While watching the “Shadow and Bone” series on Netflix, I knew I would want to start reading the series. Viewers of the show may not be aware, but 1) the show has sadly been cancelled after two seasons and 2) the show sewed together both the “Shadow and Bone” trilogy (following Alina, Mal and the…
The Book Club Hub – Historical Fiction
Every month, a new set of book club titles will be highlighted in The Book Club Hub post. This month features historical fiction titles. Set in the past, historical fiction offers readers a glimpse into another time, and shows how some themes are timeless. From the 1600s to WWII, these stories cross centuries, countries and…
YOUth Review: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is an urban fantasy adventure book targeted towards tweens and teens. However, this book that can be enjoyed by all ages. This story is about 12-year-old Percy Jackson, who is a troubled kid who has been kicked out of multiple schools. This is due to Percy claiming that there…
YOUth Review: Salem’s Lot by Stephen King
The book I read is called Salem’s Lot by Stephen King, a very well-known author of thriller and horror. And just like his other books, Salem’s Lot is no exception. It is an adult horror, thriller, psychological, and suspense novel. The story revolves around the return of writer Ben Mears to his childhood hometown. Ben’s…
YOUth Review: Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
I love two things: Nicola Yoon’s books and dance. So when I saw this book, I was excited to read it. In this book, we see Evie Thomas not believing in love anymore. She is able to see visions of the future and every time she sees a relationship’s future, it ends in heartbreak. She…
YOUth Review: (Un) Sound Mind by Richard Amico
This book is called (Un) Sound Mind by Richard Amico. It caught my eye because of its unique-looking title so I thought I’d give it a read. It is an adult fiction, mystery, psychological, and thriller novel. It follows Franklin who is having disturbing nightmares, not sure where and if his dreams end or begin…
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