5.25.2010

Teens Make NOISE: Calling All Twilight Haters!!!

reviewed by Sabrina G.

Do you hate the Twilight series but like the genre of vampires? Welcome to my world. Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice is classic tale about a 300 year old vamp revealing all the dirty details of his life and what it means to be a vampire. The best part of the novel is that the author does not romanticize the life of a vampire. It shows that a vampire can be dangerous and how much they are superior to the Human race. A young reporter found a vampire from the 1700s in a bar. Surprising the vampire, Louis wanted an audience with entrancing him in his life of sensual murder, lies, and addiction.

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We're posting musings and book reviews that our teens wrote at the Book Blogging event @ CHPL on May 22. If you want to contribute to NOISE Online, follow us on Facebook to find out about future events like these, or just write a review and e-mail it to Michelle.

Teens Make NOISE: An Abundance of Katherines

reviewed by Maya

"What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?”

Colin Singleton is a washed child prodigy who has had nineteen girlfriends – all named Katherine. When the Katherine the Nineteenth – or K-19 for short – breaks up with him, Colin and his best friend Hassan set off on a road-trip to cure Colin’s broken heart and in search of Colin’s ‘eureka moment.’ The thing that will finally get Colin the credit he needs. Colin and Hassan end up in the middle of nowhere and with a mission: to prove the Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which can graph the outcome of all relationships past, present and future.

This book is a hilarious bend of hilarious jerks, quirky characters and one amazing road trip. Fans of any of John Green’s books will love an Abundance of Katherines.

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We're posting musings and book reviews that our teens wrote at the Book Blogging event @ CHPL on May 22. If you want to contribute to NOISE Online, follow us on Facebook to find out about future events like these, or just write a review and e-mail it to Michelle.

Teens Make NOISE: Book Withdrawal

by Patricia S.

After months of school, practice, homework, and getting home when the sun had gone down, I hardly had any time to read books. So you know that feeling of “Wow, I can’t put this book down! Just a couple more pages…” Yeah, I forgot what that felt like. So, I forgot what the last good book I read was. I even forgot what it felt like to open a good book. I opened up a novel and the first thoughts that popped into my mind were:

“Hey, the words in this novel aren’t too bad!”
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“So this is what it feels like to read the first page of a book!”

During my time away from libraries and book stores, I hardly realized what I was missing. Then, upon entering the library and seeing the shelves lined with books, their pages and covers tempting me, I realized I was word-hungry. My mind was missing the euphoric feeling of being pulled into a story, and my eyes yearned to run over words and spend hours taking in stories.

After a couple months of book withdrawal, I’m ready to go back on the hunt for a good, captivating story.

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We're posting musings and book reviews that our teens wrote at the Book Blogging event @ CHPL on May 22. If you want to contribute to NOISE Online, follow us on Facebook to find out about future events like these, or just write a review and e-mail it to Michelle.

Teens Make NOISE: Cake Decorating Saves Lives!

Reviewed by Nicole R.

“Do this!’ I command myself. Clenching my jaw , I dig my hands under Glimmer’ s body, get a hold on what must be her rib cage, and force her onto her stomach...”

Katniss Everdeen lives in a dystopian world. But, in this world, the Capital takes your children and puts them in…the Hunger Games. This is no ordinary game. In this game they put your children, between the ages of 12 and 18, in an arena to kill each other. Katniss must choose between love and life.

The Hunger Games is a book written by Suzanne Collins. If you like the book The Giver you will love this. This book let me believe in books again.

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We're posting musings and book reviews that our teens wrote at the Book Blogging event @ CHPL on May 22. If you want to contribute to NOISE Online, follow us on Facebook to find out about future events like these, or just write a review and e-mail it to Michelle.

5.18.2010

Like it or not...

...it's prom season! 

As usual, CHPL's got you covered! We handpicked these books (all available in our YA Fiction collection) to get you pumped up for the big night.

21 Proms edited by Daniel Ehrenhaft
Maybe you have prom fever. Take it to the next level and pick up 21 Proms, an anthology of prom nights ranging from perfect to forgettable to horrendous, written by an all-star cast of authors, including Cecily Von Ziegesar, Lauren Myracle, and Daniel Leviathan.

Prom Nights From Hell edited by Meg Cabot
Maybe you have prom anxiety. We recommend Prom Nights From Hell. After reading about these five paranormal prom nights (involving vampires, the Grim Reaper, and wishes gone awry) you'll hardly flinch at your date's lame dance moves.

24 Girls in 7 Days by Alex Bradley
Maybe you're only going because your mom wants to take pictures of you. A tame but enjoyable spin on the boy-meets-girl plot (more like boy-meets-girl-and-another-girl-and-another-girl!), 24 Girls in 7 Days is the perfect prom romance to warm your jaded heart.

Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson
Maybe you think it's way overrated and/or needs to die a fiery death. Meet Ashley, main character of Prom. This book's spot-on humor and high school drama is a satisfying read for anyone who just doesn't think they care about prom.

5.04.2010

Staff Pick


“How is it that someone becomes a dork? Are they born that way? What makes some people like punk music and Denny’s and other people like costumes and Dungeons and Dragons? And where do I fit into all of this?” 

This is what sophomore Jessie Sloan contemplates as her two best friends turn punk and chase after boys, while she is happiest listening to audio books and sewing skirts. Into the Wild Nerd Yonder by Julie Halpern takes a humorous look at high school social cliques and friendships. Highly recommended! 

Reviewed by: Jaclyn

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9!

But you knew that, right? Stumped for a gift idea? Need a present QUICK?  We're making Home-made Bath Salts for Mom at CHPL!
Join us in the Teen Area on Saturday, May 8th from 2 PM - 3:30 PM- we'll provide all the materials.