BSHS 2025 January Library Update
News and happenings in the library
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
In Impossible Creatures, Katherine Rundell tells the story of Christopher, who discovers a magical archipelago inhabited by mythical creatures, and teams up with Mal, a girl with a flying coat, to uncover the mystery behind the creatures’ peril and save their world from impending doom. I ADORED this book! Also available in print!
Twenty Four Seconds from Now... by Jason Reynolds
In Twenty-Four Seconds from Now..., Jason Reynolds follows 17-year-old Neon, who is locked in his girlfriend Aria’s bathroom, anxiously preparing to take a significant step in their relationship while reflecting on the moments leading up to this pivotal moment, showcasing the complexities of love, intimacy, and self-doubt through a unique reverse narrative structure. Also available in print!
Adventures of Mary Jane by Hope Jahren
In Adventures of Mary Jane, Hope Jahren reimagines Huck Finn from the journey of a 14-year-old girl navigating the Mississippi River in pre-Civil War America, where she faces numerous challenges and dangers while discovering resilience, sisterhood, and adventure, ultimately leading her to a budding romance. Also available in print!
We have SO MANY new books that we have purchased and processed to be loaned out--close to 200 books! They range from nonfiction, to graphic novels, to fiction across all genres. Please come check out the two big display cases when you enter the library to see all our new books and take one (or a few) to borrow!
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