The following titles are coming upstairs in a few days, but you should be able to place requests on them today.
Sasami Magical Girl's Club, volumes 1&2 - Sasami has an amazing secret; magic courses through her veins - but the spunky fifth grader is not alone, because all over the world boys and girls are waking up to their new powers. Under the guise of the Cooking Club, she and her friends are learning to control these powers, and depend on each other through thick and thin, from highest mountain to furthest magical realms.
Grave of the Fireflies - this powerful antiwar classic is set near the end of WWII, and follows teenage Seita and his little sister Setsuko, who are left alone when their mother is killed. It is a tragic tale, beautifully told, which transcends time and national boundaries.
Last Exile Complete Series (26 episodes). Follow the adventures of Claus Valca and his sidekick Lavie as they attempt to bring peace to their world in this retro-futuristic tale.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
New Books
These have just been dispatched and are now available for checkout!
Wolf Island by Darren Shan -- bk. 8 of the Demonata - As the mysterious Shadow builds an army of demons, Grubbs Grady and his team search desperately for answers. But when they follow up a new lead, it takes them to an old, unexpected foe - the Lambs.
Shonen Jump January 2010 -- need I say more about the most popular manga magazine in the world?
Maximum Ride vol 2 -- having recovered Angel, Max and the flock head to New York to follow up a lead regarding their true identities. Trouble follows...
Cirque du Freak vol 3 -- accompanying his master, Mr. Crepsley, on a trip to the city, half-vampire Darren Shan is ready for a peaceful holiday with Eva. But when he learns of a string of grisley murders, he suspects his mentor may be involved.
Batman. Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? -- a man doesn't live forever- but legends do. As those closest to the Bat gather for his memorial service, each has a tale to tell.
Green Lantern. Sinestro Corps Wars vol. 2 -- Sinestro, Hal Jordan's mentor turned nemesis, has gathered an army and is marching across the Universe. Former Green Lantern Kyle Rainer has been possessed by the evil entity Parallax
Green Lantern. Tales of the Sinestro Corps -- chronicles the tragic fall of one of the Universe's greatest heroes and the unpredictable rise of the man chosen to continue his legacy.
Booster Gold vol. 1. 52 Pick-Up -- Booster Gold longs to join the Justice League, but they are skeptical of his sincerity. Can he win his place?
Booster Gold vol. 2. Blue and Gold -- Booster's best friend Blue Beetle has been killed, but Booster may be able to use time travel to save him - if he doesn't destroy the universe doing so!
Booster Gold vol. 3. Reality Lost -- After a timetraveling villain from Batman's past tries to destroy Gotham city, Booster discovers all kinds of anomalies in the timestream, which only he can set right. He's truly the greatest hero nobody will ever know.
Hulk volume two. Red & Green -- Bruce Banner sets out to find the Red Hulk, and ends up in Sin City, Nevada. Things go from bad to worse when a pack of wendigo show up...
Amazing Spider-Man. Kraven's First Hunt -- She's spiderman's greatest nemesis, and she has just discovered his secret identity!
Wolf Island by Darren Shan -- bk. 8 of the Demonata - As the mysterious Shadow builds an army of demons, Grubbs Grady and his team search desperately for answers. But when they follow up a new lead, it takes them to an old, unexpected foe - the Lambs.
Shonen Jump January 2010 -- need I say more about the most popular manga magazine in the world?
Maximum Ride vol 2 -- having recovered Angel, Max and the flock head to New York to follow up a lead regarding their true identities. Trouble follows...
Cirque du Freak vol 3 -- accompanying his master, Mr. Crepsley, on a trip to the city, half-vampire Darren Shan is ready for a peaceful holiday with Eva. But when he learns of a string of grisley murders, he suspects his mentor may be involved.
Batman. Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? -- a man doesn't live forever- but legends do. As those closest to the Bat gather for his memorial service, each has a tale to tell.
Green Lantern. Sinestro Corps Wars vol. 2 -- Sinestro, Hal Jordan's mentor turned nemesis, has gathered an army and is marching across the Universe. Former Green Lantern Kyle Rainer has been possessed by the evil entity Parallax
Green Lantern. Tales of the Sinestro Corps -- chronicles the tragic fall of one of the Universe's greatest heroes and the unpredictable rise of the man chosen to continue his legacy.
Booster Gold vol. 1. 52 Pick-Up -- Booster Gold longs to join the Justice League, but they are skeptical of his sincerity. Can he win his place?
Booster Gold vol. 2. Blue and Gold -- Booster's best friend Blue Beetle has been killed, but Booster may be able to use time travel to save him - if he doesn't destroy the universe doing so!
Booster Gold vol. 3. Reality Lost -- After a timetraveling villain from Batman's past tries to destroy Gotham city, Booster discovers all kinds of anomalies in the timestream, which only he can set right. He's truly the greatest hero nobody will ever know.
Hulk volume two. Red & Green -- Bruce Banner sets out to find the Red Hulk, and ends up in Sin City, Nevada. Things go from bad to worse when a pack of wendigo show up...
Amazing Spider-Man. Kraven's First Hunt -- She's spiderman's greatest nemesis, and she has just discovered his secret identity!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Dragon fiction
I love dragons. I love stories about them, whether they're good or evil. So today I thought I'd share a list of my favorite stories that involve these magical beasts.
Slathbog's Gold by M. L. Forman - Alex sees an odd sign in a shop window; little does he know when he goes inside to investigate that he will soon be on a quest to defeat an evil dragon!
The Dragon of Trelian by Michelle Knudsen - a mage's apprentice, a princess, and a dragon combine their strengths and magic to bring downa traitor and restore peace to the kingdom of Trelian.
The Pit Dragon chronicles by Jane Yolen - Jakkin steals a hatchling dragon and tries to raise it to fight in the arena, hoping to win enough money to win his freedom. But will they win freedom or destroy their world?
The Adventures of Young Det (vol 1) by Gyojeong Kwon - two adventure-loving boys from the country set out on a quest to defeat an evil dragon that threatens to destroy their world. The first volume tells of the prophecy they will fulfill.
Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley - everyone knows that dragons are a rare endangered species, but that they're not intelligent. But when Jake goes on his first solo overnight in Smokehill Park, the baby dragon he finds sets all his expectations awry.
The Hero and the Crown - Princess Aerin struggles to prove that she has a right to her birth position by slaying dragons, until she meets a monster she cannot easily conquer.
Dragonback Series by Timothy Zahn - Jack Morgan is an orphan, dependent only on his "uncle" until he accidentally becomes the sybiotic companion of the dragon warrior Draycos, and sets out on a journey to rescue the K'da from genocide, and find his parents' killers.
Dragonsong and Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey - Menolly hates her life in Half-Circle Seahold, and strives to win her freedom even as she discovers Firelizards, in this pair of novels.
The Prophecy by Hilari Bell - Guided by the words of a prophecy, Prince Peryyndon, who loves books more than swords, sets out to slay the dragon that is destroying his kingdom.
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien - the classic tale of a small and simple hobbit who goes on a quest to steal a dragon's treasure, and what happens because of it.
Slathbog's Gold by M. L. Forman - Alex sees an odd sign in a shop window; little does he know when he goes inside to investigate that he will soon be on a quest to defeat an evil dragon!
The Dragon of Trelian by Michelle Knudsen - a mage's apprentice, a princess, and a dragon combine their strengths and magic to bring downa traitor and restore peace to the kingdom of Trelian.
The Pit Dragon chronicles by Jane Yolen - Jakkin steals a hatchling dragon and tries to raise it to fight in the arena, hoping to win enough money to win his freedom. But will they win freedom or destroy their world?
The Adventures of Young Det (vol 1) by Gyojeong Kwon - two adventure-loving boys from the country set out on a quest to defeat an evil dragon that threatens to destroy their world. The first volume tells of the prophecy they will fulfill.
Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley - everyone knows that dragons are a rare endangered species, but that they're not intelligent. But when Jake goes on his first solo overnight in Smokehill Park, the baby dragon he finds sets all his expectations awry.
The Hero and the Crown - Princess Aerin struggles to prove that she has a right to her birth position by slaying dragons, until she meets a monster she cannot easily conquer.
Dragonback Series by Timothy Zahn - Jack Morgan is an orphan, dependent only on his "uncle" until he accidentally becomes the sybiotic companion of the dragon warrior Draycos, and sets out on a journey to rescue the K'da from genocide, and find his parents' killers.
Dragonsong and Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey - Menolly hates her life in Half-Circle Seahold, and strives to win her freedom even as she discovers Firelizards, in this pair of novels.
The Prophecy by Hilari Bell - Guided by the words of a prophecy, Prince Peryyndon, who loves books more than swords, sets out to slay the dragon that is destroying his kingdom.
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien - the classic tale of a small and simple hobbit who goes on a quest to steal a dragon's treasure, and what happens because of it.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Recent Returns
Dragon's Blood by Jane Yolen - Jakkin is a bond servant, little better than a slave. Desperate for his freedom, he resolves to steal a dragon hatchling, train it to fight, and win enough gold to pay his way out of bondage. But does he know enough to train a true champion? (Pit Dragon Chronicles Vol 1). 122 checkouts for all copies of this VERY popular title!
Flight of the Raven by Stephanie Tolan - nine year old Elijah has strange mental powers; when he stumbles into the hands of an environmental terrorist group, he enters a world of violence. Can he survive the cruelty he finds, and free himself, and others? 13 circs.
Acceleration by Graham McNamee - stuck working in the Lost and Found of the Transit Authority one summer, seventeen year old Duncan finds a strange little journal that leads him on a quest to discover a serial killer. 29 circs.
Brisingr by Christopher Paolini - third in the Inheritance series - Eragon and his dragon, Saphira have survived war against the Emperor's warriors, but Eragon now finds himself entangled within a network of promises that he may not be able to keep. 54 circs for the Audiobook alone!
Flight of the Raven by Stephanie Tolan - nine year old Elijah has strange mental powers; when he stumbles into the hands of an environmental terrorist group, he enters a world of violence. Can he survive the cruelty he finds, and free himself, and others? 13 circs.
Acceleration by Graham McNamee - stuck working in the Lost and Found of the Transit Authority one summer, seventeen year old Duncan finds a strange little journal that leads him on a quest to discover a serial killer. 29 circs.
Brisingr by Christopher Paolini - third in the Inheritance series - Eragon and his dragon, Saphira have survived war against the Emperor's warriors, but Eragon now finds himself entangled within a network of promises that he may not be able to keep. 54 circs for the Audiobook alone!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Recent Returns
Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez - during the early 1960's in the Dominican Republic, 12 year old Anita discovers that her family are part of the underground movement to end the bloody rule of the dictator, General Trujillo - 24 circs
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan - book 5 of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Who is the last Olympian? Is he or she friend or foe? Will Percy finally understand the prophecy he fears This audio has only checked out 4 times, but the book has 28 circs.
First Thunder (Superman/Shazam) - Witness the first meeting of Captain Marvel and Superman, and the formation of a mighty friendship! 21 circs!
Crowned by Julie Linker - Presley loves the pageant world, but her archrival Megan threatens her ability to win both titles and scholarships. How low will these girls go to be crowned queen? 5 circs for this NEW book!
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan - book 5 of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Who is the last Olympian? Is he or she friend or foe? Will Percy finally understand the prophecy he fears This audio has only checked out 4 times, but the book has 28 circs.
First Thunder (Superman/Shazam) - Witness the first meeting of Captain Marvel and Superman, and the formation of a mighty friendship! 21 circs!
Crowned by Julie Linker - Presley loves the pageant world, but her archrival Megan threatens her ability to win both titles and scholarships. How low will these girls go to be crowned queen? 5 circs for this NEW book!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Recent Returns
The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander - third in the "Chronicles of Prydain", an award-winning classic fantasy series set in a world similar to ancient Whales. Princess Eilonwy is sad when she must leave her friends and begin training to become a proper Princess, at the Isle of Mona. But when evil befalls the red-headed princess, her loyal friends Taran, Flewddur Fflam, and Gurgi as well as Prince Rhun, set out to rescue her, in this action packed and very fun tale. 151 checkouts between the books and the audio.
Loving Will Shakespeare by Carolyn Meyer - Anne's life wasn't happy, everyone expected her to marry - and then that charming boy, Will, whom she'd always admired, returns home; but he's no longer just a cute boy, instead he's a handsome young man - too young for Anne, but she can't seem to get him out of her mind. Can she possibly break the rules and seize a chance for happiness?
Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce - Book 2 of the Beka Cooper series - Beka Cooper is a "dog" in the Provost's Guard now; a full-fledged officer of the law. But when counterfeit coins begin turning up everywhere in Tortall, Beka and her mentor must travel to Port Cayne, source of the counterfeiting - and discover that all is not well in the ranks of the law there. An action-packed addition to a fantastic series! 30 circs between the audio and the books.
Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk - Bruce Banner joined S.H.I.E.L.D to ensure that his alternate self, the Incredible Hulk, would use his powerful strength only for good. But when he returns he discovers a plan by a group of Marvel Heroes to banish him to an empty, idyllic planet where he is promised "there will be no one there to hurt you. And no one you can hurt." 36 circs!
Loving Will Shakespeare by Carolyn Meyer - Anne's life wasn't happy, everyone expected her to marry - and then that charming boy, Will, whom she'd always admired, returns home; but he's no longer just a cute boy, instead he's a handsome young man - too young for Anne, but she can't seem to get him out of her mind. Can she possibly break the rules and seize a chance for happiness?
Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce - Book 2 of the Beka Cooper series - Beka Cooper is a "dog" in the Provost's Guard now; a full-fledged officer of the law. But when counterfeit coins begin turning up everywhere in Tortall, Beka and her mentor must travel to Port Cayne, source of the counterfeiting - and discover that all is not well in the ranks of the law there. An action-packed addition to a fantastic series! 30 circs between the audio and the books.
Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk - Bruce Banner joined S.H.I.E.L.D to ensure that his alternate self, the Incredible Hulk, would use his powerful strength only for good. But when he returns he discovers a plan by a group of Marvel Heroes to banish him to an empty, idyllic planet where he is promised "there will be no one there to hurt you. And no one you can hurt." 36 circs!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)