Book reviews

Waterfall by Lisa Tawn Bergren

Waterfall by Lisa Tawn Bergren

In Waterfall, a new young adult novel by Lisa Tawn Bergren, Gabi Betarrini, a 17-year-old American girl, meets a knight in shining armor who saves her from great danger.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Fault in Our Stars

If you pick up a John Green book, you might expect to find lovesick teenagers or high school pranksters. But what you really should expect is nothing but literary gold.

Classic Review: Men Against the Sea by Nordhoff and Hall

Men Against the Sea

Was Captain Bligh a villain – or a hero? If you've read the Bounty Trilogy, you know Bligh cuts a controversial figure in the pages of fiction and nonfiction alike. Read Bernie's review of the second book, Men Against the Sea, and decide for yourself.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn

When Amy meets Nick, it’s love at first sight. Something out of a movie. Magical. And, maybe, deadly.

Four Books for Olympic Readers

American Shaolin

Armchair athletes the world over are glued to television/ computer/smartphone screens soaking up the quadrennial celebration of the Olympic Games in London.