New Books!

Graphic Novels:

Avengers. The Children’s Crusade -- Wiccan, who believes that he and Speed must be the long missing sons of the Scarlet Witch, decides to search for her, and nothing the Young Avengers, the Avengers, the X-Men, or anyone else can do will stop him.

Nonfiction:

Seventeen  Ultimate Guide to Beauty -- When it comes to teen beauty advice, no brand is more trusted than Seventeen , the #1 best-selling monthly teen magazine. Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty is a girl's handbook to celebrating her natural beauty. It's packed with clear, customized service that helps make the most of her skin tone, her face shape, her hair texture, and her style! Each chapter is filled with detailed how-tos, amazing inspiration, and awesome advice from Seventeen's editors and the Beauty Smarties, our real-girl beauty experts, to help the reader have fun with her look!. Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty is broken down into three main sections: makeup, hair, and a resource guide.

Fiction:

Unwholly by Neal Shusterman -- Unwind trilogy #2 - Thanks to Connor, Lev, and Risa, and their high-profile revolt at Happy Jack Harvest Camp, people can no longer turn a blind eye to unwinding. Ridding society of troublesome teens and, in the same stroke, providing much-needed tissues for transplant might be convenient, but its morality has finally been brought into question. However, unwinding has become big business, and there are powerful political and corporate interests that want to see it not only continue, but expand, allowing the unwinding of prisoners and the impoverished.
All Good Children by Catherine Austen -- In the not-too-distant future, Max tries to maintain his identity in a world where the only way to survive is to conform and obey.
Such Wicked Intent by Kenneth Oppel --  When his grieving father orders the destruction of the Dark Library, Victor retrieves a book in which he finds the promise of not just communicating with the dead, but entering their realm, and soon he, Elizabeth, and Henry are in the spirit world of Chateau Frankenstein, creating and growing a body.
The Unnaturalists by Tiffany Trent -- Vespa Nyx wants nothing more than to spend the rest of her life cataloging Unnatural creatures in her father's museum, but as she gets older, the requirement to become a lady and find a husband is looming large over her. Syrus Reed's Tinker family has always served and revered the Unnaturals from afar, but when his family is captured for refinery slaves, he finds that his fate may be bound up with Vespa's-- and with the Unnaturals. As the danger grows, Vespa and Syrus find themselves in a tightening web of deception and intrigue. At stake may be the fate of New London -- and the world.
The Broken Lands by Kate Milford -- Set in the seedy underworld of nineteenth-century Coney Island during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, two orphans are determined to stop evil forces from claiming the city of New York.
Sweetest Spell by Suzanne Selfors -- Scorned in her Flatlands village because of a deformed foot, Emmeline Thistle's life changes when she is taken in by Wanderlands dairy farmers and discovers her magical ability to make chocolate, which is more precious and rare than gold or jewels in the kingdom of Anglund.
Dragons of Winter by James Owen -- With the Archipelago of Dreams in the hands of the Echthroi and the link to the Summer Country lost, the Grail child, Rose Dyson, the new Cartographer, Edmund McGee, and the Caretakers Emeritus seek to rebuild the Keep of Time but face a terrible new enemy who was once an ally.
Pizza, Love, and Other Stuff That Made Me Famous by Kathryn Williams -- Although sixteen-year-old Sophie has grown up working in her family's Mediterranean restaurant in Washington, D.C., she is not prepared to compete on the new reality show, Teen Test Kitchen, when her best friend Alex convinces her to audition. Includes recipes.
Embrace by Jessica Shirvington -- Seventeen-year-old Violet Eden's world is turned upside down when she falls for the sexy and aloof Lincoln and discovers he is part angel and part human. As Violet gets caught up in an ancient battle between dark and light, she must choose her path because the wrong decision could cost not only her life but her eternity.

Pikapals of Waco

We had a great meeting last night!

I hope to see all of you next month; we'll be decoupaging Bookends for the new Teen Room at Central Library - so come prepared with any art, stickers, fancy paper or whatever that you would like to add.

We will also be learning to fold and costume "book hedgehogs". Isn't this one just cute? But he needs a costume...

More new books!

Graphic Novels:

A Certain Scientific Railgun Vols 3-4 by Kmachi -- When mysterious envelopes containing free cash cards begin turning up all over the Seventh School District and the people are whipped into a frenzy fighting over them, Shira and Uiharu of Judgment are forced to step in and try to resolve things. Meanwhile, Misaka takes advantage of the chaos to take to the streets herself and becomes mired in a scientific controversy.
Best of Archie Comics -- Presents selections of Archie comics from the first comic ever published to more recent adventures of Archie Andrews and his friends in Riverdale taking place over the past 70 years.
Batman. Streets of Gotham. Vol. 3, The House of Hush -- Cracking under the strain of living as Bruce Wayne, Elliot plans his final, murderous revenge on Dick Grayson, Selina Kyle, and other members of Bruce Wayne's extended network of friends and allies. Will Dick and Damian be enough to thwart Tommy's plans -- or will the end of Hush require the return of Bruce Wayne?

Fiction:

Mutiny in Time by James Dashner -- History is broken, and three kids must travel back in time to set it right! When best friends Dak Smyth and Sera Froste stumble uon a secret of time travel - a hand-held device known as the Infinity Ring - they're swept up in a centuries-long secret war for the fate of mankind. Recruited by the Hystorians, a secret society that dates back to Aristotle, the kids learn that history has gne disastrously off course. Now it's up to Dak, Sera and teenage Hystorian-in-training Riq to travel back in time to fix the Great Breaks ... and to save Dak's missing parents while they're at it. First stop: Spain, 1492, where a sailor named Christopher Columbus is about to be thrown overboard in a deadly mutiny.
Stunning by Sara Shepard --Struggling to return to normalcy after surviving Alison's attempt to kill them, Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna endure a series of disasters before realizing that they are being stalked by a new "A" who knows all of their secrets.

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?

New Books

Graphic Novels:

Voltron Force. Vol. 3, Twin Trouble -- Now that Daniel's a Voltron Force cadet, he can't wait to show off in front of his former classmates at the Galaxy Alliance Flight Academy. He owns the skies in Black Lion! Suddenly, two mysterious ships appear out of nowhere and put Daniel's flying to shame. Who are these mysterious new pilots? And is their presence at the Academy an act of peace or aggression?
X-Men/Steve Rogers. Escape from the Negative Zone -- When Hope, Cyclops, Dr. Nemesis, and Namor are accidentally transported to the Negative Zone, Cyclops and Hope are held prisoner as Namor is driven insane from lack of water, and Steve Rogers must travel to the dimension to rescue them.
X-Men. FF -- When the Future Foundation discovers a distress beacon from another dimension, they join forces with the X-Men hopping dimensions in order to rescue sea captain Lee Forrester, encounter dinosaurs, aliens, and an old friend.
Red Hulk. Vol. 11, Haunted -- It's the Hulk smackdown you've been waiting for when Red She-Hulk shows up to confront big daddy! But when the Eternals attack, has Red Hulk set in motion the end of the world? As betrayal strikes Red's new cadre of villains, Red finds himself being haunted by ghosts of his past.
Wonder Woman. Odyssey -- Diana sets out to track down the answer to the question of who has messed with her timeline and why they destroyed Paradise Island. A great intro for new readers to the series.
Fictionauts by Mauro Mantella -- They've battled, Moby Dick, matched wits with Dickens, and befriended a kingdom of evolved sea monkeys! They're the genre hopping heroes of Hypercity -- the Fictionauts! Fantasy is a serious business for this team, as they scour fictional worlds to right dangerous anomalies and preserve the balance between reality and imagination.
Kevin Keller -- Read all about Kevin's introduction to the world of Riverdale! See how Kevin first met Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica; how he came to love journalism, and what drives him to want to follow in the footsteps of his father, a retired Army Colonel, and serve in the military! Experience what it was like for Kevin growing up and how he learned to deal with all kinds of issues ranging from schoolyard bullying to discovering who he is and who he wants to be.
Archie Meets Kiss -- When one of Sabrina the Teenage Witch's spells goes awry and summons forth a gang of dangerous monsters bent on turning the people of Riverdale into mindless zombies, what can Archie, Jughead, Reggie, Kevin Keller, Betty, and Veronica do to save their town? Enter KISS: The Demon, Starchild, Catman, and Spaceman, four supernatural heroes with their sights set on the frightening invaders and their mysterious weapon, the Dynasty Amulet.
Wandering Son Vol. 3 by Takako Shimura -- Shuichi is a boy who wants to be a girl, and Yoshino is a girl who wants to be a boy. But one day, abruptly, their secret is exposed, and the two find themselves the target of sixth-grade cruelty. Their friendship is strained, as Yoshino makes a half-hearted effort at being a 'normal girl' -- and their mentor, Yuki, reveals the harder reality of being transgendered. Meanwhile, Shuichi's sister, Maho, realizes her dream of becoming a model and drags Shuichi along for the ride.

Fiction:

Demigod Diaries by Rick Riordan -- four short stories, interviews and fun activities reveal the world of Percy Jackson and the other heroes of Olympus.
The Girl is Trouble by Kathryn Haines -- late in 1942, Iris helps her father run his detective business, but her investigation into her mother's supposed suicide lands her in deep trouble.
Cali Boys by Kelli London -- Kassidy Maddox enjoys being the center of attention, juggling three men until she meets a new one who wants her for himself, and Jacobi turns to Kassidy for advice when she meets a boy who seems too good to be true.
Secret Diary of Sarah Chamberlain by Sarah Norkus -- In the year 2008, fifteen year-old Emily Grace discovers a secret hiding place under a wooden plank in the attic of an old house in Petersburg. It conceals a 150 year-old-diary belonging to Sarah Chamberlain, the previous owner of the house. Carefully turning to the last entry, Em's interest is piqued by the mention of missing confederate gold and a murder mystery. Emotionally, Em's life is spinning out of control and the diary is a welcome distraction. Each day her faith slips further and further away as she blames God for the many trials and tribulations she has had to endure. After airing her grievances to God, she suddenly finds herself in a 19th century parlor, and soon begins to forget she ever lived another life.
Girl in the Mirror by Meg Kearney -- In a series of poems and journal entries, seventeen-year-old Lizzie grieves over the death of her adoptive father, as her plans for college and search for her birth mother are put on hold.
Far West by Patricia Wrede -- When the unlucky magical twin Eff joins an expedition to map the Far West, she endures a long prairie winter and encounters with previously unknown creatures before realizing the importance of ending a magical flood.
Carter’s Unfocused One-track Mind by Brent Crawford -- Fifteen-year-old WIll Carter's sophomore year at Merrian High presents new problems, from the return of Scary Terry to friends-with-benefits negotiations with Abby, but when Abby considers transferring to a New York arts school, Carter's world is turned upside-down.
Lost Code by Kevin Emerson -- In a world ravaged by global warming, teenage Owen Parker discovers that he may be the descendant of a highly advanced, ancient race, with whose knowledge he may be able to save the earth from self-destruction.
Girl Out Loud by Emily Gale -- Fifteen-year-old Kass is trying to resist her manic-depressive father's attempts to make her try out for "The X Factor" while she also deals with her crush on the same older boy her best friend likes, her distant mother's mysterious comings and goings, and her younger brother's criminal activities.
Lost Girls by Ann Kelley -- In 1974, fourteen-year-old Bonnie, eight other Amelia Earhart Cadets aged nine to seventeen, and their irresponsible young leader are stranded on a forbidden island off the coast of Thailand on the brink of a deadly storm and must fight to survive.
Rift: A Nightshade Novel by Andrea Cremer -- Ember Morrow fulfills a family obligation by joining the Conatus Guard and begins training to help seek out and stop evildoers and their unnatural creations.

Last Week's Pizza Winner Is...

Ana A.!!

Thanks for your review, Ana! We drew it out of the review box, and you've won a free large pizza from Papa John's. Even though Summer Reading Club is over, keep an eye out for one more winner. A lucky teen will also win an MP3 player! We appreciate all the reviews that poured in over the summer. Read what all the Waco teens read here.

Teen Top 10 Books

Ever wonder about the library books that have the Teens' Top 10 sticker on the spine? They're reviewed, chosen and voted on by teens all over. Voting on the nominees is going on right now!

Here's one on the list to read if you haven't already. Watch the book trailer for Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children below:



Like it? See if it's checked in at the library, and head over to your nearest branch to get it!