Battle of the Books!

The Youth Services staff and TAB, the Teen Advisory Board, have put together a Battle of the Books!  Between November  25th and March 22, 2014, read either six dystopian novels or six anime books (or read all 12, if you want!). 

The six dystopian novels selected to do battle are:

Hunger Games

Among the Hidden

Divergent

City of Ember

Matched

The Giver

 
The six anime books selected to do battle are:

Full Metal Art

Black Butler

Blood Relatives

Fruits Basket

Naruto

Bleach

As you read, think about these things:

                                       Did you like the main character?

                                             Did you like the plot?

                                           Did you like the cover?

                            Would you recommend this book to a friend?

                          Was it one of the best books you’ve ever read?


There will be a ballot box in the Youth Services Room for you to vote for your favorite dystopian novel and your favorite anime book.    

Let the games begin!!

Happy reading,
Connie

Maze Runner: another post-apocalyptic book series becomes a movie

       Maze Runner, the dystopian novel by James Dasher, is headed for the big screen with a movie opening on February 14th.  Maze Runner is the first book in a series (of course; every book seems to be part of a series now!) and is followed by The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, and  a prequel, The Kill Order.
   

       When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by 60 boys who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls. Just like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they got to the Glade. Some have been there two years. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they’ve closed tight. And every 30 days a new boy has been delivered in the lift. Thomas was expected. But the next day, a comatose girl is sent up—the first girl to ever arrive in the Glade. And more surprising yet is the stange message she delivers. Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess. If only he could unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind. They're all trapped in a maze that will require Thomas to join forces with fellow "runners" for a shot at escape. There are lots of fast-paced action scenes, particularly those involving the nightmarish Grievers who plague the boys.

Read the book (or even the series) before the movie comes out!  

Even though I love to go to movies, I think books are always better than their movies.  With books I can use my own imagination! Do you agree or disagree?

Maze Runner is the book that the library's middle school book club, Bookworms, is currently reading.  We read great books and have lots of fun.  Join us!  Just fill out a short form found at the Youth Services desk.  I hope to see you soon.

Happy reading,
Connie

Chance to win a free book!

Have you wondered about this display in the Youth Services Room?

  

It’s Writer’s Corner!  Every month, a different collage of pictures is posted on the wall.  Think about what is happening in the pictures.  Can you see a story in them?  There is no right answer!  Let your imagination take off.  Describe the story you create from the pictures. Write down your story on the paper provided.


The author of the most imaginative story wins a free book !  Each month there is a new group of pictures and a new chance to win.

Good luck!  And congratulation's to the first winner: Jenny! Enjoy your free book.
Connie