Feed Your K-Pop Addiction With New BTS!
I have been listening to K-Pop since 2010. The library had a teen anime club, and I was looking for something to screen at our club meeting. I stumbled upon the Korean live action version of Boys Over Flowers and…
TV Recommendation: “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” (Netflix)
Show Information Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 3 Channel & Time it airs new episodes: Netflix only Does the library own it? Yes, by checking out one of our Roku Ultras! Brief Synopsis: “Sabrina Spellman must reconcile her dual nature…
Mrs. C’s Book Talks (2019–2020)
Mrs. C visits Bolingbrook schools throughout the year to give book talks to the students. The books below are her picks for the 2019–2020 school year. If you see something you like, click the item’s picture to find it on…
Book Recommendation: “Deposing Nathan” by Zack Smedley
Commentary When I first picked up Deposing Nathan, I at first thought it was about bullying! I thought deposing, as in “deposing a king.” However, I was completely wrong. This novel is about friendship, homophobia, parental standards, pushing personal limits…
Body Positive Reads
It’s February, the month of love! Instead of your typical teenage romance reads though, let’s focus on loving ourselves. All bodies are great bodies! They get us where we need to go, whether it’s on two legs or in a…
Video Game Recommendation: “Harvest Moon: Light Of Hope”
School’s been back in session for a while. Are you still struggling to get into the swing of things after the long holiday? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, oh my! Did your teachers drop multiple papers and group projects on…
Musician Spotlight: Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga holds a special place in my heart as a musical artist. I love most of her work, but especially her album, Joanne. (Before you read any further, order Joanne from our collection or stream/download the album from hoopla.)…
Brian’s Top Five Favorite Christmas Movies
It’s that time of the year again… when the world is filled with mistletoe, candy canes, presents and for an avid movie aficionado like myself, holiday movies. Here are my top five favorite Christmas movies—the ones I am always sure…
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!
Cozy, Swoon-worthy Holiday Stories
It’s my favorite time of the year right now to curl up with some coffee, a cat and a cozy, fluffy book to read. Below are some romantic, holiday-themed reads!