Category Archives: Fiction

Erin Jade Lange’s “Butter” – a realistic fiction book that won’t let you look away

Posted on November 15, 2013 by KelliB

Butter by Erin Jade Lange; published 9/4/12; ISBN 9781599907802 “Butter” is a 423-lb. high school junior who loves listening to jazz, loves playing the saxophone, and is in love with fellow high school student, the beautiful Anna, with whom he IM’s every … Continue reading →

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“SYLO” by D. J. MacHale: Military Sci-Fi Thriller series

Posted on September 3, 2013 by KelliB

SYLO by D.J. MacHale; pub date July 2, 2013; ISBN 9781595146656 “It was a perfect night for a football game. And for death.” Pemberwick Island is a idyllic place to live, and the big Friday night entertainment draw for this … Continue reading →

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War Brothers:The Graphic Novel. A “should-read” for all teens and adults.

Posted on August 11, 2013 by KelliB

War Brothers: The Graphic Novel by Sharon E. McKay and Daniel Lefrance (illustrator); pub date Feb 7, 2013; ISBN 9781554514885 Based on the true stories of child soldiers in Africa, this book is filled with unthinkable violence against children. J. Kony, … Continue reading →

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Boy Nobody – a thriller by Allen Zadoff

Posted on August 11, 2013 by KelliB

It’s been a while since I’ve posted, as I spent a couple of weeks preparing for a Teen Librarian job interview. I didn’t get the job, but the crash course I gave myself during that time learning how to best … Continue reading →

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“Winger”, a funny (and at times heartbreaking) novel from a 14-year-old guy’s POV and “Strands of Bronze and Gold” – a retelling of Bluebeard. Don’t miss either one!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by KelliB

I’ve not finished either book, but I’m so enthralled by both of these novels that I didn’t want to wait to share. Although they’re nothing alike, they’re both making me lose sleep because I want to keep reading, and so … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Five of Summer… (okay, really just my favorite Five of May/June)

Posted on July 3, 2013 by KelliB

I was asked to list five teen books that I’d recommend for Teen Summer Reading Program for a local magazine article. I’ve read quite a few great books this year, and so it was difficult to narrow down the list. I … Continue reading →

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Engaging novel about a teen standing trial for murder

Posted on June 29, 2013 by KelliB

Crush. Candy. Corpse. by Sylvia McNicoll; published 9/1/12; ISBN 9781459400627. In Crush. Candy. Corpse., high school senior Sunny is just trying to find a volunteer opportunity to meet graduation requirements. When she’s not allowed to count volunteering at a hair salon … Continue reading →

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Rick Yancey’s “5th Wave” – If you pick it up, you’ll not want to put it down

Posted on June 26, 2013 by KelliB

5th Wave by Rick Yancey; Pub date May 7, 2013; 978-0399162411. I was glad to see that the suggested age group listed in the Product Details section for Rick Yancey’s 5th Wave was “12 and up”, because I imagine there will be scads of adults who’ll love … Continue reading →

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Starla and Eula – a beautiful pair (Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall)

Posted on June 23, 2013 by KelliB

Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall [9781476707723] Pub Date July 2, 2013; ARC received from NetGalley Starla, a nine-year old girl with red hair and a temper to match when she encounters injustice, has continually been told she’s nothing but … Continue reading →

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Sea Change by S. M. Wheeler (YA Fantasy)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by KelliB

A brand new release, I’ve not yet read this book but wanted to share because it seems such a promising fairytale adventure…I’m always enticed by a good fairytale. The following quote is a mashup of three separate reviews that hopefully … Continue reading →

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