We had our first look at the film adaptation of The Hunger Games during Sunday's Video Music Awards on MTV. In the short clip we see Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) running from fireballs in the arena and hear a pep talk from Gale (Liam Hemsworth) in voiceover: "You're stronger than they are. You are. They just want a good show, that's all they want. You know how to hunt. Show 'em how good you are."
Are you ready? I know I am. I can't wait for March 23!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Just released: "Bloodlines" and "The Power of Six"
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The Power of Six is the second installment in the Lorien Legacies series. The first book, I Am Number Four, was made into a movie and is now on DVD. We also added two paperback copies of I Am Number Four in addition to our two hardcover copies, so jump into the Lorien Legacies series and see if you like it!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Teens' Top Ten 2011
Drought by Pam Pachorz
I am J by Cris Beam
You Killed Wesley Payne by Sean Beaudoin
Zombies vs. Unicorns by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier
The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card
The Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Love, Inc. by Yvonne Collins
Matched by Ally Condie
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
Lies by Michael Grant
Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
Red Moon Rising by Peter Moore
The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
The False Princess by Ellis O'Neal
Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson
Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
Blessed by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Thanks for participating in summer reading!
Our summer reading program, A Midsummer Knight's Read, ended on July 30. We had 19 teen summer reading finishers, and several teens read substantially more than the required 4 books. Summer reading finishers celebrated at our End of Summer Reading Lock-In Party on Friday, August 5. Francesca's Campagna of West Dundee donated food to the party (yum!). Teens explored the library while participating in a scavenger hunt and then had fun playing the Wii games Just Dance and Just Dance 2.
In total, teens and adults read 797 during the summer reading program!
The winner of the $100 Target gift card was Stacy E. We also had 10 weekly winners who each won $15 gift cards to Barnes & Noble. Thank you to Francesca's Campagna in West Dundee for donating 20% off coupons and the food for our party. And thanks to all the teens who signed up for summer reading, turned in their reading slips, and wrote their own reviews of the books! Stay tuned to next summer's theme, "Reading is So Delicious."
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Recommended books from summer reading
Summer reading ended on Saturday but you can still check out these recommendations from teens (and adults) about teen books they read during the program!
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
TEEN ANDERSON
"If you like and of Anderson's previous books you will enjoy Chains and the cliffhanger ending leaves you excited for the sequel." Rating: 4 out of 5
-- Maria A.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
TEEN BOYNE
"It was a little easy for me but it was a sad, touching book and I enjoyed every page!" Rating: 3
-- Alyssa M.
Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
TEEN CAST
"I really liked how the authors put a twist into the stereotypical theme of vampires. It kept me wondering what would happen next and wanting to read more throughout the book." Rating: 4
-- Martha Z.
Betrayed by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
TEEN CAST
"I liked the chemistry between all the characters. Although there were many loose ends, I feel like the book was good on the story line and it left me wanting to read the next book in the series." Rating: 3
-- Martha Z.
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
TEEN DONNELLY
"It has a very slow start, but it starts picking up towards the middle. Andi, the main character, really grows throughout the book and by the end you don't want to put it down." Rating: 4
-- Maria A.
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
JUV FICTION GRAHAME
"The book offers a good dialogue. The characters have great detail talks. The author creates amazing pictures in your head." Rating: 4
-- Alyssa M.
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
TEEN KAGAWA
"I was so impressed by the fantasy world of this book. Almost every fantastical creature existed there (gnomes, goblins, satyrs, centaurs, trolls, ogres, etc.). The plot was great as it was fueled by so much adventure and discovery. Fit perfectly with reading program theme." Rating: 5
-- Lindsey S.
Hero by Perry Moore
TEEN MOORE
"Moore brings a world of superheroes and teenager problems and questions on their sexuality beautifully. A read for everyone and has the Disney stamp for those who are scared to read a homosexual novel." Rating: 5
-- Tiffany V.
BFF (A Girlfriend Book You Write 2gether) by Lauren Myracle
TEEN MYRACLE
"Funny! Really made me laugh, and think about stuff. It really is a good book." Rating: 5
-- Dania S.
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
TEEN OLIVER
"This book takes place in a frightening dystopia, where the ability to love is seen as a sickness, and it is removed by brain surgery at age 18. I think the author did a good job creating this world since I felt so sick in some parts; she really brought the dreariness and horror of this world to life." Rating: 4
-- Lindsey S.
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
TEEN PERKINS
"Anna is sent to Paris for her senior year of high school. She doesn't know the language and misses her friends. After meeting some new people they encourage her to explore Paris. Her friendship with Etienne grows into something more but neither admits to their feelings. Realistic dialogue, fun concept. I loved how Perkins wrote the character of Anna -- a cinephile who is quite self conscious at the beginning and really has no clue about the effect she has on people. I highly recommend this book and can't wait for Perkins' next book, Lola and the Boy Next Door!" Rating: 5
-- Danielle P.
Other Words for Love by Lorraine Zago Rosenthal
TEEN ROSENTHAL
"LOOVEDD IT! This book is amazing, but mostly because I could really relate to it. Also it even helped me in a way. And in another way gave me advice." Rating: 5
-- Dania S.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
TEEN ROWLING
"I love all of the Harry Potter books and this was my second time reading this book. It's so well-thought out and it's just a great book." Rating: 5
-- Audrey M.
TEEN ANDERSON
"If you like and of Anderson's previous books you will enjoy Chains and the cliffhanger ending leaves you excited for the sequel." Rating: 4 out of 5
-- Maria A.
TEEN BOYNE
"It was a little easy for me but it was a sad, touching book and I enjoyed every page!" Rating: 3
-- Alyssa M.
TEEN CAST
"I really liked how the authors put a twist into the stereotypical theme of vampires. It kept me wondering what would happen next and wanting to read more throughout the book." Rating: 4
-- Martha Z.
TEEN CAST
"I liked the chemistry between all the characters. Although there were many loose ends, I feel like the book was good on the story line and it left me wanting to read the next book in the series." Rating: 3
-- Martha Z.
TEEN DONNELLY
"It has a very slow start, but it starts picking up towards the middle. Andi, the main character, really grows throughout the book and by the end you don't want to put it down." Rating: 4
-- Maria A.
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
JUV FICTION GRAHAME
"The book offers a good dialogue. The characters have great detail talks. The author creates amazing pictures in your head." Rating: 4
-- Alyssa M.
TEEN KAGAWA
"I was so impressed by the fantasy world of this book. Almost every fantastical creature existed there (gnomes, goblins, satyrs, centaurs, trolls, ogres, etc.). The plot was great as it was fueled by so much adventure and discovery. Fit perfectly with reading program theme." Rating: 5
-- Lindsey S.
TEEN MOORE
"Moore brings a world of superheroes and teenager problems and questions on their sexuality beautifully. A read for everyone and has the Disney stamp for those who are scared to read a homosexual novel." Rating: 5
-- Tiffany V.
TEEN MYRACLE
"Funny! Really made me laugh, and think about stuff. It really is a good book." Rating: 5
-- Dania S.
TEEN OLIVER
"This book takes place in a frightening dystopia, where the ability to love is seen as a sickness, and it is removed by brain surgery at age 18. I think the author did a good job creating this world since I felt so sick in some parts; she really brought the dreariness and horror of this world to life." Rating: 4
-- Lindsey S.
TEEN PERKINS
"Anna is sent to Paris for her senior year of high school. She doesn't know the language and misses her friends. After meeting some new people they encourage her to explore Paris. Her friendship with Etienne grows into something more but neither admits to their feelings. Realistic dialogue, fun concept. I loved how Perkins wrote the character of Anna -- a cinephile who is quite self conscious at the beginning and really has no clue about the effect she has on people. I highly recommend this book and can't wait for Perkins' next book, Lola and the Boy Next Door!" Rating: 5
-- Danielle P.
TEEN ROSENTHAL
"LOOVEDD IT! This book is amazing, but mostly because I could really relate to it. Also it even helped me in a way. And in another way gave me advice." Rating: 5
-- Dania S.
TEEN ROWLING
"I love all of the Harry Potter books and this was my second time reading this book. It's so well-thought out and it's just a great book." Rating: 5
-- Audrey M.
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