Story of King Arthur and His Knights – Read It and Rate It

Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle Adventure Classic Fantasy Historical Fiction Mystery Romance Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) King Arthur is a brilliant work that contains one of the most culturally recognized characters. Along with Merlin and his sword in the stone it makes this classic an amazing story. It has something for almost any type of reader. I would highly refer it to anyone who is … Read more

Ghosts – book review

Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier Graphic Novel Realistic Fiction Supernatural * * * * Stars (Great!) Cat and her family move to the coastal town of Bahia de la Luna to help with her little sister Maya’s health issues (she has cystic fibrosis). The whole town seems to be obsessed with spirits and Dia de los Muertos is coming up fast!  Maya, too, becomes interested in ghosts – she has questions about death and the afterlife … Read more

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports – Read It and Rate It

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Maximum Ride #3 by James Patterson Adventure Science Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is great. This is the third book in the Maximum Ride series. The reason I called this book great and not amazing is because there are some parts in the book where you are like, “I can’t believe they are doing this; I don’t want to read on and … Read more

Once Was Lost – Read It and Rate It

Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) A girl named Sam is doubting her belief in God. But after her mother gets a DUI, she is stuck with her dad and their badly-managed house. Then, a girl in the town goes missing. Everything is going wrong for Sam! I liked this book because there were many different, interesting things and the ending surprised me.

Earl and the Fairy – Read It and Rate It

The Earl and the Fairy Story and art by Ayuko Fantasy Manga Supernatural Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The Earl and the Fairy is about Lydia Carlton, who is a fairy doctor, helping an Earl named Edgar Ashenbert.  They go on adventures helping fairies and humans alike.  I liked this book because it was very fantasy-like.  It showed a fairy in the world doing stuff.  There were many types of fairies and … Read more

More than This – Read It and Rate It

More than This by Patrick Ness Supernatural Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) More than This is about a boy who dies and ends up in his old hometown, but it’s abandoned except for 2 other people who died from similar causes.  They work together to find out where they are and what led them to this strange afterlife.  I liked this book because it was very well-written, but I disliked the tone of … Read more

I’ll Give You the Sun – Read It and Rate It

I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I’ll Give You the Sun, by Jandy Nelson, is the story of twins who were brought together by their love for art. When their mom passed away, it severed their close relationship and left them to grieve in their own ways. One twin gave up his love for art, while the other embraced it in hopes … Read more

Opal – Read It and Rate It

Opal Lux #3 by Jennifer Armentrout Romance Science Fiction Supernatural Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is POSITIVELY AMAZING! It is so suspenseful! So this book is the third book in the Lux series and it starts at the point when Dawson came back.  Dawson wants to go back and get Bethany from Dedalous so the gang comes up with a plan to get her back. The plan involves trusting … Read more

Last Sacrifice – Read It and Rate It

Last Sacrifice Vampire Academy #6 by Richelle Mead Mystery Romance Supernatural Thriller Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is the last book in the Vampire Academy series. Rose is trying to figure out two mysteries, which are: Who is Lissa’s sibling? and Who murdered the queen? This book is great because it has a lot of action and doesn’t just go through the motions. The reason I didn’t give the book … 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.