Category Archives: Judy Blume

"People are always telling me to relax"… or Here’s to You Rachel Robinson

Posted on January 27, 2009 by nikkihb

Dear Rachel Robinson: Seriously sweetie, you need to calm the fuck down. I get it that your brother is an asshole. I get it that you are only 13 and not at all comfortable being different (i.e. “gifted”) than the … Continue reading →

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"And this is the Class Asshole."…or Just as Long as We’re Together

Posted on January 18, 2009 by nikkihb

Thanks BananaBomb! Now I remember why I was constantly reading this book as a kid. I think it might be Judy Blume’s best. I’m not sure I can really explain why, but it might have something to do with how … Continue reading →

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"You can’t go back to holding hands" or Forever

Posted on January 6, 2009 by nikkihb

I’ll never look at the name Ralph the same way again…. Negligent blogger here! So I had a really crazy December with the holidays, a sick husband, losing a babysitter (but luckily finding a great replacement!), etc. Not that you … Continue reading →

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You aren’t so bad, Borders.

Posted on December 16, 2008 by nikkihb

I know I’ve complained before about never being able to find Forever by Judy Blume at the library or at a used book store. I was doing a little holiday shopping at Borders, and what did I find for only … Continue reading →

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"You don’t know your ass from your armpit"…or Tiger Eyes

Posted on November 18, 2008 by nikkihb

I still can’t find Deenie, but I just read it a few weeks ago, so it must be around here somewhere. I’ve stopped looking and will assume that it will turn up sooner or later. So I decided to read … Continue reading →

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We love Judy Blume!

Posted on September 29, 2008 by nikkihb

This week is banned books week. So I wanted to give special props to my lady, Judy Blume, but Diablo Cody beat me to it in this week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly. Here’s the article: http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20229048,00.html I love love love … Continue reading →

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I GOT IT!….or Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

Posted on August 26, 2008 by nikkihb

All I really remember from having read AYTGIMM is that it’s about Margaret (duh) who is a young teen who moves to a new town. She’s not sure if she should be Jewish or Christian and she and her friends … Continue reading →

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