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Our teen book spotlight this week is all about humorous books as April is National Humor Month!!! Books are some of the best ways to get some laughs and are filled with so many different types of humor; some catch you by surprise while there are others that are filled with so many awkward moments that you can’t help but laugh and squirm in your seat at the same time. If you are ever in need of a good laugh or a better day, check out one of these--we have some adventure, fantasy,…
Our teen book spotlight this week is all about books that take place at boarding schools!!! Boarding schools are schools in which the students live there as well as go to school; so basically college only for high schoolers. What is amazing about these is the fact that they present their own unique circumstances and characters which can be so different from what many of us know and experience so we get to see how other teens attend school. We have a great mix of realistic,…
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that were published in 2014 and are celebrating their 10th birthday! I do not know what was in the water, air, or universe that year but there were so many amazing titles and authors to come out of that year of publishing that books we read today are still inspired by those groundbreaking works. Many have been adapted into movies or shows we were clamoring to see in the theaters since 2014 and some titles we are still talking…
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are all about ones that have unlikeable characters!!! Now this is a very opinionated aspect of books as we all have characters we like and those we do not but we soon find ourselves arguing our points with another who has read the same title. I encourage you to read some of the books below and see if your opinion is the same as with others who may have a not so favorable aspect of one of the main characters in their plots. …
Our teen book spotlight this week is focused on books that take place in outer space!! I do not know about you, but there have been times I have wondered what it would be like to live somewhere other than Earth; what would I wear, eat, how do you sleep and travel and there are so many more questions. One of the amazing things about books is we can choose one that actually places us in that scenario without having to leave the comfort of our pajamas and living room! All of…
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are filled with thrills and suspense!! These are the reads that are going to keep on the edge of your seat as you have no idea what is going to be on the next page. You will find yourself holding your breath, either in fear or anticipation, and wanting to know what comes next; there may be some speechless or mouth dropped open moments. These books and more can be found by searching the catalog using the search tag #yathriller…
Let's gather to read books that help us be our best selves! Introducing the Better Human Book Club, a partnership between the Handley Library branch and MoveMentation. Book to be discussed: TBDOur focus is on books that help us to know ourselves and allow us to explore personal and communal growth together. Before turning our attention to discussing the selected book, we will start with some brief stretches and mild movement exercises. Book club meetings will be…
Our teen book spotlight this week is the first part of a series we are starting! Over the next few weeks, we will be working our way through the alphabet as we use letters for inspiration as each title starts with the next letter in order. To get us started, we are exploring books that start with an A through F giving us six amazing books to explore; we have everything from nonfiction to graphic novels, some of my favorites, and some page turning mystery adventures. Next…
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that are all about families!! Let’s face it, love ‘em or hate ‘em, where would we be without our families (both by blood and the ones we choose)? One of the things I love about YA is that there is such diversity throughout the collection and when it comes to books that feature families and family life, it is no exception plus sometimes it is very interesting reading about someone else’s family and then comparing yours (and realizing…
Our teen book spotlight this week is on books that feature books with artistic characters!!! When I think about being artistic, it is more than just painting and drawing and we have titles that feature not just those but photography, movie making, and collages to just name a few!! Maybe some of these books will inspire you to explore your inner artist as well; we have an amazing offering of realistic, fantasy, and even historical so there is something for everyone. These…