Monday Meme: If You Liked: THE LIGHTNING THIEF

The Percy Jackson saga has hit worldwide readership. Without a doubt, it's well-written, hilarious, exciting, and good for any age of reader. But what if you've read them all? What if you've devoured all of Rick Riordan's series?

Heroes of Olympus series and Magnus Chase series- Rick Riordan: These are the Roman and Norse continuations of the mythological theme Riordan has set up for himself. I know for sure that the Heroes of Olympus also features extended cameos from the favorites of Camp Half-Blood. If you'd like the try them out, here's the link for book 1 of the Heroes of Olympus and here's Magnus Chase.

Peter and the Starcatchers series- Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson: This adaptation of the Peter Pan legend is long, creepy, and beautifully written. A series that reveals the secrets of Peter Pan, Peter and the Starcatcherss is the beginning of a fast-paced adventure that will leave you eager for more. Click here to get a copy from the library.

There are really 3 separate series there, and many books in those series, so I'm going to leave it at that. For more recommendations, check out goodreads.com and type in the name of your favorite novel or author.

Monday Meme Spotlight: I Am the Warrior

     Everyone likes a strong main character- and who's stronger than the warriors of any culture? Here's a couple books or series that you might like, featuring strong warriors, male and female alike. 

1. The Graceling Realm series- Kristin Cashore: These are three novels set in different time periods of the same universe. Each has a pwoerful female lead, a strong male counterpart, and an interesting, unique world that captures your attention and won't let you go until you've finished all three in the series. I love these books, and they're good enough to read again and again. You can check them out by clicking here.

2. Percy Jackson and the Olympians series- Rick Riordan: I'm pretty sure everyone has read these by now, but they're a prime example of what I'm talking about. They're all fighters, finding a way out of any situation using their smarts, their talents, or their sheer power. There are tons of epic battle in this five-book series, and I'm sure you won't have a hard time reading them (or re-reading) if you so choose. If you'd like them, click this link.

3. Girl in the Arena- Lise Haines: Gladiators, anyone? Neo-gladiators, that is. In a modern world where gladiatorial games have risen once more, one girl takes the stage. In a futuristic world startlingly easy to envision, Lyn must fight for her freedom to marry when a gladiator kills her stepfather and captures her dowry bracelet- meaning she must marry him, unless she can find a way to win her life back. Click here if you want to check it out.

4. Blood Red Road- Moira Young: Okay, I'll be straight with you- this is also a series, called The Dust Lands Trilogy. But I didn't like the second one at all, which was really disappointing, because this book, the first, is AMAZING. It's a struggle to survive and save the ones Saba, the protagonist, loves, with wild characters,  a silver-eyed fighter named Jack, and the relentless TonTon, who chase them through blistering deserts and precarious mountain passes. Anyway, everyone is a fighter- you have to be, in their world. Here's where you can request it: click!

5. The Throne of Glass series- Sarah J. Maas: I haven't read this series, to tell the truth. But it comes highly recommended by our YA Librarian Melissa and kwatanabe, a fellow contributor. It's a about an assassin- yeah, it's that cool- fighting for her freedom in a competition to find the newest assassin for the crown. I hear it's a pretty great read, so if you want to check it out, click here!

     Whether you think you're a fighter or not, read these books to feel confident and strong in everyday life. And always, always remember:

Percy Jackson Is Back! In Rick Riordan's Newest Book Son of Neptune

For those of you who missed Percy when you read The Lost Hero I have great news!  Percy Jackson will be back in the next installment of the series Son of Neptune.  While Son of Neptune won't be out until October 4, 2011, here is a sneak peak to tide you over until you can read the whole thing!

Son of Neptune Sneak Peak

Novel Notes and Teen News: Your Source for Teen Book Information and Other Teen News 2/12/10

3rd Hunger Games Book Title Revealed




Although it will still be a while before we can order the anticipated 3rd volume in this series, we finally know what the 3rd Hunger Games book by Suzanne Collins will be called. The third book in this trilogy featuring Hunger Games and Catching Fire will be titled Mockingjay a title that refers to the symbolic bird discussed in the series. For more information check out this PW article:

http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6718651.html?nid=2788&source=link&rid=18736271

And for Those of Us Who Can’t Get Enough Hunger Games…Hunger Games Movie Anyone???



Yes it is true! Lionsgate has purchased the rights to turn Hunger Games into a movie. And the best news is that the author, Suzanne Collins, is writing the screenplay! To find out more read this article from Reuters:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE52H0LK20090318

Not familiar with the Hunger Games trilogy or why this news has fans so excited? Check out this editorial from Poptimal:

http://poptimal.com/politics/2010-popeds/hungry-for-the-next-big-thing-in-tween-movies/



While We Are Talking Movies: The Lightning Thief in Theaters Today

Fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson can now rejoice! The much anticipated movie of this terrific series is released in theaters today. Here is a review of this movie by School Library Journal:

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6718650.html

If you can’t go to the movie though, come to the library and check out the book!

More Movie News:  Meyer's Breaking Dawn will be made into Two Movies



Being the longest in the series it is hardly surprising that the final installment in the Twilight series would end up as two movies.  I only hope they find a good stopping place!  For more info, check out this link:

http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/exclusive-twilight-sagas-final-book-breaking-dawn-will-be-made-into-2-movies/

Radiant Shadows the Newest Book in the Wicked Lovely Series Will be Released Soon

Are you a fan of the Wicked Lovely series? The new book is due out on April 20, 2010. Check out author Melissa Marr’s blog for more information on this popular series, and snippets from the new book.

http://melissa-writing.livejournal.com/



Talk Back: How do you think the Hunger Games trilogy is going to end? Post your comments here!

Novel Notes and Teen News: Your Source for Teen Book Information and Other Teen News 01/15/2010

Coming Soon To A Library Near You:

An order for some new teen books was placed this week and here are some of the titles. Get your holds in now to be the first to see some of these great books!

If I should fall / Lauren Oliver
Malice / Chris Wooding
Pretty dead / Francesca Lia Block
Sweet little lies : an L.A. Candy novel / Lauren Conrad
Wanderlust : a Beautiful Americans novel / Lucy Silag
Gone / by Lisa McMann.
Scarlett fever / by Maureen Johnson
Heist society / Ally Carter
Beautiful creatures / by Kami Garcia
This world we live in / Susan Beth Pfeffer
Captivate / Carrie Jones
Dead Tossed Waves / Carrie Ryan
Elphame’s Choice / P. C. Cast

Book News:

The Babysitter’s Club is back! For all you fans of the original series, the publishers are now recreating this series, for an even younger crowd. Check out this article from YPULSE:

http://www.ypulse.com/wordpress/wordpress/the-baby-sitters-club-called-back-to-order

Read an excerpt of Lauren Conrad’s new novel Sweet Little Lies before it arrives at the library by going to this link from Seventeen.com:

http://www.seventeen.com/fun-stuff/special/sweet-little-lies-excerpt

Want to read some of the newest books from Simon Pulse Teen publishing. Are you good at reviewing? Then you might want to join Pulse It. Where you will have access to read new teen novels online and review them first! Here is the link for more information:

http://www.simonandschuster.com/specials/pulseit/about.html

Rick Riordan’s New Series Features a Different Type of Mythology

Good news for Percy Jackson fans! Author Rick Riordan will be releasing a new book, this time focusing on Egyptian mythology. The book titled, The Red Pyramid is due out in May. For your first look at the cover, check out this article from “Publisher’s Weekly” and don’t forget to check out the links in the article to Disney’s website dedicated to this new book!

http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6714952.html?&rid=5499704&source=title

That’s the news for this week!

Book Review: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In the final book in this wonderful series Percy Jackson must finally lead the other demi-gods against Kronos to save Olympus from the evil influence of the Titans.

I loved this series from start to finish. Riordan is a wonderful author and knows how to keep a series interesting. Each book was filled with wonderful friendships, surprising twists and turns, and a healthy dose of humor.

Highly recommended! (Especially for fans of Harry Potter who don’t know what to read next.)

Cautions for sensitive readers: Only cautions for this book would be the violence, but since it is intended for a middle school audience it doesn’t have any other cautions.

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