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Palace of the Drowned by Christine Mangan
When I read that Palace of the Drowned was set in Venice, Italy, off-season, and reminiscent of the novels of Patricia Highsmith, in that the prose is lush, the plot suspenseful in a kind of nagging, slow-burn way, I thought it sounded like my cup of proverbial tea.
Gone by Michael Grant
The Gone series, written by Michael Grant, is a very interesting yet intense read. The author designs a society where the parents are removed from a town and put outside of a bubble.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets written by J. K. Rowling is a fantastic read.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
In The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (2009), author Alan Bradley introduces readers to the charming and precocious eleven-year-old protagonist, Flavia de Luce.
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Scarlet Letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a difficult yet intriguing novel. The opinions may differ on this read, but I found it interesting. The author includes many uses of literary devices, one major one being symbolism that kept me reading the book.
Youth Services Display Case
Share your collection at the library!
Our Youth Services Department has a great opportunity for young patrons to display their collectables in our display cases on the library's Lower Level. Interested? Fill out our Display Case Form for a chance to be featured.
A Wheaton Public Library card is required. The card may belong to the child or caregiver.
The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
Lauren Groff’s The Vaster Wilds (2023) transports the reader back to a horrifying and fascinating time in American colonial history known as the “starving time” at the Jamestown colony in 1609.
Meet our Readers' Advisory Team: Rachel
Join us each month as we interview a Readers' Advisor at WPL so you can get to know the team a little better! This month's spotlight is on Youth Services Department Head, Rachel! Read our conversation with Rachel below to learn about her favorite places to read, the book she is always recommending, and more.
How long have you worked in libraries?
Almost 23 years
What is your favorite book from childhood?
Cafe Services for the Library
The Wheaton Public Library is seeking proposals from experienced operators to establish and operate a cafe/concession business in the Library.
If you're interested, please view the Request for Proposal for the Operation of a Café at the Wheaton Public Library
Proposals are due on March 28, 2024, by no later than 2:00 p.m., at the Business Office of the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL 60187.