Do you believe in time travel? Addy couldn't even fathom the thought before she was accidentally swept away in a mysterious time machine to medieval England. She wasn't necessarily sad about the change in scenery because back home, in the 1940s, Addy was a servant. However in medieval England, Addy has been mistaken for the Lady Matilda. She quickly embraces the new name, time period, and lifestyle. Despite the comforts of her station, Addy realizes that even this life isn't completely perfect. This forces her to make a hard decision...stay and enjoy her life as a lady or follow her heart and go home. Definitely check this book out if you enjoy fantasy and romance!
Congrats to Ashley (Grand Juction), Nathan (Fruita), and Hanna (Collbran). They were the winners of the Summer Library Program's IPods. Thank you everyone for reading and participating!
It seems like the current book fad is to put a twist on the classic. In this case, April Lindner has taken Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and modernized the tale. This modern story takes place on the East coast of the United States. Jane has just lost both of her parents in a tragic car accident. Lacking any sort of income, she drops out of college and applies to be a nanny through an agency. Jane is immediately placed with a family, but not just any family... Nico Rathburn's family. Nico is a legendary Rockstar, who has been living a hard-partying lifestyle for many years. Now he leads a hermit-like existence while working to revive his music career with a new album. Needless to say, a romance develops between Jane and her employer. I absolutely loved this story! I think fans of the original Jane Eyre, and teens who enjoy a good romance will love this book too.
Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers I like dark fantasy, also known as vampires, werewolves, dark angels, and fae-ness. I am not ashamed to admit it. This being said, I gravitated towards the new book by Lisa Desrochers. The story centers on Frannie, an average high school student that happens to come from a very devout Catholic family. Unlike the rest of her family, Frannie has a wild streak, which has earned her a ticket to public school. There she meets Luce and Gabe, two very beautiful boys. Frannie doesn't realize that their beauty is not from this world; Gabe being an angel and Luce a demon. While the boys care for Frannie, they have alterior motives for being near her. She is special, and both heaven and hell want her soul! Yikes! This is a great quick read for teens who enjoy the paranormal. Stay tuned for more from Lisa Desrochers because this is the first book in a trilogy.
Teens, Remember the Rockband Tournament is next Friday, August 13th at 3pm. You will form bands and compete against the Grand Junction Fire Department. The winning band members will each receive a 40 dollar gift card to Gamerz Planet. There will also be snacks and prizes for all who attend. You must form 2-4 member bands, but don't worry if you are lacking band mates because I am sure there will be spare players available. For more information call Shanna at 970-683-2411. Hope to see you there! Shanna ~Teen Librarian
I am not sure how to describe this book. It was definitely good, but it was one of those scary realistic novels. The book begins with Gemma traveling with her parents through the Bangkok airport. While there, she meets a handsome man named Ty. In the course of their conversation, he pulls her away, drugs her, and kidnaps her to the outback of Australia. It is a strange situation and relationship between Ty and Gemma. She hates him for taking away the life she has known, but also she feels something else for him. What really makes this story eerie is that it is told in first person; Gemma is writing a letter to Ty. Although, the kidnapping and abduction are a large part of the story, I felt the relationship between Ty and Gemma is the primary focus. Basically, if you enjoy contemporary, gritty novels (Ellen Hopkins, Carol Lynch Williams, Jo Knowles, Elizabeth Scott), than this book has your name on it. If you are interested in reading this book check it out from our library's shelf. Book Trailers for Stolen below...
I know I have said it before, but I am a sucker for historical fiction! I flew through this book in only a day (a sign of a great book). I was definitely in the mood for a good historical romance. The main character, Maggie, is a society girl in Newport, Rhode Island. Despite the recent disappearance of her mother, Maggie is busily preparing for her entrance into society. Only a few month's before her debutant ball, Maggie's dad announces an unexpected trip to Yellow Stone National Park. He claims that her mother may have run away to this area. However, once in Yellow Stone, Maggie learns that her father's fortune has been lost and the trip was really about a job opportunity. Maggie is forced to make some hard decisions...can she go against her father? How important is love and money? Does she want her old life back or is she brave enough to gamble on an unknown future? You will have read this book to find out! We will have a copy of this book on the shelf by next week, so look for it at the library. Book trailer below...
Wildwing
