Farewell, Kirkus!

Many libraries will be sad to see Kirkus close shop, as will I.  The publication produced in the ballpark of 5,000 reviews each year and for those of us who relied on those advance reviews, we’ll be at a loss without them.  Nielsen has made an overall effort to shed many of their publications, some sold off and others put to rest.  Although the details have not yet been publicized, this may be the last year for their annual YA Best Book list, which I found to be a great source for current titles that could become classics over time.  It seems appropriate to highlight a few titles from the Kirkus 2009 YA Best Books list available on Playaway and take advantage of their expertise and insight before they say goodbye:

Wintergirls, by Laurie Halse Anderson

Soul Enchilada, by David Macinnis Gill

Liar, by Justine Larbalestier

The Miles Between, by Mary E. Pearson

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Posted by Caroline Duke

Playaway Content Development Coordinator