The Four Winds
“The Four Winds,” the latest novel by Kristin Hannah, is a sweeping tale that begins in 1921 Texas. Elsa is 25-years-old and is from a…
My name is Rachel Maggard and I work at the Teen/Reference Desk. I love reading, talking about what I’m reading and helping others find their next great book. When not at work you can find me with my nose in a book, listening to a podcast, binge watching a show on Netflix, drinking a vanilla chai or spending time with my husband and three children. I’d love to talk books with you or answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact me at rmaggard@wellscolibrary.org.
Between Shades of Gray
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys Reviewed by: Rachel Maggard In 1939 right before the breakout of WWII, Stalin and Hitler signed a pact…
Book Chat 2020 Year in Review
As we wrap up our #WCPLBookChat for 2020, Lana and I wanted to look back on the year and talk about some of our favorites–our…
A Curse So Dark and Lonely
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer Reviewed by: Rachel Maggard Where does a librarian find her next book? She may read reviews…
Dracula & Twilight: Food, Fun, Fanfare
It is the month of October. The month that begins in cozy sweaters and falling leaves and ends in goosebumps and chills. If…
Still Life
“Miss Jane Neal met her maker in the early morning mist of Thanksgiving Sunday.” The first line of Still Life pulls you into a world…
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Reviewed by: Rachel Maggard If you haven’t heard yet, let me be the first to tell…
Just Mercy
Bryan Stevenson, founder of Equal Justice Initiative, has devoted his life to working with those on death row or those who could not afford proper…
Tweet Cute
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord Reviewed by: Rachel Maggard Imagine a modern day version of You’ve Got Mail. Instead of two people getting to know…
On the Horizon
When Lois Lowry (author of Number the Stars, The Giver, and many more including this book) was three years old and living in Hawaii, her…