“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
Anne Shirley, “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery
Just like Anne (with an e) we love October at the library! Our teens love this spoopy, leafy, ghostly time of year too! Check out our readers’ reviews below. We’ve got everything from classics to some downright grisly reads!
“Anne of Green Gables” by Lucy Maud Montgomery
4/5 Stars ★★★★
Why did you like or dislike this book? I liked this book because it kind of showed me that even as I get older I can still do kids stuff.
Three words that describe this book: romantic, funny, imaginative
Pick up this book if: You should pick up this book if you like using your a little romance, a bit of drama, a few heartbreaks, using your imagination or maybe need a reminder to be a kid and enjoy it.
“One for Sorrow” by Mary Downing Hahn
5/5 Stars ★★★★★
Why did you like or dislike this book? I liked this book a lot! The setting and time are explained well, so you really feel like you are sucked into the early 1900s. I also enjoyed the first-person narration so this is for sure an entertaining read. I did feel like the beginning had some pretty intense bullying and the choices the kids made were not always great, but it got better as it went on and the ending was good. Overall, it was a great ghost story with mild scares, an intriguing plot, and a good setting and character development.
Three words that describe this book: Spooky, Compelling, Thrilling
Pick up this book if: One for Sorrow isn’t a super scary book, but I would recommend it for anyone who likes riveting ghost stories with a bit of mayhem and suspense.
“A Practical Guide to Vampires” by Treval Vorqard
4/5 Stars ★★★★
Why did you like or dislike this book? I like this book because I like vampires and the undead.
Three words that describe this book: Mystic, dark, and informative
Pick up this book if: You like vampires and you want to know more about them.
“Be Not Far From Me” by Mindy McGinnis
5/5 Stars ★★★★★
Why did you like or dislike this book? I liked that this book took place in the wilderness and she had to survive outdoors. It reminded me of Hatchet.
Three words that describe this book: Survival, gory, wilderness
Pick up this book if: You liked Hatchet, if you like gory real things and if you like being outdoors
