Raven Boys

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The Raven Boys 
by Maggie Stiefvater


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Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them-not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her.

His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.

But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can't entirely explain. He has it all-family money, good looks, devoted friends-but he's looking for much more than that. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents all the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul who ranges from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher of the four, who notices many things but says very little.

For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so sure anymore.

From Maggie Stiefvater, the bestselling and acclaimed author of the Shiver trilogy and The Scorpio Races, comes a spellbinding new series where the inevitability of death and the nature of love lead us to a place we've never been before.

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Easily the strangest book trailer I've seen...but the author made it...so, enjoy!

Arielle's thoughts: There's a lot going on in this book. Psychics,  old English history, domestic violence, a love triangle, mysticism, and so on and so forth. If you liked Stiefvater's Shiver series you'll probably enjoy The Raven Boys. Beware, there are huge gaps to be filled and the author's obvious hope is that you'll be so enthralled that you'll read the next book in the series.  

Stiefvater, Maggie. The Raven Boys. Scholastic Press, 2012. Print. ISBN: 978-0545424929 Hardcover. U.S. $18.99

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Here are the new books coming to EPL in December 2012!

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• Comment on this post with your name and the book's title.
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Confessions of a Murder Suspect

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Confessions of a Murder Suspect 
by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

The first book in a new series by the authors of the Women's Murder Club, this is an action, adventure, sci-fi, thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Sixteen-year-old Tandy Angel awakes to bedlam the morning her parents are discovered dead. As if becoming a sudden orphan weren't enough: the doors were locked and she, her two brothers, and her mother's personal assistant are the only suspects. Tandy can't believe that her twin, Harry, or baby brother, Hugo, could murder their parents. She's not so convinced that she wouldn't do it herself...but why can't she remember? Mysteries around every corner, and plenty of questions to be answered in the next book in the series! Recommended for readers who love mystery and crime novels and readers who enjoyed Maximum Ride. Grade 8 and up!

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From the publisher: On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, Tandy Angel knows just three things: 1) She was the last person to see her parents alive. 2) The police have no suspects besides Tandy and her three siblings. 3) She can't trust anyone--maybe not even herself. Having grown up under Malcolm and Maud's intense perfectionist demands, no child comes away undamaged. Tandy decides that she will have to clear the family name, but digging deeper into her powerful parents' affairs is a dangerous-and revealing-game. Who knows what the Angels are truly capable of?

Patterson, J. Confessions of a Murder Suspect. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2012. Print. ISBN: 0316206989 Hardcover. U.S. $19.99

Butter

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Butter
by Erin Jade Lange

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A lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death-live on the Internet-and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indifference. What he gets are morbid cheerleaders rallying around his deadly plan. Yet as their dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that feels good. But what happens when Butter reaches his suicide deadline? Can he live with the fallout if he doesn't go through with his plans? 

With a deft hand, E.J. Lange allows readers to identify with both the bullies and the bullied in this all-consuming look at one teen's battle with himself.

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Arielle's Recommendation: An anti-bullying story that's more heart-racing thriller than after school special. Butter's story will keep your attention til the very last page. Like an impending train wreck, you won't be able to look away. A powerful look into the psychological effects of, not just bullying, but neglect, shame, embarrassment, and high school. Most reassuring to me was that it all worked out in the end. This is a quick read, I'd recommend it to 9th through 12th graders who enjoy emotional, deeply personal stories with quirky, likable narrators.

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www.butterslastmeal.com
October was Bullying Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is being bullied speak out, speak up...the library is a great place to do just that. If you're in Boone come talk to me (Arielle) at or an other of the caring librarians at Ericson Public Library.
If you're not in Boone, visit your local public library and ask for the Teen or Children's Librarian.
Speak out, speak up! We're here to help!

Lange, E. J. Butter. New York: Bloomsbury, 2012. Print. ISBN: 9781599907802 Hardcover. U.S. $16.99

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Because It Is My Blood

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Because It Is My Blood
Gabrielle Zevin

Arielle's Recommendation: This is an awesome continuation of Anya's story. Now that she's out of Liberty for the second time Anya's ready to stay on the straight and narrow. Staying out of trouble isn't easy when you're the next in command of the Balachine Chocolate Family. This was an excellent addition to the series. Great for readers looking for romance, adventure, and dystopian settings! Perfect for readers seventh grade and up.