What can I say?

Despite great interest in finding out the Newbery medalists and honor books each January, I have not gotten around in the last 10 or so years to actually READ most of them. That's changing this summer--I'm catching up.

As I finish each book and post a review on Goodreads, I know my review is just one of millions. What can I say that hasn't already been said about such a widely-read book? For a plot summary, people can read the dust jacket. A generic "It's great, you should read it" would be waste of time. So, my goal in reviewing is to be brief and personal. How brief? Not always tweet-worthy, but 20 words is the target. How personal? Focusing on what I liked best, learned, or was led to think about. And just to except my own rule, I may still sum up the plot--if I feel I can do a better job than the dust jacket. Posts to follow!