Swashbuckling Adventure Stories
There's nothing quite like a tale of adventure. Over the past few months, as COVID has forced us all to remain in doors and away from our friends and family,…
YA Book Bracket
March Madness is here and we're pitting some of the most widely read Young Adult fiction novels against each other - and you decide the winners! Starting March 16th, check…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 20)
Whether you're looking for a gritty mystery, a graphic novel, or a tale of mermaids, our staff picks have you covered! Looking for more? Check out our whole list of…
What’s In a Name?
Back in December, I shared a reading challenge that I created for staff (and am now sharing with all of you!) Throughout the year, I'd like to include a list…
Trinity College Library Dublin
A Little Irish History for St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, St. Patrick's Day, is right around the corner. It's a day where everybody can pretend to be Irish, for at least one day. We are treated to large…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 18)
Welcome once again to another round of Staff Picks! To see what we talked about last time, check out Part 17 here! Our selection this time features titles recommended by…
New Non-Fiction for Grades 7-12
Careers for People Who Love Comics, Animation, and Manga There are many different forms of entertainment, but comics, animation, and-increasingly-manga are among the most popular. Many people dream of working…
Teen Reviews – The Kissing Booth 2 (Film)
Based on the book: Going the Distance by Beth Reekles Synopsis: Elle and Noah are navigating the ups and downs of a long distance relationship. Marco, the handsome new student,…
Fun Games for Card Sharks of All Ages
I love a good game of cards. It started early, when I would play gin rummy and UNO with my grandparents, and even now, I still enjoy a good game…
Teen Reviews – Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up by Naya Rivera (Book)
Synopsis: A look into the life of Naya Rivera. We see her at her best moments and at her worst. We learn about her career, family, and relationships all from…
Teen Reviews – The Kissing Booth (Film)
Synopsis: Elle Evans and Lee Flynn have been best friends since birth, literally. They have a set of rules to ensure that their friendship always remains strong. Most of the…
Staff Picks You’ll Love (Part 17)
Sometimes, you don't know what you want to read, but you know that you want something good. That's where our staff picks come in! These titles were all selected and…
Teen Reviews – Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (Book)
Synopsis: Jojo's family is dysfunctional to say the least and when his dad gets out of prison, things get even weirder. His mother Leonie takes him and his baby sister…
Teen Reviews – To All The Boys – P.S. I Still Love You (Film)
Synopsis: Lara Jean’s relationship with Peter has been complicated since the beginning but things are finally starting to settle down. That is until John Ambrose ends up volunteering with Lara…
There’s a Book About That?
As a lifelong learner, I'm always on the hunt for a new read. I love to learn about all kinds of topics, and this often gets me teased by family…
Teen Reviews – Red Dead Redemption II (Video Game)
Reviewed by Hassan Shah Synopsis: Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), the sequel to Red Dead Redemption, is an epic tail about outlaw life in the old wild west. The game…
Teen Reviews – Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel (Book)
Review written by Areesha Nouman Synopsis: Silverwing is the first book of the Silverwing series by Kenneth Oppel. The book is an animal fiction book that narrates the story of…
Teen Reviews – To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (Film)
Synopsis: Lara Jean is a quiet girl going into junior year. Her life is turned upside down when her secret love letters are somehow mailed out. She has to find…
Teen Reviews – Carry On by Lisa Fenn (Book)
Synopsis: Carry On is a true story about two boys in Cleveland that grew up in a poor environment and met each other in high school on the wrestling team.…
Teen Reviews – Love and Monsters (Film)
Synosis: 7 years after the monster apocalypse, Joel learns that his high school sweetheart is not far. He decides to embark on a week-long journey across monster-ridden land to find…
Teen Reviews – A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost (Book)
Synopsis: A must-read for SNL fans. Colin Jost is hilarious on tv and in his book. His life is more entertaining than anyone could imagine and this book gives readers…
Teen Reviews – Kingsman: The Secret Service (Film)
Synopsis: This is a perfect movie for people who liked the Men in Black trilogy. In this movie Eggsy, a poor teen who lives in London and is destined to…
Teen Reviews – Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer (Book)
Synopsis: The love story of Bella and Edward from Edward's perspective. We know the story from love stricken Bella but now we get to hear Edward's thoughts on the matter.…
Teen Reviews – Spider-Man: Far From Home (Film)
Synopsis: After Endgame, Peter Parker is still struggling with the death of his father figure Tony Stark. He then takes a trip to Europe with his class where Nick Fury…