What’s Your Sign: Books for Aries

Hello everyone, it's Becky. Welcome to the second day of spring!  Its the time of year that we welcome sunny skies and warm weather but it is also the first day of the astrological sign Aries.  Aries is a fire sign known for courageous, confident, charismatic, thrill-seekers and enthusiastic however at times they can be …

Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I have so many young patrons visiting the library looking for alternatives to Raina, since they have read everything by her. I have finally got around to reading two for my arsenal. Title: Phoebe and Her Unicorn (Phoebe and Her Unicorn Series Book 1) (Volume 1) Author: Dana Simpson Book Summary: …

YA Adaptations to Keep You Socially Distant

Hi All!  It's Becky, coming to you from self-isolation.  I am really bad at having downtime and I have now found myself with three weeks worth of it.  I have been making a list of YA book adaptations to watch and here are five on my lits to stream while being socially distant. Five Feet …

Manga Book Review: Blue Exorcist and Fairy Tail

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I have been meaning to expand my anime and manga world, so I have started with Blue Exorcist and Fairy Tail. I have only read the first book in each series, though I want to keep going in the series. Title: Blue Exorcist, Vol. 1 (1) Author: Kazue Kato Book Summary: …

MOCK MONDAYS: PRINTZ AWARD

Hi Everyone!  Its Becky.  Welcome to Mock Monday: Printz Award.  For anyone not familiar with the Printz Award it is an award given by the American Library Association for the best example of teen literature from the previous year.  You can find more information here. Here is my selection: Title: Almost American Girl: An Illustrated …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we discuss Moment of Truth by Kasie West and Dargon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang. We received an eARC of Dragon Hoops from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdoVfh49MYk&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7i93VpnjuU  

YA Quarantine Titles

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! So the world is going crazy with our current pandemic of the COVID-19 or the coronavirus. At first, I thought it was all hype. I was just going to stay level headed and be smart about washing my hands. I still feel that way to an extent. However, as people began …

Reading With a Side of…

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky.  One of my favorite vacations was a week I spent in Ireland.  It's is a truly beautiful country and every St. Patrick's Day I find myself reminiscing about my time there.  In honor of the amazing country and to celebrate St. Patrick's Day here is a collection of recipes and books …

TBR Thursday: Shine by J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky.  I received an ARC of Shine by J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein at a conference in October but I just now got around to listening to the audiobook.  Here are my thoughts: Title: Shine! Authors: J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Piper doesn't think that …

Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky, again.  I am a big fan of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter universe and I was thrilled to get her latest book through Overdrive.  Here are my thoughts: Title: Chain of Gold (1) (The Last Hours) Author: Cassandra Clare Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: In Edwardian England, a new generation of …