I hope you all had a fine and Merry Christmas, and you have my BEST wishes for a Happy New Year!
I had a wondeful time with my family; my elder niece regaled me with a detailed description of her adoration of the Twilight movie (which I have not seen yet). My younger brother, his wife, and I all went to see Wall-E at the discount theater - that's a great little movie, and I'm fairly certain it will be a classic. If you haven't seen it, come in and put your name on the list! Right now we only have 38 requests on 6 copies! That's just over a 6 week wait - you can watch it on Valentine's Day!
Don't forget - Tuesday is Game Day, and Wednesday is Movie Day. Game Day will be from 2:00 til 4:00, and the Movie will start at 1:00 to accomodate its length and our earlier closing time.
Free Food at both events! Teens and tweens 10 and up for Game Day - all ages welcome for Movie Day.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
New Books!
A whole cartload of new books are coming up from downstairs at any moment:
Sorcerer of the North by John Flanagan (Ranger's Apprentice 5) - Will is now a Ranger himself, in charge of a small village. He seeks the poisoner of the King, rumored sorcery, and tries to help Alys, who has been taken hostage.
Stowaway by R. A. Salvatore (Stone of Tymora Vol 1) - a young orphan's magic stone leads to both great adventure and great danger.
Superior Saturday by Garth Nix (Keys to the Kingdom 6) - the next-to-last and long-awaited volume in Arthur's quest to obtain the seven Magical Keys that will allow him to
Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones by Brandon Sanderson - Alcatraz and his companions must enter the Great Library of Alexandria to rescue his father and grandfather from the clutches of the Curators.
Invitation Only (2),Untouchable (3), Confessions (4), Inner Circle (5), Legacy (6),Ambition (7), Revelation (8) by Kate Brian (Private Series) - (oops! Private (vol 1) is still on order!) - follow the trials and tribulations of Reed Brennan as she transfers to the prestigious Easton Academy.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman - after the grisly murder of his entire family, a toddler wanders into the graveyard, where ghosts and other supernatural residents agree to raise him as one of their own.
Lament: the Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater - Dierdre Monaghan finds herself drawn into the world of the faeries as she investigates enigmatic Luke Dillon.
The Latent Powers of Dylan Fontaine by April Lurie - Dylan's friend Angie is making a movie about him while his life falls apart and he tries to stop it.
Letter Writer by Ann Rinaldi (branches) - a young girl who serves as her blind stepmother's letter writer is horrified by her unwitting role in Nat Turner's bloody slave rebellion.
Guardian by Julius Lester (EWL) - in this historical novel, a young white man and his father witness the lynching of an innocent black man.
BlackBox by Julie Schumacher (RBH) - Elena tries to cope with her feelings when her older sister is hospitalized for depression, and her parents try to keep it a secret.
Graphic Novels:
Ulitmate X-Men vol 19 Absolute Power
X-Men. Messiah CompleX
Catwoman. Crime Pays
Batman and the Outsiders. The Crysalis
Green Lantern. In Brightest Day
Naruto v. 32
Fruits baskets Ultimate Edition v. 1-3 (includes vols 1-6)
Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale - a variation on the classic Rapunzel, in which she rescues herself...
Into the Volcano by Don Wood - While their parents are away doing research, brothers Duffy and Sumo Pugg are swept off by their cousin to Kokalaha Island, where they become trapped in a volcano.
Flight 5 - a collection of wordless graphic short stories - the fifth annual collection
Aya of Yop City by Marguerite Abouet - in the mid '70's, Aya grows up on the Ivory Coast amidst her friends and family.
Portable Frank by Jim Woodring - Frank, an 11 year old anthropomorph, explores his world with his companion Pupshaw.
Umbrella Academy. Volume 1: Apocalypse Suite by Gerard Way - seven out of 47 unusual children are adopted by a rich philanthropist and learn that their purpose is to save the world. At age ten they begin to come into their bizarre powers, and starts them on their career as superheroes.
Sorcerer of the North by John Flanagan (Ranger's Apprentice 5) - Will is now a Ranger himself, in charge of a small village. He seeks the poisoner of the King, rumored sorcery, and tries to help Alys, who has been taken hostage.
Stowaway by R. A. Salvatore (Stone of Tymora Vol 1) - a young orphan's magic stone leads to both great adventure and great danger.
Superior Saturday by Garth Nix (Keys to the Kingdom 6) - the next-to-last and long-awaited volume in Arthur's quest to obtain the seven Magical Keys that will allow him to
Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones by Brandon Sanderson - Alcatraz and his companions must enter the Great Library of Alexandria to rescue his father and grandfather from the clutches of the Curators.
Invitation Only (2),Untouchable (3), Confessions (4), Inner Circle (5), Legacy (6),Ambition (7), Revelation (8) by Kate Brian (Private Series) - (oops! Private (vol 1) is still on order!) - follow the trials and tribulations of Reed Brennan as she transfers to the prestigious Easton Academy.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman - after the grisly murder of his entire family, a toddler wanders into the graveyard, where ghosts and other supernatural residents agree to raise him as one of their own.
Lament: the Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater - Dierdre Monaghan finds herself drawn into the world of the faeries as she investigates enigmatic Luke Dillon.
The Latent Powers of Dylan Fontaine by April Lurie - Dylan's friend Angie is making a movie about him while his life falls apart and he tries to stop it.
Letter Writer by Ann Rinaldi (branches) - a young girl who serves as her blind stepmother's letter writer is horrified by her unwitting role in Nat Turner's bloody slave rebellion.
Guardian by Julius Lester (EWL) - in this historical novel, a young white man and his father witness the lynching of an innocent black man.
BlackBox by Julie Schumacher (RBH) - Elena tries to cope with her feelings when her older sister is hospitalized for depression, and her parents try to keep it a secret.
Graphic Novels:
Ulitmate X-Men vol 19 Absolute Power
X-Men. Messiah CompleX
Catwoman. Crime Pays
Batman and the Outsiders. The Crysalis
Green Lantern. In Brightest Day
Naruto v. 32
Fruits baskets Ultimate Edition v. 1-3 (includes vols 1-6)
Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale - a variation on the classic Rapunzel, in which she rescues herself...
Into the Volcano by Don Wood - While their parents are away doing research, brothers Duffy and Sumo Pugg are swept off by their cousin to Kokalaha Island, where they become trapped in a volcano.
Flight 5 - a collection of wordless graphic short stories - the fifth annual collection
Aya of Yop City by Marguerite Abouet - in the mid '70's, Aya grows up on the Ivory Coast amidst her friends and family.
Portable Frank by Jim Woodring - Frank, an 11 year old anthropomorph, explores his world with his companion Pupshaw.
Umbrella Academy. Volume 1: Apocalypse Suite by Gerard Way - seven out of 47 unusual children are adopted by a rich philanthropist and learn that their purpose is to save the world. At age ten they begin to come into their bizarre powers, and starts them on their career as superheroes.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Recent Returns
Well, I have a few things to mention, today.
The Superman Chronicles, Volumes 1-3. These volumes start with the very earliest published Superman comics and go forward in exact chronological order. Each of these volumes has checked out at least 8 times. Have fun discovering the origins of the Superman story!
Yurara, Vols 1-3 (4 and 5 are "newly acquired" and will be available soon). Follow Yurara as she learns to use her power to see spirits to do good. Vol 1 has over 20 checkouts, and the others are not far behind.
Runemarks by Joanne Harris is both an audiobook and a print book. Maddy Smith was born with a rune (ruin)mark on her hand, she fears it means she is a witch; but when mysterious "One-eye" the traveler arrives, she discovers her true destiny - saving the world. The audio has nine checkouts, while the book has 7.
Last but not least, I want to mention a book that has failed to be checked out even ONCE. It is called "In the Small". Due to some slight adult content (brief above-the-waist nudity) and some rather graphic violence (a cat eating a person, a snake getting speared through the head), this book is shelved on the "adult side" in the 741.8 numbers. So if you're under 14 or so, you may want a parent to glance at this with you. But the story is exciting. It follows a family (in two places) after a terrible explosion causes every surviving human to be miniaturized to about 6" tall. The family struggles to survive (accidents, animal attacks, scavenging supplies) and reconnect with each other. The will to survive is all that remains...
Give this book some attention! Sometime (in 2010?) it may become a movie!
The Superman Chronicles, Volumes 1-3. These volumes start with the very earliest published Superman comics and go forward in exact chronological order. Each of these volumes has checked out at least 8 times. Have fun discovering the origins of the Superman story!
Yurara, Vols 1-3 (4 and 5 are "newly acquired" and will be available soon). Follow Yurara as she learns to use her power to see spirits to do good. Vol 1 has over 20 checkouts, and the others are not far behind.
Runemarks by Joanne Harris is both an audiobook and a print book. Maddy Smith was born with a rune (ruin)mark on her hand, she fears it means she is a witch; but when mysterious "One-eye" the traveler arrives, she discovers her true destiny - saving the world. The audio has nine checkouts, while the book has 7.
Last but not least, I want to mention a book that has failed to be checked out even ONCE. It is called "In the Small". Due to some slight adult content (brief above-the-waist nudity) and some rather graphic violence (a cat eating a person, a snake getting speared through the head), this book is shelved on the "adult side" in the 741.8 numbers. So if you're under 14 or so, you may want a parent to glance at this with you. But the story is exciting. It follows a family (in two places) after a terrible explosion causes every surviving human to be miniaturized to about 6" tall. The family struggles to survive (accidents, animal attacks, scavenging supplies) and reconnect with each other. The will to survive is all that remains...
Give this book some attention! Sometime (in 2010?) it may become a movie!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Lonestar Books 2009
Wow, look at this video a Librarian in Humble Texas made for her students to watch!
We own almost all (and soon all) of the Lonestar Books, so you can find them here.
Remember, too, if you are in WISD, that the 2nd annual "Battle of the Books" between the Middle Schools will be happening on February 27. If you intend to be on your school's team, you should be reading them NOW, getting ready for tough questions and quotes. Last year I worked the competition as official timekeeper and score-keeper. I'll be doing something (probably the same) again this year. Ask your librarian if you're not sure whether your school is competing!
We own almost all (and soon all) of the Lonestar Books, so you can find them here.
Remember, too, if you are in WISD, that the 2nd annual "Battle of the Books" between the Middle Schools will be happening on February 27. If you intend to be on your school's team, you should be reading them NOW, getting ready for tough questions and quotes. Last year I worked the competition as official timekeeper and score-keeper. I'll be doing something (probably the same) again this year. Ask your librarian if you're not sure whether your school is competing!
Which one would you prefer?
Lately, I've gotten tired of/bored with the "favorite quote" feature. I'm contemplating either replacing it with a "word of the week" feature, or alternating the quote with a word/definition.
Do you like the quotes? Would you find words and word origin/definitions to be equally appealing? More? Less? Not at all? Please, let me know so I can make a choice for how to keep this blog fun and appealing into the new year.
Yr friendly Teen Librarian - Ms. G.
Do you like the quotes? Would you find words and word origin/definitions to be equally appealing? More? Less? Not at all? Please, let me know so I can make a choice for how to keep this blog fun and appealing into the new year.
Yr friendly Teen Librarian - Ms. G.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Game Day and Movie Day
Don't forget that we have two exciting upcoming events:
Tuesday Dec 30 at from 2-4:00 is WINTER GAME DAY. I'll have the gamecubes (SSB Melee, Mario Kart and Naruto (our new game!)), the Wii (SSB and Link's Crossbow Shooter), and the Playstation (DDR) all set up. Come play and bring a friend! We'll be serving hot cheesy Nachos. Everyone ages 10 - 17 is welcome!
Wednesday Dec 31 from 1-3:30 we'll be showing our WINTER TEEN MOVIE. The movie will be the second in the Narnia Series - I am officially not allowed to name the title, but it is the NEW Narnia movie that was just released on DVD this month. Come in with your friends and family (all ages welcome), have some popcorn, and watch it on the big screen!
Tuesday Dec 30 at from 2-4:00 is WINTER GAME DAY. I'll have the gamecubes (SSB Melee, Mario Kart and Naruto (our new game!)), the Wii (SSB and Link's Crossbow Shooter), and the Playstation (DDR) all set up. Come play and bring a friend! We'll be serving hot cheesy Nachos. Everyone ages 10 - 17 is welcome!
Wednesday Dec 31 from 1-3:30 we'll be showing our WINTER TEEN MOVIE. The movie will be the second in the Narnia Series - I am officially not allowed to name the title, but it is the NEW Narnia movie that was just released on DVD this month. Come in with your friends and family (all ages welcome), have some popcorn, and watch it on the big screen!
Take a Poll!
I've created a poll asking you to tell me what sorts of posts you most enjoy on this weblog. Please, help me give you more of what you like best!
Answer the poll, post comments here, and lets see what happens...
Answer the poll, post comments here, and lets see what happens...
Friday, December 12, 2008
New Books!
Lots of new stuff:
For the branches:
Vibes by Amy Kathleen Ryan - Kristi is convinced that everyone dislikes her - even those fascinated by her busty figure, but begins to doubt her psychic insights after learning her father's big secret, and the true opinions of some of her classmates.
Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve - In Saxon-era England, young Gwyna's village is burned by raiders. She seeks aid from Myrddin the bard, who uses her in his plan to bring Arthur to his throne.
Possibilities of Sainthood by Donna Freitas - Anna LaBella, catholic schoolgirl, longs to be a saint, but is also longing for her first kiss. A delightful comedy about being true to oneself.
Ghost Medicine by Andrew Smith - Troy Stotts is still mourning his mother's recent death, Troy goes to spend the summer wrangling horses. He and his friends begin what seems to be a wonderful adventure, but will it end in tragedy?
My So-called Family by Courtney Sheinmel - Leah, conceived by a sperm-bank donor, sets out to discover who her real father is, without telling anyone.
Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash by Wendelin Van Draanen - thirteen year old Sammie scares an old man into a heart-attack, and then must both seek help for him without being spotted, and dispose of the handfuls of cash he begs her to destroy.
For Central:
Lost Island of Tamarind by Nadia Aguiar - thirteen year old Nadia becomes stranded on the unusual island of Tamarind with her baby sister and younger brother, and must struggle to survive while searching for her lost parents.
Voss by David Ives - told in a series of letters, Voss tells of his adventures being smuggled out of Slovakia in a box of black-market cheese puffs and into the US.
Other Side of the Island by Allegra Goodman - Honor's parents disappear after having an illegal second child, and it is up to her to discover the secrets of her island culture.
Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Milne - a heart tugging tale of a young man who discovers the true meaning of Christmas through his friendship with a troubled little girl.
What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell - in the 1940's, teenage Evie develops a crush on a GI friend of her stepfather Joe's, and discovers a complex web of lies.
Last Christmas by Kate Brian - prequel to the novel "Private", Arianna should be in Vermont, but is stranded in Easton instead.
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson - after being sold to a cruel couple, slave Isabel becomes a spy for the Rebels during the Revolutionary War.
Nothing by Robin Friedman - Overachiever Parker sees himself as a fat, unattractive failure and seeks relief for his failings in binge eating and purging.
Smile by Donna Jo Napoli - In Renaissance Italy, Elisabetta seeks romance, and Leonardo Da Vinci introduces her to handsome Giuliano de Medici; she has no idea of the romance and heartache that will follow.
The Tygrine Cat by Inbali Iserles - Young Mati the cat is lost and alone, and seeks shelter with a colony of feral Cats before frightening things begin happening.
Seaborn by Craig Moodie - Luke doesn't want to go sailing with his father after his mother walks out, but when he's left alone on the boat after a storm, he must deal with both danger and feelings of guilt.
Burn by Suzanne Phillips - bullied and isolated, Cameron's rage grows until it erupts with devastating consequences.
Neptune's Children by Bonnie Dobkin - when a biological attack kills all adults on earth, teens at an amusement park struggle to survive, led by Milo, whose father was an engineer there.
How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier - in a world where everyone has a helping fairy, Charlie doesn't want her parking fairy, and struggles to find a way to replace it with a better one.
Graphic Novels:
Inu Yasha v.35
Fullmetal Alechemist v.17
Bad Kitty v. 1
Welcome to the Jungle (Dresden Files)
Superman. The Third Kryptonian
JLA. Salvation Run
JSA Presents Green Lantern
Batman Chronicles v. 6
X-Men vs Apocalypse. Vol 1: The Twelve
For the branches:
Vibes by Amy Kathleen Ryan - Kristi is convinced that everyone dislikes her - even those fascinated by her busty figure, but begins to doubt her psychic insights after learning her father's big secret, and the true opinions of some of her classmates.
Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve - In Saxon-era England, young Gwyna's village is burned by raiders. She seeks aid from Myrddin the bard, who uses her in his plan to bring Arthur to his throne.
Possibilities of Sainthood by Donna Freitas - Anna LaBella, catholic schoolgirl, longs to be a saint, but is also longing for her first kiss. A delightful comedy about being true to oneself.
Ghost Medicine by Andrew Smith - Troy Stotts is still mourning his mother's recent death, Troy goes to spend the summer wrangling horses. He and his friends begin what seems to be a wonderful adventure, but will it end in tragedy?
My So-called Family by Courtney Sheinmel - Leah, conceived by a sperm-bank donor, sets out to discover who her real father is, without telling anyone.
Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash by Wendelin Van Draanen - thirteen year old Sammie scares an old man into a heart-attack, and then must both seek help for him without being spotted, and dispose of the handfuls of cash he begs her to destroy.
For Central:
Lost Island of Tamarind by Nadia Aguiar - thirteen year old Nadia becomes stranded on the unusual island of Tamarind with her baby sister and younger brother, and must struggle to survive while searching for her lost parents.
Voss by David Ives - told in a series of letters, Voss tells of his adventures being smuggled out of Slovakia in a box of black-market cheese puffs and into the US.
Other Side of the Island by Allegra Goodman - Honor's parents disappear after having an illegal second child, and it is up to her to discover the secrets of her island culture.
Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Milne - a heart tugging tale of a young man who discovers the true meaning of Christmas through his friendship with a troubled little girl.
What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell - in the 1940's, teenage Evie develops a crush on a GI friend of her stepfather Joe's, and discovers a complex web of lies.
Last Christmas by Kate Brian - prequel to the novel "Private", Arianna should be in Vermont, but is stranded in Easton instead.
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson - after being sold to a cruel couple, slave Isabel becomes a spy for the Rebels during the Revolutionary War.
Nothing by Robin Friedman - Overachiever Parker sees himself as a fat, unattractive failure and seeks relief for his failings in binge eating and purging.
Smile by Donna Jo Napoli - In Renaissance Italy, Elisabetta seeks romance, and Leonardo Da Vinci introduces her to handsome Giuliano de Medici; she has no idea of the romance and heartache that will follow.
The Tygrine Cat by Inbali Iserles - Young Mati the cat is lost and alone, and seeks shelter with a colony of feral Cats before frightening things begin happening.
Seaborn by Craig Moodie - Luke doesn't want to go sailing with his father after his mother walks out, but when he's left alone on the boat after a storm, he must deal with both danger and feelings of guilt.
Burn by Suzanne Phillips - bullied and isolated, Cameron's rage grows until it erupts with devastating consequences.
Neptune's Children by Bonnie Dobkin - when a biological attack kills all adults on earth, teens at an amusement park struggle to survive, led by Milo, whose father was an engineer there.
How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier - in a world where everyone has a helping fairy, Charlie doesn't want her parking fairy, and struggles to find a way to replace it with a better one.
Graphic Novels:
Inu Yasha v.35
Fullmetal Alechemist v.17
Bad Kitty v. 1
Welcome to the Jungle (Dresden Files)
Superman. The Third Kryptonian
JLA. Salvation Run
JSA Presents Green Lantern
Batman Chronicles v. 6
X-Men vs Apocalypse. Vol 1: The Twelve
Monday, December 8, 2008
More Recent Returns
It's really fun investigating what other people are reading!
Today I found the first three volumes of Alichino on the cart - by Kouyu Shurei - a young girl quests f0r a wish-granting Alichino, and discovers instead a beautiful young man named Tsugiri... volume 1 has checked out 39 times! A very popular series.
Liling Po is another GN by Ako Yutenji - Master Thief Liling Po is caught and has to join a government-sponsored team of elite thieves - stealing eight magical artifacts. With over 60 checkouts, this series seems to be a BIG favorite.
Garth Nix is one of my favorite authors, and his book Shade's Children is a splendid mix of horror and science fiction. Between the hardback and paper copies, it has 42 checkouts. Imagine a world where your fourteenth birthday is your last, where only one thing can save you, and where even your protector may not be trustworthy...
Melting Stones is Tamora Pierce's new book - it has checked out only once - be sure to put your name on it before everyone discovers it is here!
Today I found the first three volumes of Alichino on the cart - by Kouyu Shurei - a young girl quests f0r a wish-granting Alichino, and discovers instead a beautiful young man named Tsugiri... volume 1 has checked out 39 times! A very popular series.
Liling Po is another GN by Ako Yutenji - Master Thief Liling Po is caught and has to join a government-sponsored team of elite thieves - stealing eight magical artifacts. With over 60 checkouts, this series seems to be a BIG favorite.
Garth Nix is one of my favorite authors, and his book Shade's Children is a splendid mix of horror and science fiction. Between the hardback and paper copies, it has 42 checkouts. Imagine a world where your fourteenth birthday is your last, where only one thing can save you, and where even your protector may not be trustworthy...
Melting Stones is Tamora Pierce's new book - it has checked out only once - be sure to put your name on it before everyone discovers it is here!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Recent Returns!
What's Being Read by your peers? Here are a few things that caught my eye on today's return cart
Poison by Chris Wooding - with over thirty check-outs, this fantasy-adventure has a really neat twist. I remember reading it more than a year ago, and being very intrigued. You will be, too, as you follow Poison's quest to rescue her little sister, who has been kidnapped by phaeries.
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson - 29 checkouts for this one! It's a very popular series, and I keep meaning to read them, I promise! Max, Fang and their four friends are being hunted across the US, in what Patterson says is his favorite ever story.
Ruler of the Land (vols 1 and 3) - this graphic novel series has over 50 checkouts! Bwi-Kwang and Hwa Rin quest for her grandfather, and try to keep the Sword of Flowers from the hands of their fiendish enemies, in this martial action adventure.
Silverfish - this graphic novel mystery has only 2 checkouts - follow Mia as she discovers secrets about her new stepmother and tries to untwist her double life without unleashing an insane serial killer. This is a really good and scary story! Come in and read it!
Poison by Chris Wooding - with over thirty check-outs, this fantasy-adventure has a really neat twist. I remember reading it more than a year ago, and being very intrigued. You will be, too, as you follow Poison's quest to rescue her little sister, who has been kidnapped by phaeries.
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson - 29 checkouts for this one! It's a very popular series, and I keep meaning to read them, I promise! Max, Fang and their four friends are being hunted across the US, in what Patterson says is his favorite ever story.
Ruler of the Land (vols 1 and 3) - this graphic novel series has over 50 checkouts! Bwi-Kwang and Hwa Rin quest for her grandfather, and try to keep the Sword of Flowers from the hands of their fiendish enemies, in this martial action adventure.
Silverfish - this graphic novel mystery has only 2 checkouts - follow Mia as she discovers secrets about her new stepmother and tries to untwist her double life without unleashing an insane serial killer. This is a really good and scary story! Come in and read it!
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