Ally Condie's 'Reached' Chapter Preview!

Entertainment Weekly posted an exclusive preview of the first three chapters to Ally Condie's Reached, the final book in the Matched trilogy.  Reached wraps up the story of Cassia, Ky and Xander who live in the future dystopian world known simply as the Society.

Check out the preview before the book comes out November 13th.

YA Fiction Coming Soon!

Crewel by Gennifer Albin

Reached by Ally Condie

Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick

Beautiful Redemption by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Have A Nice Day by Julie Halpern

The Space Between Us by Jessica Martinez

Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor

Break My Heart 1,000 Times by Daniel Waters

2012 Teens' Top Ten Winners

This year's Teen's Top Ten Winners were announced this week.  This is a teen choice list, where teen's nominate their favorite books of the past year and vote for them online.  Below is the top ten, but check out the Teens' Top Ten website for other nominated titles.

1. Divergent by Veronica Roth
Abnegation (selflessness), Erudite (intelligence), Candor (honesty), Amity (peace), or Dauntless (bravery): where would you fit? Beatrice lives in a society where she must choose either to remain with her family’s faction or set off towards independence and her beliefs. And what happens when the unity between these factions begins to fall apart?

2. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Hazel and Augustus meet and forge a relationship at a support group for kids battling cancer. As Hazel and Augustus struggle with the “side-effects of dying,” they come to learn the strength of wishes, the complexities of long human lives, and the wondrous ways of the universe.

3. Legend by Marie Lu
June, a fifteen-year-old military prodigy, is hunting Day, the outlaw she believes is responsible for her brother’s death. What will happen when the two meet and discover the government is corrupt?

4. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
When Jacob was little, his grandfather would tell him stories of the fantastical children’s home where he grew up and the seemingly magical kids who lived there with him. When his grandfather is killed, Jacob sets out to find the home where these children lived, unearthing a magical secret and uncovering his true heritage.

5. What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen
Ever since McLean’s parents divorced, she has lived in four towns in two years–each time taking on a new persona. McLean expects to leave Lakeview in six months, but soon finds that she doesn’t want to–she just wants to be herself.

6.Across the Universe by Beth Revis
Cryogenically frozen centuries ago, Amy and her parents are on their way to a new planet aboard the spaceship Godspeed. Unplugged from her cryo chamber, Amy discovers she has been awoken 50 years early, in a failed murder attempt. With Elder, the future leader of the ship, by her side, they are on an adventure filled with murder, lies, dreams, and stars.

7. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
A futuristic retelling of the classic Cinderella. Cinder, a cyborg and talented mechanic, lives with her cruel stepmother and two stepsisters in the plague-ridden New Beijing. Soon after meeting Prince Kai, Cinder must find the truths of her past, which may help to save the future.

8. The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Every November, the beaches of Thisby come alive with the Scorpio Races. The water horses are vicious, the terrain is treacherous, and death is likely, but the reward can be beyond anything you could imagine. Puck Connolly is racing for her family, Sean Kendrick for his passion–but only one can win The Scorpio Races.

9. Where She Went by Gayle Forman
This sequel to Gayle Forman’s If I Stay is narrated by Adam, Mia’s ex-boyfriend. Shortly after the devastating accident that killed Mia’s family, the talented cellist moves to New York, where an accidental meeting brings them back together.

10.Abandon by Meg Cabot
Pierce has experienced death before and barely escaped. When she moves from her old town to a town called Isla Huesos–Island of Bones–for a new start, she realizes that death wants her back. Can she escape death once again?

Oswego Cemetery Walk

Looking for a spooky outing this week to get ready for Halloween? Come to the Oswego Cemetery Walk on South Main Street this Thursday, October 18 from 7-9 p.m. Groups will be escorted to a series of grave sites throughout the cemetery to visit the ghosts who live there and hear the stories of their past.

Groups are led by kerosene lanterns, so if you plan on attending, wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight!

YA Non-Fiction Coming Soon

Don't Break the Bank: A Student's Guide to Managing Money by Petersons

Exotic Cars by John Lamm

Lauren Conrad Beauty by Lauren Conrad

Muscle Cars by Mike Mueller

Regine's Book: A Teen Girl's Last Words by Regine Stokke

Teen Cuisine: New Vegetarian by Matthew Loricchio

Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage by Eric Greitens

November Book Discussion Title!

Our next teen book discussion title is Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly.  Join us on Wednesday, November 7th at 7:00 p.m. at our Montgomery Campus to discuss this bestselling Paris-set fantasy novel.  Each book discussion member receives a FREE copy of the discussion book.  To request your copy, stop by our Adult Services Information desk at either the Montgomery or Oswego Campus.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012
7:00-7:30 p.m.
Montgomery Campus Meeting Room

Teen Volunteer Opportunities!

Help our Youth Services Department with programs or program preparation this Fall. Registration for each opportunity begins 10 days before the event. To register, visit our Calendar of Events.




Montgomery Campus
Tues, Oct 30; 6:15-7:45 pm        Assist with the 'Kids Create: Green Goo' program
Sat, Nov 3; 12:45-3:15 pm          Assist with the 'Wii Love Games' program
Wed, Dec 12; 6:15-7:45 pm       Assist with the 'Dino Party' program

Oswego Campus
Tues, Oct 23; 3:45-5:15 pm        Assist with the 'Fun and Games' program
Thur, Oct 25; 6:15-7:45 pm         Assist with the 'Construction Challenge' program
Tues, Oct 30; 3:45-5:15 pm        Assist with the 'Fun and Games' program
Sat, Nov 3; 12:45-3:15 pm          Assist with the 'Board Game Bonanza' program
Tues, Nov 13; 3:45-5:15 pm       Assist with the 'Fun and Games' program
Thur, Nov 15; 6:15-7:45 pm        Assist with the 'Construction Challenge' program
Tues, Nov 20; 3:45-5:15 pm       Assist with the 'Fun and Games' program
Thurs, Dec 20; 6:15-7:45 pm     Assist with the 'Construction Challenge' program

Beautiful Creatures Movie Trailer

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl came out a few years ago and was immediately a bestseller, probably due to it's star crossed main characters, Ethan and Lena, and the atmosphere that the authors create of a haunting old Southern town.  The trailer for the movie was just released, check it out below:

The book series that Beautiful Creatures began also happens to be finishing off this Fall, with the final book in the 4 part series, Beautiful Redemption, coming out in October.