Favorite Stand-Alone Young Adult Books

Posted by Kelcey H.

Try one of these great stand-alone young adult books today!

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

If you love Eleanor and Park, Hazel and Augustus, and Mia and Adam, you’ll love the story of Maddy, a girl who’s literally allergic to the outside world, and Olly, the boy who moves in next door . . . and becomes the greatest risk she’s ever taken. This innovative and heartfelt debut novel unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, illustrations, and more.

Daughter of Deep Silence by Carrie Ryan

In the wake of the devastating destruction of the luxury yacht Persephone, just three souls remain to tell its story—and two of them are lying. Only Frances Mace knows the terrifying truth, and she’ll stop at nothing to avenge the murders of everyone she held dear. Even if it means taking down the boy she loves and possibly losing herself in the process.

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart.
Read it.
And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE.

99 Days by Katie Cotungno
From the acclaimed author of How to Love comes another stunning contemporary novel, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen.

Molly Barlow is facing one long, hot summer—99 days—with the boy whose heart she broke and the boy she broke it for . . . his brother.

Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone
Samantha McAllister looks just like the rest of the popular girls in her junior class. But hidden beneath the straightened hair and expertly applied makeup is a secret that her friends would never understand: Sam has Purely-Obsessional OCD and is consumed by a stream of dark thoughts and worries that she can't turn off.

Favorite Young Adult Mysteries

Posted by Megan J.

Want an easy read, but don’t want to sacrifice exciting plots and interesting themes? YA books may be right for you! And don’t worry—no librarian is going to judge you for being a not-so-young adult checking out a YA book. In fact, we may start talking about our own favorite YA picks, such as the ones below:

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon

Haddon’s book can technically be considered a mystery, since the plot revolves the protagonist’s investigation into what happened to his neighbor’s dog. However, the most important questions the book raises deal more with empathy and family than intrigue and murder. The story is told by protagonist Christopher, a 15-year-old boy living in England who falls somewhere on the autism spectrum. While Christopher learns about his neighbors and his own family’s past, readers learn about Christopher’s unique outlook and his frustrations in interacting with other people. Christopher’s viewpoint is certainly different and readers may initially feel exasperated with his frequent confusion in social situations, but as the story grows, it gets easier to relate with Christopher’s struggles. Our social culture is anything but simple, and everyone can understand the feeling of uncertainty when trying to navigate an unfamiliar world.  Thoughtful, ultra-logical, and often funny, Christopher’s voice will stick with you long after his story ends.

The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

Probably best known in the internet-world for her hilarious Twitter feed, Maureen Johnson is also a celebrated YA author.  Johnson’s Shades of London series begins with protagonist Rory Deveaux’s introduction to boarding school life in London, England, but the same day she arrives, a brutal murder occurs near her school, followed by a series of murders mimicking the style of Jack the Ripper. As “Rippermania” takes hold in London, Rory begins to uncover the city’s secrets and discovers that the killer may be even stranger than everyone believes. Among the supernatural aspects of the book is a gripping mystery that scares and surprises readers, while at the same time showing off the city of London (and the mountain of research Johnson did on the city while writing).  The Name of the Star is an enticing start to Johnson’s Shade of London series, and is sure to whet reader’s appetites for the next three books in the series, the latest of which was published in February of this year.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Another mystery novel that delves into the supernatural, Riggs’ first fiction book was inspired by his hobby of collecting vintage photographs from garage sales. The use of these old photos in his novel helps create the mysterious and slightly creepy atmosphere in his story. The novel follows Jacob Portman as he attempts to find the truth behind his grandfather’s tales of growing up in an orphanage in England and the “peculiar” children that lived with him. As you may have guessed, he learns much more than he bargained for. While it is often the unique use of vintage photos that draw reader’s interest, Riggs’ story itself is thrilling and satisfyingly spooky enough to keep it. For those who come away craving more “peculiarity,” Riggs’ sequel Hollow City was released last year.

Paper Towns by John Green

By now, most people have read John Green’s latest novel, The Fault in Our Stars, but before he wrote about the complexities of living with disease, Green was already using smarter-than-your-average-teenage characters to discuss issues that transcend the “teen” sphere. In this Edgar award winning book, protagonist Quentin (or “Q”) harbors a crush for his neighbor Margo, a so-called legend at his school for the multiple pranks and adventures she has organized. Q believes that Margo had forgotten he existed until the night she coerces him into being her getaway driver during her night of revenge. After the ensuing high jinks, Q returns to school the next morning thinking that his relationship with Margo has changed, only to find that Margo has disappeared. Using the clues she leaves behind, Q begins to search for Margo, questioning all the while whether Margo is as “legendary” as she appears. Using references to Walt Whitman and a dash of cartography, Green’s novel questions whether our understanding of others is as complex as we believe. Make sure you check out the novel in time for the film adaption, which hits theaters July 24!

Family Reads: Staff Picks for a Themed Discussion

Posted by Staff

Whether you are going on vacation or staying at home, books can be welcome friends.  Often in summer, the family is spending more time together - how about spending some time talking about books?  One option is for everyone to read the same book and discuss it (try one of our book club kits).  A second option is to have everyone select a book within a theme and talk about the similarities and differences of their choices.  The staff have selected titles for all age groups that fall into various themes.  Our second two themes are:

MYSTERY SOLVED

Books for kids K-2nd Grade
Alphabet Mystery by Audrey Wood.  All the letters of the alphabet are concerned when they discover little "x" is missing.  Where could he be?  Why has he left?  Everyone sets off to solve the mystery.

Books for Kids 3rd-5th Grade 
Murder My Tweet: H. Chet Gecko Mystery.  Chet Gecko plunges into another troublesome case when his mocking bird sidekick, Natalie, is suspended for a crime she didn't commit.  
The Mysterious Benedict Society An ad appears in the newspaper "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?"  Dozens of kids apply, four are picked.

Books for Kids 6th-12th Grade 
The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson.  Rory arrieves at her London boarding school just as a Jack the Ripper copycat begins terrorizing the city.  Who is the new Ripper and why is Rory the only one to have seen the prime suspect? 
The Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Lawrence.  Set in 1st Century Ostia, Flavia and her friends embark on a mission to find the killer of her neighbor's dogs.

Books for Mom
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton.  A mysterious death, an aristocratic family and decades-old secrets combine in this gripping novel. 
The Anatomists Wife by AnnaLee Huber.  When a house guest is found murdered at her sister's estate, Lady Kiera Darby reluctantly becomes a part of the insufferable Mr. Gage's investigation.

Books for Dad
The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard.  A murder mystery set at West Point in which a young Edgar Allen Poe (who did attend there) is the main suspect.

MAGICAL WORLDS
Books for kids K-2nd Grade 
The Foggy Foggy Forest by Nick Sharratt.  A fun, interactive guessing game all about fairy tale characters sure to excite many conversations.

Books for Kids 3rd-5th Grade
Rump: The True Story of Rumplestiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff.  how Rumpelstiltskin found his name through a long journey through the kingdom after discovering his power to spin straw into gold (super adorable for parents, too!).

Books for Kids 6th-12th Grade
Gateway by Sharon Shinn.  A locally themed book about a girl working on an internship in St. Louis when she passes the a gateway (the Arch) to a magical world on the other side.

Books for Mom
The Ocean At the End Of the Lane by Neil Gaimen. A man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. Although the house he lived in is long gone, he is drawn to the farm at the end of the road, where, when he was seven, he encountered a most remarkable girl, Lettie Hempstock, and her mother and grandmother. He hasn't thought of Lettie in decades, and yet as he sits by the pond behind the ramshackle old farmhouse, the unremembered past comes flooding back.

Books for Dad
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.  Set in a future where the real world has gone to ruin and most people escape reality by immersing themselves in a virtual utopia called OASIS.  After the sudden death of the heirless creator, a contest begins to see who will inherit what he has left behind.

Family Reading Lists

Posted by Staff

Whether you are going on vacation or staying at home, books can be welcome friends.  Often in summer, the family is spending more time together - how about spending some time talking about books?  One option is for everyone to read the same book and discuss it (try one of our book club kits).  A second option is to have everyone select a book withing a theme and talk about the similarities and differences of their choices.  The staff have selected titles for all age groups that fall into six themes.  Our first two themes are:

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Books for kids K-2nd Grade
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder.  Pioneers, cabins and bears, Oh my!  This is a great choice since the adults will have likely read this book, too.

Books for kids 3rd - 5th Grade 
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.  A boy is challenged to survive in the wild after a plane crash.
Sarah Plain and Tall by Maclachland.  Mail order bride from Maine marries a man from Kansas.  The story tells of her coping with the dramatic changes in the environment.

Books for kids 6th - 12th Grade
The Goats by Brock Cole.  Two teenagers abandoned on a island during summer camp, decide to seek revenge by disappearing.

Books for Mom
The Geography of Bliss: One Grumps Search to Find the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner.  The author, a former foreign correspondent, took a year's research to travel the globe looking for the happy places.  The results are both funny and philosophical.

Books for Dad 
River Horse by William Least Heat Moon.  The author and a friend travel in a small boat from New York, across the Midwest covering Lewis and Clark's route to the Pacific.




ATTAINING YOUR DREAMS

Books for kids K-2nd Grade
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary.  Ralph the mouse finds a toy motorcycle and with magic and help from a friend, finds a way to ride it.


Books for kids 3rd - 5th Grade 
The School Story by Andrew Clements.  Twelve year old Natalie writes a book and schemes to get it published at the publishing house where her mother works.

Books for kids 6th - 12th Grade 
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon.  A poignant story of a 15 year old boy who, although supremely logical does't understand emotions.  His neighbor's dog is killed and he sets out to solve the mystery.

Books for Mom
My Life in France by Julia Child.  Julia's memoir describing her early years in France and how she learned to cook.

Books for Dad 
The Radioactive Boy Scout: The True Story of a Boy and his Backyard Nuclear Reactor by Ken Silverstein.  An amazing story of an Eagle Scout who attains his goal of collecting a sample of every element - even the really nasty ones!

Try Young Adult Books - On Audio!

Posted by Alana T.

Some of our most popular audiobooks are those adapted from young adult novels.  Many are series, (lots of magic and myth), quite a few portray a dystopian future, but all are are engaging, interesting stories.  If you have a family road-trip coming up, consider one or two of these books to capture the attention of everyone in the car.  Some of the staff favorites are listed below:

The Divergent Series by Veronica Roth.  In Beatrice's world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue--Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is--she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan.  Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school... again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them.

The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.  Thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance,  and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds.

Matched Series by Allie Condie.  Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate... until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black.
 
The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare.  When Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder. Much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with odd markings. This is Clary’s first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons—and keeping the odd werewolves and vampires in line. 

Book Discussion Kits: Part 1, Young Adult Titles For Everyone

Posted by Staff

Is your book discussion club looking for something interesting to read?  How about trying books written for the Young Adult audience?  Don't be tempted to think they are all about vampires and hormones.  On the contrary, many YA novels deal with serious topics and are very well written.  One benefit for older readers is that the books are quick reads compared to those for older audiences.  A good reason to read more than one!  

Our Youth Department has created a series of book discussion kits for our patrons to check out and use.  Each kit contains 10 copies of the book, a series of discussion questions and a box in which to carry everything.  The kits can be checked out for three weeks with two renewals. The person checking out the kit is responsible for all items and they must be returned together. Although the kits were prepared with educators in mind, the are a perfect fit for bookclubs and family book discussions.  Request one today!

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak  Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.  Made into a film in 2013.

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson  As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at first, but when the unthinkable happens to Ruth, Isabel realizes her loyalty is available to the bidder who can provide her with freedom.

The Giver by Lois Lowry  Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.  Made into a film to be released summer of 2014

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle  Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.

Teen Book Picks: February 2014

Posted by the Edwardsville Public Library Teen Advisory Board

What we're reading, and liking, right now:

Night by Elie Wiesel. 
A terrifying account of the Nazi death camp horror that turns a young Jewish boy into an agonized witness to the death of his family...the death of his innocence...and the death of his God. Penetrating and powerful, as personal as The Diary Of Anne Frank, Night awakens the shocking memory of evil at its absolute and carries with it the unforgettable message that this horror must never be allowed to happen again.

Looking For Alaska by John Green. 
Miles "Pudge" Halter's whole existence has been one big nonevent, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave the "Great Perhaps" (François Rabelais, poet) even more. Then he heads off to the sometimes crazy, possibly unstable, and anything-but-boring world of Culver Creek Boarding School, and his life becomes the opposite of safe. Because down the hall is Alaska Young. The gorgeous, clever, funny, sexy, self-destructive, screwed-up, and utterly fascinating Alaska Young, who is an event unto herself. She pulls Pudge into her world, launches him into the Great Perhaps, and steals his heart.

The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas. 
In a city that runs on a dwindling supply of magic, a young boy is drawn into a life of wizardry and adventure. Conn should have dropped dead the day he picked Nevery's pocket and touched the wizard's locus magicalicus, a stone used to focus magic and work spells. But for some reason he did not. Nevery finds that interesting, and he takes Conn as his apprentice on the provision that the boy find a locus stone of his own. But Conn has little time to search for his stone between wizard lessons and helping Nevery discover who or what is stealing the city of Wellmet's magic.

I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak. 
Ed Kennedy is an underage cabdriver without much of a future. He's pathetic at playing cards, hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey, and utterly devoted to his coffee-drinking dog, the Doorman. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery.


The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 
In 1922, F. Scott Fitzgerald announced his decision to write "something new--something extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned." That extraordinary, beautiful, intricately patterned, and above all, simple novel became The Great Gatsby. 

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. 
From the famous episodes of the whitewashed fence and the ordeal in the cave to the trial of Injun Joe, this book is redolent of life in the Mississippi River towns in which Twain spent his own youth.

Staff Book Review: Pretty Little Liars

Posted by Allyson G.

    The show Pretty Little Liars is one of ABC Family’s biggest hits.  When I started watching, I didn't realize it was based on a book, or rather, a book series.  For this review, I've decided to compare the first book of the series to the TV show.  Starting with the beginning of the novel, the differences between the book and the television show are obvious.  The differences are insignificant, at first.  For instance, the character Emily in the television show is an only child whereas in the book she has three sisters.  Spencer is more of a brat than as portrayed on TV.  To me, this doesn't matter - I still like the show and am intrigued by the books.

    The plot is similar for both at the beginning. The character Alison has disappeared and Aria, Spencer, Hanna, and Emily are receiving mysterious text messages.  The disbanded friendship between the four girls slowly becomes a close friendship as they try to figure out who is setting them up and revealing their horrible secrets.  The book provides more background story and is more suspenseful than the TV show.  The reader is constantly left guessing.  If you've seen the TV show and are worried about already knowing what happens, remember, there are differences and what happens in the show may not happen in the book (and vice versa).  This is a good read for teens.  The best part is that even if you don't like the show, but you like suspense, you will likely enjoy reading these books. 

What Teens Are Reading: October 2013

Posted by the Edwardsville Public Library Teen Advisory Board

What we're reading, and liking, right now:

The Shiver Trilogy by Maggie Stiefvater. Sam's not just a normal boy - he has a secret. During the summer he walks and talks as a human, but when the cold comes, he runs with his pack as a wolf


The Gone Series by Michael Grant. In the blink of an eye. Everyone disappears. GONE.  Except for the young. Teens. Middle schoolers. Toddlers. But not one single adult. No teachers, no cops, no doctors, no parents. Just as suddenly, there are no phones, no internet, no television. No way to get help. And no way to figure out what's happened.

Eragon by Christopher Paolini.  When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.

Chomp by Carl Hiasson. Wahoo Cray lives in a zoo. His father is an animal wrangler, so he's grown up with all manner of gators, snakes, parrots, rats, monkeys, snappers, and more in his backyard. The critters he can handle. His father is the unpredictable one.

The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima. Before he knew about the Roses, 16-year-old Jack lived an unremarkable life in the small Ohio town of Trinity. Only the medicine he has to take daily and the thick scar above his heart set him apart from the other high schoolers. Then one day Jack skips his medicine. Suddenly, he is stronger, fiercer, and more confident than ever before. And it feels great - until he loses control of his own strength and nearly kills another player during soccer team tryouts.Soon, Jack learns the startling truth about himself: he is Weirlind, part of an underground society of magical people who live among us.

The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare.  When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing -- not even a smear of blood -- to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?

13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers thirteen cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker, his classmate and crush who committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them.




Some of our current reads have been reviewed elsewhere in our blog:
The Fault In Our Stars was reviewed in a post about the best youth books for 2012.  The Burn Journals was selected as a young adult book great for readers over 30.  The Life of Pi was suggested as part of a collection of books with characters or settings in India.

Best Books of 2012: For the Kids

As we reminisce about our favorite books from last year, it's important to remember the younger set.  Each year hundreds of new books join the collection, but a few stand out for their unique qualities.  If you have children at home, or just want to remain young at heart, check out some of the titles our youth staff have selected.

Best E (easy reader) and J (Juvenile) Books:

Otto the Book Bear by Katie Cleminson.  Otto, the bear that lives in a book, gets left behind when the book's owners more.  A very touching bear adventure develops and the library becomes a hero.  A book to love.

It's All About Me-ow by Hudson Talbott.  A silly story and illustrations about cat life.

Black Dog by Levi Pinfold.  An entertaining story with beautiful illustrations.

What Animals Really Like by Fiona Robinson.  Very funny book that brings into question all of our long held animal stereotypes.

Romeo and Juliet: A Counting Primer by Jennifer Adams.  A counting book incorporating different aspects of Shakespeare's classic tale.

The Lions of Little Rock by Kirstin Levine.  Set in 1958 in Little Rock, AR, this story explores the friendship between two girls of different races and what they teach each other.

Best YA (young adult) Books:

The Diviners by Libba Bray.  A supernatural thriller, set against a well-researched historical backdrop, about a group of young people (with certain 'gifts') in the roaring Twenties in the NYC investigating a series of gruesome murders.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.  An amazing written book that will have you both laughing and crying.  The book is about teens who have cancer, admittedly a heavy subject, but the characters are so real and the writing so honest you will love it.

Teen Picks: The Best and the Worst

Posted by the Edwardsville Teen Advisory Board

The library has an active group of young people who help develop youth programs, work on projects and generally have a great time during their meetings.  This post is the second list of reading and viewing suggestions (for others, visit EPL Teen Picks on our Pinterest site). This month's theme for book picks:  The Best and Worst Reading Assignments - Ever.

The Best:

The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe ( 4 votes)  Revenge, being buried alive, and friendship gone wrong - classic Poe.

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin  When an eccentric millionare dies mysteriously, 16 very unlikely people are gathered together for the reading of the will... and what a will it is!

The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank  Anne Frank's diaries have always been among the most moving and eloquent documents of the Holocaust.  If you've never read this remarkable autobiography, do so.

The Scarlet Ibis by Margaret Atwood  In this delightful collection of short stories, Atwood explores relationships between men and women, parents and children, and people and pets.

Call of the Wild by Jack London  (also 2 votes for worst book)  Based on London's experiences as a prospector in the Canadian Wilderness and his ideas about nature and the struggle  for existence, this is a tale about unbreakable spirit and the fight for survival.

The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jakobs  If given a means to make three wishes, what would you wish for?  That question is posed to the White family in this macabre classic when an old friend visits with his mummified talisman.







The Worst:

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens  Humbled, orphaned Pip is apprenticed to the dirty work of the forge but dares to dream of becoming a gentleman, this is a gripping tale of crime, guilt, revenge and reward.

Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko (3 votes) and Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko  In this appealing novel set in 1935, 12-year-old Moose Flanagan and his family move from Santa Monica to Alcatraz Island where his father gets a job as an electrician at the prison and his mother hopes to send his autistic sister to a a special school in San Francisco.

Freak the Mighty by W.L. Philbrick  Two boys - a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny Einstein in leg braces - forge a unique friendship  when they pair up to create one formidable human force.

Teen picks: Books you wish your parents would read

Posted by the Edwardsville Teen Advisory Board

The library has an active group of young people who help develop youth programs, work on projects and generally have a great time during thier meetings.  Starting this month, the Teen Advisory Board will post reading and viewing suggestions. This month's theme for book/movie picks:  Books You Wish Your Parents Would Read.

Non-Fiction

Stealing Rembrandts: The Untold Stories of Notorious Art Heists by Anthony Amore
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins










Fiction

Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: A Fable by John Boyne
The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe

Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Pet Sematary by Stephen King

Everything For a Dog by Ann Martin
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Love That Dog Sharon Creech
The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling









Movies


 Breakfast at Tiffany's
Rebel Without A Cause
Boy in the Striped Pajamas