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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.

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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.

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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.

Library Life

Coming Soon: A Digital Learning Lab for KC Teens

Andrea Ellis

Equipped with a planning grant from the MacArthur Foundation, the Kansas City Public Library and Science City are plotting a digital media "learning lab" for teens in Union Station. Check out our progress!

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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.