Do you like horror? If so, I recommend you check out our new young adult horror. This genre has evolved into a diverse collection of books with everything from slashers to thrillers, featuring creepy creatures, ghosts, witches, hauntings, or people committing crimes. These scream-inducing reads will keep you up all night. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch
“His eyes flip open and pin me in place with ardor. There, that’s what I want; destroy me with a look, take me apart piece by piece, leave nothing behind.”
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Book-to-Screen Adaptations
How do you feel about books with television and movie adaptations? Do you read the book before you watch it on screen? Or do you watch it without reading? Personally, I have to read the book before I watch it because if I watch first, I will never take the time to read the book. Below you will find a list of thrillers, romance, science fiction, and more that have jumped from page to screen!
As of this writing all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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The Dogwalkers’ Detective Agency by Michael Hogan
The Dogwalkers’ Detective Agency by Michael Hogan was a delight, mostly because of all the adorable dogs! The Dogwalkers’ Detective Agency is a long cozy mystery full of quite short chapters which helps the book move at a nice pace. With different types of dogs and their busybody owners, this novel was a delight. If you’re looking for a debut full of mystery and murder, give this book a try!
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New Young Adult Graphic Novels
Young adult graphic novels are, in my opinion, one of the most creative categories in literature. Written for readers aged 12 to 18, graphic novels must appeal to a wide range of readers, while also blending popular elements of children’s stories and writings with teenage emotions and feelings. Characters in young adult graphic novels also come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, genders, and sexualities, thus appealing to readers of all ages. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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