SE Regional Reads: The Lake House

The Lake House by James Patterson

The Lake House was a great book. It was so suspenseful I couldn’t put it down. James Patterson is one of my favorite authors because he writes short chapters which means that it is never hard to put the book down, if you must. He also writes with very powerful dialog.There was never a boring part in the book it was all action. There is so much detail in the book you can almost see it happening. The Lake House is the sequel of When in Wind Blows. It is about a journey

Review: Watersmeet

Summary: Abisina has been an outcast since birth because her dark skin, dark hair, and green eyes are so different from the Vranille ideal–blond hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. Children like her are thrown outside city gates to die, but Abisina was spared because her mother, Sina, is the village healer. But the life she lives is disparaging, and when a legendary ruler comes back, Vranille turns on Abisina and other outcasts.

The Luxe by Anna Godbersen

The Luxe is a book that you have probably seen at Barnes and Noble or Borders on that “summer reading” stand. Or perhaps you’ve seen the other books in the series: Rumors, or Envy.  My friend has been telling me about this book for the longest time, trying to get me to read it. Finally, I gave in and bought it, but it sat on my shelf for a very long time before I really got into it. I have to say that, like Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, it is difficult to “get into” but once you do, you can’t put it down!

Wake Forest Reads: Perfect and The Unforgiving Minute

Wake Forest Reads: Perfect by Natasha Friend

★ ★ ★ 3 stars

This book is about 13-year-old Isabelle whose life is far from perfect. She has an eating disorder, a “snitching” sister, a depressed mom, and worst of all, a dead father.

Teens’ Top Ten 2009: Eternal

Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith is one of the Teens’ Top Ten Nominations for 2009.  Tara Olivero, a teen from Allen County Public Library, writes:

“[This] love story, one of a vampire and an angel, has never been told in such an amusing fashion.  With a cast of vibrant and contemporary characters, Eternal is a must-read.”

To read Tara’s full review, click here.  To request this book from Wake County Public Libraries, click here.

Book Review: Along for the Ride

I am loving Along for the Ride, the new book by Sarah Dessen. Her style of writing is very realistic – she take ordinary situations and really delves into the dynamics of the relationships, portraying the intimacy and intracacies of them.

West Regional Reads: 97 Things to do Before You Finish High School

Wandering into the library without a book to hunt down is not my favorite thing in the world. I enjoy getting reccomendations from others first so that I have something specific to search for, but it was one of ‘those days.’ Luckily,

West Regional Reads: 3 Willows

West Regional Reads: 3 Willows by Ann Brashares

Even after the girls of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants go onto college, new roots continue sprouting.  The Sisterhood grows.

Wake Forest Reads: 2 Reviews!

Wake Forest Reads: The Murder of Bindy MacKenzie by Jaclyn Moriarty

★ ★ ★ 3 stars

The Murder of Bindy MacKenzie was a great book. It was in a teen’s view and had the element of surprise. She joins a group to help connect with her peers and hates it! She discovers a mystery in the school and you have to read the rest to find out what happens.

Wake Forest Reads: 2 Reviews!

Wake Forest Reads: Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox

★ ★ ★ ★ 4 stars

Dream Hunter is about two cousins and the mystery of “the Place”. At their Try, Laura makes it there but her cousin Rose is left behind. Laura’s father then goes missing and she must go into the Place to find him.

Teens’ Top Ten 2009: Truancy: Origins

Truancy: Origins by Isamu Fukui is one of the Teens’ Top Ten nominees for 2009.  Joe Kaufeld, a teen from Allen County Public Library writes:

“A somewhat chilling tale of education gone horribly awry, it’s nonetheless an outstanding read. This action packed science fiction novel has everything a reader could want – beautifully detailed fight scenes, an intricate plot, and very realistic characters. It’s even got a love story in it! How much better does it get?”

To read Joe’s full review, click here.

To request this book from Wake County Public Libraries, click here.

10 Reasons to Get Into Animanga

So I realized (more of reminded) that a lot of people still don’t watch anime, even if a bunch of people already do, and unless I give some reasons, my “WATCH THIS IT’S GOOD OMG” is probably not going to cut it with people. So I’m going to give you 10 reasons to start watching anime, or at least 10 reasons anime and manga are good.

So.

Can He Read YOUR Mind?

Magician Erik Dobell visits East Regional Library

Be ready to be amazed! On Thursday, July 16 @ 7 pm, East Regional Library will host the Magic and Mentalism of Erik Dobell!

West Regional Reads: A Friend at Midnight

A Friend at Midnight by: Caroline B. Cooney is a very interesting book that includes the values of trust, love, and faith. When Lily’s little 8 year old brother Michael is dropped off in an airport by his divorced father, who he still loves even though he isn’t loved back, he decides to tell only Lily so he can keep his father’s name clean. It is very hard for Lily to keep this secret because she would much rather let her father get what he deserves for treating Michael like that. Lily now has to put her whole trust in God no matter how it may be. Find out what happens to Lily, Michael, and their father in this incredibly addicting book.

Reviewer: Sage, age 14, Cary

*This blog post got Sage 1 ticket in the prize drawing for our Teen Summer Contest. Click here to find out how to enter!*

East Regional Reads: Face on the Milk Carton & Holes

Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline Cooney

I really enjoyed reading Face on the Milk Carton because it made me think about a lot of things.

West Regional Reads: Generation Green

Generation Green: the Ultimate Teen Guide to Living an Eco-Friendly Life

by Linda and Tosh Sivertsen is a really good book that tells you how you can live your life in green. As you read, you find out a lot of really cool facts, such as

Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Season Two review

I literally moments ago just finished watching KHR season two, and it totally beat season one. As in, landslide epic win.

So first season, as I mentioned before, had little plot. Sadly. But this season had a REALLY AMAZING PLOT! Which I’ll outline now:

So there’s an elite assasin team in the Vongola, and they’re called the Varia. And their leader is a power-hungry man,  son of the 9th Vongola leader, called Xanxus, who wants to be the Juudaime. Hey, wait, wasn’t that Tsuna’s position? Ohhh snap. You can imagine.

Teens’ Top Ten 2009: Flygirl

Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith is one of the Teens’ Top Ten Nominations for 2009.  Angelica PeBenito, a teen from San Leandro Novelteens Book Club writes:

“This book reminds us all – boy, girl, black, white, old, young, poor, rich – that, in times of hardship, we have to unite together for the greater good, no matter what our differences are. It also exemplifies the sacrifice and struggles of previous generations.”

To read Angelica’s full review, click here.  To request this book from Wake County Public Libraries, click here.

Author Jenny Han Visits Eva Perry Library

On Monday, July 20th, at 2:30 pm, author Jenny Han will visit the Eva Perry Library to sign books.  Jenny Han has written two books so far.  Shug and The Summer I Turned Pretty.  There will copies of the books sold at the event.  

Southeast Regional Reads: 2 Reviews!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is an interesting book.  It keeps the reader’s attention.  However the main idea, I think, shifts from one thing to another.  My favorite chapter