by Shannon McLean | Jan 12, 2022 | KPL Staff Reads, Teen Connection
You know what makes writing blogs about books easier (at least for me)? Choosing a theme for the month and then reading books that fit that theme. Also, I like making themed lists (come into the Teen Room and check out our Book List binder and you will see!), so this...
by Shannon McLean | Dec 4, 2021 | KPL Staff Reads, Teen Connection
Yes, I missed October’s blog. It might have been because I had the flu, or maybe because October is my favorite month and it was hard letting go. We’ll never know! But to make it up to my readers–all three of you–I am including a bonus review...
by Shannon McLean | Oct 5, 2021 | KPL Staff Reads, Teen Connection
Welcome back to Shannon’s Hot Takes! As I attempted to title September’s blog, I thought about the three very different titles that I am reviewing, and at first couldn’t think of anything they had in common. An Argentinean werewolf tale, a...
by Shannon McLean | Sep 1, 2021 | KPL Staff Reads, Teen Connection
I’m back! A couple of years ago, I started a blog called Shannon’s Hot Takes on Hot Reads, focused on Teen Hot Reads. It went well for a few months, but then I realized restricting myself to only reading Teen Hot Reads was unsustainable. I can’t help...
by Shannon McLean | Feb 4, 2019 | KPL Staff Reads, Teen Connection
← "Own Voices" Titles Staff Want to Read Despite reports to the contrary, I did not fall off the face of the planet and forget about my blog. I did, however, find myself busier than I expected for the holidays, PLUS I had some non-YA reading I wanted to...
