Books

Happy Horror-Days!

Submitted by Jennifer N on Tue, 12/10/2013 - 3:30pm

I'm sure you're all in full holiday mode just as I am. When I'm not baking cookies or shopping for presents, I'm trying to relax. What better way to do that then with a good holiday horror? For your horrific holiday needs, I present a collection of holiday horrors sure to scare even Santa away!

Book Clubs @ Your Library

Submitted by Amy C. on Mon, 12/09/2013 - 3:06pm

The Snow QueenDid you know that we have book clubs here at the library? 

We have the Bear Creek Book Club which meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in our Magazine Area.  Their next meeting is Wednesday, January 8th to discuss the book Lost and Found by Jacqueline Sheehan. 

Poetry Is Dead...Again

Submitted by David Cherry on Mon, 12/09/2013 - 2:38pm

Early this year, a newspaper culture vulture, of all people, pronounced poetry dead...again. And yet again, poets went into a Cat-5 tizzy.

The article by Alexandra Petri in the Washington Post asked if poetry is still culturally relevant, or as she put it, “can it change anything?” She, surprising absolutely no one, answered emphatically, "No."

What do you do when you are in a reading slump?

Submitted by Sandra Silvey on Sat, 12/07/2013 - 1:01pm

 In my life I usually have multiple books going, with several stacks waiting.  Though every once in a while I find myself at a loss for what to read next.  There are those rare times when none of my usual suspects have written anything new and I am in need of a fix.  I now have a plan…..OverDrive.   If you are an eBook or eAudio book reader/listener there is an easy way to find something new.

Tis The Season For Batman

Submitted by Bryan K on Sat, 12/07/2013 - 10:10am

Batman Noel

Stay warm during the winter holidays with some Batman.

Samuel R. Delany: 2013 Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master

Submitted by Laura M on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 4:41pm

Samuel R. Delany has been chosen as the 2013 recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award by the  Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, for his lifetime achievement in science fiction and fantasy. During his career he has won four Nebula awards, two Hugo awards, was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2002 as well as many other awards and achievements.

Great Reads of 2013

Submitted by Jess H on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 11:42am

At the end of the year I always scrabble to catch up with all the interesting titles I missed.  I've been looking through the New York Times list of 100 Notable Books from 2013, and I've included a few I'm glad to be reminded of. 

Bite Into Some Gritty Urban Fantasy

Submitted by Bryan K on Tue, 11/26/2013 - 4:47pm

Sandman Slim

If you’re looking for where Urban Fantasy and Horror meet, it’s right here with two great series that are chalk full of violence and language.  They are most definitely not for the faint of heart. 

 

 

 

Look Good Without Dieting

Submitted by Angel Hill on Tue, 11/26/2013 - 10:18am

How to Never Look Fat AgainIn January, you can set your resolution to lose weight.  But, in the meantime just dress to make it LOOK like you've lost weight.  Check out How to Never Look Fat Again: Over 1,000 Ways to Dress Thinner Without Dieting by Charla Krupp.  

2014 Maverick Graphic Novel List

Submitted by Veronica G. on Mon, 11/25/2013 - 4:17pm

Do you have a reluctant reader at home? If so, this list might be for you. Since 2010, the Texas Library Association publishes an annual graphic novel reading list, known as the Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List, comprised of titles chosen by public and school librarians that are meant to encourage reading for grades 6-12. Listed below are titles that were chosen unanimously by the committee. Click here to see the full list.
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