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The Thirteenth Child
As the thirteenth child, Hazel Trépas is promised to one of the gods before she’s even born. But not just any god: Death himself. For years, Hazel waits for her Read more...
Posted by Zoe N. on January 2, 2025
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins
In P. Djèlí Clark’s book, The Dead Cat Tail Assassins, those sworn to the Matron of Assassins are resurrected from the dead, are absolutely deadly, and are completely devoid of Read more...
Posted by Natalie D. on January 1, 2025
WPL Adult Services – Best of 2024
Westmont Public Library's Adult Services Department highlights their favorite books of the year!
Posted by Alex C. on December 16, 2024
Curlfriends: New In Town by Sharee Miller
Charlie Harper is ready to make a great first impression on her first day at her new middle school. She has meticulously researched and crafted a new persona that is Read more...
Posted by Sarah A. on December 9, 2024
Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You’re Too Scared to Watch
Horror for Weenies is a perfect mix of informative and entertaining, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to dive deeper into horror films without having to sit through Read more...
Posted by Alex C. on December 1, 2024
ASAP
What does K-pop, second chance forbidden romance, and deciding against a career choice that you’ve worked your whole life for have in common? That would be ASAP by Axie Oh. Read more...
Posted by Zoe N. on November 14, 2024
The Case of the Missing Tarts
Mama Pigeon has just baked her famous jam tarts, adding her own special top-secret ingredient. Before her son and his fellow detectives can enjoy them, the tarts are stolen right Read more...
Posted by Adrian L. on November 6, 2024
Potty Training 101
Potty Training can be a hard time for the young and the old, so I’ve collected a few board books and picture books to try and help. When you next Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on October 24, 2024
Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero
Isaiah Dunn is 10 years old, and it has not been an easy year for him. His father passed away unexpectedly, and his mother is struggling at the bottom of Read more...
Posted by Heidi E. on October 17, 2024
This Savage Song
Imagine a broken world where violent acts breed monsters. Some of those monsters have teeth and feed on flesh and bone; some are corpses that feed on blood; and some Read more...
Posted by Zoe N. on October 14, 2024
Show Up and Vote
It’s Election Day, and despite the bad weather, Mama is determined to vote. She takes her young child along to show her the importance of this responsibility. They line up, Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on October 10, 2024
The Tryout
Christina and Megan have been best friends for years, but middle school brings new challenges. They live in a small Texas town where being popular seems important, and fitting in Read more...
Posted by Sarah Jane N. on October 10, 2024
The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines
11-year old Jerry and her mother have moved around a lot in the year since her father died. When Mama says they will be staying for good at the Slumbering Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on October 10, 2024
The Book of Doors
What if you could be instantly transported to any place in the world by opening up a door? Where would you want to go?
Posted by Kimberly M. on October 1, 2024