Books
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Booktok app has lost its way
After everything I have written this has been something I have wanted to do for a long time, but I never thought anyone would care...
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Here are some top book titles for 2024
As a book reader, I can be very picky about the books I read. But with the new year, comes new books, here are five...
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Holmes librarian, student recommend some books
What books in the Holmes library are popular, and are they any good? “A lot of the Jenny Han books, such as The Summer I...
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‘The City Beautiful’ will leave readers eager for more
The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros is a YA urban fantasy mystery set in 1893 Chicago following Alter Rosen, a 17-year-old Jewish boy possessed by...
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Alexie’s controversial ‘Diary’ worth exploring
“I realized that, sure, I was a Spokane Indian. I belonged to that tribe. But I also belonged to the tribe of American immigrants. And...
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Dragon Hoops masterfully retells story of basketball team’s championship run
“Maybe it isn’t the fewest mistakes that wins. Maybe it’s having the courage to take that next step—even at the risk of making a mistake.”...
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Not too late to check out these top horror comics for scary storytelling
BlackBird Hunting is a fantasy horror comic by Bri Crozier. It follows 15-year-old Dione, daughter of a priest and a delirious presumed dead witch. Dione...
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Check out these books for Halloween scares
October is dominated by horror movie fans rewatching their favorites and enjoying new releases, but where’s the love for the book fans? Well, the Tiger...
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Children take control in Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies was written by William Golding about a group of boys that were on a plane that crashed, leaving them stranded on...
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The Other Side of the Sky opens up adventure worth taking
If you love fantasy, you will love this book. The Other Side of the Sky by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner builds an incredible world...
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Waterloo Public Library Friends hosting sale on Feb. 28
Anyone wanting to add to their book collection or downsize should visit the Friends of the Waterloo Public Library. Terry Seliga, an employee at the Waterloo Public Library, said,...
