Thursday, October 25, 2012

Teen's Top Ten 2012

I'm slightly late on this one, but the Teen's Top Ten list has been released from YALSA! Here it is:

1. Divergent by Veronica Roth
2. The Fault In Our Stars by John Green
3. Legend by Marie Lu
4. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
5. What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen
6. Across the Universe by Beth Revis
7. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
8. The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
9. Where She Went by Gayle Forman
10. Abandon by Meg Cabot

As I scanned the list, I was very pleased to note that we already own 9 of the 10 titles (we're missing Across the Universe, which I will shortly fix) and I've personally read 8 of the 10 (I haven't read Across the Universe or Where She Went, although I did read Forman's If I Stay).

Of the ones I've read, I'd say my favorites are The Fault In Our Stars and Divergent, and my least favorite ones were The Scorpio Races and Abandon. What did you think of the list?

Thursday, October 18, 2012

I Jump Into the World of Tablets

I just got a new Kindle Paperwhite and I'm loving it so far! It can hold about 1100 books, it's quick, it's easy and intuitive to use, small, and lightweight. I've also gone onto My Media Mall to download library books to read on it, and I was surprised by how easy it was. No need to download extra software like Mobipocket or Adobe EPub - I just limited my search to Kindle books, found one I wanted, and clicked several buttons that said "download" or some variation of it, and I was done! The Kindle was able to download it via wi-fi SO QUICKLY once I had it checked out - I think the entire process, including signing on to the network, took about 15 seconds. It was great.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Zoinks!

October is here and that means I'm gearing up for the Scooby Doo Mystery Party, which is happening on Saturday, October 27 at 11 a.m. At the party, kids will follow clues to solve the mystery of who stole the Scooby Snacks, make Mystery Machines from shoeboxes, get a chance to win Scooby books, and have snacks. It's for ages 7+, and younger kids are also welcome but will need help from an adult. Sign up if you're interested!

I've been making up fun rhymes about different locations in the library for clues - which is harder than I thought it would be! I've also made a shopping list for supplies and typed up some directions for the Mystery Machine craft. The shoeboxes will really roll just like toy cars, which makes the whole thing a bit complicated, but I think the fun of racing them around will be worth it.

I'm also starting to think a little bit about Halloween. What's everyone going to be this year? I haven't decided yet, personally. We have some great Halloween books out on display in case you need some inspiration like me. Stop by and check 'em out!