Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
United States
How to Do Nothing (2019) by multitalented educator Jenny Odell was my December pick for the 20s & 30s book discussion. Not only is our author in our age group, I thought it would be a good palate cleanser between works of fiction. While it took a little while to grab my attention (did I resist it?
I absolutely adored this heartwarming and funny Christmas romance, perfect for anyone who loves quirky characters (both human and animal) and holiday movies.
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The fourth graphic novel in the Wings of Fire series switches to Starflight’s point of view, which changes the tone a lot since he’s more thoughtful and anxious than the others. The NightWing kingdom is creepy and unique, and the art makes it feel even more threatening. Starflight’s struggle with loyalty and bravery feels realistic, especially since he isn’t the “heroic” type. Some scenes are tense, especially when he starts realizing the truth about his tribe.
In this historical WWII fantasy, a British witch joins the war effort to help track down a dangerous magical relic before a coven of Nazi witches find it and bring it to Hitler. After a Nazi witch infiltrates the Royal Academy of Witches with devastating consequences, Lydia Polk wants to join the fight, but meets resistance from the elder members of her coven, who do not want to sacrifice any more lives in the service of a government that has forced them into hiding for generations.
The Hidden Kingdom might be the most visually impressive so far in the Wings of Fire series because the Rainforest Kingdom is so bright and colorful. Glory finally gets the spotlight, and she’s probably the most sarcastic and relatable dragonet yet. The plot about the disappearing RainWings is a little darker than I expected, but it makes the story more gripping.
The second graphic novel in the Wings of Fire series focuses on Tsunami, and you can feel her strong personality on every page. The SeaWing kingdom looks amazing in comic form, especially the underwater scenes. The mystery surrounding Tsunami’s family is interesting, and even though she can be stubborn, it’s easy to understand why she acts that way after everything she’s been through. The pacing is good, with a mix of action, secrets, and emotional moments.
Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon (2025), by Annie Mare, is a fun, cozy, modern-day romance with science fiction elements. When Tressa Fay receives a text message meant for someone else, she lets the sender—an engineer named Meryl—know she has the wrong number.
The first Wings of Fire graphic novel does a great job introducing the world of Pyrrhia and the dragonets who are supposed to end the war. The art is colorful and really helps bring the dragon tribes to life, especially how different they all look. Clay is an easy character to connect with because he’s caring but also unsure of himself, which makes him feel realistic.
At Vassar in 1946, Anne Bishop hides that she is Jewish because she doesn't want to be socially ostracized. She develops a friendship with another Jewish girl, Delia, in secret. Delia is unabashedly herself and doesn't care that she has no friends at the university. At times, Anne, is in awe of how self-confident Delia is. One day Anne betrays Delia and their bond is fractured.
Perry Firekeeper-Birch is looking forward to a lazy summer of fishing and spending her days outdoors, while her twin sister Pauline and good friend Lucas take part in her tribe's summer intern program. But when Perry wrecks her car, her Aunt Daunis (from Firekeeper's Daughter) requires Perry to take an internship position to pay her back for the repairs.