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The Library Book received strongly favorable reviews and was selected as a "PW Pick" by Publishers Weekly. [4] According to Book Marks, the book received a "positive" consensus, based on twenty-six critics: twelve "rave", thirteen "positive", and one "mixed". [5] In the September/October 2019 issue of Bookmarks, the book was scored four out of ...
The Library Policeman tells of Sam Peebles and his battle against an age-old fear. Peebles is asked to give a speech to his local Rotary Club. An office assistant named Naomi Higgins directs him to the public library to check out books that might help with his speechwriting. At the library, he receives a library card and assistance in finding ...
A review from the Washington Post praised the "varied voices" of the collaborators, writing that the different tones "play into the book's concept" to paint a larger picture of New Dawn. [14] A review in USA Today gave the collection 3.5 of 4 stars, writing that it "expands on the themes of identity and social justice" from Monáe's 2018 album. [9]
Tricks is a young adult verse novel by Ellen Hopkins, released in August 2009.It tells the converging narratives of five troubled teenage protagonists. It is noted for its gritty realism in addressing issues of sexual activity and drug use for a young adult readership.
The Book That Wouldn't Burn is a 2023 high fantasy novel by American-British author Mark Lawrence. It is the first book in The Library Trilogy, with a second book, The Book That Broke the World, was released in April 2024. Lawrence is also the author of the Broken Empire trilogy.
The Personal Librarian was a top book club pick in November 2021, [3] March 2022, [4] and April 2022. [5] In 2021, the book was named a "Favorites of Favorites" by Library Reads, [6] as well as one of Booklist's top ten historical fiction novels. [7] It was also nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction. [8]
The Uncommon Reader is a novella by Alan Bennett.After appearing first in the London Review of Books, Vol. 29, No. 5 (8 March 2007), it was published later the same year in book form by Faber & Faber and Profile Books.
In School Library Journal, Kathy Krasniewicz called Library Lion "a winsome pairing of text and illustration" adding that it is a "natural for story time and a first purchase for every collection". [1] As of January 2024, the book has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Goodreads. [2]