enough John Green love!

Announcement: John Green Week!

If you have not heard of this YA author, then one may assume you live under a rock!  John Green has had such a huge impact on the young adult literature world that myself and a few other book bloggers have dedicated a week all about him :-)

John Green Week will begin:
Tues., January 3rd thru Tues., January 10th
(concluding on pub day for The Fault in Our Stars.)

This week long love-fest for Mr. Green will be featuring reviews, videos, giveaways, discussion posts, & anything else you can think of!  We encourage every one to participate in the blogosphere!  If you'd like to take part in recognizing the awesomeness that is of John Green, then please link-up your blog below. 

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John Green Week is hosted by: I Eat Words, The Secret Life of an Avid Reader, Anna Reads, Fiction Folio, Books, Sweets, & Other Treats, Reclusive Bibliophile, The Perpetual Page-Turner, & YA Bibliophile.