I’ll Give You the Sun

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

I’ll Give You the Sun Combining the back-and-forth perspectives between the twins with a view into the past creates a wonderful tension between the siblings and their struggles, while still showing the connection that they have throughout the years. An extra twist of romance on both sides of the story, and a bit of forbidden … Read more

WCLS asks: Can you spot a scam?

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By WCLS Executive Director Christine Perkins I was talking to a library patron recently and asked how her week was going. “Terrible,” she reported, and went on to explain that her computer had been “hacked” while shopping online and she had been on the phone with someone who insisted she send him thousands of dollars. … Read more

Warcross

Warcross by Marie Lu

Warcross Dystopian VR video games, eccentric billionaires, and lots of hacking. What’s not to love? This YA novel from Marie Lu is fast-paced and fun.

Miss Quinces

Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo

Miss Quinces When Sue’s mom surprises her with a quinceañera, Sue just about loses it. Dresses? Speeches? The dreaded color pink? How could this be happening? Sue isn’t quite so sure that she’s going to let it happen. I love this book because it balances the need to be an individual while simultaneously living with … Read more