Friday, September 21, 2007

New Book(s)!

I'd vote in the poll, but I don't think my opinion should matter for it, being as I won't be around for the discussion D: But! I've been reading, and I figured I'd share my opinions on a few new reads with everyone :D

Girl Overboard, by Justina Chen Headley
I actually read this novel as part of a new bookclub, and really enjoyed it. They talk a lot about manga in it, which is awesome, and is just a really cute book. I could easily see it as being a book club book for you guys at some point, so Bee, check it out!

Tithe series, by Holly Black
I'm calling it a series, though I honestly don't know if it is. So far there are 3 books: Tithe (about Kaye), Valiant (about Val), and Ironside (about Kaye again, but Val is a minor character). I really enjoyed them, and read them much too fast--I'll definately be going back and re-reading them at some point soon. They're about faeries, but if you liked Twilight, you'll probably like these :)

Vote on the Book=======================>

You get to choose the book we are reading in November. Your choices are:

Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going
His name is Troy, but to the world--and in his internal dialogues— he is the Fat Kid. Really Fat. Almost 300 pounds of sweating, unhappy insecurity. Then out of a moment of despair comes magic. As Troy considers whether to splatter himself on a subway track, Curt MacCrae, a charismatic punk rocker/homeless kid/dropout, comes along and stops him. For the price of a meal, Curt befriends Troy, and he sees something under all those layers: a potential musician, a friend, and someone with the ability to see through life's bull.

Inexcusable by Chris Lynch
High school senior and football player Keir sets out to enjoy himself on graduation night, but when he attempts to comfort a friend whose date has left her stranded, things go terribly wrong.


Vote in the Poll in sidebar to the right, on or before October 3 @ 4:00pm.

Monday, September 17, 2007

readergirlz.com

I stumbled on readergirlz.com tonight and thought some of you would be interested in it. Next month readergirlz.com has teamed up with YALSA, sponsors of Teen Read Week, they will be facilitating online discussions with 31 different YA authors! And some of your favorites will be there...Stephenie Meyer, John Green, Meg Cabot, Ann Brashares, Carolyn Mackler and many more. Check out the full schedule here.

From their manifesta,
"Reading a book isn't the same thing as experiencing a book. You know what we mean. There's a reason why we readergirlz are known to shove books at our best friends: books that have rocked our world, books that have revealed our souls, books that are gifts of the heart." This statement totally shares how I feel about reading. Reading is an experience that is worth sharing. Share it with each other, your family, your teachers, your friends, everyone!! As Martha Stewart would say, "It's a good thing."

Monday, September 10, 2007

Fall Events

We are back in school! A few of you have stopped by to check out and say Hello. It is good to see you back and hear about your summers.

I wanted to remind you that this Thursday, September 13, we will be discussing Scott Westerfeld and his books during all three lunches. You don't have to have to read all of his books to attend. As usual, you bring lunch and will bring dessert.

On September 27, 2007, we will be reading, discussing and watching Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. Discussion will be during lunch and the movie will be in the library starting at 6:30 pm. We now have copies of Hoot to be checked out, get yours today!