New Books

Enchanted Glass by Diana Wynn Jones - Professor Andrew Hope inherits Melstone House, a place he had visited as a child, from his grandfather. When he arrives at the manor, everyone seems to know something that he doesn't. He remembers that the stained glass in the kitchen window has great significance, and he soon learns that he is also steward of a "field-of-care" that magically protects the estate. Things get odd when Aidan Cain, an orphan, arrives at the door looking for Andrew's grandfather, and the professor reluctantly takes the boy in. Andrew discovers that someone or something has been encroaching on his property, and with Aidan sets out to discover what.
Living Hell by Catherine Jinks - What happens when a single moment changes everything? For seventeen-year-old Cheney, life on earth exists only in history books. He and more than one thousand other people have known life only aboard the Plexus spacecraft: self-contained, systematic, and serene. But that was before the radiation wave... now the ship has become a terrible living enemy.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green - One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, two teens---both named Will Grayson---are about to cross paths. As their worlds collide and intertwine, the Will Graysons find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, building toward romantic turns-of-heart and the epic production of history's most fabulous high school musical.
Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti - Caletti invites readers into Scarlet Hughes's life and all its "maybes." The introspective teen copes when her charismatic older sister, Juliet, shows up suddenly married (and pregnant) after time away at a Portland hotel singing gig. Both Scarlet and her mother quickly come to adore her husband-Scarlet perhaps a little too much.
By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead by Julie Ann Peters - Daelyn Rice, bullied from kindergarten on, is determined not to botch her next suicide attempt. So when Santana begins to edge his way into her life, she doesn't know if it isn't too late...
Squire's Quest by Morris -- Squire's Tales bk.9 - in this ongoing volume, Terence is worried about his father in Avalon, disturbed by Mordred, a charming visitor to the Court of Arthur, and distracted by the visit of Alexander of Byzantium, an admirer of King Arthur.
Hold Still by Nina LaCour - Devastating, hopeful, hopeless, playful . . . in words and illustrations, Ingrid left behind a painful farewell in her journal for Caitlin. Now Caitlin is left alone, by loss and by choice, struggling to find renewed hope in the wake of her best friend's suicide.
Voices of Dragons by Carrie Vaughn - Seventeen-year-old Kay Wyatt knows she's breaking the law by rock climbing near the border, but she'd rather have an adventure than follow the rules. When the dragon Artegal unexpectedly saves her life, a secret friendship grows between them.
Exile of Gigi Lane by Adrienne Maria Vrettos - when Hotspot leader Gigi is outed as being a cruel bully, she's forced to retreat for the summer; thinking that when she returns, she'll have her place back, she's in for a rude shock; instead she must struggle to win recognition from the very "unpopular kids" she used to ridicule. Can she transform herself?
Poisoned Honey: a story of Mary Magdalen by Beatrice Gormley - Mariamne is a young girl with no control over her life. When she finds herself forced to marry where she is not welcome, for the good of her family, she comforts herself with her study of the spirit world. But is her power there all an illusion? A compelling story of one of the most controversial figures of the Bible.
The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson - Lennie is devastated when her sister Bailey dies unexpectedly; she is caught up in her loss, her first feelings of love for two different boys, and her unresolved feelings about the mother who left when she was very young. Realistic, sometimes funny, and heartbreaking.
The Bad Queen: rules and instructions for Marie Antoinette by Carolyn Meyer - Marie Antoinette, at 14, was married to the young heir to the throne of France. As she struggled to please everyone, she was subjected to intense scrutiny and her every move questioned. She lived an extravagant, reckless lifestyle as the peasantry around her starved and grew rebellious...
Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve -- Prequel to the Hungry City Chronicles - Fever Crumb is a girl who has been adopted and raised by Dr. Crumb, a member of the order of Engineers, where she serves as apprentice. In a time and place where women are not seen as reasonable creatures, Fever is an anomaly, the only female to serve in the order.
Shadow by Jennie Moss - Shadow, an orphan girl, is given the duty to watch the queen's every move. When the castle is thrown into chaos after the queen is poisoned, Shadow escapes with a young knight, whom she believes was betrothed to the queen. As mystery builds, and romantic tension does, too, Shadow begins to wonder what her role in the kingdom truly is.
Dragons of Darkness by Juliana Michaelis - In this thrilling modern-day fable, two boys from very different backgrounds are thrown together by magic, mayhem, and a common foe. Jumar, an invisible prince, wants to free his native Nepal from invaders. Christopher, a shy German boy, wants to find his kidnapped brother. Together they embark on a journey through the wilderness of Nepal—a journey that proves to be a dangerous rite of passage.
Cat O'nine Tails by Golding -- Cat Royal bk. 4 - Cat is finally living a life of luxury--and so bored she's going out of her mind. But then she and her friends are kidnapped and forced to work on a ship bound for the New World. With a mystery to solve and survival at stake, Cat must use her wits to save herself and her friends.
Green Witch by Alice Hoffman -- sequel to Green Angel - Green, who lost her family a year ago, chronicles the lives of rumored witches in her new village, but she's also determined to find out the fates of two old friends, Heather and Diamond.
Destiny's Path by Frewin Jones -- sequel to Warrior Princess - In this action-packed follow-up to Warrior Princess (2009), Jones takes readers to medieval Britain where courage, vigilance, brain, and brawn are intertwined. With her home on fire and only her mother alive, 15-year-old Branwen reluctantly turns to follow her destiny’s path. She hears the call of Rhiannon of the Shining Ones, and her duty is to warn others of the invading Saxons and lead the battle to defeat them. Traveling alongside her are the former slave, Rhodri; the owl-girl, Blodwedd; and Branwen’s faithful falcon, Fain. Despite graphic depictions of battle scenes, Branwen’s compelling story leaves readers waiting for the sequel
Inside Out by Maria Snyder - Keep Your Head Down.Don't Get Noticed.Or Else.I'm Trella. I'm a scrub. A nobody. One of thousands who work the lower levels, keeping Inside clean for the Uppers. I've got one friend, do my job and try to avoid the Pop Cops. So what if I occasionally use the pipes to sneak around the Upper levels? The only neck at risk is my own;until I accidentally start a rebellion and become the go-to girl to lead a revolution.
Struts & Frets by Jon Skovron - Told in a voice that's honest, urgent, and hilarious, "Struts & Frets" is a bright debut novel about forming a band, falling in love, and facing the truth.
Player's Ruse by Hilari Bell -- Knight and Rogue bk. 3 - ir Michael Sevenson and his squire, Fisk, were just beginning to enjoy the quiet life. They really should have known better. When Lady Rosamund runs away from home to marry a traveling player, former knight errant Michael makes a noble promise to help the object of his unrequited love. The quest takes our would-be heroes to the coastal town of Huckerston, where savage sea pirates called wreckers terrorize the coast.
Spellbinder by Helen Stringer - Belladona can see ghosts, which is very useful after her parents are killed; but when every ghost in the world vanishes, she must set out on a quest to discover why, before it is too late to save them...
Forgotten Past by Heather Hayashi -- Arkha Chronicles bk. 2 - When Derrick discovers that his mother and sister are missing, he's determined to find them. As he retraces their steps, he encounters Jason, whose sister also disappeared. The two embark on a journey that leads them to Arhka where the connections between the aliens, Arhka, Earth, and the fate of the three women they're searching for slowly become clear.


Graphic Novels:

YuYu Hakusho vol. 19 -- final volume
Inu Yasha vol. 46 -- not even close to final....
Slam Dunk vol. 9
Naruto vol. 1 (replacema
Mercury by Larson
Return of King Doug by Erb
Lola by Torres
Batman & Robin vol. 1: Batman Reborn -- Is the new series after Bruce's death with Dick Grayson as the new Batman
Shonen Jump vol.8, Issue Six -- May
Justice League of America vol. 4 : Sanctuary
Batman International
Wonder Woman Chronicles vol 1. -- appearances from the very fist and in chronological order