Dessert Book Club

Today the Earl Warren November Dessert Book Club met at lunch. Ten students came (what a crowd), and one on-looker who may join, now that he saw what good desserts we have. And guess what? It was Rose's birthday! Good thing I brought a beautiful cupcake cake with pink roses on top, how apropos. We even sang Happy Birthday to Rose, under her protests.

Our book was Things Not Seen, by Andrew Clements, a science fiction/mystery. The general concensus was positive, everyone liked it. The discussion was short, I think because everyone was waiting for the cupcakes-but that's OK! I brought copies of the (sort of) sequel, Things Hoped For and I hope everyone will read it as a follow-up to Not Seen. This story is more of a mystery and less science fiction. I actually liked the sequel more. I was happy to see that everyone in the club likes science fiction. I have asked the members to suggest some other SF titles to recommend for our viewers, and I will post them separately.

Our next book is Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis. Several of the group had read it a while ago, but wanted to read it again. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, December 19. If you are interested in attending, stop by my desk in the library to pick up a permission slip and a copy of the book.

Review: Cry of the Icemark

I really enjoyed Cry of the Icemark and it's great if you like fantasy. It takes place in another world and is about a young warrior princess who loses her father. The heroine is an interesting character who is helping her country fight against a neighboring country which is trying to conquer them. I definitely would recommend this book. 4 1/2 stars out of 5!

Reviewed by Tace

Review: Goose Girl

The Goose Girl by Shanon Hale wasn't a very compelling story, but it was an okay read. In the beginning I was gripped, but towards the end I lost interest.
--reviewed by Elle Lefebvre

Review: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli was great! An exciting novel about an enchanted place and a different but special high schooler--a good book you won't want to miss. Join Stargirl as she creates a legacy in quiet Mica High that they'll remember long after she leaves.
--reviewed by Elle Lefebvre

August 21: Harry Potter Party!

Now that we've all had a month to read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, let's talk about it! Come to the library at 6:30 p.m. on August 21 to share pumpkin juice and the things you liked, hated or are confused about in the final book!

Sept 26: EWMS Dessert Book Club: Flipped

Earl Warren students--discuss Flipped.
"In alternating chapters, two teenagers describe how their feelings about themselves, each other, and their families have changed over the years."

The Library provides dessert, you provide your reactions to the book! At the Library at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26. Stop by sometime before then to pick up a copy of the book, sign up and get a permission form.

Harry Potter Release Party at La Mesa

The first 50 people in line for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Midnight Release Party at the La Mesa branch library are guaranteed to walk away with a copy of the book. Come out to La Mesa on the evening of July 20th.

And if you come by the Solana Beach branch on Saturday, the 21st, be gentle to the staff. We may have been up all night reading the book!