01.21.10
Implied Spaces
Follow Aristide, a sword-bearing scientist, in a rolicking space adventure as he tries to solve a mystery – who or what is trying to take over humanity and why? At his side, is the cat Bitsy, the avatar of the planet-sized computer Endora. Even with a super computer at his side, Aristide confronts zombies, gets captured, and even killed several times. This is a fun read and a great first book for someone who wants to try the science fiction genre.
01.20.10
Alice In Wonderland in the Theatres
01.15.10
teencentric
The Spartanburg Public Library is hosting the first annual reading festival for teens, teencentric! This year, it will be held on Saturday, January 30th from 12:45 to 4pm in the Barrett Room at the Headquarters Library. This event will allow local teens to meet a famous author and have a special day to celebrate teen reading. Our guest author this year is Tamora Pierce, author of several teen fantasy series including Beka Cooper and The Circle of Magic. We will also have a performance by Spartanburg High indie pop band Sing Sing 76, free carnival-style snacks and a photo booth! The event is open to all ages, so you’re welcome to come, but priority seating is reserved for teens.
01.11.10
Celebrities&Crime
You might think that only the people in your neighborhood can commit crime. Well, it’s many of our popular celebritites that have too. It doesn’t matter who you are. I really enjoyed reading this book. It reminds our fellow Americans that just being famous does not keep you from going to jail. IF YOU CAN’T DO THE TIME DON’T DO THE CRIME!
12.14.09
The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis
The Screwtape Letters is well, obviously a series of letters written by a demon who goes by the name of Screwtape. He writes to his juvenile nephew giving him advice on how he can please their “Father Below”.
The books gives some insights on religion, politics, and satires the way a human lives their life.
WARNING: This is a Lewis classic, and is written as such. There are big words and illustrations that are difficult to read. You may have to reread many passages to understand the concepts he presents.
Other than that, its a great book! You may actually learn a thing or two.
12.03.09
The Seriously Funny Life of Mel Brooks
This biography about the famous Director/ Actor is very informative about Mel Brook’s life. He started life as a Russian Jew raised Melvin Kaminsky. James Robert Parish details most every tidbit of information about Mel Brooks, describing his early career in the Jewish Catskills and his experiences in World War II. I highly recommend this book for Mel Brooks fans and also anyone who does not know who Mel Brooks is.
21 THINGS TO DO
This book reminds you that as a student you must have a plan to go to college. I allows and teachs you to write a college essay. I took the book into consideration and I wrote a college essay to the Art Institute of Atlanta. I just hope I get accepted.
11.19.09
Split Image
When i first opened this book i was like ” I hope this is not a book of poems”, but it turned out to be great. This book is about a girl named Laura Li who in just about everyone’s eyes seems to be perfect. She seems to have it all, the most popular girl, prettiest, smart, etc. She has many friends, but a lot of girls hate her. At the beginning she seems to be perfect, but you begin to see the problems she faces when she gets home. Is she going to take her life or will the partying and drinking take her life?
impact
can i tell you guys/gals about this really REally REALLY great book? well i’m going to do it anyway. There is this book called impact written by Dekker. This book is about a boy named Jordan who is going through the trial of his brother’s death. His brother was killed all because he was talking/dating a girl that tony used to date. The murderers got ?? years but is it enough or will they come back for Jordan?
