Saturday, August 25, 2012

New Books

Graphic Novels:

Spider-Man. The Next Chapter. Vol. 3 -- If popularity is based on how many bad guys you've got gunning for you, then Spidey wins hands down over any other hero -- bar none! This volume of Spidey's late-'90s relaunch is proof of that, as evidenced by the blazing battles against Electro, Mysterio, Kraven, Venom, the Green Goblin, Carnage, the Ghost, the Hulk, the Thing, and more!
Astonishing X-Men. Vol. 8, Children of the Brood -- If popularity is based on how many bad guys you've got gunning for you, then Spidey wins hands down over any other hero -- bar none! This volume of Spidey's late-'90s relaunch is proof of that, as evidenced by the blazing battles against Electro, Mysterio, Kraven, Venom, the Green Goblin, Carnage, the Ghost, the Hulk, the Thing, and more!
Arisa Vols. 6-8 -- Having collected all of the King's cell phones, Kudo now rules over his classmates with terror! In a terrible act of vengeance, he enacts his final dastardly plot by setting a house on fire. As the blaze threatens to destroy everything, Kudo's classmates are all hunting for the identity of the King! Meanwhile, Arisa sleeps on in a coma. Includes special extras after the story!
Three Thieves. Books 2, Sign of the Black Rock -- While Dessa and her two companions find refuge in a stable, the owner of the inn is making a deal with the smugglers and then Captain Drake and the royal guard ride in to the yard, causing chases, captures, mishaps, and narrow escapes.

Nonfiction:

Dare to Dream : Life as One Direction -- It's hard to believe how much has changed for us in just a few months. From five guys who didn't even know each other to making it to The X Factor final, heading off on our first tour, recording our first album, and releasing our own music, we've written this book so you can get to know who we really are, where we came from, and where we're going next. This is our story of life as One Direction so far, and we're really proud to share it all with you!

Fiction:

Johnny Delgado: Private Detective by Kevin Brooks -- Two gorgeous girls in your room, asking for help. What can you say? Except "yes". Private Detective Johnny Delgado has his first case -- but it could be his last...
Skylark by Megan Spooner -- Lark Ainsley has yearned to become an adult by having her magical energy harvested, but when she is finally chosen, a special talent is revealed and, rather than become a human battery powering the dome that protects humanity, she escapes hoping to find the Iron Wood, a wilderness rumored to be inhabited by others like herself.
Yell Out; Do You (double novel) by Stephanie and Derrick Moore -- Sweetheart cheerleader Ella Blount will do anything to keep her girls together...anything. Leo Steele is the toughest thug in school-and football is his life. But when life gets tough, will football win?

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