Here it is...your list of favourites from this school year.
Not surprisingly, The Hunger Games is on the list for the third year in a row...plus there are some brand new titles, including some literary fiction (chosen by grade 12s who really loved their ISU novels).
Click here to see the full list, with book descriptions and student comments.
Showing posts with label rez reads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rez reads. Show all posts
Heist Society ~ Ally Carter
What a fun book - I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one! If I were a movie producer, I'd snap up the rights to Heist Society immediately (what a cool job THAT would be!).
I was hooked from the beginning...where the author, Ally Carter, gives you just enough descriptive clues that you know Katarina Bishop (Kat) is no ordinary student: she's always scoping out the situation ("Kat was used to looking at a room and seeing all the angles"); you glimpse inklings of her past ("Every nerve in her body seemed to stand on end as she realized that somehow, in the last three months, she had become someone who wore squeaky shoes").
Kat's father has been framed for the theft of some extremely valuable art...and unless she can prove her father's innocence - or recover the art - some very dangerous men are going to be very unhappy.
I was hooked from the beginning...where the author, Ally Carter, gives you just enough descriptive clues that you know Katarina Bishop (Kat) is no ordinary student: she's always scoping out the situation ("Kat was used to looking at a room and seeing all the angles"); you glimpse inklings of her past ("Every nerve in her body seemed to stand on end as she realized that somehow, in the last three months, she had become someone who wore squeaky shoes").
Kat's father has been framed for the theft of some extremely valuable art...and unless she can prove her father's innocence - or recover the art - some very dangerous men are going to be very unhappy.
This Teens' Top Ten nominee gets high marks in my book. Heist Society reads like a wonderful crime caper - not unlike the Oceans 11 movie. It has lots of action and suspense, but also doesn't take itself too seriously. It's a quick read, perfect for the end of summer or a weekend...and I'm going to keep my eyes open to see if it gets made into its own movie - I've already mentally started casting it. Once you've read it, let me know who you think should be part of Kat's crew!
Graceling/Fire ~ Kristin Cashore
Only a few more weeks of summer (although I'm already back at school!) so I'd better get moving on all the Top Ten Nominees!!
Kristine Cashore's Fire is on the list, but I wanted to start by reading her first novel, Graceling. The 2 books are related to each other by one character, but you can read Fire without having read Graceling (although I'm glad I read them in the order I did!).
Let me just start off by saying that I LOVED Graceling. Five out of five, for sure, on the Rez Recommends scale. I reminded me quite a lot of The Hunger Games, which I also loved: feisty heroine, great adventure, amazing characters, a little bit of romance, political intrigue...all around great!
Graceling Plot summary: Katsa is a Graceling - which means she has special powers...in her case, the extraordinary fighting skills: she can take down an entire room of soldiers all on her own, and barely break a sweat. Her uncle, the power-hungry King Randa, takes advantage of these powers and uses her as a hired thug. Katsa's tired of bullying people and starts to defy her uncle. During a secret rescue mission, she meets Po, another Graceling (you can tell a Graceling by their eyes - each eye is a different colour - but they each have different skills/Graces). She's immediately drawn to him, but can't quite figure him out...the chemistry between the two of them is refreshing - there's clearly a romantic attraction, but it's not the over-the-top, swooning that seems to be quite popular these days. Anyway, the two of them uncover a plot to overthrow all Seven Kingdoms...let the action begin!! (Actually, the action starts right in the first few pages - I dare you not to get sucked in!). Overall, I LOVED it...I was thrilled to find a book that I enjoyed as much as The Hunger Games and couldn't wait to start the next book, Fire.
Fire Plot Summary: Once again, the hero of the story is female. This time, Fire, is part human, part monster...she is stunningly beautiful and has the ability to control the minds of anyone she meets. But this gift comes at a price...people obviously fear her, and that fear often leads to hate so she's always in danger - from humans and monsters. When Prince Bringan brings her to King City to try and uncover a treasonous plot, she must use this gift to try and save the kingdom. Maybe because I had such high expections after enjoying Graceling so much, I was a little disappointed in Fire. It took much longer for me to get engrossed in the story...it was like the author got a bit bogged down in the mythology/background story. Or maybe there were just more characters that I was trying to keep track of. It started off really well - the Prologue, which links the 2 books together, was fantastic. And then it seems to slow down for a while. But, if you stick with it, it's definitely worth the effort...similar elements make it a great great: adventure/suspense, a little bit of romance, great characters. Overall, Fire gets 4 out of 5 on the Rez Recommends scale. And again I should say, maybe my impression was skewed because I read it so closely after I finished Graceling.
No word yet on whether there's another book on the horizon, but I certainly hope so.
Now, I'm on to Teens' Top Ten nominee, Heist Society by Ally Carter. I'm only a few chapters in, but I'm loving it so far...I'll let you know when I'm done!
Kristine Cashore's Fire is on the list, but I wanted to start by reading her first novel, Graceling. The 2 books are related to each other by one character, but you can read Fire without having read Graceling (although I'm glad I read them in the order I did!).
Let me just start off by saying that I LOVED Graceling. Five out of five, for sure, on the Rez Recommends scale. I reminded me quite a lot of The Hunger Games, which I also loved: feisty heroine, great adventure, amazing characters, a little bit of romance, political intrigue...all around great!
Graceling Plot summary: Katsa is a Graceling - which means she has special powers...in her case, the extraordinary fighting skills: she can take down an entire room of soldiers all on her own, and barely break a sweat. Her uncle, the power-hungry King Randa, takes advantage of these powers and uses her as a hired thug. Katsa's tired of bullying people and starts to defy her uncle. During a secret rescue mission, she meets Po, another Graceling (you can tell a Graceling by their eyes - each eye is a different colour - but they each have different skills/Graces). She's immediately drawn to him, but can't quite figure him out...the chemistry between the two of them is refreshing - there's clearly a romantic attraction, but it's not the over-the-top, swooning that seems to be quite popular these days. Anyway, the two of them uncover a plot to overthrow all Seven Kingdoms...let the action begin!! (Actually, the action starts right in the first few pages - I dare you not to get sucked in!). Overall, I LOVED it...I was thrilled to find a book that I enjoyed as much as The Hunger Games and couldn't wait to start the next book, Fire.
Fire Plot Summary: Once again, the hero of the story is female. This time, Fire, is part human, part monster...she is stunningly beautiful and has the ability to control the minds of anyone she meets. But this gift comes at a price...people obviously fear her, and that fear often leads to hate so she's always in danger - from humans and monsters. When Prince Bringan brings her to King City to try and uncover a treasonous plot, she must use this gift to try and save the kingdom. Maybe because I had such high expections after enjoying Graceling so much, I was a little disappointed in Fire. It took much longer for me to get engrossed in the story...it was like the author got a bit bogged down in the mythology/background story. Or maybe there were just more characters that I was trying to keep track of. It started off really well - the Prologue, which links the 2 books together, was fantastic. And then it seems to slow down for a while. But, if you stick with it, it's definitely worth the effort...similar elements make it a great great: adventure/suspense, a little bit of romance, great characters. Overall, Fire gets 4 out of 5 on the Rez Recommends scale. And again I should say, maybe my impression was skewed because I read it so closely after I finished Graceling.
No word yet on whether there's another book on the horizon, but I certainly hope so.
Now, I'm on to Teens' Top Ten nominee, Heist Society by Ally Carter. I'm only a few chapters in, but I'm loving it so far...I'll let you know when I'm done!
Twenty Boy Summer ~ Sarah Ockler
So, I've been doing quite a bit of reading this summer (including the first 3 books in Michael Grant's Gone series...wow!!!) and finally finished one of the Teens' Top Ten nominees - Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. And I LOVED it!
I have to admit, based on the book's title and the cover, I thought it was going to be a slightly fluffy, but fun, romance novel. And although it definitely had romance, it was so much better than I was expecting.
Anna and Frankie are best friends. The summer before, Frankie's older brother dies - and we learn, right at the beginning of the book, that Anna had secretly started dating Matt just before he died...and promised Matt that she'd let him tell Frankie - which he never had a chance to do. The 2 best friends head off to Frankie's family cottage for the summer where Frankie is convinced to move on with her life, and drag Anna along with her, by embarking on the Twenty Boy Summer.
The author is just so good at describing things in a completely honest, real way. Grief, friendship, love. The two friends - and the way they deal with Matt's death - are so believable and real. How do you get over such a loss? Is it possible to move forward?
It earns a 5/5 from me on the Rez Recommends scale!
I have to admit, based on the book's title and the cover, I thought it was going to be a slightly fluffy, but fun, romance novel. And although it definitely had romance, it was so much better than I was expecting.
Anna and Frankie are best friends. The summer before, Frankie's older brother dies - and we learn, right at the beginning of the book, that Anna had secretly started dating Matt just before he died...and promised Matt that she'd let him tell Frankie - which he never had a chance to do. The 2 best friends head off to Frankie's family cottage for the summer where Frankie is convinced to move on with her life, and drag Anna along with her, by embarking on the Twenty Boy Summer.
The author is just so good at describing things in a completely honest, real way. Grief, friendship, love. The two friends - and the way they deal with Matt's death - are so believable and real. How do you get over such a loss? Is it possible to move forward?
It earns a 5/5 from me on the Rez Recommends scale!
Rez Recommends 2009-2010
Check out this year's Rez Recommends list - these are your favourites from the 2009-2010 school year! (The titles with an * asterisk are on the Rez Recommends list for the 2nd year in a row). These books will all be on display when you come back in September. Click here for full book descriptions and comments from students!
In the meantime, check out your local library...and keep watching for new posts as I read my way through the nominations for the Teens' Top Ten.
Vampire/Supernatural:
In the meantime, check out your local library...and keep watching for new posts as I read my way through the nominations for the Teens' Top Ten.
Vampire/Supernatural:
- All Hallows’ Eve ~ Vivian Vande Velde
- Fell ~ David Clement-Davies
- *House of Night series ~ P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast
- *Mortal Instruments series ~ Cassandra Clare
- Shiver ~ Maggie Stiefvater
- *Vampire Academy series ~ Richelle Mead
- Vampire Diaries series ~ L. J. Smith
Mystery/Action/Suspense/Thriller:
- Angels & Demons ~ Dan Brown
- Black: the birth of evil ~ Ted Dekker
- Catching Fire ~ Suzanne Collins
- Daughter of the Flames ~ Zoe Marriott
- *The Hunger Games ~ Suzanne Collins
- The Lovely Bones ~ Alice Sebold
- Silence of the Lambs ~ Ted Harris
Science Fiction/Dystopia:
- Caretaker Trilogy ~ David Klaas
- *Elsewhere ~ Gabrielle Zevin
- Fray ~ Joss Whedon
- Gone ~ Michael Grant
Realistic Fiction:
- Audrey, Wait! ~ Robin Benway
- Before I Die ~ Jenny Downham
- Chanda’s Secrets/Chanda’s War ~ Allan Stratton
- Crank/Glass ~ Ellen Hopkins
- Fat Cat ~ Robin Brande
- Head Case ~ Sarah Aronson
- The Juvie Three ~ Gordon Korman
- *Looking for Alaska ~ John Green
- Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac ~ Gabrielle Zevin
- Nineteen Minutes ~ Jodi Picoult
- Peace Like a River ~ Leif Enger
- Saving Zoe ~ Alyson Noel
- Scorpions ~ Walter Dean Myers
- *Suckerpunch ~ David Hernandez
- The Truth About Forever ~ Sarah Dessen
- Waves ~ Sharon Dogar
Non-Fiction (True Stories):
- Kiss Off: poems to set you free
- Night ~ Elie Wiesel
Semester 1 Rez Recommends...
Have you read a book this semester that you totally loved?
Or maybe one that was so bad that you want to save anyone else from the pain and suffering you endured?!
Fill out a Rez Recommends form and tell your fellow students about the book…and YOU could win some fantastic prizes!
Prizes include:
Or maybe one that was so bad that you want to save anyone else from the pain and suffering you endured?!
Fill out a Rez Recommends form and tell your fellow students about the book…and YOU could win some fantastic prizes!
Prizes include:
- Chapters gift certificates
- Free Scholastic books
- movie passes
Rez Recommends 2008-2009
Check out our first annual Rez Recommends list, as chosen by you! For full descriptions of each book, as well as people's comments about the book, click here for the Rez Recommends pdf file. These books will all be on display when you come back to school in September. In the meantime, check out your local library...and keep watching for new posts as I read through some of the new "Read Beyond Reality" books!
Vampire/Supernatural:
Vampire/Supernatural:
- Blue Girl ~ Charles deLint
- A Certain Slant of Light ~ Laura Whitcomb
- City of Ember ~ Jeanne duPrau
- Elsewhere ~ Gabrielle Zevin
- Harry Potter series ~ J.K. Rowling
- House of Night series ~ P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast
- Mortal Instruments series ~ Cassandra Clare
- Twilight series ~ Stephanie Meyer
- Vampire Academy series ~ Richelle Mead
- Vampire Knight (manga) ~ Matsuri Hino
Adventure/Survival:
- Alex Rider series ~ Anthony Horowitz
- House of the Scorpion ~ Nancy Farmer
- The Hunger Games ~ Suzanne Collins
- Life as We Knew It ~ Susan Beth Pfeffer
Mystery/Suspense:
- The Compound ~ S.A. Bodeen
- Paper Towns ~ John Green
Realistic Fiction — Funny:
- Abundance of Katharines ~ John Green
- Good Enough ~ Paula Yoo
- How to be Bad ~ e. Lockhart, Sarah Mlynowski & Lauren Myracle
- jPod ~ Douglas Coupland
- Notes from the Midnight Driver ~ Jordan Sonnenblick
Realistic Fiction — Serious:
- Born Blue ~ Han Nolan
- Looking for Alaska ~ John Green
- My Sister’s Keeper ~ Jodi Picoult
- Secret Life of Bees ~ Sue Monk Kidd
- Slam ~ Walter Dean Myers
- Striking Out ~ Will Weaver
- Suckerpunch ~ David Hernandez
- Ten Mile River ~ Paul Griffin
- Theories of Relativity ~ Barbara Haworth-Attard
- A Thousand Splendid Suns ~ Khaled Hosseini
- Wake ~ Lisa McMann
Non-Fiction (True Stories):
- A Home on the Field: how one championship team inspires hope for the revival of small
town America ~ Paul Cuadros - One Red Paperclip: or how an ordinary man achieved his dreams with the help of a
simple office supply ~ Kyle MacDonald - Tuesdays with Morrie ~ Mitch Albom
Rez Reads...for the summer
I can hardly believe we're almost done another school year! Sometime in the next week or so, I'll be posting our first annual Rez Recommends list! We received a TON of book review forms from students (and last week's prize winners - cafeteria vouchers, iTunes gift card, Chapters gift card - were thrilled!). From these review forms, I'm going to compile the list of students' favourite books.
Speaking of favourite books, a student's mom got me a PRE-publication edition of the sequel to Hunger Games!! I was SO excited...and could barely put it down! Catching Fire, which isn't scheduled to be released until the beginning of September, is every bit as good as book 1!! Don't worry...when you come back to school in September, I'll be sure to have multiple copies of this one!
In the meantime, it's time to hit the public library. Library cards are free and you can
request books from any branch. You can also renew your books online, or ask for an extended summer loan to avoid those pesky fines.
Used bookstores are also a good option - they might not have the most recent books, but you’ll save some cash! Or you can visit a local bookstore, such as Wordsworth Books (an independent store, with lots of great suggestions for YA reads) or head to Chapters.
If you're looking for reading suggestions, check out the Read Beyond Reality list - this list was compiled by the Young Adult Library Association as their Top 10 Nominations and will be the first Rez Reads list of the 2009-2010 school year.
And, while you're reading for fun this summer, don't forget to fill out a Rez Recommends form - we'll start collecting them again in September.
Happy reading!
Speaking of favourite books, a student's mom got me a PRE-publication edition of the sequel to Hunger Games!! I was SO excited...and could barely put it down! Catching Fire, which isn't scheduled to be released until the beginning of September, is every bit as good as book 1!! Don't worry...when you come back to school in September, I'll be sure to have multiple copies of this one!
In the meantime, it's time to hit the public library. Library cards are free and you can
request books from any branch. You can also renew your books online, or ask for an extended summer loan to avoid those pesky fines.
Used bookstores are also a good option - they might not have the most recent books, but you’ll save some cash! Or you can visit a local bookstore, such as Wordsworth Books (an independent store, with lots of great suggestions for YA reads) or head to Chapters.
If you're looking for reading suggestions, check out the Read Beyond Reality list - this list was compiled by the Young Adult Library Association as their Top 10 Nominations and will be the first Rez Reads list of the 2009-2010 school year.
And, while you're reading for fun this summer, don't forget to fill out a Rez Recommends form - we'll start collecting them again in September.
Happy reading!
Rez Reads is coming!
Next week - May 11th-15th - is Rez Reads week here at Resurrection. That means 20 whole minutes every day where we get to read whatever we want. Let me tell you, those 20 minutes (or 10-15, by the time I get finished checking out books to students who forgot to bring something!) are pure bliss.
I often read an Entertainment Weekly magazine or something from the New Internationalist or Geez magazines...depending on whether I want to read something escapist and "fluffy" or something more thought-provoking. My reading preferences are very mood-dependent.
I think, though, for this Rez Reads, I'm going to pick one of the novels that will be on next year's Rez Reads list (stay tuned for more information before the end of the school year!!).
Happy reading...and remember to share your favourites by filling out a Rez Recommends form...you might even win a prize!
I often read an Entertainment Weekly magazine or something from the New Internationalist or Geez magazines...depending on whether I want to read something escapist and "fluffy" or something more thought-provoking. My reading preferences are very mood-dependent.
I think, though, for this Rez Reads, I'm going to pick one of the novels that will be on next year's Rez Reads list (stay tuned for more information before the end of the school year!!).
Happy reading...and remember to share your favourites by filling out a Rez Recommends form...you might even win a prize!
Life Less Ordinary ~ books about teens who stand out from the crowd
- An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Poor Colin hasn’t had much luck with dating. He’s been dumped 19 times...all by girls named Katherine! Nothing like a road trip with your best friend to try and heal your broken heart...and figure out why you keep getting dumped! John Green is hands down one of the best Young Adult authors out there! This book earned multiple starred reviews and a Printz Honor award. - Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
This book is a perfect example of “don’t judge a book by its cover.” This high-flying novel has everything a great adventure should...daring rescues, thrilling escapes, pirates, and a little bit of romance thrown in for good measure. Winner of a Governor General's award. Also look for the follow-up books, Skybreaker and Starclimber. - The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, vol. 1: The Pox Party by M.T. Anderson
Octavian is a African slave sent to American to receive, as an experiment, a classical education usually reserved for the “elite”. As the Revolutionary War unfolds, Octavian runs away to join the army and experiences the horrors of what it means to be a slave in 18th century America. This brilliantly written novel also provides insightful commentary on today’s society and our notion of history. Also try volume 2, Kingdom on the Waves. Both are multi-award winners. - Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin
When 15-year old Lizzie is killed, she travels to the afterlife, called Elsewhere, and tries to figure out how to “live” in her new surroundings. A powerful story about life, and life after death. Winner of multiple starred reviews...and one of my all-time favourites! - Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Earth is about to be invaded by a hostile alien race. The defense plan? Train an army of children! Ender Wiggen is the unlikely candidate recruited to join the troops. Even if you don’t normally like science fiction, I DARE you not to love this book! - Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Kat’s little sister is ordered to compete in the Hunger Games...a reality TV series kind of like Survivor, but instead of getting voted off, you die! Kat volunteers to take her place and, with TV cameras following her every move, fights to stay alive. - I Am the Messenger by Marcus Zusack
Ed Kennedy’s life isn’t exactly exciting...he spends all his time hanging out with his dog, driving his taxi and playing cards with his friends. When mysterious, coded messages show up in his mailbox, he is sent on a series of tasks that will change his life. Winner of a Printz Honor award. - I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You by Ally Carter
Cammie goes to a prestigious all-girls private school...but it’s not just any private school. It’s a secret school for spies! All of the girls are spies in training, which makes leading a “normal” life a little difficult. It’s a fun, light-hearted adventure...if you were to mix James Bond with Harry Potter with the girls from Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, this is the novel you’d get! - Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
When the moon is hit by a meteor and bumped out of its normal orbit, life on Earth is horrifyingly altered. Worldwide tsunamis, volcanoes, earthquakes, ice storms… chaos. Miranda describes in her diary how she and her family struggle to survive. Also check out the sequel, “The Dead and the Gone” that tells the same story, but from the perspective of a boy in New York City. - Magic or Madness by Justine Larbalestier
Australian teen, Reason, must go live with her “wicked” grandmother, Esmeralda, in Sydney after her mother has a mental breakdown. While trying to escape from Esmeralda, Reason runs through a door...only to find herself in New York City. This magical adventure is the award-winning first book of a trilogy (followed by Magic Lessons and Magic’s Child). - Repossessed by A.M. Jenkins
A “fallen angel” (demon) named Kiriel is bored with Hell and decides to take over the body and life of a slacker teen who has just been hit by a cement truck. Even though he’s breaking all the rules, Kiriel is determined to experience life as a human teen and have a positive impact on the people around him. Winner of a Printz Honor award. - Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman
Imagine high school and dating...when your dad is a mafia leader! Life is certainly “interesting” for Vince Luca. Oh, and did I mention that the girl he’s fallen for is the daughter of an FBI agent?! Funny man Gordon Korman at his best! Also check out the sequel, Hollywood Hustle for more adventures as Vince heads off to college.
Don’t forget to fill out your own reviews of these books for a chance to win some great prizes!
New Rez Reads Spirit Wear!
Designed by Brooke Beggs (Gr. 12 student) with assistance from Heather Lee (Ms. Martin’s sister), the new Rez Reads spirit wear is "sick"!
Shirts are $20 each. Click here to download an order form - or pick up a copy in the library. Sample T-shirts (for sizing) are in the library - see Ms. Martin.
Orders, with payment, are due to the library by FRIDAY APRIL 3rd.
Winners of the first Rez Recommends draw!
Congratulations to the Rez Recommends winners…
And if you’re curious what other students have had to say about what they’ve read, come take a look at the Rez Recommends binder in the library.
Keep checking the Rez Reads blog for more exciting news and updates!
Merry Christmas and happy reading!
- Cafeteria Voucher – Bronwyn Corrigan
- Twilight DVD – Elizabeth Vang
- New Rez Reads spirit wear – Raluca Topliceanu
- $25 Chapters gift certificate – Mai Yeeb Vang
And if you’re curious what other students have had to say about what they’ve read, come take a look at the Rez Recommends binder in the library.
Keep checking the Rez Reads blog for more exciting news and updates!
Merry Christmas and happy reading!
Rez Recommends...and win!
Have you read a book recently that you totally loved?
Or maybe one that was so bad that you want to save anyone else from the pain and suffering you endured?
Fill out a Rez Recommends form and tell your fellow students about the book…and YOU could win some fantastic prizes!
Prizes include:
* $25 Chapters gift certificate
* NEW Rez Reads spirit wear (to be unveiled in the new year)
* Twilight DVD (when released)
Every review form you submit earns you one entry into the draw! The more reviews you submit, the more chances you have to win!
Submit your Rez Recommends forms to Ms. Martin (via email or by dropping it off to the library) by Thursday, December 18th to qualify for this draw.
Happy reading!
Or maybe one that was so bad that you want to save anyone else from the pain and suffering you endured?
Fill out a Rez Recommends form and tell your fellow students about the book…and YOU could win some fantastic prizes!
Prizes include:
* $25 Chapters gift certificate
* NEW Rez Reads spirit wear (to be unveiled in the new year)
* Twilight DVD (when released)
Every review form you submit earns you one entry into the draw! The more reviews you submit, the more chances you have to win!
Submit your Rez Recommends forms to Ms. Martin (via email or by dropping it off to the library) by Thursday, December 18th to qualify for this draw.
Happy reading!
Welcome back Rez!
I don't know about you, but my summer FLEW by. I'm here in my office on Friday morning, preparing to re-open the doors of the library on Tuesday. And although I'd love to be sitting out on my deck reading, I'm also excited about the year ahead. I think we could have a lot of fun with Rez Reads this year!
Even if you don't feel like reading the Books with Bite titles, remember that Rez Recommends is open to any kind of book - fiction, non-fiction, graphic novel, manga series - whatever you think people should be reading! So, pick any title and fill in a review for a chance to win prizes and see your favourites end up on our annual Rez Recommends list.
I'm also looking for a group of students to form a Rez Reads advisory group - to give us suggestions for activities, books to read...anything to make Rez Reads and the library @ Rez better! If you're interested in applying (or even just have questions for now), simply email me and let me know why you'd like to help out. I'll post more info as the year progresses.
So, until Tuesday, enjoy your long weekend...and happy reading!
Even if you don't feel like reading the Books with Bite titles, remember that Rez Recommends is open to any kind of book - fiction, non-fiction, graphic novel, manga series - whatever you think people should be reading! So, pick any title and fill in a review for a chance to win prizes and see your favourites end up on our annual Rez Recommends list.
I'm also looking for a group of students to form a Rez Reads advisory group - to give us suggestions for activities, books to read...anything to make Rez Reads and the library @ Rez better! If you're interested in applying (or even just have questions for now), simply email me and let me know why you'd like to help out. I'll post more info as the year progresses.
So, until Tuesday, enjoy your long weekend...and happy reading!
Summer Reading
School's out for the summer, and what a perfect time to read for fun!
Next year at Rez, we'll be launching a new & improved Rez Reads - including a virtual book club, Rez Recommends, and your chance to win prizes by filling out book reviews.
To get a head start on Rez Reads 2008, check out the Rez Reads web site and our first list of books: "Books with Bite" (from YALSA's 2008 teens’ top 10 nominations). Grab a copy of these books from your local public library or bookstore and start reading Rez!
Next year at Rez, we'll be launching a new & improved Rez Reads - including a virtual book club, Rez Recommends, and your chance to win prizes by filling out book reviews.
To get a head start on Rez Reads 2008, check out the Rez Reads web site and our first list of books: "Books with Bite" (from YALSA's 2008 teens’ top 10 nominations). Grab a copy of these books from your local public library or bookstore and start reading Rez!
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