Staff picks tagged "fiction"

The Dinner

Reviewed by Lisa F on June 11, 2013

Lives are unraveled and madness revealed over dinner. Read more...

The Rage

Reviewed by Jeff R on May 31, 2013

Expertly plotted and peppered with gritty realism, "The Rage" offers a contemporary crime novel with the perfect blend of street smarts and tension. Read more...

Gone Girl

Reviewed by Kristin M on May 14, 2013

A psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Read more...

Seraphina

Reviewed by Kate F on May 7, 2013

If you've always been a little curious (or dubious) about fantasy or teen books, TRUST ME. Once you read this, you'll see the error of your ways. Read more...

Spring Fever

Reviewed by Monica B on April 9, 2013

A funny family drama with a sprinkle of corporate intrigue, Southern-style. Read more...

The Death of Bees

Reviewed by Erin K on March 8, 2013

A dark, quirky coming-of-age story that starts off with a bang and keeps you turning the pages. Read more...

Talking to the Dead

Reviewed by Jeff R on January 11, 2013

Harry Bingham's riveting U.S. debut introduces readers to Fionna Griffiths, a Welsh detective with razor-sharp intelligence and a mysterious past. Read more...

Endangered

Reviewed by Heather W on January 1, 2013

When you want a teen book to make you think, read this one. Read more...

Back to Blood

Reviewed by Jeff R on December 14, 2012

One of the keenest social observers of our time is back with a blistering look at the cultural clashes that simmer in southern Florida. Read more...

Dash and Lily's Book of Dares

Reviewed by Christiana C on November 30, 2012

I hurt my hand a little writing down all my favorite quotes from this book. Read more...

Tell the Wolves I'm Home

Reviewed by Kate F on November 27, 2012

For anyone who has ever felt set apart, odd or like they just didn't fit in the world. Read more...

The Vanishers

Reviewed by Jen D on November 9, 2012

Beautifully complex, this novel is not at all what it may first seem. Read more...

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Reviewed by Christiana C on October 30, 2012

My friends are tired of hearing how creepy this book is. Read more...

Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend

Reviewed by Sarah C on October 26, 2012

It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will make your heart soar with pride. Read more...

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Reviewed by Christiana C on September 28, 2012

To be honest, it's hard to think what's not to love in this book. Read more...

Bunheads

Reviewed by Kate F on September 21, 2012

Think "Black Swan," just without all the cray-cray. Read more...

Game Changers

Reviewed by Amy B on September 18, 2012

Written by well-known sportswriter Mike Lupica, this book is a fun football read for kids ages eight and up. Read more...

Into the Darkest Corner

Reviewed by Sarah C on September 7, 2012

This page-turning thriller will grab you by the pit of your stomach and will never let you go. Read more...

Bitterblue

Reviewed by Heather W on September 4, 2012

When your past is full of pain-- for you and everyone around you-- how far into history do you dig? Read more...

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

Reviewed by Christiana C on August 31, 2012

Stop what you're doing and read this book right now. You can thank me later. Read more...

The One and Only Ivan

Reviewed by Laela T on August 24, 2012

The One and Only Ivan tugs at the heartstrings in a way that only a true story can. Read more...

Leverage

Reviewed by Erin K on August 17, 2012

Raw and intense, this book has some violent moments, but it's hard to put down! Read more...

Dead End in Norvelt

Reviewed by Jen D on August 14, 2012

This fictional tale of one of Gantos' childhood summers will have you cringing, laughing out loud and perhaps even pondering deep social issues. Read more...

Pure

Reviewed by Heather W on August 10, 2012

I read a lot of dystopian and post-apocalyptic books, but this... this was something else. Read more...

Seating Arrangements

Reviewed by Sarah C on July 27, 2012

What you think will be a sweet story about a family wedding quickly turns into a string of complicated, tense and darkly comical mishaps. Read more...

Girls in White Dresses

Reviewed by Christiana C on July 24, 2012

I can't help but think this would be GREAT for a book club, especially one that is all women who like wine. Read more...

The Immortal Rules

Reviewed by Laela T on July 20, 2012

If Walking Dead were a vampire book, it would be this book. Read more...

Pink Smog: Becoming Weetzie Bat

Reviewed by Jen D on July 13, 2012

This is a gateway book because you will want to read the entire series once you've finished. Read more...

Captain Awesome to the Rescue!

Reviewed by Heather W on July 10, 2012

If Captain Underpants had a little brother, it would totally be Captain Awesome! Read more...

Wonder

Reviewed by Erin K on July 3, 2012

I think kids (and adults, for that matter) could learn a lot of great lessons from this book. Read more...

A Diamond in the Desert

Reviewed by Laela T on June 26, 2012

This book explores the hardships in the Japanese-American internment camps during WWII and the enduring spirit of the people who were held there. Read more...

The Apothecary

Reviewed by Kate F on June 22, 2012

Meloy's style is classic and timeless, and has an appeal for both kids and adults. Read more...

The Knife of Never Letting Go

Reviewed by Jeff R on June 19, 2012

Brisk and violent, The Knife of Never Letting Go is an alternate reality that's not for the squeamish. Read more...

Lola and the Boy Next Door

Reviewed by Sarah C on June 15, 2012

When I finished this book, I hugged it and cried sweet tears of joy. Read more...

Amy and Roger's Epic Detour

Reviewed by Christiana C on June 12, 2012

Are you looking for your summer road trip book? You've found it. Read more...

Middle of Nowhere

Reviewed by Kate F on May 29, 2012

If you're like me, and you're a sucker for stories about abandoned kids making it on their own, this might be the book for you! Read more...

Before I Fall

Reviewed by Christiana C on May 25, 2012

This is a book you'll want to finish quickly and then immediately start reading again. Read more...

Ready Player One

Reviewed by Jen D on May 18, 2012

A little romance, a little dystopia, a whole lot of action and adventure, this book was absolutely adorkable! Read more...

Finnikin of the Rock

Reviewed by Christiana C on May 11, 2012

This book was awesome. A very solid high school read. Read more...

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