New Books

I've got a nice list of new stuff that has just come upstairs... come in and get it while the "getting is good".

Tricks by Ellen Hopkins - Five teens,all from different backgrounds and with different challenges, all want freedom, life and love. Can they find what they're seeking, and survive life on the streets at the same time?
Envy by Anna Godbersen - a Lux novel - Continues the story of Elizabeth's homecoming. But is all well behind the doors of #17, Grammercy Park South? The watchers begin to speculate as Elizabeth refuses to rejoin her sister Diana at the head of Manhattan's social pinnacle.
Tenth Grade Bleeds by Heather Brewer - vol. 3 of Vladimir Tod - evil vampire D'Ablo continues stealing Vlad's powers, and Vlad struggles to contain his desire to feed. Can he ever just have a normal life?
Andromeda Klein by Frank Portman - Andromeda is an outcast, partly due to her hearing impairment, partly from her love of the occult. But when she throws herself into saving library books, she enlists the help of others. Can she find a kindred spirit among them?
Destroy all Cars by Blake Nelson - James uses the venue of his English assignments to write rants about consumerism, his girlfriend troubles, his classmates' apathy, and his emotionally distant parents, in this novel about growing up an idealist in modern America.
Into the Wildewood by Gillian Summers --- bk. 2 of the Faire Folk trilogy - Kylee and her father join forces to defend their Ren Faire from dark fey who are poisoning the forest.
Secret of the Dread Forest by Gillian Summers - bk. 3 of Faire Folk trilogy - after reluctantly joining her fearsome elf grandmother in the Dread Forest, Keelie meets a mysterious boy and learns that the elven realm is being encroached upon by both human and fey.
Mare's War by Tanita Davis - Teens Otavia and Tali learn about strength, independence and courage on a long car trip with their grandmother, who shares stories of her growing up days in Alabama and WWII.
War Games by Jacqueline Guest - in the SideStreet Series - Ryan loves playing Cybernight because it helps him forget that his father is being deployed in Afghanistan, but then the game becomes far more complex, and real, than he ever bargained for...

Graphic Novels:

Cirque du Freak vols. 1-2 - follow Darren and Mr. Crespley on their adventures in full-blown Graphic style.
X-Men. Misfits (the manga series) - Kitty Pride tries to fit in with the Hellfire Club boys at her new school. An alternate version of the X-Men universe, manga-style.
X-Men. Magneto Testament - discover the origins of the X-men's most challenging opponent - Magneto - in the era before WWII in Europe.
Great Expectations the graphic novel by Charles Dickens, retold by Jen Green - follow the classic story of rags-to-riches Pip, as he tries to fulfill his own Great Expectations and learns what is truly important in life.
InuYasha vol, 39 - Can Inuyasha and her friends finally defeat the evil Midoriko and Naraku with a new, powerful magic sword? Will Koga and Kohaku be able to hang on to the shards of the Shikon Jewel they possess?
X-Men First Class. Finals - The first class of X-Men is ready to graduate from the School for Gifted Youngsters, but are they ready for what they'll face afterwards? All-ages appropriate.
Marvel Masterworks Presents the X-Men vol. 2 - early tales of the X-Men... meet the Sentinels and Magneto in their first appearances.
X-Men. Original Sin - Dr. Xavier probes the origins of his greatest failure - Logan... but his timing couldn't be worse!
Amazing Spider-Man. Family Ties - this collection of assorted Spidey-stories brings various characters and adventures to life; a great introduction or refresher for Spidey-lovers everywhere.