By Linann McDonald The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal starts with a bang! Literally, a giant meteor hits the Earth, completely wiping out the East Coast of the United States. This event begins the process of climate change, which some believe will eventually make the planet unlivable. A race to create a space program…
Read MoreIn Orïsha, wielders of magic were once revered, but then magic suddenly disappeared, leaving the maji defenseless as the king swept the land to exterminate all magic. The story begins with Zélie, daughter of a powerful Reaper killed in the extermination, trying to ensure her family’s survival. Her dark skin and white hair mark her as a diviner, causing…
Read MoreFall in love with a few new offerings at The Library… Meet Cute by various authors Merrian Webster defines “Meet Cute” as a ‘cute, charming, or amusing first encounter between romantic partners (as in a movie).’ This Meet Cute is a short story collection by 14 popular YA authors. Stories of chance meetings, love at…
Read MoreThe Library staff has a variety of reading tastes and luckily many of us read different YA titles. Consider trying one of these recent staff favorites… The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh “Would you volunteer to marry the prince if you knew he planned to kill you on your wedding night?” ~Recommended by Lisa R …
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