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Book Reviews

Book Review: Shatter Me

Author: Tahereh Mafi Published: November, 2011 Genres: Dystopia, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, YA By: Alexandrina Tahereh Mafi’s debut novel, Shatter Me, is a bold and imaginative work of young adult dystopian fiction that explores themes of isolation, identity, and the burden of power. The novel revolves around Juliette Ferrars, a teenage girl whose touch is fatal and whose life has been controlled by the authoritarian regime known as the … Continue reading Book Review: Shatter Me

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Book Review: Twelfth Night

Author: William Shakespeare Published: 1623 (First Folio) Genres: Classics, Fiction, Play By: Isabella Star Rating: 5/5 ☆☆☆☆☆ Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare is one of his, (in my opinion), most comedic pieces. It takes us though the lives of Viola and her twin brother Sebastian. On their search for a life without their twins, (each thinking the other drowned), along the way they both find love; and Viola ends up in the utmost interesting love triangle. Perchance you … Continue reading Book Review: Twelfth Night

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Book Review: Lessons in Chemistry

Author: Bonnie Garmus Published: 2022 Genres:  Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor and Tragiccomedy By: Alexandrina Star Rating: 4/5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆  Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry, is a compelling and insightful work of historical fiction that explores themes of gender inequality, scientific integrity, and personal resilience. Set in 1960s America, the novel follows the journey of Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist whose career is continually obstructed by the societal … Continue reading Book Review: Lessons in Chemistry

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Book Review: Wings

Author: Aprilynne Pike Published: 2009 Series: Wings #1 Genres: Magic, Fantasy, Fae, Fiction, Romance, Paranormal, YA By: Charlotte I really enjoyed Wings! I liked how it had faeries and magic mixed in with everyday life. Laurel’s story was fun to follow, and I liked seeing her figure out who she really is and where she belongs. The book had a nice mix of adventure, friendship and a bit of … Continue reading Book Review: Wings

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Library Displays

Māpuna Library’s Display: Emoji Reads!

Our most recent display last week was one filled with emotions! With Emoji Reads! Featuring fiction and non-fiction titles that inspired the reader to feel a range of emotions. Books that made you happy, nostalgic, sad, angry, made you laugh etc… Thank you to our amazing student librarian team and staff who worked together on this one! #EmojiReads Continue reading Māpuna Library’s Display: Emoji Reads!

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Book Review: Truly Devious

Author:  Maureen Johnson  Published:  2018 Genres: Crime, Mystery Thriller, YA By: Jessica Star Rating: 4.5/5 stars In 1936, a rich man named Albert Ellingham received a letter signed by Truly Devious. This letter was a poem of rhymes listing methods of murder. A couple days later, Albert Ellingham was informed that his wife, daughter and a student at his school, Ellingham Academy, were kidnapped, their location unknown. … Continue reading Book Review: Truly Devious

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Book Review: The Knife of Never Letting Go

Author:  Patrick Ness  Published:  2008 Genres: Dystopian, Fantasy, Science-Fiction, YA By: Tessa Star Rating: 4.5/5 stars Todd Hewitt is the last boy in Prentisstown. All his life he has lived with Noise, a disease that causes all women to die and every living thing to think aloud in a never-ending cascade of thought. Silence is impossible. Until one day, when Todd discovers a hole in the Noise. … Continue reading Book Review: The Knife of Never Letting Go

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