Teen Book Review: Our Violent Ends
I read Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong. It’s the second in a duology called These Violent Delights. I would give the book a 4/5 because although most of the time it was very good and exciting, there were moments that were really boring and slow.
Teen Book Review: Frankenstein
This winter I read Frankenstein--outside of school, just for fun. I thought that it was really good. It was interesting to me to see how Shelley made such a depressing story so interesting.
Teen Book Review: Empire of Storms
Empire of Storms is the fifth book in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. This series is very long and can be slow at times. This book was slow to begin with but was more exciting toward the end. I almost gave up on this book but was glad that I stuck with it.
March Book Groups
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
CLASSICS & CONTEMPORARY
The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa Tuesday, March 8th, 10:30am
Teen Book Review: The Unwanteds
“The Unwanteds” by Lisa McMann is set in a dystopian world called Qwill where people are split into three categories at the age of 13, wanted, necessary, and Unwanted. If you were one of the lucky wanteds you went to university.
Teen Book Review: The Hunger Game
I read The Hunger Games. I am not a huge reader but this one caught my attention. I loved the action in the games and how much strategy was involved. The whole back story about why the games had to happen was a bit weird, but I guess there had to be a reason for all the drama.
Teen Book Review: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
I read The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. This was a page-turning mystery about a man named Aiden Bishop. He wakes up in a forest not knowing who he is or remembering anything from his life.
Online Writing Tools
It is a new year with new resolutions. If one of them was to finally write that book and cross off ‘publish my own novel’ from your bucket list, you’re in luck with this blog post because I’ll be recommending websites that may help you do just that.
February Book Groups
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
CLASSICS & CONTEMPORARY
The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright Tuesday, February 8th, 10:30am
Picture Books for Challenging Days
The books on this list offer sensitivity, comfort and hope for kids (and grownups) dealing with unstable routines, worry and depletion. Whether providing coping strategies or simply acknowledging feelings, these titles will brighten a gray day.
A Trilogy of True Personal and Family Stories
Fans of memoirs and family histories won’t want to miss out on these three fascinating personal narratives, especially audiobook listeners. Each is narrated by the author.
Strictly Business: So You Want to be on the Web
By: Mark Lieberman, SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties
Move Over New Year's Day, It's Public Domain Day
Works in the public domain are creative materials like literature, music, and art (including moving art like television and film) that are ‘owned’ by the public.
Wilmette Named 5-Star Library for Third Consecutive Year
Wilmette Public Library has been recognized nationally as a Star Library in Library Journal’s annual statistical review of public library services.
New Nintendo Switch Games for the Teen Room
The Nintendo Switch system has a few new games ready to be played! Come try them out Monday nights during the Your Space drop-in program from 5-8pm in the Teen Room, and keep an eye on the events calendar for more opportunities. Want to suggest games for purchase?