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Black Canary Vol. 1: Kicking and Screaming by Brenden Fletcher

Dinah is the new lead singer of a rock band called Black Canary – and, by the way, she goes by D.D. now. Trouble follows Black Canary everywhere they go...

Posted by on September 26, 2016

  • 5 stars out of 5

DC Bombshells Vol. 1: Enlisted by Marguerite Bennett

DC Bombshells started off as a figurine line, but grew so popular it’s now a comic! Set in an alternate universe World War II, this comic centers on DC’s superheroines...

Posted by on September 18, 2016

  • 4 stars out of 5

Dreamology by Lucy Keating

Every night since Alice was a child, she has dreamt of the same boy: Max. When Alice moves to Boston, she runs, literally, into the boy of her dreams.

Posted by on September 12, 2016

  • 3 stars out of 5

The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

Princess Lia of Morrighan, tired of living a life ruled by tradition and duty, is pushed to her limits when her hand is offered in marriage to the prince of...

Posted by on September 11, 2016

  • 4 stars out of 5

First & Then by Emma Mills

The story borrows from Pride and Prejudice, yet forges its own identity, straying from its source material enough to keep you guessing what will happen. An unexpectedly touching, thoroughly delightful...

Posted by on September 11, 2016

  • 1 stars out of 5

The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow

Bow presents an intriguing concept but is unable to follow through with her characters, pacing, or focus. The writing is littered with unexplained technological terms and the staccato sentences take...

Posted by on September 10, 2016

  • 4 stars out of 5

Shutter by Courtney Alameda

Masterfully crafted pacing helps build a sense of foreboding, and the richly layered background makes for a captivating story that manages to leave room for an anticipated sequel. Shutter is...

Posted by on September 10, 2016

  • 5 stars out of 5

My True Love Gave To Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by Stephanie Perkins

Brought together by award-winning author Stephanie Perkins, this diverse and heart-warming collection of holiday stories is written by a veritable Who's Who of YA authors. Mostly realistic but occasionally fantastical,...

Posted by on September 10, 2016

  • 4 stars out of 5

For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai’s Story by Rebecca Langston-George

Famous teen activist for children's and women's rights, Malala Yousafzai, didn't just fall into activism, she was thrust into it. In a show of defiance, Malala attended school in the...

Posted by on September 10, 2016

  • 3 stars out of 5

Anything but Ordinary Addie : the True Story of Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic by Mara Rockliff

The shared history of magic and showmanship has long included the stories of men, most famously Harry Houdini and PT Barnum, but some readers may be surprised to know that...

Posted by on September 10, 2016

  • 4 stars out of 5

We Should Hang Out Sometime by Josh Sundquist

Each relationship is presented in three parts –the backstory, the hypothesis, and the investigation – and hilarious charts and diagrams accompany each pseudo-scientific relationship analysis. Josh may have struck out...

Posted by on September 10, 2016

Food for Thought

A few weeks ago, you got to meet the managers of WPL. This week, get to know some of their new favorite recipes, all of which can be found in...

Posted by on February 18, 2016

The Visual Side of Reading

While it can be said that I am passionate about all reading, it is particularly true that I am passionate about reading graphic novels. Just as it is with any...

Posted by on December 17, 2015

Quick Party Games: Tsuro & Zombie Dice

Tsuro: Tsuro is a great game for the whole family. The object of the game is to move your stone around the board without being blocked or knocked off. Game...

Posted by on November 30, 2015

Goodbye Stranger by Rebecca Stead

Goodbye Stranger is the newest book by Rebecca Stead, author of the Newbery Award winning book When You Reach Me. Stead has a talent for creating plots that include an...

Posted by on July 27, 2015

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