Crash Into Me by Albert Borris

Ellen Hopkins, bestselling author of Crank says, "An exceptional first novel."

From Amazon.com:

I was a little iffy to read this book at first but once I started I barley put it down.

Four teenagers meet online, two know each other in real life, and all plan to kill themselves. All agree to meet and drive across country to a celebrity grave they have chosen who committed suicide, the catch? At the end of the trip in Death Valley, they all kill themselves.

During the trip, each learn more about each other and some even have second thoughts about dying and truths come out.

I liked how there really are no chapters but one continuous chapter. Each basically have a top ten list. Top ten lists of random things, what they want to do before they die, ECT.

Review by Kilee's Closet

Teen Late Night

Friday, November 6 7:00-11:00 PM
Open to teens in 6th-12th grade only. Join us for an after-hours evening at the library. Computers, video games, snacks & hanging out with friends. Participants must be on time and stay for the entire evening. All participants must have a permission slip to attend the late night. Slips may be picked up at the youth desk beginning October 26. Only 40 spots available! Only one slip will be given to each teen, participants must pick up their own slip. Emergency number during the late night: 793-7116.

Battle of the Books Results

The 2009 Battle of the Books was held last night at Silver Lake College. The Two Rivers team and the New Holstein Team joined forces to become New Rivers (or was that Two Holsteins?) and squeaked out a third place victory! They missed second place by only 1 point and the final battle went back and forth the entire game.

Congratulations to Chilton for the back to back championship!

All I can say is, wait til next year!

Summer 2009 Bookcast

For those of you on pins and needles, here it is, the Summer 2009 bookcast about new books in the teen area of the library. Not all of them, just a sampling. If you are looking for a new author or for something to read and would like to listen to the Bookcast then click here.

Books talked about this month are:

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Sleepaway Girls by Jen Calonita
Swim the Fly by Don Calame
Kisses and Lies by Lauren Henderson
The One by Ed Decter
The Roar by Emma Clayton
Project Sweet Life by Brent Hartinger
Dull Boy by Sarah Cross
Willow by Julia Hoban
Series: Sweet Seasons by Debbie Viguie
Series: Gifted by Marilyn Kate
Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow
The Princess Plot by Kirsten Boie
If the Witness Lied by Caroline B. Cooney
Bank Job by James Heneghan
Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen

Happy Reading!

Teen Late Night

Friday, September 11 7:00-11:00 PM
Open to teens in 6th-12th grade only. Join us for an after-hours evening at the library. Computers, video games, snacks & hanging out with friends. Participants must be on time and stay for the entire evening. All participants must have a permission slip to attend the late night. Slips may be picked up at the youth desk beginning August 31. Only 40 spots available! Only one slip will be given to each teen, participants must pick up their own slip. Emergency number during the late night: 793-7116.

Pick up your slip today!

A Word From TAB President Nick M.

It would seem that summer is at last closing. Although my days of total freedom are ending, I am actually excited to go back. it is my first year of high school. I am trying to get in a Japanese class but the teachers can't find a teacher yet. It is going to be one of those long distance classes.

I hope they can find a teacher. I really want to be a video game designer and all of the jobs are over in Japan, so taking that class seems like the obvious choice. I suppose that is all I can possibly say at the moment, so I guess I'll see you later.

Survivor Night this Thursday!

Don't forget that the annual Survivor Night will be held this Thursday at 8:00 PM!

Can you survive a night in the library? Compete with other 6th-12th graders in a variety of challenges to become Lester Public Library’s Survivor Champion. There will be only one winner. No registration required, snacks and soda provided. This program will be over by approximately 9:30 PM.

And Friday at 1:00 PM is the first day of our Wii Olympics!

Archery, Running, Diving, Ping Pong and more! Compete against other teens for a chance to become an Olympic champion! Be there August 14 to qualify for your event. Compete in as many events as you like. Final competitions will be held on August 21. Open to all teens in 6th-12th grade. Snacks provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own Wii remotes. You must attend both days in order to compete.