Looking for something good to read? At KFPL you can receive book recommendations from library staff via May We Suggest and from teenage volunteers via the Teen Review Board (TRB). The TRB is comprised of teens who love to read, watch movies, listen to music, and earn volunteer hours by reviewing library materials for KFPL’s website. This year we received more than 90 reviews from Kingston and Frontenac youth, and below are some of the highlights! For more information about the Teen Review Board, or, to volunteer, please visit this website.
Crown of Oblivian by Julie Eshbaugh
Bryn thought that Eshbaugh's use of limited first person point of view "provided an immersive reading experience, while still maintaining that key element of mystery needed to engage the reader."
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
After reading Orwell's classic work, Çisil felt that "Everyone should read this book at least once in their lives!"
Atomic Habits by James Clear
"Too often, self-improvement books ramble on about a topic without actually adding any value to the reader’s life", noted Parmin. "However, Atomic Habits explains each topic and how to put these newly learned information to good and effective use."
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
"You need to see A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," wrote Bailey, "it will make you so happy that you experienced such a great film!"
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Jialin enjoyed reading this book "because it explores something that our world could potentially turn into – where reality is such a terrible place that people retreat to an online dystopia."
The Hidden Village by Imogen Matthews
Dhyeya thought that The Hidden Village's "characters were well developed, and their lives and thoughts were portrayed with intricate details."
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods by Rick Riordan
Michael recommends "this book to all teenagers who may even be a little bit interested in mythology, because this book makes the mythology of the Greek Gods very easy to digest and understand. "
Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare
"Seamless writing, complex characters and a vivid, brilliant universe are all tightly wound into every page of this novel", wrote Jillian.
Moonwalking With Einstein by Joshua Foer
Roger wrote, "I would strongly recommend this one to anyone who enjoys laughing while being exposed to a fascinating topic that is often neglected. Both teens and adults will be able to appreciate this book for both the enlightenment and entertainment it brings."
Heartless by Marissa Meyer
Katie "would recommend this amazingly well-written novel to fairytale fans and those who love books with a little Wonder(land)."
Scythe by Neil
"I had a really good time reading this book," wrote Leonie-Christelle, "but what kept me from loving it is the fact that the plot kept having twists and taking turns that were not always pleasant to me."
