Posted June 4, 2018 by Donna, Readers' Advisor
It’s time to register for the 2018 “Book a Trip ” Summer Reading Program. Students who will be entering 6th through 12 grade in August can stop by the Fiction/AV/Teen desk on the second floor to register, or you can register online!
For every book and program you attend, you get a raffle ticket for a weekly prize drawing. If you complete a book and a program, you get a free book and $5 in coupons to forgive overdue fines. If you complete at least one book, one program, and any combination of three more books and/or programs, you will receive another coupon book to forgive fines and an entry into our grand prize raffle!
Sign up today!
Posted July 29, 2016 by LARRY
Title: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Summary: Hadley misses her flight to her father’s wedding. She meets Oliver and the connection they have makes them like each other.
Read-a-Like: Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler
Actor: Hailee Steinfeld as Hadley
submitted by Elizabeth
Posted July 28, 2016 by LARRY
Title: The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick
Review: I enjoyed the book because it had comedy, suspense, and adventure all in one.
Read-a-Like: Alternate Universe by Rob Wolf
Theme Song: Stand by Me by Ben King
https://youtu.be/MX5sLLCrVdA
Review submitted by Benjamin
Posted July 28, 2016 by LARRY
Title: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Review: This book was better than it seemed. It was mind-blowing and was full of energy, action, revenge, and fun.
Read-a-Like: Divergent by Veronica Roth
Theme Song: Worth It by Fifth Harmony
VIDEO
Actor: Britt Robertson as Brie
Review submitted by Beetal
Posted July 26, 2016 by LARRY
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Review: The book was very good. It focused a lot on racism, sexism, and growing up. I thought it was interesting.
Read-a-Like: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
VIDEO
Theme Song: Stronger by Kelly Clarkson
Actor: Grace Vanderwaal as Scout
Review submitted by Cora
Posted July 25, 2016 by LARRY
Title: A Big Dose of Lucky by Marthe Jocelyn
Review: I thought the book was well-written and showed many emotions.
Read-a-Like: My Life Before Me by Norah McClintock
Theme Song: Home by Phillip Phillips
VIDEO
Actor: Rihanna as Malou
Review submitted by Leah
Posted July 25, 2016 by LARRY
Title: Happily Ever After by Kiera Cass
Review: I was surprised by this book. It was nice to know the other characters’ opinions and thoughts.
Read-a-Like: Matched by Ally Condie
Theme Song: 7 Years by Lukas Graham
VIDEO
Actor: Taylor Swift as America’s daughter
Review submitted by Beetal
Posted July 22, 2016 by LARRY
Title: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan
Review: This was an amazing book. It felt more emotional than any other books from his series.
Read-a-Like: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
Theme Song: Hot in the City by Billy Idol
Actor: Jennifer Lawrence as Annabeth
review submitted by Charlie
Posted July 12, 2016 by LARRY
Title: The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Review: I really liked this book because it involves basketball, my favorite sport. It is also inspiring to me.
Read-a-Like: Travel Team by Mike Lupica
Theme Song: Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
VIDEO
Actor: Andrew Wiggins as Josh
Review submitted by Nick
Posted July 11, 2016 by LARRY
Title: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Review: I liked this book because it was written very well, and it was fun to read.
Read-a-Like: The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Theme Song: Fight the Good Fight by Triumph
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Review submitted by Jimmy
