Reviews

Staff Review

Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld


Rated by Colleen O.
Aug 7, 2013

Kate and her twin sister Violet were born with what they called “senses”-certain psychic abilities that they are aware no one else they know has. Throughout their difficult childhood, Kate runs from these abilities, while Vi embraces them.

Staff Review Aug 6, 2013

When routine bites hard,
And ambitions are low,
And resentment rides high,
But emotions won't grow,
And we're changing our ways,
Taking different roads.
Then love, love will tear us apart again.
Love, love will tear us apart again.

Staff Review

The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty

Star Rating

Rated by Caitlin P
Aug 4, 2013

Released over a year ago in June of 2012, The Chaperone, by local Kansas author Laura Moriarty, is still sizzling hot among readers! Set in the summer of 1922, The Chaperone opens in Wichita, Kansas during prohibition.

Staff Review

The Selection by Kiera Cass


Rated by Library Staff (not verified)
Aug 1, 2013

16 year old America Singer, citizen of Illea-caste 5, was just chosen as one of 35 girls who will compete for the hand of Maxon Schreave, Prince of Illea-caste 1.  So begins The Selection, a “Hunger Games meets the Bachelor” dystopian novel by Kiera Cass.  Any

Staff Review

Graphic Novel Boot Camp


Rated by Helen H.
Aug 1, 2013

A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format.