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Friday, March 23, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
Book Review - The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Capaill uisce. The water
horses. As beautiful as they are deadly, they emerge from the sea on the island
of Thisby and once a year, in November, male jockeys ride them in the Scorpio
Races – or attempt to ride them – if they live long enough to make it to the
finish line. Riders include the reigning champion – Sean Kendrick and the
unlikely hopeful – Kate (aka Puck) Connolly. Puck challenges preconceived
notions that riders must be men when she registers for the race under her birth
name. She further pushes the boundaries of tradition when she chooses to ride
her own horse, Dove, instead of one of the capaill uisce. From the moment that
Puck and Sean cross paths, there is a peculiar and unexpected attraction
between these two very different people who eventually find that they have more
in common than they think. Both are willing to fight for what they love, but at
what cost if one (or both) lose?
Arising from the depths of Celtic mythology, Scorpio Races will appeal to those who aren’t in a rush to get to the finish lines of a book themselves, not for the number of pages, but for the slow pace that it takes to get there. Be forewarned: for a book about a horse race, the plot never reaches a gallop until the competition finally begins (and ends) in almost one chapter alone toward the conclusion of the story, but if you have the patience to see how the story slowly draws you in from the first to last page as it sets up the scene of the island, introduces the people who live there, and reveals how the history (and tragedy) of the past can bring two people together and slowly unfold something special between them, you will be rewarded with a story that will stay with you long after it ends.
There is no sequel and no plans for a series. This is a standalone novel. Because of the pattern of alternating narrating voices, each chapter is short and can be read fairly quickly. Descriptions of the island are balanced with plenty of dialogue, so don't be afraid to give it shot.
If you like it, let us know. If you don't like it, let us know too!
Recommended Grade Level: 7-12
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 416
This book review was written by Adult Services Librarian, Chryssi Gumina
Arising from the depths of Celtic mythology, Scorpio Races will appeal to those who aren’t in a rush to get to the finish lines of a book themselves, not for the number of pages, but for the slow pace that it takes to get there. Be forewarned: for a book about a horse race, the plot never reaches a gallop until the competition finally begins (and ends) in almost one chapter alone toward the conclusion of the story, but if you have the patience to see how the story slowly draws you in from the first to last page as it sets up the scene of the island, introduces the people who live there, and reveals how the history (and tragedy) of the past can bring two people together and slowly unfold something special between them, you will be rewarded with a story that will stay with you long after it ends.
There is no sequel and no plans for a series. This is a standalone novel. Because of the pattern of alternating narrating voices, each chapter is short and can be read fairly quickly. Descriptions of the island are balanced with plenty of dialogue, so don't be afraid to give it shot.
If you like it, let us know. If you don't like it, let us know too!
Recommended Grade Level: 7-12
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 416
This book review was written by Adult Services Librarian, Chryssi Gumina
Friday, February 10, 2012
Graphic Novels & Manga
Do you enjoy graphic novels and manga? They are sometimes more commonly referred to as comic books. We recently added many brand new titles to our graphic novel and manga collections. Interested? Stop by the Teen Place in the library and take a look at what we've got!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Book Review - Deception by Lee Nichols
Six weeks after Emma Vaile's parents, owners of an antiquities store, suddenly leave in a hurry for what appears to be a business-related trip, a growing sense of the unimaginable sets in when she can't reach them: her parents have vanished, the manager of their shop has quit, and her brother is in another country. She is all alone and having visions that she hasn't had since "The Incident" when she was seven years old. As if seeing people that aren't really there was bad enough, touching an ancient relic that recently arrived in her parents' shop has Emma dizzyingly whisked away into visions of the past - someone else's past. The police are about to place her in a foster home when her brother's old college friend, Bennett, produces papers stating that Emma's parents gave him legal guardianship before they left. What she knew about her life fades into the distance on an airplane from San Francisco to Boston. Bennett drives her to Echo Point to stay at a museum his parents' own and enrolls her in the prestigious private school Thatcher Academy. It is here that she discovers her true identity and her family's relationship to the paranormal realm.
The first book in the Haunting Emma trilogy, Lee Nichol's debut YA novel is a refreshing change from the popularity of supernatural thrillers focused on vampires, werewolves, and zombies. It is a quick, light read with plenty of secrets to keep you curious and a surprise ending that leaves you wondering about the rest of the story that has yet to be told.
The first book in the Haunting Emma trilogy, Lee Nichol's debut YA novel is a refreshing change from the popularity of supernatural thrillers focused on vampires, werewolves, and zombies. It is a quick, light read with plenty of secrets to keep you curious and a surprise ending that leaves you wondering about the rest of the story that has yet to be told.
Recommended Grade Level: 7-12
Genre: Paranormal Suspense
Series: Haunting Emma, Book#1
Pages: 336
This book review was written by Adult Services Librarian, Chryssi Gumina.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Lunch Bunch
Our next visit to MAMS for Lunch Bunch will be Thursday, December 1st. Stop by the media center to sign up and hear about some excciting books while eat! We'll also be doing a fun craft!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Lock-In cancelled
Due to low registration, the Teen Lock-In that was scheduled for tomorrow evening is cancelled. If you have any questions, please give us a call @ 732-583-9100.
Friday, September 16, 2011
October Teen Lock-In
We'll be hosting our Fall Teen Lock-In on Friday, October 21st from 6:30-10:30PM. Along with our regular activities of gaming, crafts and a scavenger hunt, we'll also be having a special "MAPL Project Runway" event during our lock-in.
Registration and a permission slip are required to attend this event. Registration is available on our website@ http://www.matawanaberdeenlibrary.com/ .
Permission slips are available in the Teen Place and online @: http://www.lmxac.org/mata/lockinpermissionslip.pdf
Permission slips can be returned to the Children's Room or the front desk. Hope to see you there!
Registration and a permission slip are required to attend this event. Registration is available on our website@ http://www.matawanaberdeenlibrary.com/ .
Permission slips are available in the Teen Place and online @: http://www.lmxac.org/mata/lockinpermissionslip.pdf
Permission slips can be returned to the Children's Room or the front desk. Hope to see you there!
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