Garland Public library http://garlandlibrary.org A Carnegie Library Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:24:21 +0000 en hourly 1 Teen Scene http://garlandlibrary.org/teen-scene/ http://garlandlibrary.org/teen-scene/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:23:11 +0000 teresa http://garlandlibrary.org/?p=489 Teens – Come into the library to sign up for an activity.

Saturday, March 27th @ 10:00

Teens will be decorating umbrellas for a library fund raiser.  All proceeds will go directly to teen books!

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U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton

The Shack – by William P. Young

Lord’s of the Underworld Series – by Gena Showalter

For the romantic – New Marcia Lynn McClure books

Juvenile Fiction

For horse lovers – the Thoroughbred Series - by Joanna Campbell

and the Orphan of Chincoteague series  by Marguerite Henry

New Chapter books – Spencer’s Adventures and Jake Drake

Teen series – the Clique by Lisi Harrison

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The Lost Symbol

The Heritage of Lansater County series by Beverly Lewis

Immortals After Dark Series – by Kresley Cole

Dark Hunter Series – by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Catching Fire – Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games bk 2)

The Boy in the striped Pajamas  by John Boyne

New Audio

Critical – Robin Cook

The Collectors – David Baldacci

The Pillars of the Earth – Ken Follett

Fire and the Covenant

The Lost Symbol

New in Junior Books

The Island series – by Gordon Korman

Naya Nuki, Shoshoni Girl Who Ran

Moho Wat, Sheepeater Boy Attempts a Rescue

Flight 29 Down series – by d. J. MacHale

100 Cupboards bk 1 – by N. D. Wilson

Time Spies series – by Candice Ransom

The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes – by Greg Swearingen

Keeper- by Mal Peet

Ida B – by Katherine Hannigan

New for Children

Max Counts his Chickens

Max’s ABC

The Dog who cried wolf

Maggie and Max

Panda and Polar Bear

Dog and Bear-Three to get ready

Itsy Bitsy Spider

10 Little Penguins – Kate Toms

Skippyjon Jones and the Treasure Hunt

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The Door Within Trilogy  by Wayne Thomas Batson

The Strongbow Saga by Judson Roberts

New for Adults

New Luxe series by Anna Godbersen

Circle Trilogy by Nora Roberts

Black Dagger Brotherhood books by J. R. Ward

New Deanne Gist novels – Courting Trouble, A Bride in the Bargain,  Deep in the Heart of Trouble

Marie Osmond’s Might as Well Laugh About It Now

Inspirational

Sisters of the Quilt series by Cindy Woodsmall

New Lynn Gardner’s Pursued, A Maggie McKenzie Mystery

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Band of Brothers:  E Company, 506th Regiment by Stephen E. Ambrose

Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

Cleopatra – A Biography by Michael Grant

New in Inspirational!

Refiners Fire series by Lynn Austin -   Candle in the Darkness – Fire by Night – Light to My Path

also by Lynn Austin – All She Ever Wanted – Until We Reach Home – Eve’s Daughters – Hidden Places

New by Marcia Lynn McClure – The Time of Aspen Falls – Love Me -

New by Marnie L. Pehrson – The Patriot Wore Petticoats – Waltzing With the Light

New for Teens !

Dancing on the Edge by Han Nolan

Flight 29 Down Series by John Vornholt

Pendragon #10 – Soldiers of Halla by D. J. MacHale

Also, Books One, Two and Three of the Travelers (Pendragon) by D. J. MacHale

New for Children!

New Chapter Books:  The Tiara Club and Pirate School

Two new Geronimo Stilton books – Secret Agent and Very Merry Christmas

Children’s book titles:

Who Bob What Pants – Meet Ahsoka Tano – Barbie and the Diamond Castle – Dogerella – A Fairy Tale

]]> http://garlandlibrary.org/new-in-may/feed/ 1 “Ender’s Game” -Orson Scott Card http://garlandlibrary.org/enders-game-orson-scott-card/ http://garlandlibrary.org/enders-game-orson-scott-card/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 17:12:34 +0000 Dr. Professor http://garlandlibrary.org/?p=178 This book was a bit of a leap of faith for me. I don’t usually read science fiction because I’ve had several bad experiences with stories from this genre. Ender’s Game however, was a gripping story that kept me entertained and impressed throughout the entire volume. The basic storyline is set in a not too distant future where earth is at war with a bug-like alien race. Sounds typical of the genre doesn’t it? However, looking past the less then promising premise this story is a believeable tale about human nature, government corruption, friendship, responsibility, and a child-genius school reminiscent of “lord of the flies”. Throughout the series there were many characters that are as believable as they were captivating. I was somewhat dissappointed in the cliffhanger endings to both the “Ender’s” series and the “Bean” series, but it leaves me with hope that someday Card will continue these entrancing tales. I loved these books and would suggest them to anyone. The amount of research and study Orson Scott Card must have put into the books is incredible. I was very impressed with the depth of thought from history, psychology, mythology, science, politics, biology, philosophy and many other elements all well written and informative.

]]> http://garlandlibrary.org/enders-game-orson-scott-card/feed/ 0 “Split Infinity” -Piers Anthony http://garlandlibrary.org/split-infinity-piers-anthony/ http://garlandlibrary.org/split-infinity-piers-anthony/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 17:11:55 +0000 Dr. Professor http://garlandlibrary.org/?p=187 This series is about a science based world that is juxtaposed with a world of magic. The story is interesting enough with good elements of plot and suspense, but other than that I have come to expect much more from the science fiction and fantasy realms. Part of the attraction of these genres is the ability to write a story with little or no rules about the nature of reality, however; ignoring the rules of reason has the unfortunate consequence of producing an unbelievable story with little intellectual appeal. I felt like I was reading a child’s bedtime story (except for the frequent adult themes in the books) because something crazy would pop into the story out of nowhere and then have some sort of lame explanation like “anything is possible ’cause it’s magic!” I have come to appreciate writers like Robert Jordan and Christopher Paolini because of the depth of thought put into how magic works and what the strict guidlines are concerning it. I think these guidlines make for a better story with much more suspense. All in all I would suggest the aforementioned authors before Piers Anthony. They are more appropriate for all age groups and are much stronger writers. I think I can some up this entire experience wth the phrase “watered down”.

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]]> http://garlandlibrary.org/stories-with-torie/feed/ 0 The Sword of Shannara http://garlandlibrary.org/the-sword-of-shannara/ http://garlandlibrary.org/the-sword-of-shannara/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:20:58 +0000 Dr. Professor http://garlandlibrary.org/?p=81 I loved this book when I first read it years ago, but after reading it again recently I was somewhat disapointed. This was one of Terry Brooks very first works and it was a tremendous success. It is a beautiful piece of work with a classic feel. The book has some amazing art work furnished by the finest artists in the realm of fantasy, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt.  Unfortunately, the story itself was less picturesque. I found many parts of the narrative to be a little bland and repetitive. Since this novel Terry Brooks has gotten steadily better at portraying characters and describing the world his story is set in. I guess these are skills that have just improved with time. Of course, I did admit this was a favorite in my youth so maybe it is just my failing imagination which leads me to beg for more descriptive narrative.  The book shows a few other signs of a beginning artist: plots held little suspense and at times the characters seemed more whiny than winesome.  CAM PLEASE DON”T PUBLISH THIS YET I AM NOT DONE WRITING IT!

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