Teen Reading Blog

A Place to Talk About the Books You Love

What do you enjoy reading?

Posted in Random Thoughts on October 28, 2009 by Amber Briggs

Send us a line about the books you read now.  What types of books would you like to see more of at your public  library and/or media center?

The Dragons of Babel by Michael Swanwick

Posted in Science Fiction and Fantasy on October 20, 2009 by Amber Briggs

Babel

Winner of the 2009 Alex Award, The Dragons of Babel has the potential to draw fans who love those classic fantasy epics. It is the sequel to The Iron Dragon’s Daughter.  Unlike most epics, this adventurous tale is much shorter and the pace is quick and exciting.    If you want magical creatures and battles with giants, pick it up today! 

If you have read The Dragons of Babel, let me know what you think of the heroic farm boy Will and the world of Babel.

School Library Journal recommends this book for Grade 9 and up.

Teen Read Week is Here: Read Beyond Reality

Posted in EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS on October 19, 2009 by Amber Briggs

YALSA Teen Reading Week

Teens: Welcome to Teen Read Week.
To celebrate, come in to your local library and media center and READ, READ, READ! Also, if you follow the link below, you can vote for the theme of next year’s Teen Read Week!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GsYED9kdAwaDQvG18KDcUQ_3d_3d

Twilight: New Moon

Posted in Books to Film on October 15, 2009 by Amber Briggs

Well, guys and gals, the new Twilight movie is almost here!!  Catch the new trailer from YouTube, and then let us know what you think.  What did you like about the first Twilight film?  What was different from the book, and do you think the actors portray the characters well?  What would you have done differently, or did you not like it at all?

Where the Wild Things Are

Posted in Books to Film on October 15, 2009 by Amber Briggs

How many of you loved this book as a little kid or still do?  Check out the new film trailer from YouTube.  After you view it, tell us what you think about books that go to film.  Do you enjoy them, or do you feel like the film never really captured the book?  If you have seen the film and read the book, please let us know what you think!

Saving a Book From a Fire

Posted in Random Thoughts on September 29, 2009 by Amber Briggs

If you could save only one book from a fire, which book would you save?  Why?