Book Talk: The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

The Fault In Our Stars
by John Green
YA GRE

Hazel's mom decides that she is depressed and that she needs to go to Support Group with other cancer patients. Hazel goes, but is not exactly happy about it. With sarcasm, humor and at least one friend, she gets through, until the day Augustus Waters walks in.

That day, Hazel's life changes in ways she'll never understand.

If you've read this book, loved this book, and want to talk to others about this book (I know I do), or discuss the upcoming movie (how about that poster?), join us at our newly forming High School Book Group, meeting at Ambler on Wednesday, January 22 at 4:30 PM. Sign up today!

Book Talk: Wonder by R. J. Palacio

Wonder
by R. J. Palacio
Call Number YA PAL
WVPL - BB & Ambler


Appearances aren't all they seem. Auggie Pullman is the same as anyone else. He's an average kid. Except he's not average. He's a wonder. A random set of genes came together to give Auggie a facial deformity from birth. Up to now, Auggie has been sheltered and home schooled. Now though, Auggie is going to face his biggest challenge yet: school.

This is the story of Auggie's first year in school meeting kids his age and making friends.

Still not sure? Just read the first page.

Did you read this book over the summer? Have you read it? Want to discuss it with new friends? Join us for the Middle School Book Group at Ambler on January 15 at 4:30 PM where we'll talk about Wonder. Please register in advance so we have enough snacks!

Book Talk: Just One Year by Gayle Forman

Just One Year by Gayle Forman

Just One Year
by Gayle Forman
Call Number YA FOR
WVPL - BB

Did you read Just One Day back in January? Here's the story you've been waiting for: Willem's.

Willem wakes up in a hospital. He's disoriented, confused, but knows he has to get back to something. He's forgetting something. The details start to come back and he has to get back to her, but he can't remember where she is. So he tries to find her, gives up, and tries again with help. Luck, fate, accidents. That's how he's lived. Is that how he should continue living now?


This is not the story of what happened at the end of Just One Day. Instead, this is the story of Willem and what happened when he disappeared, stranding Allyson/Lulu and sparking her journey. For him, his journey is slightly different. He's searching for her, but at the same time, he realizes he's searching for himself. Willem will travel to Mexico (so close to her!), India, and home again trying to learn about himself and the family he came from over the course of a year.


A portion of this review is on our Shelfari page here.