While it looks like there isn't anything new going on, that is far from true!  The inventory of books for young adults here at MoCo Library is ever expanding, and you can find many new interesting items on the shelves. 

One such new arrival is a collection of Graphic Novels, on loan from the West Virginia Library Commission.  These GNs will be here for a while, and there is quite a diverse subject matter among them, so stop in and see if you can find any that might be of interest to you.

Also, new shelving is on the way to accommodate our growing collection and will be installed the end of this month.  We really are in need of this, as those of you who come regularly can attest!

Lastly, the Teen Summer Reading Program is set to begin the first of July, and sign-ups are under way NOW!  Stop in, sign up, and get your booklet - but remember, just review for now, don't start until July 1.  No cheating!  You may also sign up for the events now, rather than waiting for July.  Hope to see many of you over the summer and especially for this program.  I am excited about it, and think you will all have a good time.

See you at the library -
Ms. Donna

Coming this summer!

OWN
the NIGHT

2012 COLLABORATIVE SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM FOR TEENS!

Prepare yourself
if you dare…

This 4 week program in July
will feature FABULOUS, FUN things to do for all TEENS. Sponsored by

Morgan County Public Library
Berkeley Springs, WV

Get your library card today!

NEWS AND NEW ARRIVALS

First, I want to make sure everyone is aware that this summer, MCPL will have our FIRST teen summer reading program. It will only be 4 weeks, in July. The theme is "Own the Night" and I have four nighttime activities lined up that I think you will enjoy!! Pass the word!

Next, I am very excited to let you know that I have recently received some wonderful new non-fiction books (as well as our usual monthly order of fiction, still arriving) specifically designed for young adults! These new books will be ready for checkout on Thursday, February 23, so stop in and see what's new! A complete list of February new arrivals will be posted at the end of the month, but you can know NOW by coming in and seeing for yourself.

Hope to see you soon!

And now.... New books (so far) for January!

Young Adult NEW ARRIVALS January 2012
“Future of us” by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler
“Every other day” by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
“Girls don’t fly” by Kristen Chandler
“Demon king: A seven realms novel” book 1, “Exiled Queen” book 2, and“The gray wolf throne” book 3 by Cinda Williams Chima
“The widow and the king” by John Dickinson
“This gorgeous game” by Donna Freitas
“Her mother’s diary” by David Curry Kahn
“Firestorm” by David Klass
“Pearl” by Jo Knowles
“Cinder” by Marissa Meyer
“Everlasting” by Alyson Noel
“Shadow Dragons” book 4 and “Dragon’s Apprentice” book 5 by James A. Owen
“How to save a life” by Sara Zarr
NEW NON-FICTION
“How Rude! The teenagers’ guide to good manners…” by Alex J. Packer
“Birmingham Sunday” by Larry Dane Brimner
COMING SOON NEW BIOGRAPHY:
“I have lived a thousand years: growing up in the holocaust” by Livia Bitton-Jackson

OOPS this is late! Here are the new books for December

Young Adult NEW ARRIVALS December 2011
“The Lost Songs” by Caroline B Cooney
“A Christmas Carol” GN by Charles Dickens
“Fateful” by Claudia Gray
“The lipstick laws” by Amy Holder
“The Iron Thorn” by Caitlin Kittredge
“Without Tess” by Marcella Pixley
“Daughter of Smoke & Bone” by Laini Taylor
“Inside Out” by Terry Trueman
“Angel Burn” by L. A. Weatherly
“Goliath” by Scott Westerfeld
NEW NON-FICTION
“Moby-Dick in Pictures “ by Matt Kish
“Survival Skills: how to survive in the wild” by Simon Ellar
“Sleep disorders” by Sylvia Engdahl
“Anxiety disorders” by Paul and Sarah Hina
“Doomsday scenarios” by Noah Berlatsky
“Judicial activism” by Noah Berlatsky
“Reforming Wall Street” by David Haugen and Susan Musser
“Pollution” by Louise Gerdes
“Cyberbullying” by Louise Gerdes
“Charles Dickens and the street children of London” by Andrea Warren

The Forest of Hands and Teeth By: Carrie Ryan

     The Forest of Hands and Teeth tells the story of Mary, a teenager, living in a post apocalyptic society.  A disease called The Return has raged across America and turned all those infected into zombies.  Mary lives in the only village left tucked deep into the forest.  Gates keep out all those infected and life goes on.  

     I enjoyed this book it was fast paced and action packed.  It was a very interesting premise and I thought the zombie aspect was very well done.  It was a nice read but not very deep.  I got a little tired of the love triangle aspect towards the end but overall it was still a good read.  If you're looking for a quick read that combines sci fi and romance this is the book for you.

The Name Of The Star: Maureen Johnson

Overview: Aurora "Rory" Deveaux, originally from a small town in Louisiana, moves to London to go to boarding school. The day she arrives, a gruesome murder mimicking the first of the Jacker the Ripper crimes of 1888 occurs. In the following months, "Rippermania"takes over London as the Ripper-like crimes continue. Rory quickly becomes friends with her roommate, Jazza, and Jerome. After nearly choking at dinner one evening, Rory begins to see mysterious people that none of her friends can see. On the eve of one of the predicted Ripper attacks, Rory and Jazza sneak out of their dorm to see the London streets from the boys dorm and wait for the attack with Jerome. When climbing back into their room, Rory sees and talks to a strange man the Jazza cannot seem to see. The next morning, the Ripper's next victim appears in the middle of Rory's school's campus, and Rory finds herself caught up in a dangerous, supernatural mystery.

Review: Let me first say that I love Maureen Johnson. Her writing style is quirky and funny without being forced. Her characters are likable, interesting, and relatively believable, and none of them come off as whiny, even though it would be easy to take them in that direction.

This book had an interesting plot, with a spooky, supernatural sort of tone. It's a book for a rainy day (but aren't all books better when it's raining?), and curling up with a cup of tea and a mountain of blankets. That's how I read it, actually. In bed with darjeeling, sage honey, and 1% in my favorite mug. One of the things I liked about this book was its believability. Johnson writes about a real place with possible characters and events, and adds just one thing. You don't get caught up in a confusing supernatural world. Aside from the existence of ghosts, most of the events in the book could actually happen. Some stuff pertaining to the ghosts got a little far-fetched, but that is to be expected with any fantasy novel.

I recommend this book, as it is creative, amusing, and, while not exactly deep and existential, a worthwhile, quick read. Honestly, I'd recommend any of Johnson's books. The Name Of The Star is apparently the first in a series, and I will certainly be anticipated the newest installment.