Erica’s Book Talk: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Time travel before coffee might seem outlandish, but that’s exactly what happens in Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a café which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for…
Erica’s Book Talk: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
In 1714 France, a desperate young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that plays out across centuries…
Erica’s Book Talk: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Between life and death there is a library. When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. The books in…
5 Titles to Set a Magical Mood for Winter (And the Yule Ball!)
I get many strange looks when I say that I love winter. And I really do enjoy the winter. Whenever there’s snow on the ground, I feel this electricity around it, like some kind of magic. Of course, it’s probably…
Teen Staff Picks: Book Recommendations
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. We’ve selected three teen fiction novels just for you! All titles are available through one or more of our digital collection platforms. Want more recommendations? Visit our…
Mrs. C’s Virtual Book Talk: “Dragon Slippers” by Jessica Day George
Book Information Genre: Fantasty (Juvenile Fiction) First Released: 2007 Part of a Series?: Yes, it’s the first in a three-book series. Synopsis: “Creel can’t believe her aunt wants to sacrifice her to the local dragon. It’s a ploy to lure…
YA Fantasy to Get Lost in This Winter Break
After a long and arduous semester, escape into a world of magic and leave all that studying behind! Here are some YA fantasy books to help you forget exams and relax this winter break. Happy reading!