"You Killed Wesley Payne is a truly original and darkly hilarious update of classic pulp-noir, in which hard-boiled seventeen year-old Dalton Rev transfers to the mean hallways of Salt River High to take on the toughest case of his life. The question isn't whether Dalton's going to get paid. He always gets paid. Or whether he's gonna get the girl. He always (sometimes) gets the girl. The real question is whether Dalton Rev can outwit crooked cops and killer cliques in time to solve the mystery of "The Body" before it solves him". - Hachette Book Co.
If you like this book, look for other detective, pulp fiction or crime/noir authors like Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Check the Book List Page for some suggestions.
Book Preview posted in left-hand column.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Book Fair in the Media Center
We will have a selection of young adult books, children's books and sale books.
eBook Readers
Are you thinking of buying an eBook Reader? What is an eBook Reader?
An eBook reader is a portable electronic device that can hold about 1500 books and lets you keep favorite book titles at your fingertips. They are designed to read digital versions of books and magazines. You can also download audiobooks to them and some are now coming out in color which would be good for children's books and some magazine formats. While reading you can take notes and highlight passages you want to be able to find again. eBook readers are designed for easy loading, readability and convenience. They are easy to use and lightweight.
Things to consider before purchasing would be:
Design - screen size and wireless capabilities.
Content - availability of titles for your version.
Memory /Battery Life - how long can it stay on before having to recharge.
Additional Features - black and white or color, audio formats
New Hanover County Public Library has developed a comparison chart that might help you with your decision. With some of the readers you can also download ebooks from the public library.
An eBook reader is a portable electronic device that can hold about 1500 books and lets you keep favorite book titles at your fingertips. They are designed to read digital versions of books and magazines. You can also download audiobooks to them and some are now coming out in color which would be good for children's books and some magazine formats. While reading you can take notes and highlight passages you want to be able to find again. eBook readers are designed for easy loading, readability and convenience. They are easy to use and lightweight.
Design - screen size and wireless capabilities.
Content - availability of titles for your version.
Memory /Battery Life - how long can it stay on before having to recharge.
Additional Features - black and white or color, audio formats
New Hanover County Public Library has developed a comparison chart that might help you with your decision. With some of the readers you can also download ebooks from the public library.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Printz Award Announcements
Winner: Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi
Honor Books:
Stolen--Lucy Christopher
Please Ignore Vera Dietz--A.S. King
Revolver--Marcus Sedgwick
Nothing--Janne Teller
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Book Reviews Added
Mr. Jarman's English 9 class have submitted some book reviews for you to read. If you have read anything lately that you would like to review email it to Mrs. Absi or drop it off in the library.
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