Shadow of Night All Souls series, book #2 by Deborah Harkness Adventure Fantasy Historical Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Following Matthew and Diana on their journey into the 16th century, they discover old friends, unknown pasts, and a magical manuscript that can possibly tell secrets of witches, vampires, and demons that no one knows. This book was amazing! It created an environment that just sucks you into the book … Read more
Siege and Storm Shadow & Bone trilogy, book #2 by Leigh Bardugo Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Following Alina and Mal, they are on an adventure of finding the second amplifier, the Sea Whip. But while on the way, they have an encounter with Darkling. But that doesn’t stop them, they escape, forming new friendships and powers to save the world from the Darkling’s power. I give this book … Read more
Nancy Drew: The Curse Nancy Drew series by Micol Ostow Mystery Review #1 * Star (A waste of time!) Nancy Drew is always one for mysteries, but doesn’t think ghosts are real. Nancy’s best friend Daisy is chosen to be in the Naming Day Celebration, but for some reason Daisy is being targeted to get out of the show. Nancy needs to figure out if this is someone’s doing or the Curse is real. I … Read more
The Inheritance Games Inheritance Games trilogy, book #1 by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Adventure Mystery Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Avery Grambs is a poor teenage girl who lives with her sister. She works hard to earn money and to someday get into a good school. Everything changes when a billionaire named Tobias Hawthorne dies and Avery is summoned to his mansion. According to the will, Tobias leaves his … Read more
My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel Realistic Fiction Romance Suspense * * * Stars (Pretty good) Zurika’s older sister has pulled out all the stops and is about to be married Bollywood style – a big, fat, Indian wedding, with singing, dancing, and all of the traditional trappings. Zurika is happy for her, don’t get her wrong, but she’s hoping to get into a prestigious musical program/college where she can develop her … Read more
Once More Upon a Time by Roshani Chokshi Fairytale Retelling Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) Here’s what happens after the official story of the Twelve Dancing Princesses comes to an end. One of the princesses meets and marries the love of her life, but before they have a chance to experience married bliss, Imelda is poisoned and when her new husband Ambrose vows to do anything to save her, the price is their … Read more
Thank you Randall Oaks Zoo for bringing a variety of animals that can be found in our backyards.
This July we are having a contest for teens (in grades 6-12) to recreate a famous artwork using props from home. We need examples! All you have to do is choose a masterpiece, recreate it with things you have around your house (people and pets can be included!). Then, submit a photo (or link to a photo) of the original masterpiece + one of your recreation using the form below. We’ll share the examples in … Read more
Huntley, IL – The Huntley Area Public Library was honored to receive a donation from the Huntley Area Lions Club in the amount of $1000.00. The donation was presented to the library by Jim Saletta and Jim Graves of the Lions Club in honor of American disability rights advocate Helen Keller. Keller influenced Lions Club members to join her and continue her crusade as Knights of the Blind. Helping the visually impaired has been a cause for the group since 1925.
Soar by Joan Bauer Realistic Fiction Sports Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Jeremiah is the world’s biggest baseball fan, but he cannot play the sport due to his heart condition. However, this doesn’t stop Jeremiah’s love for baseball. He decides to become a coach for the new town he just moved to. As scandals of his town’s team arise, Jeremiah is determined to bring his team back. I really liked Jeremiah’s determination … Read more