Monday Meme Spotlight: Fall Into a Good Book

          It's officially fall! As the season of warm drinks, cozy sweaters, and bonfires approach us, here are a few reads to snuggle up with- all conveniently with "fall" in the title!

All Fall Down- Ally Carter: Ally's newest series is one that you won't be able to put down- the children of ambassadors embroiled in a conspiracy that you won't be able to unravel on your own. The shocking twist leaves you eager for more, and book 2, See How They Run, will be released December of this year. Click here to request a copy from the library and get in on this great series.

Catch a Falling Star- Kim Culbertson: This breezy romance will provide the perfect read for a night in, curled up under a warm blanket. A once in a lifetime opportunity lands in our heroine's hometown when a Hollywood star arrives and offers her a heft sum to pretend to be his girlfriend for the duration of his stay. Will the line between fake and real become too blurry. Find out by requesting your copy here. 

Waterfell- Amalie Howard: The first book in the Aquarathi series promises adventure and mystery. A usurped throne, a mermaid princess, and a missing mother tie together to immerse readers in a world of beauty and danger. Click here to find your copies of book 1, Waterfell, and book 2, Oceanborn. 

So pick up a fall book to try, something new for a new season, adn remember that no matter what, someone is always there for you.

Monday Meme Spotlight: Under the Sea

Mermaids are a powerful source of book ideas. From Aquaman to Aquamarine, YA literature has been making use of this nearly limitless pool (no pun intended) for a long, long time. Here are just a few of the YA books that feature mermaids or ocean lore. 

1. The Syrena Legacy- Anna Banks: A trilogy of mermaids and humans colliding, this series is a great example of the excellence that can come from using mermaids in books. Told in dual points of view, this is a series that moves quickly, gets to the point, and interweaves ancient mythology with modern life. There are some really wild twists- crazy, really, and maybe sometimes a little weird, but it's a great series that I would definitely recommend. To get the series, click on this link.

2. Aquamarine- Alice Hoffman: Possibly one of the most familiar mermaid tales, this books was also adapted into a movie several years ago. It's the story of a young mermaid washed up on shore, who's trying to find real love on land. A great story and one of my personal favorite mermaid tales, it's also got another book in the series- Indigo, this one about two boys who discover their true heritage. They're both excellent stories and worth reading- and they aren't long, either. 

3. Waterfell- Amalie Howard: Although this one is only on my to-read list, I think it sounds like a real winner. A mermaid hiding on land until she can claim her stolen kingdom back from her father's murderer? YES, please. Of course, throwing in a mortal love interest can only make things more complicated and more exciting. If you think it sounds cool, click right here and you can hold a library copy.

Whether you like the ocean or not, everyone can enjoy a good book about mythical mermaids and wild undersea battles. But this all begs the question: