July 9, 2009
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Emily Ruth
July 9, 2009
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! Read the rest of this entry »
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Book Reviews, Teens blogging, reading | Tagged: anna godbersen, luxe |
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Posted by vivalalindsay
July 7, 2009
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Book Reviews, Writings, contests, reading | Tagged: book review, contest, teen summer contest 2009, teen summer reading, wake county public libraries, wake forest, writing |
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Posted by maryjo at leesville library, raleigh
July 7, 2009
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.
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Posted by lindsey @ eva perry library, apex
July 7, 2009
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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Book Reviews, Whatever, authors, reading | Tagged: along for the ride, book review, Sarah Dessen, teen books, teen summer reading, wake county public libraries, wake county public library, YA |
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Posted by Andrea @ East Regional Library, Knightdale
July 6, 2009
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, Read the rest of this entry »
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Book Reviews, Whatever, Writings, contests, reading | Tagged: 97 things to do before you finish high school, book review, erika stalder, non-fiction, steven jenkids, teen summer contest 2009 |
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Posted by michele at west regional library, cary
July 3, 2009
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.
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Posted by lindsey @ eva perry library, apex
July 3, 2009
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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Anime Club, Teens blogging, reading | Tagged: animanga, anime, lists, manga, top ten lists |
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Posted by Vanessa
July 2, 2009

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! Read the rest of this entry »
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Events, Fun Stuff To Do, Whatever | Tagged: east regional library, erik dobell, fun, knightdale, magic, magician, mentalism, mentalist, wake county public libraries |
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Posted by Andrea @ East Regional Library, Knightdale
July 2, 2009
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!*
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Posted by michele at west regional library, cary
June 30, 2009
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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Anime Club, Teens blogging | Tagged: anime review, Katekyo Hitman Reborn |
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Posted by Vanessa
June 26, 2009
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.
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Posted by lindsey @ eva perry library, apex
June 26, 2009


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. Read the rest of this entry »
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Book Reviews, Events, Fun Stuff To Do, authors | Tagged: author visit, eva perry, jenny han, shug, the summer i turned pretty |
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Posted by lindsey @ eva perry library, apex