Tag Archives: science fiction

Staff Review: Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Tricia

Why I liked it: I actually didn’t like it at first; it paints a miserable picture of a dog-eat-dog society that develops after our world runs out of oil and global warming swallows our coastal cities. Nailer is a likeable … Continue reading →

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Staff Review: The Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Dana

Why I checked it out: A dystopian take on Edgar Allen Poe’s short story? Yes, please! What it’s about: Araby Worth lives in a land decimated by a plague. The rich are protected by porcelain masks and the poor are … Continue reading →

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Staff Review: Deadly Pink by Vivian Vande Veld

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Jerilyn

I was excited to find that Vivian Vande Velde has a new book out that revolves around gaming and virtual reality. I loved her earlier book “Heir Apparent” with its virtual reality “sword and sorcery” adventure. I was a little … Continue reading →

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Teen Review: Blood Red Road by Moira Young

Posted on November 26, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Reviewer: Ashley S. Why you liked this book: I liked this book because it had a strong female lead. The book was full of action and it kept me interested throughout the whole thing. The story did have some death … Continue reading →

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Teen Review: The Lost World by Michael Crichton

Posted on October 31, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Reviewer: James W. Why you liked this book: I don’t know if you have read my book review of “Jurassic Park,” but if you have, then you probably checked it out. The next book in the series is “The Lost … 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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Teen Review: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Posted on August 8, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Reviewer: James W. Why you liked this book: My parents have a rule about reading the book before watching the movie, so I took their advice and read the book “Jurassic Park.” This book is about people who are studying … Continue reading →

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Teen Review: Exodus by Julie Bertagna

Posted on July 3, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Reviewer: Wendy Z. What you liked this book: I have to say that this was one of the most interesting science fiction novels that I’ve ever read. I originally had to read it for an assignment in my English class, but … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ray Bradbury

Posted on June 11, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Legendary science fiction writer Ray Bradbury passed away last week on Wednesday, June 6. Even now, nearly 60 years after its first publication date, his classic novel “Fahrenheit 451” is one of the most requested and beloved books at our library. Frequently … Continue reading →

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Staff Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Dana

Why I checked it out:  Is there anyone not talking about this trilogy?  Plus, the sequel, Insurgent, comes out in May. Why I liked it:  This story has it all:  pulse-pounding action, a harsh dystopian world set in a ruined … Continue reading →

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