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Brisingr
by Christopher Paolini
Book 3 in the Inheritance Series
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Brisingr
by Christopher Paolini
Book 3 in the Inheritance Series
PUT YOUR COPY ON HOLD TODAY!
Banned Books Week
Celebrating the Freedom to Read
September 27 through October 4, 2008
Read a banned or challenged book today!
"Teen Read Week"
Books with Bite!
Oct. 12-18
Celebrate Teen Read Week by reading a "Book with Bite!"
Quick Picks with Bite!
Breaking Dawn
by Stephenie Meyer
by Stephenie Meyer
My Swordhand is Singing
by Marcus Sedgwick
Booklists
"Books With Bite" on display:
1. BREAKING DAWN by Stephenie Meyer
YA F MEYER S
The final book in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn concludes the saga of Bella and Edward. Check out the rest of the series too: Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse.
2. UNINVITED by Amanda Marrone
YA F MARRONE A
Jordan's life sucks. Her ex-boyfriend, Michael, slept his way through half the student body, and then killed himself. Now he appears at her window every night, begging her to let him in. Jordan's life consists of drinking herself drunk every night in her room as she waits for Michael's visit. Michael needs to be invited in before he can enter. All Jordan has to do is say the words...
3. THE DARKANGEL by Meredith Ann Pierce
YA F PIERCE M
Aeriel is kidnapped by the Darkangel, a black-winged vampyre, to serve as handmaiden to his thirteen wives, wraiths whose souls he has stolen away. Aeriel knows she must kill the vampyre before he takes his fourteenth wife and comes to full power, but she is held back by her love for him and the spark of goodness she sees in him. To save humanity she must kill the vampyre. Or perahps, there is another way...
The Darkangel is the first in the trilogy, followed by A Gathering of Gargoyles and The Pearl of the Soul of the World.
4. SUCK IT UP by Brian Meehl
YA F MEEHL B
Vampires are about to "come out of the coffin" and Morning McCobb is their spokesperson. He is a "vegan vampire" who drinks a soy-blood substitue called Blood Lite, believes staking should be a hate crime, and hopes to one day march in the Vampire Pride Parade. Morning is out to convince the world that vampires are just another misunderstood minority with special needs. Is the world ready for the "real" vampires?
5. THIRSTY by M.T. Anderson
YA F ANDERSON M
As if the usual teenage problems of raging hormones aren't enough, now Chris has to deal with the bloodlust of turning into a vampire as well. Chris struggles to hide his transformation while worrying about revealing himself to his family and stifling his bloodlust in order to stay as human as possible.
6. WILDWOOD DANCING by Juliet Marillier
YA F MARILLIER J
On the night of the full moon every month, Jena and her four sisters cross the threshold of a magical protal that transports them from their Romanian estate of Piscul Dracului to the Dancing Glades of the Other Kingdom. When the sisters' beloved father falls ill and must stay in Constanta for the winter, Jena takes over the family's merchant business and the estate under the shadow of her greedy cousin Cezar's attempts to take the merchant business for himself. Meanwhile, Jena's oldest sister, Tatiana, has fallen for one of the mysterious Night People of the Other Kingdom.
7. TANTALIZE by Cynthia Leitich Smith
YA F SMITH C
Quincie Morris has her share of problems. Her best friend is becoming a werewolf which threatens to separate them forever and her family's hot new vampire-themed restaurant finds its chef brutally murdered before the place even has a chance to open. Quincie must transform the new hire into a culinary Dark Lord before the restaurant's opening night as well as contend with her growing feelings for her best friend, Kieren.
8. CITY OF BONES by Cassandra Clare
YA F CLARE C
When fifteen-year-old Clary's mother disappears without a trace, her only hope of finding her lies in the mysterious Shadowhunter, Jace, and his family. Shadowhunters hunt demons and Clary discovers she has the abilities to see supernatural beings as well, a talent Shadowhunters call the Sight. The Shadowhunters are curious as to why a supposed "mundane" like Clary has the Sight, and Clary is curious to find out as well. She is even more desperate to find her mother before it's too late, and she's sure the world of supernatural beings, the Shadowhunters, and the Sight have something to do with her mother's disappearance.
Don't miss the second book in the series, City of Ashes.
9. VAMPIRATES: DEMONS OF THE OCEAN by Justin Somper
YA F SOMPER J
This rollicking sea adventure follows twins, Connor and Grace, as they are shipwrecked and separated from each other. Connor is taken aboard a pirate ship where he has the chance to learn to swordfight. Grace is taken aboard a ship of vampires. The temptation to forget his old life and join the pirates is great, but without Connor Grace will not survive. This is the first book in the series followed by Vampirates: Tide of Terror and Vampirates: Blood Captain.
10. THE WERELING: WOUNDED by Stephen Cole
YA F COLE S
Kate Folan comes from a family of werewolves. She'll only become fully 'wolf" herself when she mates with a male werewolf. But she vows that will never happen. The last thing she wants is to give in to her evil heritage. Then she meets Tom Anderson. Tom is a wereling-a werewolf who retains his humanity even in his wolf form. He was "turned" by Kate's mother, who chose wisely. Tom and Kate can't help falling for each other. But if they give in to their feelings, Kate will become the thing she hates most. Unless they can find a cure. . .
This is book one in the Wereling Trilogy, followed by Prey and Resurrection.
11. 666: THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST by Various Authors
YA F SIX
Eighteen tales for horror by eighteen well-known authors. Each story of evil, darkness, and beasts is more horrifying than the last! A perfect choice for curling up on a spooky stormy night to scare oneself silly.
12. THE RESTLESS DEAD by Various Authors
YA F RESTLESS
Ten original sotries of the supernatural by ten well-known authors. More spine-tingling tales to keep one up on a dark, spooky night.
13. SUCKS TO BE ME: THE ALL-TRUE CONFESSIONS OF MINA HAMILTON, TEEN VAMPIRE (MAYBE) by Kimberly Pauley
YA F PAULEY K
Mina's parents are vampires and she's next. Mina just wants to be a regular girl - hang out with her best friend, dream about her crush. Who has time for vampire training classes? Mina's parents want her undead soon and she has to decide whether she wants to be a vampire or go against the grain.
14. COMPANIONS OF THE NIGHT by Vivian Van Velde
YA F VANDE V
When Kerry makes a late run to the laundromat to retrieve her little brother's stuffed bear, she gets caught in the middle of a murderous plan to destroy Ethan who has been accused of being a vampire. Kerry tries to help him and is then labeled a vampire herself. Her father and brother are kidnapped and held for ransom by the vigilantes in an attempt to draw Kerry and Ethan out. Kerry must enlist Ethan's help to save her family, a plan that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.
15. THE GOOD GHOULS' GUIDE TO GETTING EVEN by Julie Kenner
YA F KENNER J
Beth Fraiser is furious. Her junior year was going along fine until some jerkwad vampire jocks decided to turn her undead. Now she's out for revenge - she has to destroy the vampires that turned her, as well as find her Master, in order to become mortal again. Don't miss the next book in the series, Good Ghouls Do.
16. THE COFFIN CLUB by Ellen Schreiber
YA F SCHREIBE E
The fifth book in the Vampire Kisses series, The Coffin Club continues the adventures of Raven and her vampire boyfriend, Alexander. Check out the rest of the series: Vampire Kisses, Kissing Coffins, Vampireville, and Dance with a Vampire.
17. WHAT HAPPENED TO LANI GARVER by Carol Plum-Ucci
YA F PLUM C
Claire has finally made it in the "in-crowd" despite the fact that she doesn't feel she really belongs. She's best friends with the "it-girl," is dating one of the most popular boys in school, and finally has her leukemia in remission. Then Lani Garver shows up. No one is quite sure whether Lani is a boy or a girl and even Claire's not sure even though she has been staked out as Lani's new best friend. Claire finds herself enjoying Lani's attention and protectiveness. He seems to know what to do in order to help her get her mess of a life back on track. She can't help but wonder...is Lani actually an angel?
18. LOOK FOR ME BY MOONLIGHT by Mary Downing Hahn
YA F HAHN M
Sixteen-year-old Cynda is stuck with her father, his second wife, Susan, and their little boy, Todd while her mother and stepfather travel. Cynda feels left out of what is obvioulsy her father's new family. When a mysterious stranger, Vincent Morthanos, comes to stay at Cynda's family's bed-and-breakfast she is instantly attracted. Vincent seems to seek her out for attention which she finds flattering and the more time she spends with Vincent, the more she is alienated from her family. The more Cynda falls for Vincent, the less she sees the signs that something about him just isn't right. Will she find out before it's too late?
19. NIGHT OF THE BAT by Paul Zindel
YA F ZINDEL P
Teenage Jake joins his father on an expedition to study bats in the Brazilian rainforest and finds the natives are being mutilated by some strange bloodthirsty creature.
20. BLOODLINE: RECKONING by Kate Cary
YA F CARY K
The sequel to Bloodline, this book continues the story of Mary Seward and Quincey Harker, the heir to Count Dracula of Bram Stoker's famous novel, Dracula. Quincey has claimed to renounce his evil heritage out of love for Mary, but she can't be sure if he is sincere or playing a sick game with her and feeding on her nightmares and fears of seeing vampires everywhere.
21. BLUE BLOODS by Melissa de la Cruz
YA F DELACRUZ M
Schuyler Van Alen has been thrust into the exclusive atmosphere of New York's private school, Dechesne School, where the popular and powerful clique is run by Blue Bloods. Blue Bloods don't realize what they are until they turn fifteen when the symptoms begin to show. They begin to crave raw meat, have nightmares, and prominent blue veins appear on their arms. Blue Bloods and its sequels, Masquerade and Revelations can be described as Gossip Girls with a vampire twist. It is full of top brand names, drugs, sex, and intrigue and it all takes place in Manhatten.
22. VAMPIRE ACADEMY by Richelle Mead
YA F MEAD R
Rose is a Dhampir, a bodyguard to her best friend, Lissa, who is a vampire princess. They've been on the run for two years before they were discovered and dragged back to St. Vladimir's Academy, the boarding school for vampires and the half-bloods that protect them. Lissa is in danger and a target for an especially powerful and ruthless vampire clan. Rose is sworn to protect her. Their return to the academy has been a point of speculation and rumors. Vampire Academy begins the adventure that continues in Frostbite and Shadow Kiss.
23. MARKED by P.C. Cast
YA F CAST P
The first book in the House of the Night series tells the story of Zoey Redbird, a human who has been "marked" by vampyres. Those who are marked are chosen to enter the special "House of the Night" school where they will either become vampyres themselves or die if their bodies reject the change. Zoey is thrilled to be chosen although initially she is scared. Her grandmother, who is part Cherokee, supports her in any choice she makes. Although she's never fit in the human world, Zoey finds that she stands out at the House of the Night as well. Her mark is a special one, indicating powers that are extremely strong for one so young. Don't miss the next books in the series: Betrayal, Chosen, and Untamed.
1. BREAKING DAWN by Stephenie Meyer
YA F MEYER S
The final book in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn concludes the saga of Bella and Edward. Check out the rest of the series too: Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse.
2. UNINVITED by Amanda Marrone
YA F MARRONE A
Jordan's life sucks. Her ex-boyfriend, Michael, slept his way through half the student body, and then killed himself. Now he appears at her window every night, begging her to let him in. Jordan's life consists of drinking herself drunk every night in her room as she waits for Michael's visit. Michael needs to be invited in before he can enter. All Jordan has to do is say the words...
3. THE DARKANGEL by Meredith Ann Pierce
YA F PIERCE M
Aeriel is kidnapped by the Darkangel, a black-winged vampyre, to serve as handmaiden to his thirteen wives, wraiths whose souls he has stolen away. Aeriel knows she must kill the vampyre before he takes his fourteenth wife and comes to full power, but she is held back by her love for him and the spark of goodness she sees in him. To save humanity she must kill the vampyre. Or perahps, there is another way...
The Darkangel is the first in the trilogy, followed by A Gathering of Gargoyles and The Pearl of the Soul of the World.
4. SUCK IT UP by Brian Meehl
YA F MEEHL B
Vampires are about to "come out of the coffin" and Morning McCobb is their spokesperson. He is a "vegan vampire" who drinks a soy-blood substitue called Blood Lite, believes staking should be a hate crime, and hopes to one day march in the Vampire Pride Parade. Morning is out to convince the world that vampires are just another misunderstood minority with special needs. Is the world ready for the "real" vampires?
5. THIRSTY by M.T. Anderson
YA F ANDERSON M
As if the usual teenage problems of raging hormones aren't enough, now Chris has to deal with the bloodlust of turning into a vampire as well. Chris struggles to hide his transformation while worrying about revealing himself to his family and stifling his bloodlust in order to stay as human as possible.
6. WILDWOOD DANCING by Juliet Marillier
YA F MARILLIER J
On the night of the full moon every month, Jena and her four sisters cross the threshold of a magical protal that transports them from their Romanian estate of Piscul Dracului to the Dancing Glades of the Other Kingdom. When the sisters' beloved father falls ill and must stay in Constanta for the winter, Jena takes over the family's merchant business and the estate under the shadow of her greedy cousin Cezar's attempts to take the merchant business for himself. Meanwhile, Jena's oldest sister, Tatiana, has fallen for one of the mysterious Night People of the Other Kingdom.
7. TANTALIZE by Cynthia Leitich Smith
YA F SMITH C
Quincie Morris has her share of problems. Her best friend is becoming a werewolf which threatens to separate them forever and her family's hot new vampire-themed restaurant finds its chef brutally murdered before the place even has a chance to open. Quincie must transform the new hire into a culinary Dark Lord before the restaurant's opening night as well as contend with her growing feelings for her best friend, Kieren.
8. CITY OF BONES by Cassandra Clare
YA F CLARE C
When fifteen-year-old Clary's mother disappears without a trace, her only hope of finding her lies in the mysterious Shadowhunter, Jace, and his family. Shadowhunters hunt demons and Clary discovers she has the abilities to see supernatural beings as well, a talent Shadowhunters call the Sight. The Shadowhunters are curious as to why a supposed "mundane" like Clary has the Sight, and Clary is curious to find out as well. She is even more desperate to find her mother before it's too late, and she's sure the world of supernatural beings, the Shadowhunters, and the Sight have something to do with her mother's disappearance.
Don't miss the second book in the series, City of Ashes.
9. VAMPIRATES: DEMONS OF THE OCEAN by Justin Somper
YA F SOMPER J
This rollicking sea adventure follows twins, Connor and Grace, as they are shipwrecked and separated from each other. Connor is taken aboard a pirate ship where he has the chance to learn to swordfight. Grace is taken aboard a ship of vampires. The temptation to forget his old life and join the pirates is great, but without Connor Grace will not survive. This is the first book in the series followed by Vampirates: Tide of Terror and Vampirates: Blood Captain.
10. THE WERELING: WOUNDED by Stephen Cole
YA F COLE S
Kate Folan comes from a family of werewolves. She'll only become fully 'wolf" herself when she mates with a male werewolf. But she vows that will never happen. The last thing she wants is to give in to her evil heritage. Then she meets Tom Anderson. Tom is a wereling-a werewolf who retains his humanity even in his wolf form. He was "turned" by Kate's mother, who chose wisely. Tom and Kate can't help falling for each other. But if they give in to their feelings, Kate will become the thing she hates most. Unless they can find a cure. . .
This is book one in the Wereling Trilogy, followed by Prey and Resurrection.
11. 666: THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST by Various Authors
YA F SIX
Eighteen tales for horror by eighteen well-known authors. Each story of evil, darkness, and beasts is more horrifying than the last! A perfect choice for curling up on a spooky stormy night to scare oneself silly.
12. THE RESTLESS DEAD by Various Authors
YA F RESTLESS
Ten original sotries of the supernatural by ten well-known authors. More spine-tingling tales to keep one up on a dark, spooky night.
13. SUCKS TO BE ME: THE ALL-TRUE CONFESSIONS OF MINA HAMILTON, TEEN VAMPIRE (MAYBE) by Kimberly Pauley
YA F PAULEY K
Mina's parents are vampires and she's next. Mina just wants to be a regular girl - hang out with her best friend, dream about her crush. Who has time for vampire training classes? Mina's parents want her undead soon and she has to decide whether she wants to be a vampire or go against the grain.
14. COMPANIONS OF THE NIGHT by Vivian Van Velde
YA F VANDE V
When Kerry makes a late run to the laundromat to retrieve her little brother's stuffed bear, she gets caught in the middle of a murderous plan to destroy Ethan who has been accused of being a vampire. Kerry tries to help him and is then labeled a vampire herself. Her father and brother are kidnapped and held for ransom by the vigilantes in an attempt to draw Kerry and Ethan out. Kerry must enlist Ethan's help to save her family, a plan that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.
15. THE GOOD GHOULS' GUIDE TO GETTING EVEN by Julie Kenner
YA F KENNER J
Beth Fraiser is furious. Her junior year was going along fine until some jerkwad vampire jocks decided to turn her undead. Now she's out for revenge - she has to destroy the vampires that turned her, as well as find her Master, in order to become mortal again. Don't miss the next book in the series, Good Ghouls Do.
16. THE COFFIN CLUB by Ellen Schreiber
YA F SCHREIBE E
The fifth book in the Vampire Kisses series, The Coffin Club continues the adventures of Raven and her vampire boyfriend, Alexander. Check out the rest of the series: Vampire Kisses, Kissing Coffins, Vampireville, and Dance with a Vampire.
17. WHAT HAPPENED TO LANI GARVER by Carol Plum-Ucci
YA F PLUM C
Claire has finally made it in the "in-crowd" despite the fact that she doesn't feel she really belongs. She's best friends with the "it-girl," is dating one of the most popular boys in school, and finally has her leukemia in remission. Then Lani Garver shows up. No one is quite sure whether Lani is a boy or a girl and even Claire's not sure even though she has been staked out as Lani's new best friend. Claire finds herself enjoying Lani's attention and protectiveness. He seems to know what to do in order to help her get her mess of a life back on track. She can't help but wonder...is Lani actually an angel?
18. LOOK FOR ME BY MOONLIGHT by Mary Downing Hahn
YA F HAHN M
Sixteen-year-old Cynda is stuck with her father, his second wife, Susan, and their little boy, Todd while her mother and stepfather travel. Cynda feels left out of what is obvioulsy her father's new family. When a mysterious stranger, Vincent Morthanos, comes to stay at Cynda's family's bed-and-breakfast she is instantly attracted. Vincent seems to seek her out for attention which she finds flattering and the more time she spends with Vincent, the more she is alienated from her family. The more Cynda falls for Vincent, the less she sees the signs that something about him just isn't right. Will she find out before it's too late?
19. NIGHT OF THE BAT by Paul Zindel
YA F ZINDEL P
Teenage Jake joins his father on an expedition to study bats in the Brazilian rainforest and finds the natives are being mutilated by some strange bloodthirsty creature.
20. BLOODLINE: RECKONING by Kate Cary
YA F CARY K
The sequel to Bloodline, this book continues the story of Mary Seward and Quincey Harker, the heir to Count Dracula of Bram Stoker's famous novel, Dracula. Quincey has claimed to renounce his evil heritage out of love for Mary, but she can't be sure if he is sincere or playing a sick game with her and feeding on her nightmares and fears of seeing vampires everywhere.
21. BLUE BLOODS by Melissa de la Cruz
YA F DELACRUZ M
Schuyler Van Alen has been thrust into the exclusive atmosphere of New York's private school, Dechesne School, where the popular and powerful clique is run by Blue Bloods. Blue Bloods don't realize what they are until they turn fifteen when the symptoms begin to show. They begin to crave raw meat, have nightmares, and prominent blue veins appear on their arms. Blue Bloods and its sequels, Masquerade and Revelations can be described as Gossip Girls with a vampire twist. It is full of top brand names, drugs, sex, and intrigue and it all takes place in Manhatten.
22. VAMPIRE ACADEMY by Richelle Mead
YA F MEAD R
Rose is a Dhampir, a bodyguard to her best friend, Lissa, who is a vampire princess. They've been on the run for two years before they were discovered and dragged back to St. Vladimir's Academy, the boarding school for vampires and the half-bloods that protect them. Lissa is in danger and a target for an especially powerful and ruthless vampire clan. Rose is sworn to protect her. Their return to the academy has been a point of speculation and rumors. Vampire Academy begins the adventure that continues in Frostbite and Shadow Kiss.
23. MARKED by P.C. Cast
YA F CAST P
The first book in the House of the Night series tells the story of Zoey Redbird, a human who has been "marked" by vampyres. Those who are marked are chosen to enter the special "House of the Night" school where they will either become vampyres themselves or die if their bodies reject the change. Zoey is thrilled to be chosen although initially she is scared. Her grandmother, who is part Cherokee, supports her in any choice she makes. Although she's never fit in the human world, Zoey finds that she stands out at the House of the Night as well. Her mark is a special one, indicating powers that are extremely strong for one so young. Don't miss the next books in the series: Betrayal, Chosen, and Untamed.
Graphic Novels: What's New?
1. PARASYTE by Hitoshi IwaakiYA F IWAAKI H
2. ALIVE: THE FINAL EVOLUTION by Tadashi Kawashima
YA F KAWASHIM T
3. VAMPIRE KNIGHT by Matsuri Hino
YA F MATSURI H
4. MAUS I & II by Art Spiegelman
YA F SPIEGELM A
5. ESSENTIAL SILVER SURFER VOL. 1 & 2 by Stan Lee
YA F LEE S
6. PROFESSOR's DAUGHTER by Emmanuel Guibert
YA F SFAR J
7. KINGDOM HEARTS by SHIRO AMANO
YA F AMANO
8. ROMEO AND JULIET by Richard Appignanesi
YA F APPIGNAN R
9. BLACK CAT by Kentaro Yabuki
YA F YABUKI K
10. MEAN by Steven Weissman
YA F WEISSMAN S
11. RAPUNZEL'S REVENGE by Shannon and Dean Hale
YA F HALE S
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