Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Blue Balliet's Books!


This WILL be my last post of the day! Nathan requested this one in which to discuss Chasing Vermeer and The Wright 3, two fast-paced art mysteries which sound similar to The Da Vinci Code (but less adult!). I really enjoyed Da Vinci, so I think I really need to read these! I am going to let Nathan (and others, if you're out there!) take over and tell you more about these books.

:)
Mrs. P

Hot Cocoa Talk!


As much as I have loved the conversations going on under the "Have You Hugged Your Librarian Lately?" post, I suggest we move our talks over here so that we don't have to look through 51 posts. You guys have been wonderful-- let's keep talking!
:)
Mrs. P

Jordan Sonnenblick is coming to town!


Any Sonnenblick fans out there? If so, click on the title of this post to see his tour calendar which comes through Denver on Tuesday May 20th! I just started reading this book; his other works include Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie and Notes from a Midnight Driver. He's touring in support of his newest, Dodger and Me, which you can read more about here. Looks like it's for a younger audience, but I could be wrong.
:)
Mrs. P

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

The Clique!


Hi Rattlers!
balletrox217 requested a forum to hold a Clique discussion, so here you go. I am feeling like a bad librarian since I haven't read these either, but I will hopefully get many books read over the summer. I hope. :) Anyway, I as always look forward to hearing what you guys have to say about these books, and FYI-- I have the first of the summer collection-- Massie, I think?-- down at cataloging. It MIGHT be here before Friday, but probably you'll have to wait until August to get your hands on it. We'll see!

:)
Mrs. P

Monday, April 28, 2008

Olive's Ocean


Hello Rattlers!
I had a request from maddie toretto to create a post for this book. I have not read it yet, but it's on my list, especially after hearing it's one of maddie's favorites! Here is a synopsis I pulled off the author's website:

"Olive Barstow was in Martha Boyle's class until she was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding her bicycle. Martha didn't know Olive-not really. But after Olive's mother gives her a section from Olive's journal, Martha knows they could have been, would have been friends.
And now Martha and her family are going to visit Godbee, Martha's grandmother, on Cape Cod for the rest of the summer-as they do every year. The Boyles descend on Godbee's small house in a flurry of exuberance, mini-crises, diapers, and humor all mixed together. The ocean is still there. And the five Manning boys still live next door. There is Jimmy Manning with his ever-present video camera. Jimmy Manning, who gives Martha her first kiss. And Tate, who seems to follow Martha with his eyes. And then there is Olive, who had always wanted to see the ocean, and who now haunts Martha's thoughts and dreams."
Sounds very interesting! Maddie, what would you like to add?
:)
Mrs. P

Monday, April 14, 2008

Have you hugged your librarian lately? :)


Hiya Rattlers!
I'm bombarding you tonight! Just wanted to let everyone know-- in case you missed it somehow-- that this is NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK (click the title of this post for more info about why we celebrate!), and that TUESDAY is National Library Workers Day, which of course is when we acknowledge the hard work of librarians and other library staff. Which means me. :) I'll settle for you stopping by and saying Happy Day!
:)
Mrs. P

Twilight Update!


Sorry so long, Rattlers!
It's pretty busy in the library right now, but I did want to share the latest and greatest that's going on with the Twilight movie. Production is in full swing, and it's very exciting! Click here to see an Entertainment Tonight behind-the-scenes clip of the filming-- you'll get to see them filming the part when Edward saves Bella from certain death the first time and the last time! Also, check this out to see MTV interviews with the cast and director discussing their experiences with filming this juggernaut of a series.

If anyone knows anything, comment and let us all know! I don't have much time to research these days, you know.
:)
Mrs. P