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Staff Review: My Most Excellent Year by Steve Kluger

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Johnathan

Why I checked it out: This book was introduced to me through my wonderful book club. Why I liked it: This book is one of those rare gems in which you want to be friends with all the characters (not … Continue reading →

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Staff Review: Abandon by Meg Cabot

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Tricia

Why I liked it: ”Abandon” was very loosely based on the Greek myth of Persephone which I’ve always found interesting. Also, the main character, Pierce Oliviera, was very likeable. Despite her dad being super-rich, she didn’t act spoiled, and her sense of … Continue reading →

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Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult & Samantha Van Leer

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Jerilyn

Why I checked it out:  A friend recommended this book. She said, “Between the Lines” is your kind of book, Jerilyn. It has fairytale people coming alive inside a book.” Why I liked it: The story is told in the alternating voices of … Continue reading →

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Review: Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

Posted on February 27, 2013 by DBRLTeen

Reviewer: Audrey B. Why you liked this book: I liked this book because it was kind of a break from a lot of YA fiction as in it wasn’t COMPLETELY centered around romance. Throughout the book Roger kind of holds … Continue reading →

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Staff Review: Enchanted by Alethea Kontis

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jerilyn

Why I checked it out: I love novels that incorporate a variety of fairy tales into the story. Why I liked it: “Enchanted” includes themes from “Cinderella”, “Rumplestiltskin”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Jack and the Beanstalk”, and “The Frog Prince.” Sunday is … Continue reading →

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Staff Review: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Johnathan

Why I checked it out: I enjoyed all of Maggie Stiefvater’s previous books and wanted to check out her newest story which is due out on September 18. Why I liked it: “The Raven Boys” entertains with its unpredictability. Filled … Continue reading →

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Staff Review: Across the Universe by Beth Revis

Posted on September 5, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Reviewer: Library Associate Tricia Price Why I liked this book: It’s interesting to think about what life would be like aboard a spaceship making a three hundred year journey to colonize a new planet. The story is told by Elder, … Continue reading →

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Staff Review: The Selection by Kiera Cass

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Dana

Why I checked it out: I’ll admit it, I picked it up because the cover was pretty. But I checked it out because it’s dystopian and I found out there’s a television show it in the works based on the … Continue reading →

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Teen Review: Fallen Star by Jessica Sorensen

Posted on July 27, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Reviewer: Cortney B. Why you liked this book: I LOVED it because it wasn’t like any other book I have read. The usual young adult paranormal book has a simple plot: hot guy, fall in love, some action, dramatic ending. … Continue reading →

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Teen Review: Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa Schroeder

Posted on June 19, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Reviewer: Kelly T. Why you liked this book: It was written mostly in poem-style writing, but I feel that the way it was written got the point across much clearer than if it had been written the “normal” way. The … Continue reading →

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