If I Stay Movie

Rumor has it Dakota Fanning is in talks to play Mia in the film adaptation of If I Stay based on the book by Gayle Forman. Personally, I'm not a fan of Dakota Fanning, so I'd rather the role go to someone else. A follow up to the book, Where She Went, will be published in April 2011.

Book Trailers

We love book trailers here at the library. It's a great way to promote a book and they look like a lot of fun to put together. Check out this blog that has book trailers of the past Printz award winners and honor books. It was put together by a professor and her students from a Texas college. What books would you like to see trailers for?

Looking for a Scary Read?

Autumn always gets me in the mood for scary books and movies. If you are in the mood for a creepy read, here is a list of some scary books I've read recently:

Wicked Girls by Stephanie Hemphill

Historical fiction about the Salem Witch Trials. Told from each of the accusser's point of view, it's not scary in the traditional sense, but it's fitting for this time of year.

Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn

Ok, I know this is a book for a younger audience, but it scared me to death when I was in 4th grade...and when I read it again recently.

The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

During WWII, a family moves to the seaside to escape the bombings occuring in London. Little do they know their new house is haunted by an evil magician. Creepy stone statues in the garden add to the atmosphere.

Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly

Part realistic fiction, part historical fiction (taking place during the gruesome French Revolution), add a supernatural twist and you've got a good read.

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

After opening a door in her new home, Coraline finds herself in a mysterious world where she must overcome a scary entity to save her family.

A Curse Dark As Gold by Elizabeth Bunce

A retelling of the Rumplestiltskin tale. A little man spinning staw into gold, trying to take the first born--definitely creepy.

Teens Top Ten Results

The results of the YALSA Teens' Top Ten were announced today. And the winners are:

1. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
2.City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
3.Heist Society by Ally Carter
4.Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
5.Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
6.Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
7.Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
8.If I Stay by Gayle Forman
9.Fire by Kristin Cashore
10.Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Good choices!