i’m reading this book about a girl who is an outcast in her village in what feels like medieval england. the superstitions and fear of the populace remind me of Watersmeet by Ellen Jensen Abbott, minus the fairy tale creatures. good story so far. sometimes, i just want to read a really good historical book.
The first teen to respond to this post will receive an advanced reader copy (ARC) of The Seventh Level. I need name and library location for pickup.
(This is kind of a contest, except the prize for winning would just be pride in your accomplishments, and maybe a paperclip or bookmark that’s lying around.) Every year, i challenge myself to read ALL 22 the books on the Lincoln State Book Award nominee list (available at the library and online) AND all the [...]
Here’s a book about New York City teens who are, for the most part, privileged. The main characters so far have different interests, but are brought together by their initiation into a special secret society that will pretty much guarantee their success in life. doors will be opened for them, opportunities provided, favors given. [...]
the winners have been chosen! if you don’t like the titles, make sure you get your vote in next year! here’s what the results look like: Paper Towns by John Green Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare Identical by Ellen Hopkins The Graveyard Book [...]
Do you like books? Would you like to read a book before anyone else can? Well, here is a fun and easy way for you to get an ARC (Advance Reader Copy). As a new incentive, the Teen Librarians of the Aurora Public Library have decided to give away a book to each Aurora Teen [...]
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Have you ever read a book that made you laugh out loud? Even in a crowded area? I have. The Queen Geek Social Club by Laura Preble made me laugh in the middle of an airport. What YA books made you laugh out loud? Submit a comment on here and I will compile a list [...]
I’m a member on GoodReads.com, where users can post what books they’ve read and give reviews of them, make lists of what books they’re currently reading, create a To-Read list, etc. You can get updates from friends on the site, too, and get reading ideas, or share opinions. It’s pretty cool. I’ve tried to list [...]
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