Review of Forbidden Game by L.J. Smith

This book is about Jenny, who while searching for something to do at her boyfriend Tom's birthday party, stumbles upon the More Games shop, she goes in. There, a stunningly handsome boy name Julian hands her The Game. She and her 6 friends open it up, and agree to the rules, thinking it is a joke. Suddenly they are all on an extremely perilous journey of love, lies, and deception. To win, they must face their deepest fears, and to lose is to die. All in all, this was one of the weirder books I've read, but it was fantastic. The idea was so original that I immediately loved it and it had a little bit of everything; peril, love, friendship, and horror. This is a must read that I will be rereading possibly every halloween.

Review by Avani M.

Review of Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

I absolutely loved this book. It was so good and so different from other stuff I have read. The author never really tells you who the bad guy is in the novel, you think you know who it is, but then a curve is thrown at you. So the main character is Nora who starts to develop a crush on her new seating partner, Patch. Except Patch seems to know really specific things about Nora, which scares her and he won't tell her anything about himself. He seems dangerous, but also really HOT and nice. Then weird things start to happen to Nora, she is attacked, someone goes through her house, etc. And Nora thinks dangerous (but HOT) Patch is behind this, EVEN though she really likes him. I cannot give the ending away, but you have to check this book out. I cannot wait for the next book, Crescendo!!


Reviewed by Manisha D., Grade 10

Summer Opportunities in the Community

Are you looking for something to do this summer? Check out the bulletin board in the YA area for ideas! We have information from local organizations and colleges about class and camps geared towards teens. Come in today to find out more!

Volunteer this summer!

We're looking for students in grades 9-12 to help sign kids and their families up for summer reading! You need to be available between June 22 and July 6 and would work for 1-2 hours. We will be holding a mandatory training meeting on June 16 from 3:30-4:00. If you would like to help but cannot attend the meeting we can schedule a seperate time for you to come in for some training. Email kolivari@bernards.org if you are interested!

Students going into grades 7 and up are also needed all summer to help with shelving in the teen area and other tasks in the library. Stop by the reference desk any time to fill out an application if you are interested!

Beginner Knitting Class!

In two weeks we'll be offering the first of two knitting classes for teens! Join Sammi Sherwin for a free 2-part program on knitting basics. You'll receive a kit with all the materials needed to knit a scarf. Ms. Sherwin will teach you how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off- everything you need to know to make a scarf! Classes will be April 28 and May 12 from 7:00-8:30 PM. Registration is required so email me at kolivari@bernards.org or sign up by visiting our program calendar at http://www.bernardslibrary.org/.

Review: All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab

I just finished Anna Jarzab's debut novel All Unquiet Things and it was awesome! I could not put it down. The narration switches between Neily and Audrey, the ex-boyfriend and cousin of Carley, a student at an elite private high school who was murdered one year ago. Audrey's father has been convicted of the murder but Audrey doesn't believe he did it and approaches Neily to help her further investigate the crime and the dark underside of Brighton Day School. Any one who loves good drama and mystery or loved Looking for Alaska by John Green or Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher will definitely not be disappointed! We also have the audiobook of All Unquiet Things and the narrators do a great job. Still not convinced you must read this? Check out the book trailer:

TAB Meeting Cancelled Tonight 2/10

The TAB meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to the weather. Enjoy the snow day!