Summer Reading Fun


A list of titles set during summer vacation. Experience adventure, excitement, travel and even mystery, suspense and intrigue. You can have all this from your favorite couch or camp bunk ;)

For Amazon’s Summer Reading Store, click here



The Edgar Awards


For all you mystery fans, the Edgar Awards were announced this April. Here they are!!!!



Reluctant Readers


Do you have a child who hates to read?

We’ve just started to put together lists of surefire hits for even the most reluctant Tween and Teen readers.

These books are short, funny or edgy and kids love them!

We will be building these lists so watch for new additions and please let us know if you’d like a personalized list.

Happy Spring!!


Diary of a Wimpy Kid



Another one of our favorites on the big screen. Check it out!



Click here to purchase the series.



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Alice in Wonderland


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(Re)read the classic and share it with your children. See how it compares to the blockbuster 3D movie. What a great literary adventure for the whole family!

Click here to purchase the book.

BookClubTips


Fun and Serious
There should be enough pressure to finish a book without feeling like you’re under an enormous time crunch. Try meeting every 6-8 weeks instead of every month.


Structure and Flexibility
Structure the meeting so that people feel relaxed and have time to socialize but make sure time is designated for the book discussion. Too much book talk may feel imposing but too little will feel like you’re not actually in a book group. We socialize for about an hour over cocktails, then we sit down to dinner and talk about the book. By the time we’re ready for dessert we’re back to socializing!


Effort vs. Ease
We meet on Sunday evenings from roughly 5-8pm. Typically we each host about once every 12-18 months so there isn’t too much pressure. The host provides the main course and everyone else brings appetizers, side dishes, desserts, wine, etc.


Size Matters
We have about 12 members and typically 8-10 people come to a meeting.


How Bibliotechies Can Help
Send us the list of books that you have read as an archive
Send us your latest picks and we will upload with a direct link for the members to purchase directly through Amazon.
The link will also include a comment section for you to continue your discussion online or add your 2 cents if you can’t make the meeting.
Check out other people’s lists for ideas or to comment on books that you have read.
See Liz’s book group for a sample.

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Black History Month



The African-American Experience Through Literature


Latest Update: Aug 23rd, 2010 at 20:15

New Book on the Blog

Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins

Dystopian tales filled with violence, intrigue and romance. Ultimately through the courage of those who challenge the new world order, there is hope. Well-written and thought-provoking, these are a must read. Recommended for middle and high school students and their parents!

Posted in Cross Over Titles, Favorite Series, It's a Guy Thing, It’s a Guy Thing, Liz Loves, Liz loves, Reluctant Readers, Teen Gals, Teen Guys, Teen Readers, Tween Boys, Tween Girls, Tween Readers, You Go Girl, You Go Girl! by Lizsays
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