With recent news headlines in mind, we have a list of young adult fiction novels for teens or anyone experiencing a significant loss, whatever the circumstances. The Hate U Give Starr Carter navigates two worlds, an upscale suburban preparatory school and the impoverished city neighborhoods where she lives. After a police officer shoots and kills her … Continue reading 5 Young Adult Fiction Books about Grief, A Reader’s Advisory
The New Title Tuesday pick this week is The Red Car by Marcy Dermansky. I didn’t know I needed a refreshing dose of intelligent self-realization literature infused with dark humor until I began this dream-like quick read about a woman at a turning point. Publisher Summary: A wildly imaginative, rebellious, and tender tale of independence … Continue reading The Red Car by Marcy Dermansky, A Reader’s Advisory
The New Title Tuesday recommendation, Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders, is in tribute to the birthday of our most honored 16th president. Be forewarned, it’s so new, that as of this writing it has been ordered, but has not yet been processed at OFPL or at many other branches. So, request early! Publisher Summary: In … Continue reading Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders, A Reader’s Advisory
It is the lost who need a map. Deb Caletti's novel Essential Maps for the Lost centers around Madison (or Mads), a young girl whose life has been mapped out for her in advance by a mother who relies a bit to heavily on her daughter. Life has never been easy, but everything turns on its head … Continue reading Essential Maps for the Lost by Deb Caletti, a Book Review
A Monster Calls is a fantastic coming of age story. Conor's mother is very sick. Since her illness, Conor has been treated differently at school and works hard at home, trying to keep everything running smoothly while she's resting. He's had a nightmare too- one that wakes him screaming almost every night. But then, one … Continue reading A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
The O'Fallon Public Library Blog 