The Library has an iPhone App!

The library has an app for Apple devices called BookMyne! You can place holds, renew items and search the catalog by keyword or by snapping a picture of the barcode on a book. If you need suggestions, the app allows you to place holds directly from the NYT Bestseller lists or recommendation lists using your Goodreads account. Get the app for free from the App Store or the MAIN homepage. Next time you are browsing the bookstore you can check right away to see if the library has the book and can save you some money!

Flipped: The Movie!

I have another book-to-movie post for you! We just got in a DVD copy of Flipped which is of course based on the much loved novel by Wendelin Van Draanen., about Bryce and Juli and their feuding egos. Come in and check it out!

Shipbreaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

This is another great postapocalyptic adventure for all you dystopian fans! Nailer is a teenager living in extreme poverty in a shanty town along the American Gulf Coast. The only source of income for his people is scavenging washed up oil tankers for copper. Every day Nailer strives to stay alive, “make quota” and avoid his violent, drug-addicted father. After a violent hurricane, Nailer and his friend Pima find a "lucky strike"- a luxury oceanliner filled with riches. As they are making plans for how to unload the treasures and get rich before anyone on their crew discovers the ship, they realize there is a survivor onboard. The daughter of a shipping-company owner is trapped in the wreckage and promises to show them a world of priviledge if they free her. Nailer and Pima must decided whether to believe her and take the time to save her and risk others finding the ship or slit her throat and scavange as much as they can from the ship before anyone else gets there. Can they trust her? Can they keep her hidden from Nailer's father? This book is faced paced and exciting and the story is really original which is hard to do given the huge amount of dystopian books that have been coming out lately! If you love this book, Bacigalupi has a couple adult books you can check out!

Scott Pilgirm Takes Over the Library!

If you didn't get to see Scott Pilgrim vs. the World in the theater, now's your chance to check it out on DVD! The movie is based on the graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O'Malley (which we also have!) and follows professional slacker and part-time muscian Scott Pilgrim as he tries to win the heart of the super cool Ramona Flowers by defeating her seven evil exes. It's a super fun movie with an awesome soundtrack (we have that too!) that you don't want to miss!
All 6 books are in the Teen Graphic section, the CD is in our music collection and you can check out the DVD from the rental collection.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

TAB will meet tomorrow night 11/10 from 7:00-8:00 PM. We'll be making holiday cards to send to the troops and planning our project for next month! If you need volunteer hours for school this is a good way to get started on your hours!

New CDs have arrived!

New CDs are here! The ones pictured and more are now available at the library
with your library card.

YA Book to Movie Alert!

The book It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini has been made into a movie staring Zach Galifianakis, Keir Gilchrist, Emma Roberts, Lauren Graham (the mom from Gilmore Girls!) and a ton of other actors you'll recognize. I haven't seen the movie yet but if it's anything like the book you won't want to miss it! It's out in limited release (mostly in NYC and LA) but watch for it coming to a theater near you or possible to DVD soon. While you're waiting, check out the book. You know what they say- even if the movie is good, the book is always better!

Extraordinary by Nancy Werlin

Phoebe meets Mallory in seventh grade when Phoebe shuns the popular clique and befriends the odd new girl Mallory. Mallory and Phoebe are inseparable for the next four years until Mallory reveals she has a never-before-mentioned brother and it's revealed to the reader that Mallory and her brother Rylant are faeries out to manipulate Phoebe and bring her to the Faerie Queen for some unknown and mysterious purpose. If you like faeries and paranormal fiction you are going to LOVE this book. But even if you tend to like more realistic books, I still think you'll enjoy reading about the drama that arises when two friends as close as sisters are torn apart because of a boy. If you like this one, also check out her last novel Impossible about a girl who has 9 months to break an ancient curse in order to save herself and her unborn baby.

If you really hate faeries but think this books would be perfect without them, check out some of Nancy Werlin's other fantasy-free books, like Rules of Survival, Locked Inside and Double Helix

Steampunk Display!

This month's Teen display at the libary features Steampunk books...come check it out!
If you aren't familiar with steampunk, the Wikipedia Steampunk page is really helpful as is this great booklist!

Accepted: Getting Into Your First Choice School

This Wednesday 10/20 from 7:00-8:00 PM we'll be hosting a college prep program here at the library! Join a Kaplan expert for this free 1-hour workshop designed to show students and parents what college admissions officers expect from applicants’ high school experiences. Topics covered include a variety of admissions policies and the key factors used by admissions officers when making admissions decisions.

Sign up now!

Naruto Super Fans

Anime Clubbers will enjoy this fun video about Naruto Super Fans!

National Book Award Nominees

Check out the National Book Award nominees for Young People's Literature!

• Paolo Bacigalupi, Ship Breaker
• Kathryn Erskine, Mockingbird
• Laura McNeal, Dark Water
• Walter Dean Myers, Lockdown
• Rita Williams-Garcia, One Crazy Summer

Copies of every book are available at the library. Winners will be announced November 17.

Summer Reading Wrap Up!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2010 Summer Reading Program and our Teen Writing Contest!

Congratulations to our Writing Contest Winners!
Grand Prize : Maja Wittrup for her short story "Happy, I Hope."
First Prize- Poetry : Akshaya Sekar for "Not Quite a Society Woman, Are You?"
First Prize- Comic : Amanda Luthy for "Greek Gods and the Corneila Crisis"

The winning entries are available to read in the Teen Corner at the library.

Congratulations to our Summer Reading Raffle Winners!
Grand Prize: Emma Smith
Week #1- Nicole B.
Week #2- Regan A.
Week #3- Sam C.
Week #4- Lianna S.
Week #5- Eliza E.
Week #6- Austin B.
Week #7- Jackie T.
Week #8- Maddie E.
Week #9- Eli H.
Week #10- Tim C.

As we start planning for the fall, we want to hear from YOU!
Help us plan future library events that you want to attend by filling out this short, anonymous survey:

We want to hear from YOU!
Help us plan future library events that you want to attend by filling out this short, anonymous survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QGWQQQC

Review of Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

This book was... EPIC!! It was so heartfelt and touching, and it showed that you need to confront what's bothering you to get over it. It's about a 17 year old girl, Amy Curry, who is asked to make a cross-country trip from California to Connecticut, with Roger Sullivan, an old friend. And, with her father recently dead, and her brother in rehab, she has a lot of stuff on her plate. And maybe, just maybe Roger is hiding something too. This book was too cute. The characters were people we could relate to and the side characters were developed surprisingly well (Bronwyn). And, not to mention the playlists throughout the book... they were amazing! I looked up some of the songs and they were really good. All in all, anyone who likes a cute (but maybe not so light) read should definitely check this out.

-Review by Avani M.

Review of Savvy by Ingrid Law

This book was AMAZING! I couldn't put it down! Savvy is about a girl called Mibs, a nickname for Mississippi. In her family every thirteenth birthday is special. This is because on this birthday thry discover their magical power, their savvy. Her brother, Rocket, is full of electicity, her brother, Fish, causes storms, and her momma is perfect. But days before her birthday her father is in a car accident and is rushed to the hospital all the way in Salina Hope hospital, 90 miles from their house. Suddenly Mibs, her brothers Fish and Samson, and the preachers children Will and Bobbi are on a wild journey to Mibs' poppa. This is a story that has everything in it, advanture, romance, fantasy, and even a story about friendship. If you haven't read this story I seriously suggest that you do! You will not be sorry! =D =D =D =D =D =D =D =D =D =D =D

-Review by Annie C.

Live Chat With Cecil Castellucci Tonight!

Calling all fans of Cecil Castellucci! Tonight (7/20) at 9PM Goodreads.com will be hosting a live chat with the author of Plain Janes, Boy Proof, Beige, Queen of Cool and Rose Sees Red! Get your questions ready and head over to http://www.goodreads.com/topic/video_chat/363129 to chat with the author. Goodreads.com plans to archive the chat so even if you are coming upon this post late you should be able to check it the conversation!

Review of Forbidden Game by L.J. Smith

This book is about Jenny, who while searching for something to do at her boyfriend Tom's birthday party, stumbles upon the More Games shop, she goes in. There, a stunningly handsome boy name Julian hands her The Game. She and her 6 friends open it up, and agree to the rules, thinking it is a joke. Suddenly they are all on an extremely perilous journey of love, lies, and deception. To win, they must face their deepest fears, and to lose is to die. All in all, this was one of the weirder books I've read, but it was fantastic. The idea was so original that I immediately loved it and it had a little bit of everything; peril, love, friendship, and horror. This is a must read that I will be rereading possibly every halloween.

Review by Avani M.

Review of Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

I absolutely loved this book. It was so good and so different from other stuff I have read. The author never really tells you who the bad guy is in the novel, you think you know who it is, but then a curve is thrown at you. So the main character is Nora who starts to develop a crush on her new seating partner, Patch. Except Patch seems to know really specific things about Nora, which scares her and he won't tell her anything about himself. He seems dangerous, but also really HOT and nice. Then weird things start to happen to Nora, she is attacked, someone goes through her house, etc. And Nora thinks dangerous (but HOT) Patch is behind this, EVEN though she really likes him. I cannot give the ending away, but you have to check this book out. I cannot wait for the next book, Crescendo!!


Reviewed by Manisha D., Grade 10

Summer Opportunities in the Community

Are you looking for something to do this summer? Check out the bulletin board in the YA area for ideas! We have information from local organizations and colleges about class and camps geared towards teens. Come in today to find out more!

Volunteer this summer!

We're looking for students in grades 9-12 to help sign kids and their families up for summer reading! You need to be available between June 22 and July 6 and would work for 1-2 hours. We will be holding a mandatory training meeting on June 16 from 3:30-4:00. If you would like to help but cannot attend the meeting we can schedule a seperate time for you to come in for some training. Email kolivari@bernards.org if you are interested!

Students going into grades 7 and up are also needed all summer to help with shelving in the teen area and other tasks in the library. Stop by the reference desk any time to fill out an application if you are interested!

Beginner Knitting Class!

In two weeks we'll be offering the first of two knitting classes for teens! Join Sammi Sherwin for a free 2-part program on knitting basics. You'll receive a kit with all the materials needed to knit a scarf. Ms. Sherwin will teach you how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off- everything you need to know to make a scarf! Classes will be April 28 and May 12 from 7:00-8:30 PM. Registration is required so email me at kolivari@bernards.org or sign up by visiting our program calendar at http://www.bernardslibrary.org/.

Review: All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab

I just finished Anna Jarzab's debut novel All Unquiet Things and it was awesome! I could not put it down. The narration switches between Neily and Audrey, the ex-boyfriend and cousin of Carley, a student at an elite private high school who was murdered one year ago. Audrey's father has been convicted of the murder but Audrey doesn't believe he did it and approaches Neily to help her further investigate the crime and the dark underside of Brighton Day School. Any one who loves good drama and mystery or loved Looking for Alaska by John Green or Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher will definitely not be disappointed! We also have the audiobook of All Unquiet Things and the narrators do a great job. Still not convinced you must read this? Check out the book trailer:

TAB Meeting Cancelled Tonight 2/10

The TAB meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to the weather. Enjoy the snow day!

2010 Printz Award Winner!

The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. This year's winner is Going Bovine by Libba Bray. It's the story of Cameron, a 16 year old slacker who contracts Mad Cow Disease and sets off on a road trip with a dwarf, a garden gnome and a punk angel. I can guarantee it's definitely unlike anything you've read before!

The committee also named four Printz Honor Books:

• Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith

by Deborah Heiligman

The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

Punkzilla, by Adam Rapp

Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance, 1973 by John Barnes

Teen Book Club next Wednesday 1/20!

Just wanted to give you heads up that next Wednesday 1/20 from 7-8pm we'll meet to discuss the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. If you haven't read the book you can pick up a copy in the YA area at the library. If you don't have a chance to read it but are interested in participating in the book club feel free to come anyway! We'll discuss other books you've enjoyed or hated recently and we'll pick out a few books to read for upcoming meetings. Hope to see you there!