Book Reviews...

Ruined
by Paula Morris
This was a fantastic ghost story and Halloween-season read! The story centers on Rebecca, an average teen who is uprooted from her life in New York to attend a private school in New Orleans. The South has a rich history, which unknown to Rebecca includes generations of her family. It is through a friendship with a ghost that she realizes how much the past matters. To learn about Rebecca's mysterious tie to the past, check out this book today!



Reluctant Heiress
by Eva Ibbotson
I love this author, so when I saw she had a new book on the shelves I could not resist checking it out. This author always writes teen historical romances. I will admit to liking this genre from time to time. This particular story takes place after the first world war. Tessa is a lively twenty-year-old who is thriving in Vienna as a wardrobe assistant in an opera house. Despite her lowly status in the opera company, Tessa grew up in a castle and is considered Austrian royalty. Due to the war and the family's crumbling finances, she is able to pursue her love of the arts. Needless to say, romance enters the picture in the form of a rich businessman. You can see where this is going, but I still think it is a worthy and enjoyable read. So check it out!

~Shanna
Teen Librarian

Just F.Y.I. : New Playaways!

A large order of playaways is now on the teen book shelves. If you are not familiar with a playaway, it is an audio book that is pre-loaded onto a mp3 like device. It runs on batteries, which are provided by the library, and requires earphones. It is a quick and easy way to listen to a book without needing a player. Go to Playaway website for more information about how to use the players.

Teen Movie: Inkheart

The library will be showing Inkheart (PG) in the teen center on Friday, September 25th at 4pm. Come enjoy this film at the library, and bring your friends!
~Shanna
Teen Librarian

Earn a free book!!!!

In an effort to make more teens aware of the blog, I am offering a free book for teens who comment or become a follower of the library's teen blog. Take advantage of this free and easy program! After you have commented or become a follower, stop by my office or ask at the Youth Services Info desk about your free book. Sadly, you are only eligible for one book, but what a good deal!

Happy Reading!
~Shanna
Teen Librarian

Graphic Novel Club...

Just a reminder that the Graphic Novel Club will be meeting this Thursday,
September 10th from 4-5pm. This meeting will be hosted by David Borders, a
Mesa County Public Library Employee, who happens to write graphic novels. David will talk about some of his favorite graphic novels and discuss the writing
process. If you have an interest in graphic novels or creative writing, this meeting will be especially beneficial to you.
Hope to see you all there!

~Shanna
Teen Librarian

Book Reviews...

Skin Hunger and Sacred Scars
by Kathleen Duey

For all of you magic lovers, I have found the perfect trilogy for you! Kathleen Duey has written two fantastic books so far, but a third one is in the works to complete the Resurrection of Magic Series. The second book,Sacred Scars, has just been released, but I do not feel like I could talk about it without mentioning the first book, Skin Hunger. This series is the equivalent to a dark and scary Harry Potter book. The story centers around a wizard school, but not a pleasant one. Students must learn magic to make their food and eat, memorize chants to live, and sell out their fellow students to win. Simultaneously, a story is taking place about the creation of this horrid wizard school, and by the end of the second book the stories are starting to connect and line up together. These are terrific books that I would recommend to all teens. They are here at the Mesa County Library, so check them out!


Alyzon Whitestarr
by Isobelle Carmody

Weird, but good, best describes this book. I actually appreciate a weird book now and again because they are usually pretty original. This case was no different. The story is about Alyzon Whitestarr, obviously, and her heightened senses. A severe head injury accompanied by a month long coma gives Alyzon the ability to smell emotion and influence people's thoughts. With these enhanced senses she finds that everyone is not what they seem. For instance, the cutest boy at school smells like rotten garbage! Despite the bombardment of senses, Alyzon is able to utilize her gifts and save her family and friends from unwanted attention from nefarious (a.k.a. shady) characters. This book is a fun read, but it will also make you more aware your own senses, like how am I smelling today?!? If you are interested in this book, it is on our new teen book shelf.

Happy Reading!

~Shanna
Teen Librarian

Just some reminders...

#1
Vote for Teens Top Ten!!!!! Click the linked icon on the right to vote ------------------------------------------------------------------------->
Voting will take place till September 18th and the winners will be announced during Teen Read Week, which begins October 19th.
The nominees are:
-Graceling by Kristin Cashore
-Untamed by P.C. and Kristin Cast
-City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
-The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
-Truancy by Isamu Fukui
-Truancy Origins by Isamu Fukui
-The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
-Paper Towns by John Green
-Runemarks by Joanne Harris
-Identical by Ellen Hopkins
-Eternal by Cynthia Leitich-Smith
-The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
-Daughter of the Flames by Zoe Marriott
-Wake by Lisa McMann
-Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyers
-Bloodline by Katy Moran
-The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
-Evermore by Alyson Noel
-Geek Charming by Robin Palmer
-Melting Stones by Tamora Pierce
-Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott
-Flygirl by Sherri Smith
-Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten
-Impossible by Nancy Werlin
-Absolutely Maybe by Lisa Yee

#2
Remember that there is still video gaming for teens on Monday afternoons 3-5pm. Rockband has been crazy popular and fun, so you should come check it out!

#3 and lastly...
The Bistro Book Club will continue to meet at the Central Branch on Wednesdays 4-5pm. This is a great opportunity to share your love of reading, meet new teens, and get your hands on pre-published books. Hope to see you there!

~Shanna
Teen Librarian