New book post!

Hey, gang--I am enjoying posting on my new computer! I broke down yesterday and got a computer with a mondo huge screen--for my aging library goddess eyes! I just found the new book post I forgot to actually publish--it looks pretty good, but it posted it pretty far down the blog. I am going to edit it again, to see if it will pull it up in order, but if not, be sure to pull down the page, and check out our new stuff! I learned how to add pictures, and am having a fun time with that! I am reading On Agate Hill--I am halfway through, I love it, but I've misplaced it. So I am spending the day cleaning, not knitting or reading, and it is bumming me out. Maybe I'll find my book!

I have a question...

What books are there that are realistic Vampire novels? I've already read "The Silver Kiss" I liked it. Anymore in that style?

Questions on Donating Books

Okay, i'm want to get rid of some books that i don't need, and i've been thinking of giving them to the library. I just want to know if you want my collection of Shonen Jumps? I really don't need them, and they're collecting dust. Plus i just spent a about $130 on new books and i'm out of room when it comes to shelves. I would like some one to post on how i deliver them. Thanks :3

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie

I'm reading Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie for one of my Christmas reads. I try and read some of the books that teachers assign. Just started it today. So if you have read it let me know how you liked the book.

As many of us are all readers we ind books that we like and then those that we hate. Some of my most favorite books that i would run back into a burning house for ;) i would like to recommend for all readers to read! Twilight and new moon by Stephen myers. Tamora perices books/series. The one last wish series by Lurlene Mcdaniel. These are some of the best written novels that i can name without boring you all to death with my mile long list!

About the Summer Reading

I know that most people hate summer reading assignments, I'm definitly one of them, but they are very key to your education. If your planning on going to college, they will give you a list of books and just expect you to have read them. I already have the list of what is suggested for theater majors at CNU and I'm working on it now. I know the assignments seem like poo, but they will help you later and it's better to get them over with and try to enjoy it. Even the worst books will have some humor so try to find it, that will make it much easier to read.

More New Books!

This isn't a new one, but one enjoyed by several readers here: A Great and Terrible Beauty. This is a blend of historical fiction, parallel worlds, and fantasy. It comes highly recommended by several student readers! Adult readers will enjoy this as well!

We also have the sequel, Rebel Angels. It is currently checked out, but should be available after Christmas!

Yet another recommendation comes from a student this morning--a new book we that just hit our shelves last week--Wintersmith, by Terri Pratchett! (Can you tell the Library Goddess has learned to add pictures to the blog?)



Now for a list of other new books! Many of these have been requested by students--I can honor requests as long as my money holds out!


For those who love books that make them cry: read Sold by Patricia McCormick. This is a novel set in Nepal, that will make you think about our sisters in other countries, and the conditions others survive on a daily basis.

We've recently added:

Mixed magics by Diana Wynne Jones

Fade to Black by Alex Flinn

Bedlam's Edge byMercedes Lackey

A Gesture Life by Chang-rae Lee

The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga

Autumn Bridge by Takas Matsuoka

And another I just have to post the picture of: Ophelia by Lisa Klein . This is also highly recommended by one of our student readers. This is a fresh take on the Hamlet story as told by Ophelia--you don't have to know Hamlet to enjoy this riveting tale.

Those 3-Named Authors I Love So Much

Sooo I accidentally became a conformist...and 3-named authors are now my loves.

We need more of these authors' books!!! I love them so uber-much....

Vivian Vande Velde
Diana Wynne Jones
Francesca Lia Block
Julie Anne Peters (actually, i think we have all her books)

BUT YEAH!!! i really really love these guys....especially VVV and FLB! They're my favoritest. We need Brothers Grimm and Sisters Weird by VVV and Goddess #9 by FLB...

Everyone really needs to check out these authors!! VVV does these...fantasy/magic things, as does DWJ.
FLB has more of a fantasy-realistic-real life-but-not-really thing...She's really fantastic, very trippy. I recommend The Rose and the Beast: Fairy Tales Retold.

Summer Reading Question

In response to the post about summer reading, I'm interested in what people think of that as well. I'm assuming that students using this blog are readers, so I'd appreciate hearing from you on the subject. Thanks.