Thousand Pieces of You – Read It and Rate It

A Thousand Pieces of You Firebird #1 by Claudia Gray Fantasy Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) A Thousand Pieces of You is about 17-year-old Marguerite who ventures into other dimensions in order to avenge her father’s death. It starts off rough. It is boring to read, but after the first few chapters it gets better. It is different from other books I’ve read as it involves traveling through … Read more

Invisible Man – Read It and Rate It

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells Classic Mystery Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) “The Invisible Man” is about a man, well, an invisible man, who comes to a country village in a heavy snow storm. People start to suspect this man and want to know why he wears bandages. Some say he’s a killer who is wanted by the police. Once he shows himself, the people get frightened and once the … Read more

Cinders and Sapphires – Read It and Rate It

Cinders and Sapphires At Somerton #1 by Leila Rasheed Historical Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Ada, the main character, is coming back from India and along the way she meets a guy named Ravi.  She gets her first kiss and can’t stop thinking about him.  Until one day, he appears at her house for a party and the whole whirlwind romance continues. 

Catching Fire – Read It and Rate It

Catching Fire Hunger Games #2 by Suzanne Collins Dystopia Science Fiction Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) After having a terrifying experience Katniss is trying to get back on her feet. That’s till they are dragged back to the games. I liked this book because we were able to see her real pain. ‘ Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) After winning the 74th annual Hunger Games, Katniss … Read more

Pregnant Pause – Read It and Rate It

Pregnant Pause by Han Nolan Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a girl named Elanor Crowe who got pregnant in high school with this guy named Lam, who is really immature and doesn’t want to care for the baby. So while she is pregnant she goes to this Fat Camp that Lam’s parents own until she has the baby. But while she is pregnant she thinks about what she’s going … Read more

Les Miserables – Read It and Rate It

Les Miserables by Victor Hugo Adventure Classic Historical Fiction Realistic Fiction Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) An unforgettable classic that illustrates forgiveness, love, and betrayal. Ex-convict Jean Valjean influences the lives of many as the notorious war rages on. He learns the values of life and love and what it truly means to be forgiven and to love. 

Great Expectations – Read It and Rate It

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Classic Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) One of the most acclaimed and notable works of Dickens. Follows the story of a young boy who meets three people who influence the rest of his life. Consequently, Pip learns the results of his choices, and learns the heights of his expectations. Pip learns in the most curious ways what the meaning of being a true gentleman is. 

Gingerbread – Read It and Rate It

Gingerbread Cyd Charisse #1 by Rachel Cohn Realistic Fiction Review #1 * Star (A waste of time!) After being expelled from her boarding school for being involved with drugs, Cyd Charisse is sent back home to San Francisco. She spends her time at a nursing home talking to Sugar Pie, hanging out with her boyfriend, Shrimp, and drinking coffee. Soon enough her bad behavior sends he off to NYC to spend the rest of her summer with … Read more

The Huntley Area Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Additionally, we will be closing early Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Our exterior book drop will be closing on Wednesday, November 27, at 5:00 p.m. as well. All online resources will be available during this time. The library and exterior book drop will reopen Friday, November 29, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.