Category Archives: Supernatural

It’s Time for Horror!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

We’ve got some new books for October reading, and they look great! If the title is hyperlinked, click on it for my review. iDrakula by Bekka Black An updated version of Dracula told through a series of text messages, instant … Continue reading →

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“A Monster Calls”

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd) Ever since his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and began treatments, Conor has been haunted by nightmares. Just after midnight, at 12:07 AM, a monster enters … Continue reading →

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“Rot & Ruin”

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

     Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry Benny Imura thinks his older half-brother, Tom, is a coward. After all, on First Night, the night when zombies began to reanimate—about 6 billion of them, actually—Tom, who was a young man, grabbed … Continue reading →

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New fantasy fiction

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

The newest–come check them out! Sea Change by Aimee Friedman When her estranged grandmother dies and leaves her mother the family home on Selkie Island, seventeen-year-old Miranda meets her mother on the Georgia island, where she discovers mysterious family secrets … Continue reading →

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Author Lauren Kate is coming to town!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate will be at the Ovitt Library in Ontario: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 3:30-5:30 PM Bring books for signing. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. For more information, please call … Continue reading →

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‘Entwined”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

  Entwined by Heather Dixon I just finished Entwined, and I think it could be a favorite summer read for fantasy fiction lovers. (If you don’t like fantasy, you may not make it through the first half although the second … Continue reading →

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Starcrossed and Teen Book Fest! Tomorrow!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Come to the Teen Book Fest tomorrow– Saturday, May 5 1-4 PM Ontario Senior Center (Just go to the Ovitt Library downtown and folks will point at the building for you!) Bring your camera and take a photo with one … Continue reading →

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The Winner! California Young Reader Medal!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Just announced! This year’s California Young Reader Medal Winner! The California Young Reader Medal is a special award because unlike most other book awards, students nominate the books through their teachers and/or librarians. Students choose the winner by reading and … Continue reading →

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“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

 Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs The weird photographs placed throughout this book drew me in. They are all actual, unretouched photos from private collections. The original premise is also promising. Jacob deeply loves his grandfather, Abe, … Continue reading →

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Adult books for teens: “The Night Circus”

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

   The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern When the child Celia Bowen is delivered to her father, the famous magician Prospero (Hector Bowen), a challenge is taken up. Prospero believes that magical talent is inborn. Celia is an example with … Continue reading →

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