teen fiction

  • Nightstand Reads: Author Cory Doctorow tells us what he’s reading

    Cory Doctorow kicks off his book tour for Homeland with a reading at the Central Library on Tuesday, February 5 (at 7 p.m.; doors at 6:30 p.m.). We asked him what he was reading, and he kindly took the time to tell us about five books that are coming out this spring. I happen to… Continue reading

  • Little people up to no good (part 2): the modern tiny person

    Were you thrilled when Arrietty came out, but now want new tiny adventures? Well, look no further! The Bromeliad trilogy by Terry Pratchett (1989) I’ve tried very hard to stick to tiny people who are more people than fairy, and of all of Pratchett’s tiny people, the Nomes of the Bromeliad best meet that criteria.… Continue reading

  • It’s okay to read teen books …

    Here are just a few novels I found displayed with this sign at the Central Library: Fire by Kristin Cashore The First Part Last by Angela Johnson City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare What They Always Tell Us by Martin Wilson Supernaturally by Kiersten White The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices from the… Continue reading

  • Books for Giving 2011: Teen Books

    We know how it is: you want to give those teens on your list something to readthis Holiday Season, but don’t want your gift to be tossed aside amongst the socks and sweaters. Librarians Hayden and Jennifer offer some recent favorites that are as captivating as the lastest gadgets, and way more interesting than mere… Continue reading

  • M.T. Anderson at Central Library

    On Thursday at 7 p.m., author M.T. Anderson will be reading from and signing his new book, The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation: Vol. II, The Kingdom on the Waves, in the Central Library’s Microsoft Auditorium. Why should you go? For one thing, this event is hosted by University Bookstore, and they often raffle off… Continue reading