Libby's Guide

In a dystopian Paris, history is repeating itself. All those that oppose the new revolution are being put to the blade--reminiscent of...

Ariel Kaplan creates wonderfully clever and quirky teen characters that confront the worst of teen angst without being annoying. In this...

If you are a die hard fan of Jane Eyre and all things Brontë, this book is not for you. However, if you enjoy a silly and farcical...

Wow! I have such mixed feelings about this book. It was a hard read for me, but such a mind expanding experience. The writing was...

Jules Maroni feels like she was born on the high wire. She dreams of doing her pirouettes on high wires around the country, but she needs...

I love retellings--fairy tales, classics, alternate histories--I’m drawn to all of them. Some are more satisfying than others, but I...

Who could resist a post-apocalyptic reimagining of Jane Austen’s Persuasion? I have to admit I was intrigued but skeptical when I started...

Jamie Watson is reluctant to leave London and enter Sherringford, a Connecticut prep school. However, he is interested in meeting...

My Lady Jane combines history, humor, and magic to recreate the story of Lady Jane Grey with a twist. I remember the Lady Jane tragedy as...

In this reimagined Robinson Crusoe, a teenage Crusoe and female companion Friday have been rescued from the island and returned to...