Burned Ellen Hopkins

This book is for mature readers who need a good cry. The story is heart-wrenching to the soul and will change the kind of books you read. It is written in poetry style, but it doesn't have rhymes in it to distract you from the intense story line. The spaces in between words create a new perspective on reading. I recommend this to anyone who likes darker stories.

Electric City by Elizabeth Rosner

On April 24, 2015 Niskayuna High School will host author and Nisky HS graduate, Elizabeth Rosner.  The library has several copies of her latest book, Electric City, available for loan.

Our book club will meet to discuss the book prior to Rosner's visit.  We hope you you can join us!

Next Book Club Meeting:

Monday 3/30

Related Resources:

Elizabeth Rosner's Website

Charles Steinmetz (Wikipedia)

Charles Proteus Steinmetz, the Wizard of Schenectady (Smithsonian Magazine)

Charles Proteus Steinmetz (Edison Tech Center)

Rosner Shares the ABCs of Electric City: America, Belonging and Connectedness

Book Review:  Electric City (Chicago Tribune)

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

 Recommended by Ms. McAndrews

We Were Liars by National Book Award finalist and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart combines mystery and romance with an unexpected twist at the end.  I'm a big fan of books with unreliable narrators (think, Gone Girl), and this book did not disappoint.  Cady comes from a long line of well-to-do Sinclairs who live a beautiful and distinguished life of elegance and comfort.  They summer on a private island off the coast of Cape Cod, and that is where our story begins.  Cady and her cousins and friends love to gather each year for a summer of fun and adventure, but Cady has had to miss two years of these gatherings because of a mysterious illness.  She suffers from migraine headaches everyone treats her as thought she must be sheltered and babied.  No one will tell her what happened to cause her to become so seriously ill, so Cady must discover the truth for herself.

The Sorcerers ring series book 1 ¨A Quest Of Heroes¨ by Morgan Rice

Recommended by Liam

This is a very good books series for any readers with an imagination and a love for made-up worlds. The characterization is very good, you get a feel for exactly what each character is thinking. The point of view can shift very fast, usually every new chapter is from the view of one of the main characters. This fantasy series has everything a reader could want along with a few very strong real-world ties that keep the reader interested. I would recommend these books to anyone who don't mind a little graphicness here and there. There are 17 books of about 400-600 pages in each and each end ties beautifully into the next beginning.

"A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey

Recommended by Shira

This book depicted the struggles of an addict in a rehabilitation center. The main character is a 23 year old who has been an alcohol for ten years, and a crack addict for 3. He goes to a residential treatment center on the verge of death, and over the course of the book comes to terms with his issues and starts to begin the process of recovery. Most people wouldn't like how the book ends, but I like it because it was realistic and gave the reader more knowledge about dealing with addiction and the hardships that come along with it.

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