Child of Dandelions by Nanji, Shenaaz. - In Uganda, in 1972, President Idi Amin announces that God has given him a message - all the foreign Indian citizens must leave the country at once, abandoning their homes and businesses. Sabine is 15, and her parents are torn about whether or not to flee the country. Over months, Sabine experiences fear, despair, and hope as her family makes increasingly desperate choices. 3 circs in 8 months - this book is not as popular as it should be! Sabine's story is sad, but happy at the same time. Give it a try!
Honey, Baby, Sweetheart by Caletti, Deb - Ruby falls for Travis. She knows he's bad, but it doesn't matter. Ruby's librarian mother knows it does matter, and sets out to rescue Ruby. She's suffering from her own heartbreak, so when a chance to reunite an elderly lady with her long-lost love offers itself, the three women begin a journey of discovery together. 52 checkouts! One of the best!!
Brisingr by Christopher Paolini - The third book in the Inheritance trilogy, it follows the young warrior Eragon and his dragon Sapphira on their adventures. Discover who Eragon truly is, and what lies in store for him as he learns to master his magic, and discovers that Saphira is not the only remaining living dragon. Or is she? 67 circs on 9 copies (not counting the audios...)
Read one of these wonderful books today...
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Thursday Game Night
Well, we have a repeat winner! On Thursday night Mr. T won for a second time (he won the first week, June 11).
We had a great turnout, with 19 attending, and 12 participating in the tournament.
I hope you all will drop by this week, as we gear up for a great holiday weekend.
Don't forget, the Library will be CLOSED Friday and Saturday.
See ya!
We had a great turnout, with 19 attending, and 12 participating in the tournament.
I hope you all will drop by this week, as we gear up for a great holiday weekend.
Don't forget, the Library will be CLOSED Friday and Saturday.
See ya!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Summer Reading Lists
Every summer, I find lists and lists of "Great Summer Reads". I always intend to read books from them, and sometimes I do. Sometimes, I don't.
But often, the lists tell me less about the books on them, than they does about the people who made the lists, so (since I love being nosy about people) I love browsing them...
Anyway, here are a few lists I've found that seem interesting:
Tween Fiction from the Kansas Star
Suggested Reading from the Coretta Scott King committee
TeenReads Ultimate Teen Reading List - compiled from reader suggestions
Do you have a favorite list of summer reads? Or just one title you'd love to suggest?
Right now, I'm reading a book by Robert Sawyer, entitled "www:wake". It is FASCINATING. Sci-fi of the very finest kind. If you've read and enjoyed Little Brother, or Starship Troopers, or Old Man's War, or if you like science fiction in general, I strongly suggest giving this book a try!
But often, the lists tell me less about the books on them, than they does about the people who made the lists, so (since I love being nosy about people) I love browsing them...
Anyway, here are a few lists I've found that seem interesting:
Tween Fiction from the Kansas Star
Suggested Reading from the Coretta Scott King committee
TeenReads Ultimate Teen Reading List - compiled from reader suggestions
Do you have a favorite list of summer reads? Or just one title you'd love to suggest?
Right now, I'm reading a book by Robert Sawyer, entitled "www:wake". It is FASCINATING. Sci-fi of the very finest kind. If you've read and enjoyed Little Brother, or Starship Troopers, or Old Man's War, or if you like science fiction in general, I strongly suggest giving this book a try!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Recent Returns
Cirque Du Freak: Sons of Destiny (book 12) by Darren Shan - 3 copies have checked out 39 times! This series just seems to grow in popularity - people are still reading and re-reading them...
Being by Kevin Brooks - 14 circs since 2007 - When Robert's doctor discovers that he is not a human being, but rather a mechanical android, the orphan teen sets of to discover who- and what - he really is, in this science fiction thriller.
Dragon and Liberator by Timothy Zahn - 8 circs since 2008 - this is the final book in the "Dragonback Adventures" series - in which Jack Morgan and Draycos finally face off against Neverlin and his allies, attempt to rescue the K'daa fleet, discover whether or not Alison is a friend or an enemy, and finally reveal the ultimate fate of Jack's parents. Great sci-fi adventure!
and, last but not least:
Amulet: book one, the Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi - 9 circs since 2009. After a tragedy, Emily, Navin and their mother move to the ancestral family home - and then their mother is kidnapped into a strange otherworld, from which the children struggle to rescue her.
Being by Kevin Brooks - 14 circs since 2007 - When Robert's doctor discovers that he is not a human being, but rather a mechanical android, the orphan teen sets of to discover who- and what - he really is, in this science fiction thriller.
Dragon and Liberator by Timothy Zahn - 8 circs since 2008 - this is the final book in the "Dragonback Adventures" series - in which Jack Morgan and Draycos finally face off against Neverlin and his allies, attempt to rescue the K'daa fleet, discover whether or not Alison is a friend or an enemy, and finally reveal the ultimate fate of Jack's parents. Great sci-fi adventure!
and, last but not least:
Amulet: book one, the Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi - 9 circs since 2009. After a tragedy, Emily, Navin and their mother move to the ancestral family home - and then their mother is kidnapped into a strange otherworld, from which the children struggle to rescue her.
Friday, June 19, 2009
R-U-Game Tourney Night 2
Last Night was FABULOUS!
We had 23 great gamers.... and TUMOR was the official winner of the night's tournament.
Rock Band rocked - and we got all the songs unlocked, finally!
The only issue was messiness - I'm gonna have to chat with everyone about keeping their chips on their plates...
If you haven't joined us yet, please come on in - I'd love to have another dozen people next week!
We had 23 great gamers.... and TUMOR was the official winner of the night's tournament.
Rock Band rocked - and we got all the songs unlocked, finally!
The only issue was messiness - I'm gonna have to chat with everyone about keeping their chips on their plates...
If you haven't joined us yet, please come on in - I'd love to have another dozen people next week!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
R-U-Game?
Last Thursday was the first official 2009 Summer Game Tournament.
Our weekly winner was Mr. T, who edged out his competitor in a very close-fought SuperSmash Brothers Melee duel.
Tomorrow I will try to post tonight's winner, and a brief description of the action!
Our weekly winner was Mr. T, who edged out his competitor in a very close-fought SuperSmash Brothers Melee duel.
Tomorrow I will try to post tonight's winner, and a brief description of the action!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
New Books! Lots of them!!
Hoppergrass by Chris Clinton Brown - t is 1969, and Bowser has arrived at The Hill, an institution for delinquent teenage boys. No one is doing much to protect the boys who find themselves there, but Bowser doesn’t expect to stay long. He thinks he might be crazy (and others agree), so he’ll probably be off to the nuthouse soon. But then one of the boys is killed...
Silvertongue by Charlie Fletcher - The heart-stopping conclusion to the international blockbuster trilogy finds the battle between the statues and gargoyles of the city still raging--and 12-year-old George Chapman and his friend Edie caught in the middle.
Look Both Ways by Jacqeulyn Mitchard - Meredith and Mallory Brynn are finally coming to terms with their special gifts: Meredith to see into the past, Mallory to see into the future. But they never expect that their powers will reveal danger so close to home!
Dragon of Trelian by Michelle Knudsen - Calen, a young mage-in-training, is vaguely dissatisfied with his life. Learning magic isn't as exciting as he thought, he's alone much of the time and always in trouble with his master for something. Then he meets Princess Meglynne and an unlikely friendship begins
Dead is a State of Mind by Michelle Perez - here's a gorgeous new guy at Nightshade High: Duke Sherrad, a fortune-teller claiming to have descended from Gypsies. Even though she's psychic herself, Daisy is skeptical of Duke's powers. But when a teacher who was the subject of one of his predictions ends up dead, she begins to wonder if Duke is the real deal after all?
Dead is so Last Year by Michelle Perez - Something strange happens after Rose Giordano begins working at a research laboratory. Doppelgangers of Nightshade residents are seen all over town. Rose and her sisters think it's a coincidence, until the rumors start that their missing father has been spotted.
Dead is the New Black by Michelle Perez - The hilarious first installment in a campy new series. Nightshade, California, is home to the psychic Giordano sisters. Daisy Giordano believes a vampire is attacking girls all over town. She suspects cheerleader Samantha Devereaux, who returns to school from summer break with a new look--she appears to be dead.
Fate by Jennifer Barnes - Bailey Morgan lives a double life: high school student by day, ancient mystical being by night. As the third Fate, Bailey literally controls the fate of the world. Then she meets the rest of the Sidhe. Before Bailey knows it, she's drawn into an otherworldly web.
The Girl Who Threw Butterflies by Mick Cochrane - Eighth grader Molly Williams has just lost her father in a car accident, and her mother has become withdrawn. Molly wants to make herself known to the kids at school for something other than her father's death. So she decides to join the baseball team. The "boys'" baseball team.
Girlfriend Material by Melissa Kantor - 16-year-old Kate wishes she could be more like the independent heroine of Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, Lady Brett Ashley ("without a doubt the coolest woman in the world"). But Kate's plans to spend a peaceful summer writing, reading and playing tennis go awry when her mother, wanting a temporary separation from Kate's father, whisks Kate away to stay with old friends at their summer house in Cape Cod
Dragon Spear by Jessica Day George - As Creel and Luka plan their wedding, Velika, the dragon queen, is kidnapped by a band of rogue dragons. Creel and Luka leap to aid the dragon king Shardas in rescuing her, in the follow-up to "Dragon Slippers" and "Dragon Flight."
Funny How Things Change by Melissa Wyatt - Remy loves Lisa. He also loves his mountain home; and then he meets Dana, an artist. How much does one person owe his home, his family, his girlfriend? How much does he owe himself?
Slathbog's Gold by Mark Forman - Right at a time when Alex is wishing his life could change, he sees a sign in Mr. Clutter's bookshop window: "Adventurers Wanted. Apply Within." The sign seems to be referring to him. Moreover, not just anyone can enter Mr. Clutter's bookshop. But Alex does, and the adventure begins. Alex is the eighth man needed to complete a band of adventurers seeking the lair of Slathbog the Red - and evil dragon with a legendary treasure.
All the Broken Pieces by Ann E.Burg - Two years after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975, Matt Pin is haunted by the terrible secret he left behind, and now, in a loving adoptive home in the United States, a series of profound events forces him to confront his past.
Firebirds Soaring - Sci-fi and fantasy short stories - a beautiful collection!
Taken By Storm by Angela Morrison - Leesie Hunt is a devout Mormon girl, but when she meets Michael, a deep sea diver, romance blossoms. Will they compromise their beliefs in the name of love? Would it be right to do so? Told via online chats, poems and dive logs.
My Big Nose and other Natural Disasters by Sydney Salter - In her hilarious and heartbreaking debut novel, Salter delivers a story about a teenage girl who in her quest for perfection learns to broaden her horizons, accept herself, and find love right under her nose.
The Nine Lives of Travis Keating by Jill MacLean - Travis and his widowed father have moved to Fiddler's Cove, where Mr. Keating will serve for a year as the area physician. Travis is unhappy about it, and the almost instant attention of the school bully makes matters even worse. Ostracized by the kids at school and feeling distant from his father, Travis discovers a colony of feral cats living in a dilapidated cove. His decision to care for them eventually has long-ranging repercussions as he reaches out to some of his classmates.
Crowned by Julie Linker - Set in the world of teen beauty pageants, this hilarious novel follows two girls on the pageant circuit who stop at nothing to win--including scandalous Internet photos, message board gossip, and accidentally ruined costumes.
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly - As 11-year-old Callie explores the natural world around her in 1899 Texas, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century.
Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford - In this laugh-out-loud novel about getting through high school, getting the girl, and getting it together, readers join Will Carter as he enters his freshman year in high school.
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han - Romantic and heartbreakingly real, this novel follows 15-year-old Belly through the most important summer of her life. Every year, her family shares a beach house with Belly's mother's best friend, Susannah, and her two sons. Belly has always had a crush on Conrad, the older boy, but he has always treated her like an annoying younger sister. This summer, everything changes.
If the Witness Lied by Caroline Cooney - Three orphaned teenage siblings, separated by the tragic supposed patricide of their father by their two-year-old brother, reunite a year later to save this same brother from the clutches of their evil aunt, who wants to sell them out on a tell-all television show.
Jack Tumor by Anthony McGowan - Hector is being bullied by a talking, know-it-all brain tumor that names itself Jack, and insists on coaching Hector through life even as it's threatening to take his life away. A delightfully zany tale.
The Great Wide Sea by Madaline Herlong - Three boys and their father go on a yearlong cruise after their mother's death. But one morning the boys wake up and find their father gone. Can they deal with being alone? What happened and why? Will they ever know?
In Mike We Trust by Patrick Ryan - 15 year old Garth Rudd mourns his father's death. When his father's estranged brother comes to visit, Garth quickly trusts him; but has he done so too quickly?
Beyond the Grave by Jude Watson - the next in the excellent 31 clues series!
Truancy by Isamu Fukui - Tack, 15, lives in a dystopian society where a corrupt government oppresses its citizens. A group of young resistance fighters called the Truancy violently strikes back against the system. Tack joins the movement after his sister is accidentally killed in a Truancy attack on a government official. His intention is to murder its leader in revenge, but he finds himself drawn into the group's philosophy and is torn between wanting to bring down the government or destroy the ferocious resistance.
Truancy Origins by Isamu Fukui - Fifteen years ago, the Mayor of the Education City was presented with twin six-month-old boys, but he had no way of knowing that they would change the city forever. One will try to destroy the City--the other will try to stop him.
Evermore by Alyson Noel - The first book in Nol's exciting new Immortals series. Since the accident that claimed her family, 16-year-old Ever can see auras, hear people's thoughts, and know a person's entire history through one touch. She's been branded a freak at her new high school, but everything changes when Ever meets the mysterious Damen August.
Geek Charming by Robin Palmer - From the author of "Cindy Ella" comes a modern-day fairy tale in which a geek meets the princess of L.A.'s poshest high school, who lets the F-lister into her A-list world.
Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten - Nina was beautiful, artistic, wild . . . and adored by her younger sister, Ellie. But one day, without any warning, Nina disappeared. Two years later, Ellie can't stop thinking about her sister. Although everyone else has given up hope that Nina will return, Elile just knows her sister is out there, somewhere. If only Ellie had a clue where to look. And then she gets one, in the form of a mysterious drawing tucked into the pages of a book.
Daughter of the Flames by Zoe Merriott - Scarred and orphaned by enemy fire, 15-year-old Zira learns her true identityand fulfills her destiny, in this romantic fantasy adventure for young teens.
Bloodline by Katy Moran - Fast-paced and full of intrigue, this debut novel set in eighth-century Britain transports readers to a time of blood and steel--a time when peace was fleeting and won at high personal cost.
Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine - bk 6 of the Morganville vampires
Silvertongue by Charlie Fletcher - The heart-stopping conclusion to the international blockbuster trilogy finds the battle between the statues and gargoyles of the city still raging--and 12-year-old George Chapman and his friend Edie caught in the middle.
Look Both Ways by Jacqeulyn Mitchard - Meredith and Mallory Brynn are finally coming to terms with their special gifts: Meredith to see into the past, Mallory to see into the future. But they never expect that their powers will reveal danger so close to home!
Dragon of Trelian by Michelle Knudsen - Calen, a young mage-in-training, is vaguely dissatisfied with his life. Learning magic isn't as exciting as he thought, he's alone much of the time and always in trouble with his master for something. Then he meets Princess Meglynne and an unlikely friendship begins
Dead is a State of Mind by Michelle Perez - here's a gorgeous new guy at Nightshade High: Duke Sherrad, a fortune-teller claiming to have descended from Gypsies. Even though she's psychic herself, Daisy is skeptical of Duke's powers. But when a teacher who was the subject of one of his predictions ends up dead, she begins to wonder if Duke is the real deal after all?
Dead is so Last Year by Michelle Perez - Something strange happens after Rose Giordano begins working at a research laboratory. Doppelgangers of Nightshade residents are seen all over town. Rose and her sisters think it's a coincidence, until the rumors start that their missing father has been spotted.
Dead is the New Black by Michelle Perez - The hilarious first installment in a campy new series. Nightshade, California, is home to the psychic Giordano sisters. Daisy Giordano believes a vampire is attacking girls all over town. She suspects cheerleader Samantha Devereaux, who returns to school from summer break with a new look--she appears to be dead.
Fate by Jennifer Barnes - Bailey Morgan lives a double life: high school student by day, ancient mystical being by night. As the third Fate, Bailey literally controls the fate of the world. Then she meets the rest of the Sidhe. Before Bailey knows it, she's drawn into an otherworldly web.
The Girl Who Threw Butterflies by Mick Cochrane - Eighth grader Molly Williams has just lost her father in a car accident, and her mother has become withdrawn. Molly wants to make herself known to the kids at school for something other than her father's death. So she decides to join the baseball team. The "boys'" baseball team.
Girlfriend Material by Melissa Kantor - 16-year-old Kate wishes she could be more like the independent heroine of Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, Lady Brett Ashley ("without a doubt the coolest woman in the world"). But Kate's plans to spend a peaceful summer writing, reading and playing tennis go awry when her mother, wanting a temporary separation from Kate's father, whisks Kate away to stay with old friends at their summer house in Cape Cod
Dragon Spear by Jessica Day George - As Creel and Luka plan their wedding, Velika, the dragon queen, is kidnapped by a band of rogue dragons. Creel and Luka leap to aid the dragon king Shardas in rescuing her, in the follow-up to "Dragon Slippers" and "Dragon Flight."
Funny How Things Change by Melissa Wyatt - Remy loves Lisa. He also loves his mountain home; and then he meets Dana, an artist. How much does one person owe his home, his family, his girlfriend? How much does he owe himself?
Slathbog's Gold by Mark Forman - Right at a time when Alex is wishing his life could change, he sees a sign in Mr. Clutter's bookshop window: "Adventurers Wanted. Apply Within." The sign seems to be referring to him. Moreover, not just anyone can enter Mr. Clutter's bookshop. But Alex does, and the adventure begins. Alex is the eighth man needed to complete a band of adventurers seeking the lair of Slathbog the Red - and evil dragon with a legendary treasure.
All the Broken Pieces by Ann E.Burg - Two years after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975, Matt Pin is haunted by the terrible secret he left behind, and now, in a loving adoptive home in the United States, a series of profound events forces him to confront his past.
Firebirds Soaring - Sci-fi and fantasy short stories - a beautiful collection!
Taken By Storm by Angela Morrison - Leesie Hunt is a devout Mormon girl, but when she meets Michael, a deep sea diver, romance blossoms. Will they compromise their beliefs in the name of love? Would it be right to do so? Told via online chats, poems and dive logs.
My Big Nose and other Natural Disasters by Sydney Salter - In her hilarious and heartbreaking debut novel, Salter delivers a story about a teenage girl who in her quest for perfection learns to broaden her horizons, accept herself, and find love right under her nose.
The Nine Lives of Travis Keating by Jill MacLean - Travis and his widowed father have moved to Fiddler's Cove, where Mr. Keating will serve for a year as the area physician. Travis is unhappy about it, and the almost instant attention of the school bully makes matters even worse. Ostracized by the kids at school and feeling distant from his father, Travis discovers a colony of feral cats living in a dilapidated cove. His decision to care for them eventually has long-ranging repercussions as he reaches out to some of his classmates.
Crowned by Julie Linker - Set in the world of teen beauty pageants, this hilarious novel follows two girls on the pageant circuit who stop at nothing to win--including scandalous Internet photos, message board gossip, and accidentally ruined costumes.
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly - As 11-year-old Callie explores the natural world around her in 1899 Texas, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century.
Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford - In this laugh-out-loud novel about getting through high school, getting the girl, and getting it together, readers join Will Carter as he enters his freshman year in high school.
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han - Romantic and heartbreakingly real, this novel follows 15-year-old Belly through the most important summer of her life. Every year, her family shares a beach house with Belly's mother's best friend, Susannah, and her two sons. Belly has always had a crush on Conrad, the older boy, but he has always treated her like an annoying younger sister. This summer, everything changes.
If the Witness Lied by Caroline Cooney - Three orphaned teenage siblings, separated by the tragic supposed patricide of their father by their two-year-old brother, reunite a year later to save this same brother from the clutches of their evil aunt, who wants to sell them out on a tell-all television show.
Jack Tumor by Anthony McGowan - Hector is being bullied by a talking, know-it-all brain tumor that names itself Jack, and insists on coaching Hector through life even as it's threatening to take his life away. A delightfully zany tale.
The Great Wide Sea by Madaline Herlong - Three boys and their father go on a yearlong cruise after their mother's death. But one morning the boys wake up and find their father gone. Can they deal with being alone? What happened and why? Will they ever know?
In Mike We Trust by Patrick Ryan - 15 year old Garth Rudd mourns his father's death. When his father's estranged brother comes to visit, Garth quickly trusts him; but has he done so too quickly?
Beyond the Grave by Jude Watson - the next in the excellent 31 clues series!
Truancy by Isamu Fukui - Tack, 15, lives in a dystopian society where a corrupt government oppresses its citizens. A group of young resistance fighters called the Truancy violently strikes back against the system. Tack joins the movement after his sister is accidentally killed in a Truancy attack on a government official. His intention is to murder its leader in revenge, but he finds himself drawn into the group's philosophy and is torn between wanting to bring down the government or destroy the ferocious resistance.
Truancy Origins by Isamu Fukui - Fifteen years ago, the Mayor of the Education City was presented with twin six-month-old boys, but he had no way of knowing that they would change the city forever. One will try to destroy the City--the other will try to stop him.
Evermore by Alyson Noel - The first book in Nol's exciting new Immortals series. Since the accident that claimed her family, 16-year-old Ever can see auras, hear people's thoughts, and know a person's entire history through one touch. She's been branded a freak at her new high school, but everything changes when Ever meets the mysterious Damen August.
Geek Charming by Robin Palmer - From the author of "Cindy Ella" comes a modern-day fairy tale in which a geek meets the princess of L.A.'s poshest high school, who lets the F-lister into her A-list world.
Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten - Nina was beautiful, artistic, wild . . . and adored by her younger sister, Ellie. But one day, without any warning, Nina disappeared. Two years later, Ellie can't stop thinking about her sister. Although everyone else has given up hope that Nina will return, Elile just knows her sister is out there, somewhere. If only Ellie had a clue where to look. And then she gets one, in the form of a mysterious drawing tucked into the pages of a book.
Daughter of the Flames by Zoe Merriott - Scarred and orphaned by enemy fire, 15-year-old Zira learns her true identityand fulfills her destiny, in this romantic fantasy adventure for young teens.
Bloodline by Katy Moran - Fast-paced and full of intrigue, this debut novel set in eighth-century Britain transports readers to a time of blood and steel--a time when peace was fleeting and won at high personal cost.
Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine - bk 6 of the Morganville vampires
Monday, June 15, 2009
New blog look
For summer, I decided we needed a new look. What do you think? Is the pale yellow chic or drab? Take the poll and let me know...
Also, here are some recent returns:
Fruits Basket vol 21: Kyo disappeared because he felt guilty about his role in Tohru's mother's death. How will he now react when Tohru tells him how she really feels about him? One check-oout (we just got it!).
Dark Water Rising by Marian Hale: Seth endures the hurricane in Galveston in 1900 and struggles to survive, but then he must confront his father over his own future. 7 circs for Central's copy, and lots more for the branches.
Planet Hulk: The Incredible Hulk by Greg Pak: in an attempt to protect the earth, an elite group of superheroes banishes Bruce Banner to outer space. 27 Circs!
Avengers Disassembled by Brian Bendis: It's the worst day in team history, ever, as the team tries to deal with the shocking tragedy around them. A team member thought dead returns, and everything changes...38 Circs!
X-Men Age of Apocalypse (the complete epic, book 3): Magneto has dedicated his life to freeing humanity and mutantkind alike, but will Apocalypse now require him to destroy reality to save it? 23 circs.
Also, here are some recent returns:
Fruits Basket vol 21: Kyo disappeared because he felt guilty about his role in Tohru's mother's death. How will he now react when Tohru tells him how she really feels about him? One check-oout (we just got it!).
Dark Water Rising by Marian Hale: Seth endures the hurricane in Galveston in 1900 and struggles to survive, but then he must confront his father over his own future. 7 circs for Central's copy, and lots more for the branches.
Planet Hulk: The Incredible Hulk by Greg Pak: in an attempt to protect the earth, an elite group of superheroes banishes Bruce Banner to outer space. 27 Circs!
Avengers Disassembled by Brian Bendis: It's the worst day in team history, ever, as the team tries to deal with the shocking tragedy around them. A team member thought dead returns, and everything changes...38 Circs!
X-Men Age of Apocalypse (the complete epic, book 3): Magneto has dedicated his life to freeing humanity and mutantkind alike, but will Apocalypse now require him to destroy reality to save it? 23 circs.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The Great Scavenger Hunt
You may notice that on the right side of the Blog are two book lists. These are for "The Great Scavenger Hunt" by Kay Cassidy. If you read any book on that list, follow the link to her site, download the quiz, and take it, you can possibly win a $50 B&N gift certificate. Just bring the completed quiz to the Library; we'll grade it and if you answer at least 8 questions correctly, enter you in the National Monthly Drawing. You, and we, could win! A High School library in Plano was the home of the first winner!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Events this week
We have our first FULL WEEK of Time Twisting Events going on this week at the Library:
Our first movie is on Wednesday, June 10, at 2:00. I'm not allowed to officially advertise the title but I can tell you it is the third in a series of movies about High School performers. If you can't figure it out, please call and ask! Free Popcorn.
On Thursday night, the SECOND weekly gaming session "R U GAME" will be going on. The Supersmash Brothers Melee tournament will officially start, with a winner every week! Starts at 6:30. All teens welcome! Remember, you MUST be 13 to enter the tournament. We will also have Rock Band 2, Mario Kart, Naruto and Wii Sports available to play. Snacks!
And on Saturday, the program that I'm REALLY looking forward to: Altered Book Art. Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 - 3:30. Learn how to take an old, unloved, battered and tired book and turn it into a marvelous work of personalized art.
Our first movie is on Wednesday, June 10, at 2:00. I'm not allowed to officially advertise the title but I can tell you it is the third in a series of movies about High School performers. If you can't figure it out, please call and ask! Free Popcorn.
On Thursday night, the SECOND weekly gaming session "R U GAME" will be going on. The Supersmash Brothers Melee tournament will officially start, with a winner every week! Starts at 6:30. All teens welcome! Remember, you MUST be 13 to enter the tournament. We will also have Rock Band 2, Mario Kart, Naruto and Wii Sports available to play. Snacks!
And on Saturday, the program that I'm REALLY looking forward to: Altered Book Art. Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 - 3:30. Learn how to take an old, unloved, battered and tired book and turn it into a marvelous work of personalized art.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Book Review
I just finished reading Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott. Wow! What a powerful story. Alice was kidnapped when she was ten, and has endured years of abuse. Now 15, her kidnapper has decided that, instead of killing her and then replacing her, he wants her to "find" him a "new Alice".
With short, powerful chapters, and blunt, but non-descriptive passages revealing her abuse, this story is a quick but devastating read. You will find yourself caught up in Alice's despair, her inability to escape, and her eventual decisions. You'll follow her every move, and wish you could just offer her one word of comfort, or warning, or help.
Don't miss this book. Read it. Reread it, share it, and talk about it.
With short, powerful chapters, and blunt, but non-descriptive passages revealing her abuse, this story is a quick but devastating read. You will find yourself caught up in Alice's despair, her inability to escape, and her eventual decisions. You'll follow her every move, and wish you could just offer her one word of comfort, or warning, or help.
Don't miss this book. Read it. Reread it, share it, and talk about it.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Some more new books
Dragon's Heart by Jane Yolen -- 4th in the Pit Dragon Chronicles - Jakkin and Akki return home after they have been presumed dead, and the knowledge they bring may change their world forever.
Swim the Fly by Don Calame - Fifteen year old Matt and his best friends set out to do something new this summer - see a girl naked! Quite a challenge, as they've never actually TALKED to girls, before.
Breathless by Lurlene McDaniel -- A high school diving champion develops cancer, in this tale told from the points of view of his girlfriend, his sister, his best friend, and himself.
Hurricane Gold by Charles Higson -- book 4 of Young Bond series - Young James travels to a Carribean Island as he tries to rescue two young American children who have been kidnapped.
Graphic Novels:
Green Lantern. The Sinestro Corps Wars. vol. 1 -- Hal Jordan returns as the classic Green Lantern against his arch-foe Sinestro, who has sworn to conquer the universe.
The Spirit. Book 3 - more crime fighting, on a yacht, a dude ranch, and elsewhere...
Fairytail vol. 6 - Natsu and his rival Gray must work together to prevent demons locked in ice from being freed.
InuYaSha vol. 37
Naruto vol. 44
Crimson Hero vols 1-10 Nobara longs to play volleyball at her new High School, but her mother will do anything to keep her at work in the family's Japanese restaurant.
Swim the Fly by Don Calame - Fifteen year old Matt and his best friends set out to do something new this summer - see a girl naked! Quite a challenge, as they've never actually TALKED to girls, before.
Breathless by Lurlene McDaniel -- A high school diving champion develops cancer, in this tale told from the points of view of his girlfriend, his sister, his best friend, and himself.
Hurricane Gold by Charles Higson -- book 4 of Young Bond series - Young James travels to a Carribean Island as he tries to rescue two young American children who have been kidnapped.
Graphic Novels:
Green Lantern. The Sinestro Corps Wars. vol. 1 -- Hal Jordan returns as the classic Green Lantern against his arch-foe Sinestro, who has sworn to conquer the universe.
The Spirit. Book 3 - more crime fighting, on a yacht, a dude ranch, and elsewhere...
Fairytail vol. 6 - Natsu and his rival Gray must work together to prevent demons locked in ice from being freed.
InuYaSha vol. 37
Naruto vol. 44
Crimson Hero vols 1-10 Nobara longs to play volleyball at her new High School, but her mother will do anything to keep her at work in the family's Japanese restaurant.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Teen Summer Reading Club Sign-up Has Begun!
You can come in any time, to any Library and sign up for
Time Twisting SRC 2009
June 1 - August 15
June 1 - August 15
Get great sign-up treat coupons and a reading log, a list of the Summer Time-Twisting Movies, and find out about all our great summer EVENTS.
THIS SATURDAY is our first EVENT:
THIS SATURDAY is our first EVENT:
Hook Your Reader
Learn how to take your creative writing to the next step!
Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 here at Central
Learn how to take your creative writing to the next step!
Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 here at Central
If you have evere wanted to be a creative writer, you'll learn a LOT!
And lastly, I want to mention, once again, our "BOOK NEWS" newsletter. Each month, I feature 4 YA novels here, and you can read or create reviews of them to share with others...
You can subscribe and get it in your e-mail, or just bookmark the link and check it every now and again, whichever you prefer.
And lastly, I want to mention, once again, our "BOOK NEWS" newsletter. Each month, I feature 4 YA novels here, and you can read or create reviews of them to share with others...
You can subscribe and get it in your e-mail, or just bookmark the link and check it every now and again, whichever you prefer.
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