Reviews

Staff Review

Beyond the Myth (DVD)

By sherrill, Libby
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by Helen H.
Jan 5, 2013

I do not own a pit bull, although I’ve known one or two. I do not know anyone who has ever been bitten by a pit bull, but I do know a lot of people who have been bitten by other breeds of dogs (myself included). Thus, as an opponent of Breed Specific Banning, I knew going in that I would appreciate this film. I did not, however, understand the extent of BSB legislation across the country.

Staff Review

Sherlock (DVD)


Rated by Library Staff (not verified)
Dec 28, 2012

The BBC reboot of Sherlock Holmes updates the iconic detective for the twenty-first century.  The genius remains on the cutting edge of technology, virtually glued to his phone, and his longsuffering Watson records their adventures in his therapist-mandated blog.  Gone are the pipes, replaced with nicotine patches (“It’s impossible to maintain a smoking habit in London.

Staff Review

The Girl Who Disappeared Twice by Andrea Kane


Rated by Library Staff (not verified)
Dec 26, 2012

Andrea Kane’s new adventure brings together a dynamic team of investigators working to solve crimes any way they can. From the ex-Navy Seal who doesn’t mind inflicting a bit of pain to get his answers to a computer genius able to hack into any system, the team will do anything to help their clients.

Staff Review

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins


Rated by Octavia V.
Dec 25, 2012

Sophie Mercer is just your average teenage witch who always gets in trouble.  She has been kicked out of high school again but this time there is no going back. Her mother has decided to send Sophie away to Hex Hall Reform School for troubled paranormal teens. Once there she must learn about who she is because her mother has ignored the witch in her.

Staff Review

The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz

Star Rating

Rated by Helen H.
Dec 23, 2012

Lisa Lutz’s The Spellman Files is the funniest mystery since Stephanie Plum made her debut way back when in One for the Money. Growing up in the family business, Isabel Spellman has been a private investigator since about age 12.

Teen Review

The Fault in Our Stars

By John Green
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by Kate M.
Dec 21, 2012

My favorite books of 2012 (in the order I read them)!

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Who has read this and not fallen in love immediately with Augustus and Hazel? An epic love story about two amazing people with cancer. This book will make you laugh, make you cry (sometimes at the same time) and change your outlook on life. Go read it now if you haven't already.

Staff Review

Bicycle Dreams: The Race Across America (DVD)

By Stephen Auerbach
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by Helen H.
Dec 21, 2012

I’ve recently been obsessed with reading about ultra-runners, so I wasn’t surprised to find that running does not hold a monopoly on extremists. Bicycle Dreams documents the 2005 transcontinental Race Across America (World’s Toughest Bicycle Race). Each year, cyclists from around the world gather in California and race to Maryland in less than twelve days. I wasn’t kidding when I said extremists. The race is about 3000 miles and in 27 years there have been less than 200 finishers.

Staff Review

The Last Noel by Heather Graham


Rated by Library Staff (not verified)
Dec 19, 2012

This romantic suspense thriller takes place in a rural area about two hours outside of Boston, Massachusetts. It's Christmas Eve, and all is neither calm nor bright. They are in the midst of a nor'easter. The snow storm veered south instead of north like the weather man predicted, and is now paralyzing New England.