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…
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.
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…
Speak
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars) Reviewed by: Rachel Maggard Melinda is starting her freshman year of high…
Arc of a Scythe Series
Arc of a Scythe Series by Neal Shusterman Imagine a world in the future where science has progressed so far that there isn’t any war,…
I’m Not Dying With You Tonight
I’m Not Dying With You Tonight by Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars) Reviewed by: Rachel Maggard I’m…
The Boy in the Black Suit
The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars) Reviewed by: Rachel Maggard Matt Miller is a…
Field Notes on Love
Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars) Reviewed by: Rachel Maggard This is a story all…
My Name is Venus Black
My Name is Venus Black by Heather Lloyd Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars) Reviewed by: Rachel Maggard Set in the early 1980’s,…
Now A Major Motion Picture
Now A Major Motion Picture by Cori McCarthy Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars) Reviewed by: Rachel Maggard Now A Major Motion Picture…
