Friday, January 19, 2024

WPL Books It! Adult Winter Reading Challenge

 

Welcome to WPL Books It! Adult Reading Challenge. Every contender will get a registration grab bag full of your favorite ‘90s swag (yes, there is a snap bracelet) and be entered to win ‘90s themed prizes! 

For this '90s themed challenge we're offering readers the opportunity to win three different prizes. 

Prize 1: Your Favorite ‘90s CDs and a state of the art CD player alarm clock with a $50 gift card to Joe’s Albums

Prize 2: The Beanie Babies collection of your dreams with a $50 gift card to That’s Entertainment

Prize 3: A VCR and a starter collection of all the best VHS movies from the ‘90s with a $50 gift card to the Elm Draught House Cinema

Prizes sponsored by the Worcester Public Library Foundation

Click here for more information and to log into your Beanstack account to start logging your minutes, activities, and reviews. If you don't have an account, you can create one today!

Read these patron book reviews submitted by your fellow readers to get an idea of what to read next. And don't forget to log what you read, WPL events you attend, and your book reviews!


The Beast Player offers a captivating story, yet the main character's seemingly privileged attitude may leave some readers wanting more challenges and character growth. Despite this, the narrative keeps a compelling pace, making it an engaging read for those intrigued by fantasy and unique worlds.

-Lian S.



Wow, this book made me cry! I've seen previews of the movie and wanted to read it before I watched it. Finished it over the course of one long evening. The structure of the novel was done in such a way that made the story feel well-rounded. The characters felt relatable and weighed by their choices in a way that pulled me in! Also 👀 the comment on the Cold Storage Warehouse fire was just super surprising because I just finished 3000 Degrees last month in Dec. I might permanently add this book to my collection for the Woo reference. The ending of the book still sits with me and the premise in general -impossible choices for love on all ends-

-Kandis S.



We read this one for homeschool today. It was so beautifully written and just a joy to read out loud. I can see why it's become such a classic, and definitely expresses both joy and pain so clearly and poignantly.

-John S.

Rich world-building, a compelling and interesting MC, surprising turns, and dark tragedy. I understand now why so many people love this one. The only element that felt forced or underdeveloped was The Dragon as love interest, but I don’t begrudge the inclusion of that familiar trope.

-Tracy B.

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