New Books in the teen area

We've been getting tons of new teen books lately. Here are just a small handful of the ones that have made their way to our shelves. Links go to our catalog for you to request from home, and all summaries are from our catalog. Lots of "girl friendly" books in this bunch, but don't worry guys -- next time you'll see a ton of really cool books up your alley (including one about a mega snow storm).

Sleepless by Cyn Balog: Eron, a supernatural being known as a Sandman whose purpose is to seduce humans to sleep, falls in love with a sad teenaged girl who is mourning her boyfriend's death.

Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves: Portero, Texas, teens Kit and Fancy Cordelle share their infamous father's fascination with killing, and despite their tendency to shun others they bring two boys with similar tendencies to a world of endless possibilities they have discovered behind a mysterious door.

Smile for the Camera by Kelle James: This non-fiction story is about a girl who leaves her small farm town for New York City in hopes of making it in the modeling world. Hint -- it's not easy!

Dead Beautiful by Yvonne Woon: After her parents die under mysterious circumstances, sixteen-year-old Renee Winters is sent from California to an old-fashioned boarding school in Maine, where she meets a fellow student to whom she seems strangely connected.

2 Teen Book Reviews

Looking for a good read? Simona, one of our own teens, shares these two books:







Tricks by Ellen Hopkins: I enjoyed reading this book because from the beginning, it was relatable and interesting to me. I like teen books that involve struggle, but it's realistic. It has lots of tough experiences that the characters went through and it showed how they got themselves into those situations. Ellen is really blunt and straightforward, which I liked because she usually got straight to the topic rather than having it wait. I really liked the fact that each character is different yet connected in the end, which was unexpected but great as well. I always recommend this book to friends and I think that this book overall deserves a full 5-star rating.



Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess

This book is so great and also a quick read. I don't think I was bored with the material at any point in the book. It is perfect. I think one of the main reasons it is so good is because the details are ridiculous. I could picture and imagine smells, nearly everything that was described in the book. It attracted every sense and it felt like I was in the book when I would read. Althought it isn't necessarily a happy book in the beginning, I definitely believe it deserves 5 stars.

The All-You-Can-Read Buffet

Wow! The response to our new high school book club -- now known as The All-You-Can-Read Buffet was more than we expected. For those of you who missed out and for those of you who helped plan and launch this, here's more details!

We'll be meeting February 10 at 3:30 at the Delavan Starbucks to discuss Julia Karr's XVI. This promises to be quite a read and quite a discussion. All are welcome to join in, even if you haven't read the book. We'll not only talk this title, we'll also work on reimagining and redesigning the cover, so think about what *you* think would make a good cover for this book as you read. And maybe, just maybe, Julia Karr will answer some of our lingering questions.

You can find out more about our club on goodreads, as well as through the blog and on our facebook page.

Can't make it this time? Keep your eyes posted for our next meeting and discussion title. We've got ideas cooked up to do a discussion in Legos. . .

Read off your fines is back!

Do you have fines on your library card but don't have the money to pay for them?
Come in and learn about how you can "read off" your fines. Did you read that? You can reduce your fines simply by reading and reviewing a book.

Here's your chance to pay by doing what you love to do anyway.

Uncover a good mystery

To kick off the new year in style (or suspense!), the new teen display features mysteries. These tales of sleuthing are sure to keep you guessing until the end.


If you're looking for a good mystery, here's some other titles worth checking out. It's a small sampling of a mystery titles we carry. Remember: if it's not on shelf, just ask at the reference desk and we'll hold it for you. Links go to our catalog so you can also reserve the title yourself.

A Circle of Blood by Alane Ferguson (she writes an entire forensic science mystery series)

Trash by Andy Mulligan

The Less Dead by April Lurie

The Lying Game by Sara Shepard

Dream Life by Laura Mechling

The Agency: A Spy in the House and The Agency: A Body in the Tower by Y. S. Lee

Blood on My Hands by Todd Strasser

Invisible I by Melissa Kantor

Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams (This is the first in the Echo Falls series)

Murder at Midnight by Avi

Closed for the Season by Mary Downing Hahn

The Uninvited by Tim Wynne-Jones

Cold Skin by Steve Herrick

Fake ID by Walter Sorrells

The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks

Black Rabbit Summer by Kevin Brooks