The above picture couldn't be any more the epitome of introversion: a mug of hot chocolate and a nice book.  And what could be a more appropriate way to write about this very book than on my blog in a quiet corner of the internet.  This past year as I've come to terms with my social anxiety, I've been searching and longing for a book that would perfectly describe my very nature and reassure me that I was not alone in how I felt.  I needed to find a book whose words would ring true for me and bring me comfort in knowing that I'm not the only one who has a bit of a phobia with the telephone and shrinks within herself when around other people.

This year has been a lifechanging one, being my first year away at college.  I've had to focus all my attention on my classes - on papers, exams, writing responses, and tons of reading.  Between all of that, it's been a bit of a challenge this past year to squeeze in reading for pleasure.  I did manage to get a few books in, and I was thankful to read some incredible books that are actually the kinds of books I enjoy reading when I took Young Adult Literature this past Spring quarter.