Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Best of Dystopian and Paranormal

Love to read books about futuristic societies where people are controlled by repressive governments and technology? Check out this link to Alice Marvels 10 Dystopian Must Reads for 2011.

More of a paranormal reader? Go to 25 Paranormal Must Reads suggested by the Alice Marvels blog.

Monday, February 14, 2011

The winner of the 2011 Nutmeg Teen Award is . . .


Unwind by Neal Shusterman
"In a future world where those between the ages of thirteen and eighteen can have their lives 'unwound' and their body parts harvested for use by others, three teens go to extreme lengths to survive until they turn eighteen." - Summary from the EWML online catalog. Find out if this book is available here.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Nutmeg Voting

Just a reminder that Nutmeg voting ends Monday, January 31st. If you would like to vote for your favorite Nutmeg book (and haven't voted yet in school) stop by Teen Space this weekend and submit your vote in our ballot box. The Library will be open Saturday from 10AM to 4PM and Sunday from 12Noon to 4PM.

Monday, January 3, 2011

2011 Teen Nutmeg Book Award Voting


Come in to Teen Space at the library and cast you vote for the 2011 Teen Nutmeg Book Award winner. Anyone in grade 5 through 9 who has read at least one of these Teen Nutmeg Book nominees can vote. Fill out a ballot and drop it in the box by the Nutmeg Books. Vote for just one book. Voting ends January 31, 2011. We'll announce the winner here and at the library on February 14, 2011.