If you’re a fan of young adult novels, you’ve probably heard of John Green. He has written a number of YA works that, I believe, will be considered classics in the genre for years to come. “The Fault in Our Stars” was published in 2012, and it has become a standard and a powerhouse in... Continue Reading →
This book had been on my radar for quite some time, and I had my hold placed a few months before it finally came to me. Now I know we aren’t ever supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I can’t help but love this one. That green dress is something straight from... Continue Reading →
Review written by Kayla I read this book after a co-worker suggested it to me, and was so impressed. As a Metis person, I am often looking for titles I feel I can relate to and gain perspective from- and this book brought me on a roller coaster of feelings. I felt high and I... Continue Reading →
I first read this book about a year ago, and I am so glad that I did. Before picking up the book, I didn’t know much about Trevor Noah, only that he is the current host of The Daily Show. Regardless, I was very interested in reading this book, and I’m quite happy I read... Continue Reading →
Happy Pride!! This week we are talking about YA books that feature LGBTQIA2S+ representation. Every year, we curate a booklist of new YA titles with queer content and alternate between organizing it by genre or by identity and orientation. This year is an identity and orientation year, so check back soon to access the complete... Continue Reading →
Book clubs offer a great opportunity for friends and book lovers to gather (whether virtually or in person) to catch up and discuss a good book. There’s only two problems with this activity and they seem to come up at every meeting: what book should the group read next and how do you find enough... Continue Reading →
This week on Read This Next, Laura and Nicole are talking high concept romantic comedies. Wondering what that is, exactly? It's the sort of plot that can be described in a sentence or two - the ones that get made into movies, like two people get stuck in a broken down elevator. Check out these... Continue Reading →
Tom’s Midnight Garden - by Philipia Pearce “One. Two. Three. Four,” Tom counts lying in bed. “Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen.” Thirteen? “That can't be right!” Tom exclaimes. But the next night he spends in the small bedroom at his Aunt and Uncle’s flat is the exact same. A thirteenth hour? ... Continue Reading →
In your quest for that can’t-put-down book, don’t overlook TBPL’s YA section. While graphic novels have increased in popularity, there is some fantastic, bewitching fiction on the shelves. Perfect for readers with a strong stomach and a love of creepy terror, Wilder Girls by Rory Power has been described as feminist horror. Visualize Lord of... Continue Reading →
This book is 374 pages. It is a fiction book that could also be characterized with somewhat of a thriller novel. It is very prominent with its subject of cars and automobiles. Wheels is not part of a series. Myself being in grade 12, I would suggest this to people in high school years. If... Continue Reading →
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