The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

OK, I know everyone in the world, over the age of 9, have read this book. So why even tell you the summary, we all know what happens, and well we all know its an amazing book. I just felt the need to review it. I've now read it about 4 times. It just never gets old. If your a Hunger Games fan you know what I mean. I read this book in a swoon, compulsively. It was an amazing reading experience, that sucked at times because its basically impossible to put down. It's the kind of book where you read into the night nervously looking at the clock as it passes 1 o'clock, then 2'o'clock knowing full well you'll have to leave for work in 6 hours. That honestly is the only reason why I hated the book, because it was impossible to put down. If that's the only thing I hate about the book, then that must make the book amazing. If your one of those very few that haven't read this yet, then you really haven't lived your life yet.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

If you haven't read this book yet, you should really read it now. This book is really confusing and hard to explain, its just something you have to read. I think the writing is written to actually confuse you while your reading, not that the writing is bad, its amazing. Before I read this book, I always wished for a life without pain, feeling, war, and just to have peace in the world. After reading this book you seriously question why you ever thought that to begin with. This is one of the best dystopian novels I've read. I know I didn't really describe this book well enough, but it's just so hard to. Everyone really needs to read this, so here's a quick synopsis.

Summary: Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community. When Jonas turns twelve, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott

 

 

"The story of my life can be told in silver; in chocolate mill, serving spoons, and service for twelve. The story of my life has nothing to do with me. The story of my life is things. Things that aren't mine, that won't ever be mine. It's all I've ever know. I wish it wasn't."

This book was like the highlight of my summer. It was happy and fun, but at the same time it had depth, and passion. This is one of my favourite Elizabeth Scott books. The writing is amazing, its like your reading a song almost. Although this book is a little different from your average teenage novel. Its about a girl who is secluded from a normal teenage life, because her and her mom travel around the world as professional thieves. It honestly is a really cool idea for a book. The main character Dani is a surprisingly likable character, her mom on the other hand was just plain selfish. I think that Dani being able to handle her mom was why I really liked her character. She was strong, and determined. Generally "Stealing Heaven"  is a good read, that tells a real story.

Freegal Music is here!

So obviously you love books, but I bet you love music too! The Richmond Public Library now has Freegal – a LEGAL downloadable music service stocked with thousands of your favourite songs.
If you are a Richmond resident and you have a Richmond Public Library card, enjoy your 3 free “weekly” downloads. For more information, check out our website: www.yourlibrary.ca/freegal

John Green

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• John Green: nice eyes
• John Green: a dash of wit
• John Green: perfect sense of humour
• John Green: a pinch of angsty outlook on the world
• John Green: beautiful face
• John Green: tons of courage
• John Green: some acceptable flaws
• John Green: leave to simmer
• John Green: I have created the perfect character!
• John Green: now die!

Because if you've ever read a John Green book, you know it's true.

Supernaturally by Kierstan White

Supernaturally by Kierstan White is the second novel in the series Paranormalacy.  Supernaturally begins immediately after the finish of Paranormalacy where the main character who lacks a full soul herself has chosen to live a normal life rather then continue to be IPCA (International Paranormal Containment Agency)'s greatest asset.  Though she's chosen a life that doesn't include IPCA, she begins to find herself wanting to work for them again.  Though as one disastrous mission leads to another she finds herself becoming more and more entwined with the faeries she tried so hard to stay away from.

I really enjoied this book, I like the way the author writes as if we're actually in the protagonist's head hearing her thoughts.  I find that kind of writing style isn't typically paired with paranormal fiction thus setting this series just slightly apart from the others.  Though it may be a biased opinion on my part do to my total adoration of any novel that includes the fey and their courts, I would give this novel a 9/10.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

 
 Once a year, the Hunger Games is held in Panem, the dystopian nation. One girl and one boy with the ages 12 to 18 will be picked from 12 anxious districts by a yearly lottery to contend in the Hunger Games. It's an event where 24 kids are picked at fortuitous and only one can survive. The contender? A sixteen year old girl, Katniss Everdeen from District 12 who offers to volunteer as tribute to take her little sister, Prim's place for the 74th annual Hunger Games. They must fight to the death while being televised.


 I found this book really captivating, I was so obsessed with it that I just couldn’t stop reading it. This book is like AMAZING!! Katniss Everdeen is so courageous. She reminds me of Joan of Arc. She would do anything to keep her family and friends alive even if she has to risk her life and she knows a lot more than anyone else does.

This book is about love, sacrifice and definitely survival and i loved that about the book. It tells us that it’s not just about 24 kids put into this terrible game trying to kill each other, it’s more than that. Like what Peeta said when he was on the rooftop with Katniss, he wanted to let the Capitol know that he is more than just a part of their games.
Overall, I really loved reading The hunger Games, such an extraordinary story!!