The Diviners by Libba Bray - and I'd better get to it soon, it's due Saturday with holds, so I can't renew it!

Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery - I started this one a few weeks ago and am really enjoying it -- another one to finish by Saturday!

The Monster Variations by Daniel Kraus - If you've ever heard me talk about books, I've probably told you how much I love Rotters - but I've never read Kraus' debut novel! I almost want to save it for when I feel like re-reading Rotters again... but I started it last night, and after just the first chapter, I don't think I'll be able to save this for later.

Skulduggery Pleasant: Mortal Coil by Derek Landy - I think I might return this one and hold off for a while - I love the series, but the last book was a little slow for me, and I don't want to become disenchanted with the series by forcing this book.

Tua and the Elephant by R. P. Harris - This book looked adorable when I first read the reviews for it, and when I got the book in my hand physically, I couldn't stop myself from checking it out. 

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - A coworker strongly, strongly recommended this to me, and it sounds beautiful. I know if I don't get to it this checkout, it'll be one that comes home with me again.

The Blue Shoe: A Tale of Thievery Villainy, Sorcer and Shoes by Roderick Townley - Excited for this one.

A Nest for Celeste: A Story about Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home by Henry Cole - Another one I'm excited for - I love subtitles!

Breathing Room by Marsha Hayles - I hope this is a fast read, because it sounds wonderful - but it's not one I necessarily need to read for any purpose other than "it sounds good." 

Alif the Unseen by G. Willow Wilson - Another coworker recommendation - sounds fabulous and I hope I get a chance to read it. 

Goblin Secrets by William Alexander - One of the National Book Award Finalists for Children's Fiction ... gotta read it!

I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures by Carlyn Beccia - Couldn't resist this title, plus it's a short nonfiction picture book!

Nubs: the True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, & a Miracle by Major Brian Dennis and Kirby Larson - Love this story.

The Year the Swallows Came Early by Kathryn Fitzmaurice - I meant to read this when it came out, but didn't get around to it. Here I go!

The Curiosities: A Collection of Stories edited by Maggie Stiefvater, Tessa Gratton, and Brenna Yovanoff - I can't remember if I heard about this at #yalit12, or if I saw it in a journal, but I remember I instantly put a hold on it. 

Fire in the Streets by Kekla Magoon - I loved The Rock and the River, and absolutely have to read this stand-alone companion book, no matter what. 

Tilt by Ellen Hopkins - Didn't manage to snag a copy of this at #yalit12, but still want to read it. Know it'll be a fast and good one!

Ash by Malinda Lo - Put this (and her other books) on hold while at #yalit12 - couldn't get into this one when it was published, but am going to give it a try after hearing new librarian friends sing her praises all weekend.

Cinder by Marissa Meyer - Another book I didn't get into when it was first published (think I was on dystopia overload) but after hearing its praises sung all weekend at #yalit12, going to give it another shot.

Dotter of Her Father's Eyes by Mary M. Talbot and Bryan Talbot - Heard this booktalked at #yalit12, immediately put a hold on it. 

The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson - Not only was this talked up a TON at #yalit12, I've been seeing it all over the Twitterverse lately... so another one I've decided I have to read. (Another on this list that's moving quickly to the top is Graceling.)

Huntress by Malinda Lo - If I can't get into Ash, I'm turning to this one. Probably won't read them both. There just isn't enough time.

Madeline L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time by Hope Larson - FINALLY got hold of this. I've been waiting for a while... and since it's due most far in the future, I'll be still waiting. 

What a surprisingly good, interesting, educational, and entertaining book! My niece *loved* this non-fiction book about the different remedies that people throughout history tried, and so did I! The book was extremely well written, very well organized, and although it was lengthy, it was presented in a way that held my niece's attention from the first page to the last. The illustrations were great, too. After we were done with this one, my niece eagerly grabbed the book and began reading it out loud to her mother. It was full of big words and challenging concepts, so I was pleased to see her excited enough about the book to make the effort to read it to her mom.

Now then, I'm not entirely sure that it was the best idea to read this book in front of my young nephew. The chapter on leeches and other methods of bloodletting may make him reluctant to visit the doctor in the future, so parents should be advised that some of the material in this book is probably not ideal for sensitive children, or for children who don't yet have a firm grasp on the difference between long ago history and yesterday. Also, there's some fairly gross stuff in here. If you and your child can handle that, though, and you like history and/or science, then this book is a must read.

Even more fun than I thought it would be. I absolutely love the concept - having the reader guess which cures were actually effective for certain ailments. It leads to lots of fun and interaction. This book is by turns hysterical, informative and completely gross/horrifying. Love it!

I have loved Carlyn Beccia since reading [b:Who Put the B in the Ballyhoo?|1158970|Who Put the B in the Ballyhoo?|Carlyn Beccia|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348647410s/1158970.jpg|1146575] several years ago. The topics she takes on are so unique and her illustration style is particularly appealing to me. I hope she continues creating books for many years!

Informative, interesting, and a bit gross.