I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I want to be your Class President by Josh Lieb
This book keeps you laughing. It is about a boy named Oliver Watson who is one of the smartest and richest people on Earth. He is comparable to Dexter from Dexter's Labratory except he hides his genius from the public and his family. Everyone thinks that he is a complete and hopeless idiot, but really he is full of smart comments that will have you rolling on the floor with alughter. Oliver decides that he will run for class president in order to prove that he is equal to his father. Or is it to get his approval and pride? That is for you to decide.
This book is a fast and enjoyable read. There is some language, but other than that it is very mild.
Book Review by Rhea B.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Weapon - Book Review by Mitch W.
The Weapon by Michael Z. Williamson
Michael Z. Williamson is an underdog author from a little known publisher. Despite this, he writes in-depth and realistic sci-fi. The Weapon is the best example of his ability. The book follows Kenneth Chinran through his entire military career serving Freehold, one of a few star nations that have broken away from the majority of humanity. Chinran joins as an angry youth looking to get away from home but is soon picked up for an elite deep cover team sent on a suicide mission to destroy Freehold's greatest enemy, Earth.
A must read for sci-fi fans.
Book review by Mitch W.
Michael Z. Williamson is an underdog author from a little known publisher. Despite this, he writes in-depth and realistic sci-fi. The Weapon is the best example of his ability. The book follows Kenneth Chinran through his entire military career serving Freehold, one of a few star nations that have broken away from the majority of humanity. Chinran joins as an angry youth looking to get away from home but is soon picked up for an elite deep cover team sent on a suicide mission to destroy Freehold's greatest enemy, Earth.
A must read for sci-fi fans.
Book review by Mitch W.
Uncle John's Book of the Dumb - Book Review by Joe W.
Uncle John's Book of the Dumb by John Michael Scalzi
This book is a random collection of true stories about stupid people doing stupid things. There's a lot of variety in the stories, from police forcing a kid to shut down his lemonade stand due to a lack of a permit, to the 8-track, to a woman using a cigarette lighter to peer into a fuel tank. Reading this book, you'll learn one thing: stupidity knows no bounds (or anything else for that matter). I liked this book because I'm one of those people who laugh at this kinda dumb stuff. There's a sequel as well, if you crave more stupidity.
Book Review by Joe W.
This book is a random collection of true stories about stupid people doing stupid things. There's a lot of variety in the stories, from police forcing a kid to shut down his lemonade stand due to a lack of a permit, to the 8-track, to a woman using a cigarette lighter to peer into a fuel tank. Reading this book, you'll learn one thing: stupidity knows no bounds (or anything else for that matter). I liked this book because I'm one of those people who laugh at this kinda dumb stuff. There's a sequel as well, if you crave more stupidity.
Book Review by Joe W.
Coffeehouse Angel - Book Review by Rhea B.
Coffeehouse Angel by Suzanne Selfors
Katrina lives with her grandmother where she helps run their Scandinavian coffeehouse. Life was good till her parents died and a "modern" coffeehouse was put in. Katrina feels like she isn't special and that life is horrible till she meets Malcom, an angel. No really, he is. Katrina is kind to him, so he keeps trying to reward her for her good deed. In the process, they fall in love with each other, but how can a human and an angel live together?
I loves this book. It is absolutely adorable. Katrina is a character that anyone can relate to personality wise. Malcolm is absolutely adorable. Great book to read if you want a few laughs and a warm fuzzy feeling inside at the end.
Book review by Rhea B.
Katrina lives with her grandmother where she helps run their Scandinavian coffeehouse. Life was good till her parents died and a "modern" coffeehouse was put in. Katrina feels like she isn't special and that life is horrible till she meets Malcom, an angel. No really, he is. Katrina is kind to him, so he keeps trying to reward her for her good deed. In the process, they fall in love with each other, but how can a human and an angel live together?
I loves this book. It is absolutely adorable. Katrina is a character that anyone can relate to personality wise. Malcolm is absolutely adorable. Great book to read if you want a few laughs and a warm fuzzy feeling inside at the end.
Book review by Rhea B.
Monday, December 14, 2009
The Monstrumologist - Book Review by Callie T.
The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancy
Monstrumologist is an awesome book full of violence and gore. Everyone should read this well written tale of a boy and his life-threatening adventure fighting monsters. I love it and suggest everyone who loves horror should read it, too. I, myself, don't get nauseous often, but with this one, I had to set it down for a moment because it was described so well.
An awesome read, for sure!
Review by Callie T.
Monstrumologist is an awesome book full of violence and gore. Everyone should read this well written tale of a boy and his life-threatening adventure fighting monsters. I love it and suggest everyone who loves horror should read it, too. I, myself, don't get nauseous often, but with this one, I had to set it down for a moment because it was described so well.
An awesome read, for sure!
Review by Callie T.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Fear Factor Food Challenge!
On October 16, the Bossier Central Library had a lock-in at the library! One of the activities that night was a Fear Factor Food Challenge!
Watch the video below to see pictures from the Challenge:
Watch the video below to see pictures from the Challenge:
Monday, November 16, 2009
Write a Letter to an Author - Win Cash Prizes!
Have you ever read a book that really spoke to you?
Ever thought about writing a letter to an author to tell them how their book impacted you?
In the Letters About Literature Competition, students are asked to do just that for the chance to win cash prizes!
Students in grades 4-12 may write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc.) explaining how that author’s work changed the student’s way of thinking about the world or themselves. The entry should be written as a personal letter – not a book report or a fan letter. It should express how the book has impacted the student’s life or worldview.
Entries should be sent to the national competition, where the top 30-50 letters in each level will be selected. These top letters will be sent back to the Louisiana State Library so that first, second, and third place winners can be chosen for the state. State winners will be announced in March – first place in each level will receive a $50 Target gift card and $100; second place will receive $75, and third place will receive $50.
In mid-April, the national winners will be chosen from the first place winners in each state. Six national winners will be chosen to receive a $500 Target gift card, and will be able to nominate a school or library to receive a grant. Twelve national honor winners will receive a $100 Target gift card.
To get an entry form or more information about the competition, contact Tonya Oswalt at the Bossier Central Library (318) 746-1693.
Ever thought about writing a letter to an author to tell them how their book impacted you?
In the Letters About Literature Competition, students are asked to do just that for the chance to win cash prizes!
Students in grades 4-12 may write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc.) explaining how that author’s work changed the student’s way of thinking about the world or themselves. The entry should be written as a personal letter – not a book report or a fan letter. It should express how the book has impacted the student’s life or worldview.
Entries should be sent to the national competition, where the top 30-50 letters in each level will be selected. These top letters will be sent back to the Louisiana State Library so that first, second, and third place winners can be chosen for the state. State winners will be announced in March – first place in each level will receive a $50 Target gift card and $100; second place will receive $75, and third place will receive $50.
In mid-April, the national winners will be chosen from the first place winners in each state. Six national winners will be chosen to receive a $500 Target gift card, and will be able to nominate a school or library to receive a grant. Twelve national honor winners will receive a $100 Target gift card.
To get an entry form or more information about the competition, contact Tonya Oswalt at the Bossier Central Library (318) 746-1693.
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