Oh? Nine? Really?

A lot happened for us in 2008, most prominently (at least in this context) that nineseveneight tumbled its way into existence in late June. At about same time, our local bookstore, Cody's, closed forever. We helped organize teen author events at Cody's, and we spent almost all of our free time there, so I think both our hearts are still a little bit broken over its closing.
Enough of that--on to happier subjects! We have a lot planned for nineseveneight in 2009, including a thing called "actually being able to spend time writing more reviews because college applications are done". In addition to that most lofty and ambitious goal, we're going to try to start a nineseveneight podcast that will talk about YA in general--books, authors, the community, trash talk about other reviewers.¹ There's a slight chance that it may sort of devolve into Eli And Rae Talking About Whatever They Feel Like Talking About, but since we're fabulously entertaining people, we're sure you won't mind.²
Thank you to everyone who reads nineseveneight... we think you're great (and not just because you listen to our opinions).

Yours, as always,
Eli & Rae

1. Not really. Well, except for Steph. But no one else.
2. That was a joke, guys.