Category Archives: Mature Readers

Solitary: Escape from Furnace, book two

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Solitary: Book Two of the Escape from Furnace series by Alexander Gordon Smith Just a quick heads up on this series. I reviewed the first book, Lockdown here. I thought it was great entertainment and a perfect choice for guys … Continue reading →

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Walking Dead: Coming Soon

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

  Briefly: You asked for it. We weren’t sure about the novels–reports/reviews are that they are far more graphic than the TV series. Decision: We’ll have the graphic novel series available to you soon.  They are mature, for teens, but … Continue reading →

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2014 California Young Reader Medal Nominees

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

What’s cool about the California Young Reader Medal is that the books are selected by young readers. So, teens select the winner of the young adult category. In order to vote, you have to read all three of the nominated … Continue reading →

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Advice in “Tiny Beautiful Things”

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed   I’m not a fan of advice columns and I loathe self-help books, so I was surprised when someone I trust recommended this book. And wow! What … Continue reading →

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Movie Tie-In: Jack Reacher

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Knowing that the Jack Reacher movie was coming out, I decided to try one of the novels—Worth Dying For—just to see if it was something our students would like. I’d never read a Jack Reacher book before and was a … Continue reading →

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“The Ask and the Answer”

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness  Another can’t-put-it-down, page-turner from Patrick Ness, The Ask and the Answer is the second book in the Chaos Walking trilogy. We find Viola and Todd once they’ve reached Haven—the town they had … Continue reading →

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Banned Books: The Top Ten of the Last Year

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

I want to say goodbye to Banned Books Week with the most recent list of books that are challenged in schools and communities. Here are the top ten of 2011. I’ve read many and think they are pretty good books. … Continue reading →

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Adult Books for Teens; “It Calls You Back”

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

   It Calls You Back by Luis J. Rodriguez Many students know about Luis J. Rodriguez’s memoir Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in LA. We have multiple copies in the library as it has remained popular. From my … Continue reading →

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“Breath”

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Breath by Tim Winton  Which risks are worth it? How do you challenge yourself in a way that makes you grow as an individual? That can make you feel alive and so adrenaline-fueled that every day you’re ready and waiting … Continue reading →

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Living Dead Girl

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott  Deeply disturbing, Living Dead Girl was a novel I couldn’t put down. It’s a quick read—under two hours, but the impact lasts (and maybe the bad dreams do, too). ‘Alice’ is a girl who … Continue reading →

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