~Ali Reccommends~

Twilight by: Stephenie Meyer

This novel by Stephenie Meyer first took the world by storm in 2005 after a two year writing and publication period. The film version of this awe-inspiring novel has caused an entirely new wave of fans and obsession that has sent the entire series and author sky-rocketing to stardom.

I must confess that I have read this book at least 5 times in the last year and am completly in love with nearly everything about it. I finished Twilight in 2 days only coming out of my room for the neccesities (food, ect.). I nearly died of anticipation while waiting for the library to get the second book in the series in on an interlibrary loan, and repeated the process again with Eclipse, the third installment in this quartet of fabulously amazing novels. I also have to say that I threw my own Breaking Dawn party at the release of the fourth and final addition to this captivating series. I read the first 4 or 5 chapters of Breaking Dawn while walking through Wal-Mart "helping" my mother grocery shop, and finished the book within two days of picking it up at the library. (I had a hold on it for 3 months before it hit the shelves!) Through this book I have made some very valuable friends and become amazingly closer to pre-Twilight friends.

Now that you have been "inside my obsession", you can probably deduce that I highly reccommend the story of 17-year old Bella Swan and the mysterious Cullen family to anyone, and everyone, that can possibly get their hands on this book. Whether you like to read, or have never read a book in your life, this is a fantastic place to turn for an unforgettable adventure!

~Ali~

~Ali Reccommends~

Northanger Abbey by: Jane Austin



This may be one of the most delightful novels I've ever had the great pleasure to read! I could hardly put it down, even after I'd finished it!
Set in late 1800's England, this story tells of the adventures of the heroine, 17 year-old Catherine Morland. I highly reccommend this novel to anyone, of any age! The elegance with which Austin portrays this charming tale is utterly captivating. The smooth, and, at times amusing manner in which Austin again captures the hearts of readers throughout the ages, is highly commendable.
I stronly advise you to add this classic novel to your bookshelf as soon as possible.
~Ali~

Ali Recommends~

To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee

To Kill A Mockingbird is the endearing story of young Scout Finch. This twist-and-turn journey will keep you on the edge of your seat, turning page after page, of this fantastic novel. I was constantly suprised by the never ending twists. I wanted to start all over again the minute I finished! Everyone should take the time to read this winning novel. It will change the way that you think about seemilngly ordanary societies. It taught me to always look for the bigger picture, because nothing is ever what it seems. I loved this novel and strongly recommend that you put down whatever book is in your hand at the moment and pick up this one. It's worth it!

Ali Recommends ~

The Birchbark House (by Louise
Erdrich) tells the beautifully written
story of a young Native
American girl and her quest
to find herself.
Through laughter and
heart-breaking sadness,
Erdrich transports readers
into the magical world of the
Anishinabe people.
The Birchbark House colorfully illustrates
the winding, complicated, beautiful, and
amazing path that is life. It is simply the
deeply moving story of a child's journy to maturity.

I loved every minute of it and highly recommend
it to anyone looking for a novel that will open their
eyes and touch their hearts.

~Ali Wickham~

Summer Reading Program

Here we are - it's summer again and Wednesday is Kids Day in the Library.

This year Ms Nancy and the Kids are learning all about BUGS! Using our Summer Reading Program - Catch the Reading BUG!