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Library Closed July 4
The library is closed on Tuesday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day.
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The Forgetting
by Sharon Cameron
Dystopian Fiction. High walls and a protective Council keep the city of Canaan safe from everything…except the Forgetting. A bloody free-for-all followed by a complete loss of memory, the Forgetting happens once every 12 years, forcing people to keep books of their own memories or risk losing them forever. Only Nadia, whose memories remain secretly intact, is aware of how books can be altered to destroy lives and rewrite history. Readers in search of intense, detail-rich dystopian stories will be riveted by Nadia's quest to discover the unsettling secrets at the heart of her city.
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| Dividing Eden by Joelle CharbonneauFantasy. Assassination shatters the sheltered lives of royal twins Carys and Andreus in this thrilling fantasy. The palace walls have always protected them from monsters, and Carys has always protected her brother Andreus' secrets. Yet after their father and older brother are murdered, the twins become rivals in the Trials of Virtuous Succession, a harrowing contest to determine who will rule. Soaked in tension and twisty intrigue, Dividing Eden races toward a conclusion that will leave you feeling impatient for the sequel. While you wait, pick up Kendare Blake's Three Dark Crowns for another dose of high fantasy featuring cutthroat competition between royal siblings. |
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Still Life with Tornado
by A.S. King
Fiction. While skipping school in favor of wandering around Philadelphia, 16-year-old artist Sarah runs into her 10-year-old self. Ever since the incident at the recent art show, teen Sarah has been avoiding both school and her troubled parents. Now, she's worried that what seemed like a small personal crisis might be turning into a full-on breakdown. As older versions of herself appear as well, Sarah begins to realize that there may be something buried in her poisonous family history that her past and future selves need her face. Using surreal events to highlight painfully real issues, Still Life with Tornado is strange, powerful, and "unforgettable" (School Library Journal).
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The Sun Is Also a Star
by Nicola Yoon
Fiction. Can a single day change the direction of your life? Both Natasha and Daniel believe it might, though for different reasons: practical, scientific Natasha is making a final attempt to stop her family's deportation to Jamaica, while dreamy Korean-American Daniel is headed to a prestigious but unwanted college interview. Neither of them expects to meet the other, or to feel an undeniable bond that kicks off a confusing yet unforgettable 12 hours. With lyrical writing, multiple perspectives, and authentic characters, this tale of a whirlwind relationship will "appeal to cynics and romantics alike" (Kirkus Reviews).
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Focus on: Fans and Fandom |
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Stranger Than Fanfiction
by Chris Colfer
Fiction. Cash Carter is the young, world famous lead actor of the hit television show Wiz Kids. When four fans jokingly invite him on a cross-country road trip, they are shocked that he actually takes them up on it. Chased by paparazzi and hounded by reporters, this unlikely crew takes off on a journey of a lifetime--but along the way they discover that the star they love has deep secrets he's been keeping. What they come to learn about the life of the mysterious person they thought they knew will teach them about the power of empathy and the unbreakable bond of true friendship.
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The Carnival at Bray
by Jessie Ann Foley
Fiction. It's 1993, and Generation X pulses to the beat of Kurt Cobain and the grunge movement. Sixteen-year-old Maggie Lynch is uprooted from big-city Chicago to a windswept town on the Irish Sea. Surviving on care packages of Spin magazine and Twizzlers from her rocker uncle Kevin, she wonders if she'll ever find her place in this new world. When first love and sudden death simultaneously strike, a naive but determined Maggie embarks on a forbidden pilgrimage that will take her to a seedy part of Dublin and on to a life-altering night in Rome to fulfill a dying wish. Through it all, Maggie discovers an untapped inner strength to do the most difficult but rewarding thing of all, live.
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| Kill the Boy Band by Goldy MoldavskyFiction. Created on reality TV and molded into superstars, British boy band The Ruperts are the object of obsession for millions of fangirls. Among the most obsessive are the narrator and her friends, who love the band SO MUCH that they kidnap one of the Ruperts and tie him up their hotel room, kicking off a spiral of paranoia, recrimination, and murder. If you're hoping for a balanced take on boy-band fandom, you may want to pick up Zan Romanoff's Grace and the Fever instead; but if you want a "bitingly satirical" (Publishers Weekly) take on celebrity worship, this pitch-black comedy is for you. |
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| The Geek's Guide to Unrequited Love by Sarvenaz TashFiction. From their childhood love of Harry Potter to their more recent passion for comics, Graham and Roxy's close friendship is founded on shared fandoms. When Graham finds out that the reclusive creator of their favorite comic will be appearing at New York Comic Con, he sees it as a sign: the event will be the perfect time to finally confess his love for Roxy. Once they arrive at the con, however, Graham discovers that grand romantic gestures are lot easier in fiction than in real life. Pop culture in-jokes, quippy dialogue, and diverse characters all add to the charm of this quirky romantic comedy. |
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Axis 360 eBooks
Find popular fiction, non-fiction, and picture e-books and e-audiobooks for children, teens, and adults! It's simple--just download the app on your device, search for "Michigan City Public Library", and log in with your library card number and PIN.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Printz Award
Honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit, each year.
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NoveList Plus
Expert reading recommendations from NoveList make finding your next book easier than ever. NoveList Plus includes both fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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