While ive enjoyed ally carters gallagher girls and heist society books, i find that benways concept manages doesnt take itself quite so seriously and the end result is not only compulsively readable and instantly relateable, its also downright adorable and incredibly humorous. Benway s books have been published in 16 languages, won awards abroad, and been bestsellers in several countries. Mar 23, 20 i recently just read robin benway s earlier contemporary robin, wait. Feb 26, 20 from new york times bestselling, national book award winning author robin benway comes the first book in a hilarious and romantic duology about a normal girl. Sep 17, 20 elizzie, of elizziebooks, is reporting on the perfect back to school book with a twist. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Robin benway is the acclaimed author of also known as. I know that i am going to be bumping audrey wait up my tbr.
Written by robin benway, audiobook narrated by robin benway. Robin benway is a bestselling and a national bookaward nominee author, who has penned more than six novels, including, aka book series, emmy, and oliver and audrey, wait. Also known as exceeded my expectations but only as a novel. Of course, yes there are suspenseful moments where i worried about maggie, but thats different and good. We also try to get people excited about books and reading, and make money for cancer charities. From new york times bestselling, national book award winning author robin benway comes the first book in a hilarious and. Its brimming with humor, silly situations and cool spyish scenes. I totally thought maggies safecracking ability seemed unreasonable for her age when i was going into the book, but i think robin benway did a great job of making it believable. From new york times bestselling, national book award winning author robin benway comes the first book in. I love plots with spies reminds me of gallagher girl.
Having spent 5 years in private schools, she has my sympathy. Whereas also known as was a mostly fun and light read with just a dash of danger thrown in towards the end, going rogue definitely read as a slightly more mature, dangerous story that still retained the original heart of this series. A chat with robin benway, author of also known as find out more about also known as and author robin benway, as well as master locks, paris, and more. Maggie picks locks, thats her job as the daughter of two international spies. To ask other readers questions about also known as, please sign up. Everyones got a whole lot of personality, especially roux, who might have been my personal favorite. Robin benway is the acclaimed author of the also known as series. Robin benway s beautiful interweaving story of three very different teenagers connected by blood explores the meaning of family in all its formshow to find it, how to keep it, and how to love it. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Benways books have been published in 16 languages, won awards abroad, and been bestsellers in several countries. I throughly enjoy the novel and i do not regret reading it.
Evelyn, who organized water balloon fights in the backyard and used to sing joaquin a song at night about three little chicks who curled up under their mothers wing and fell asleep. Robin benway is the acclaimed author of audrey, wait. I thought benway did a good job of making maggies job as realistic as it possibly is to portray a teenage spy, and i really loved the friendship maggie formed and also the dynamic between her and her parents. Im a big fan of robin benways ya contemporary gem audrey, wait and have been waiting for lightning to strike twice. If you like witty and entertaining writing, i recommended also known as to you. Benway s books have been published in sixteen languages, have won international awards, and have been bestsellers in several countries. In a confrontation, a man has his nose broken when a teen girl hits him in the face.
I couldnt wait to read more about maggie, jesse, roux and angelo. Her book, far from the tree, won the 2017 national book award for young people. I was just approved for going rogue on netgalley the day before it was archived, so i cannot wait to read this. Now you may think im biased because i was lucky to have robin autograph my copy, but im not swayed by fancy penmanship. She gave maggie a good amount of technical knowledge about it that made it feel reasonable. The characters are spunky and fun and likable, the action is fastpaced but not overwhelming, and the writing is snappy. Your book and signing line ticket can be picked up at the event. I found it highly enjoyable, witty and fresh, and aka even made me lol at times. But when maggie and her parents are sent to new york on a major assignment, all of that changes. There are similarities in tone to the gallagher girl series so fans of that series looking for something to tide them over between books might want to give this a try. Also known as was the perfect light book i needed after a string of heavy reads, and i really enjoyed it. This book is laugh out loud funny, packed with superb characters and possesses a plot that kept me eager to read from start to finish.
Coming of age did you have an extreme reaction to this book. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This is the kind of book i wish i had read during my childhood. Written by robin benway, audiobook narrated by phoebe strole. So obviously i was super excited about the sequel to aka, going rogue. I love books about teen spies, and im not quite sure why. Benway s books have received various awards and recognitions including the 2008 blue ribbon award, ala best book award, and ala most popular award. I think as far as some of the things in the book, they are also present in. Benways books have received various awards and recognitions including the 2008 blue ribbon award, ala best book award, and ala most popular award. Winner of the 2017 national book award for young peoples literature winner of the 2018 pen america award.
A chat with robin benway, author of also known as book. Robin benway is quickly climbing the ladder of beloved authors, because i. From new york times bestselling, national book award winning author robin benway comes the first book. Also known as also features benways trademark humor and this time centers on a family of spies. Benways books have been published in sixteen languages, won numerous international awards, and been bestsellers in several countries. Also known as by robin benway is just about the most fun that you can have reading a book, friends. Elizzie, of elizziebooks, is reporting on the perfect back to school book with a twist. Maggie silver, a trained teenage spy, must deal with the obstacles of an elite private school while on a. The characters are great, and definitely where robin benway shines as an author. Also known as was fast, fun, and pure entertainment. Going rogue was a delightful followup to also known as, filled with more adventure and romance than the first book.
As is often the case, i didnt love going rogue as much as the first book. As such, there is lock picking, espionage, and mentions of kidnapping and assassination. See more ideas about books like divergent, divergent book 3 and book series. Being a 16yearold safecracker and activeduty daughter of international spies has its moments, good and bad. Robin benway is quickly climbing the ladder of beloved authors, because i have not yet read a book from her that i have not adored. If youre looking for a quick read thats great for working out, then robin benways also known as is a great choice. Robin benway books list of books by author robin benway. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read also known as. If you are looking for a read with great characters, plenty of fun, and fantastic humor, give also known as a shot. Robin benway is the acclaimed author of also known as, audrey, wait. I really want to try out another robin benway book since i enjoyed this one so much.
This is the first book i have read by robin benway, and it hopefully will not be the last. Finch, known to his classmates as theodore freak, is famously impulsive and eccentric. Following their meeting in the school bell tower, finch makes it his mission to reengage violet with the world, partially through a school project that sends them to offbeat indiana landmarks and partially through. Never staying in one place long enough to have friends or a boyfriend. I love ally carters heist society series, and so i fully expected to love this book as well. Read also known as by robin benway available from rakuten kobo. Benways threedimensional characters leap off the page.
Winner of the 2017 national book award for young peoples literature. Emmy and oliver were going to be best friends forever, or maybe even more, before their futures were ripped apart. Also known as by robin benway, 9781501293061, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Walker childrens 0 11 0 summary from new york times bestselling, national book award winning author robin benway comes the first book in a hilarious and romantic duology about a normal girl. Also known as is a brilliant, fresh, and innovative take on the classic teenage spy idea. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robin benway books online. Robin benway s humor shines through the pages loud and clear.
After reading three books in a row that gutted me, i wanted one that was exciting and engaging without being heartbreaking. Robin benways beautiful interweaving story of three very different teenagers connected by blood explores the meaning of family in all its formshow to find it, how to keep it, and how to love it. Although the plot was silly, and far fetched in parts, i laughed out loud in several places, and in all i really enjoyed the story. Seriously, there is not a single dull moment in also known as where i was like urgh this book is going nowhere. Also, maggies parents are loving and involved in her life, so three cheers for that.
This appears to be a standalone so theres no longterm commitment. In emmys soul, despite the space and time between them, their connection has never been severed. Winner of the 2018 pen america award for young adult literature. Ive never read anything from robin benway before, and i now consider that a tragedy as i enjoyed also known as so very much. Also known as by robin benway nook book ebook barnes. Oct 01, 20 today i am raving about the fast and funny novel also known as by robin benway, aka writer of some of the funniest ya out there. Also known as by robin benway also known as by robin benway read. Her books have been published in 16 languages, won awards abroad, and been bestsellers in several countries. Being permanently based in a local new york city want to read. Parents need to know that also known as is a fun novel about a family of spies. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Maggie sounds fantastic as well as the love interest, jessie.
Her book, far from the tree, won the 2017 national. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading also known as. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. I have heard the best things about also known as and i cant wait to get my hands on a copy myself. Buy a cheap copy of also known as book by robin benway. Feb 26, 20 also known as ebook written by robin benway. She is most known for her young adult novels, audrey, wait. Also known as was the first robin benway book i ever read, and it was such a fun book.
Robin benways humor shines through the pages loud and clear. Youve read a few intense, emotional stories and want a new one that is guaranteed to make you laugh and smile and swoon a little. This book was flat out hilarious jokes, sarcasm, banter also known as had it all. As a spy novel, however, also known as leaves much to be desired. Net android app builtin search books by popularity login for bookmarks. No offense and we all know that when someone says that they really do mean offense but i can see why maggie hates that uniform. Going too far was my first jennifer echols book and i was pretty satisfied. Seeing the world one crimesolving adventure at a time.
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