This review is brought to you by Central Library Teen Volunteer, Micheal Lee. The Catcher In The Rye J.D Salinger “Life is a game, boy. Life is a game that one plays according to the rules.” The novel The Catcher In The Rye, is written by J.D Salinger in 1951. A novel widely read by… Read More The Catcher in the Rye Book Review
Divergent-Library review by Lily Zhou Roth, Veronica. Divergent. London: HarperCollins, 2014. 5 stars ***** This science-fiction, action filled, mysterious and romantic book is extremely captivating once someone starts it. I highly suggest you to read this. Even someone who does not like reading will most likely love Divergent and then will probably become addicted after… Read More Divergent-Library review by Lily Zhou
Fated by Alyson Noel Genre: Teen Fantasy Strange things are happening to Daire Santos. Crows mock her, glowing people stalk her, time stops without warning, and a beautiful boy with unearthly blue eyes haunts all her dreams. Fearing for her daughter’s sanity, Daire’s mother sends her to live with the grandmother she’s never met. A… Read More Book Review: Fated by Alyson Noel
Central’s Library Live volunteer, Michael, reviews The Crucible by Arthur Miller “A drama of emotional power and impact” –New York Post The play The Crucible, was written by Arthur Miller in 1953, during a period of tension and fear. Driven by desperation and determination to show the light to readers, The Crucible was Miller’s way… Read More Teen Review of The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Central Library’s Library Live volunteer, Eric R., reviews “Batman: Zero Year” A madman known as the Red Hood terrorizes Gotham City, and builds an army of blackmailed citizens into a gang. The Red Hood gang commits a series of horrendous crimes and murders that are so random, they fade out any motive and pattern. The… Read More YA Graphic Novel Review – Batman: Zero Year
Here is a review from Central Library’s Library Live volunteer Hasan Gafoor: Shift, by Jennifer Bradbury, is the story of Chris and Winston (aka Win), two best friends and high school graduates who embark on a cross country bike trek from their dull hometown in West Virginia all the way to the West Coast.… Read More Teen Book Review – Shift by Jennifer Bradbury
The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha Genre: Self-help/Inspiration/Feel-good “Sometimes it’s easy to forget the things that make us smile. Sometimes it’s tempting to feel that the world is falling apart. But awesome things are all around us: Popping Bubble Wrap The smell of rain on a hot sidewalk Hitting a bunch of green lights… Read More Teen Book Review by Elizabeth
Between by Jessica Warman Genre: Teen Mystery/Fantasy “There were six people on the boat that night… and when they awoke, there were five. Elizabeth Valchor – pretty, popular, and perfect – wakes up the morning after her eighteenth birthday party on her family’s yacht, where she’d been celebrating with her five closest friends. A persistent… Read More Teen Book Review by Elizabeth
Here is a non-fiction review by Central’s Library Live volunteer Michael Lee: Freakonomics Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner “Prepare to be dazzled” – Malcolm Gladwell This non-fiction book is a New York Times bestseller, and is renowned for giving readers a new perspective of the world they live in. Steven… Read More Freakonomics – Book Review
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson Genre: Teen Fantasy “Do not put this book down. I’m dead serious. Your life could depend on it. I’m risking everything by telling you – but you need to know. – Max Her full name is Maximum Ride. And the girl can fly. MAX’S MISSIONS: Protect the… Read More Teen Book Review by Elizabeth