More Twilight Read-Alikes

So you've read all the books, seen both the movies, and need something to pass the time while you wait for Eclipse to come out next June? Here are a few ideas!







Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
Evermore by Alyson Noel
The Hollow by Jessica Verday
Ash by Malinda Lo
Fire by Kristin Cashore

Great Book Ideas

More book recommendations!

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Back at the beach house for another summer of boys, family, and friends; Belly knows this is the summer when everything will change.

Hero Type by Barry Lyga
What does it mean to be a hero? Kevin saves a classmate's life and is declared a hero. But when a serious of events lead everyone to question his patriotism, Kevin defends his beliefs while learning a lot about himself and what it means to be a hero.

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Nora is inexorably drawn to Patch, the quiet, moody boy in her bio class. After a series of terrifying events, Nora beings to wonder who she can trust. Is Patch involved in the events or simply trying to protect her from something more sinister?

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

If you love the Percy Jackson books by Rick Riordan, I've got some exciting info for you...

First, the 6th-8th grade book group will be talking about The Last Olympian and the other books in the series on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. Join us for fun conversation, trivia, and much more.

Second, wondering what to read next? Rick Riordan has a great list of ideas and so does the library. Check them out to find tons of great books!

Want even more Percy Jackson? Don't forget the movie is coming out February 12, 2010. Check out the amazing trailer! And Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide, a "guide to the gods, camp, monsters, the labyrinth, and much more" also comes out in February. And then next fall the graphic novel version of The Lightning Thief comes out. Whew, that's a lot of cool stuff!

And finally, the first book in The Camp Half-Blood series comes out winter 2010! Here's a quote from Rick Riordan's blog about the new series, "I'm putting a new twist on things but it’s not the end of Percy and friends by a long shot. You’ll see where I’m going with it winter 2010 when the first book comes out, and I think you’ll be pleased (and I hope a little shocked and amazed!) but that’s all I can say for now."

2010 should be a great year for Percy Jackson fans!

P.S. Happy 100th post to the blog:)

The Last Olympian

We'll be talking about The Last Olympian at the 6th-8th Grade Book Group on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. What's your favorite book in the series? Which character do you like? Bring a friend and share your opinion, enjoy some snacks, and hear info about The Lightning Thief movie coming out February 12! Hope to see you there:)

National Gaming Day

Celebrate National Gaming Day on Saturday, November 14 from 1-3 p.m. at the Shorewood Library. There will be games for everyone, including Mario Kart on the Wii and great board games like Apples to Apples, Clue, and Pictureka. Bring your family and friends and have fun on National Gaming Day!

Some Great New Books

I'm on a committee that's starting a Teen Book Award (more info coming soon!) and I've been reading some amazing books.

Say the Word by Jennine Garsee
Shawna hasn't talked to her mother in years, but when she dies suddenly, Shawna must come to terms with her feelings about her mother's betrayal.

Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford
Freshman year for Will Carter is a hilarious ride involving a love triangle, driving a truck into his backyard, the world's greatest belly flop, and so much more fun and embarrassment.

Hate List by Jennifer Brown
Valarie never imagined when she started the "hate list" as a way to express her frustration, that it would be taken to such extremes.