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Nazis, adventure, and a dozen eggs
A review of City of Thieves by David Benioff

 My genre fiction marathon continues. This week I was assigned adventure novels. I was starting to panic when I did not have a book to read and didn't feel like walking to the library (I know, I know). Luckily I found City of Thieves by ...read more

Reviewed by Library Staff on March 3, 2011 | 0 comments

More fantastic adventure for teen readers
A review of the Wind on Fire trilogy by William Nicholson

 If you're a Young Adult fantasy junkie looking for a new series, then the Wind on Fire trilogy by William ...read more

Reviewed by Library Staff on February 22, 2011 | 0 comments

The Poetics of Hip Hop
A review of Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip-Hop by Adam Bradley

 I have a friend, a fan of rap music, who has recently been introducing me to the genre. My friend, knowing that I am an avid reader of poetry, started by playing me tracks from MCs who are known for their wordplay and ability to turn a phrase. I immediately recognized that a verse of a rap song had a lot in common with a poem. ...read more

Reviewed by Library Staff on February 10, 2011 | 0 comments

Redeeming the past
A review of Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus by Orson Scott Card

 As a library student I'll be running a genre fiction marathon from now until May. I'm required to read a novel (sometimes two) from a different genre every week. I was happy to discover that this week is dedicated to Science Fiction and Fantasy. I love these genres and decided to choose a book by one of my favorite sf authors - ...read more

Reviewed by Library Staff on February 9, 2011 | 0 comments

It's all about belonging*
A review of The Cradle by Patrick Somerville

 A wonderful discovery for me in 2010 was The Cradle by Green Bay native Patrick ...read more

Reviewed by Library Staff on January 4, 2011 | 0 comments

Vampire book with a G rating
A review of My Friend, The Vampire by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg

 Vampires have become a vibrant aspect of today's media culture. Are your kids asking you to let them watch or read the Twilight Series or see the ...read more

Reviewed by Library Staff on December 21, 2010 | 0 comments

Historical fiction for tweens...the Dear America diaries are back
A review of The Fences Between Us by Kirby Larson

 One of my favorite series from childhood is back! As a young teen, I spent countless hours with the historical fiction diaries of the Dear America series, in which girls experience the greatest moments inUnited Stateshistory. In particular, I remember ...read more

Reviewed by Library Staff on December 14, 2010 | 3 comments

A poetic spin on the memoir
A review of One More Theory About Happiness by Paul Guest

 Memoir is an incredibly popular genre these days. With everybody from comedians to reality stars to world travelers telling their stories, you can find a memoir to suit almost any mood. As a reader of poetry, I was interested to learn that Paul Guest, one of my favorite poets, had written a memoir. ...read more

Reviewed by Library Staff on November 30, 2010 | 0 comments

Graphic novel of fact and fiction
A review of White Rapids by Pascal Blanchet

 I'll start off by saying that I'm not a reader of graphic novels. Previously, I had tried to read graphic novels, but ended up discarding them in displeasure. That said, White Rapids by ...read more

Reviewed by Library Staff on November 20, 2010 | 0 comments

Owl Series of Valdemar
A review of Owlflight by Mercedes Lackey

 I've just finished the Owl series: Owlflight, Owlsight & ...read more

Reviewed by Library Staff on July 9, 2010 | 0 comments

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