Nia the night owl fairy

Meadows, Daisy.

Nia’s magic is missing --- and now none of the forest creatures know when to be asleep, and when to be awake! Rachel and Kirsty have to do something!.

A good introduction to various religious traditions practiced in modern-day Indian. Part travelogue, part oral history, this book describes the different religions in the words of the practitioners th

Each life has conflict and choices. Asher Lev is no exception.
He is born into an Orthodox Jewish family that does not encourage his great artistic gift: they are stunned by it. The art world enc

I find this series enjoyable partly because of how well it evokes WWI-era London and the class struggles of its likable protagonist. A serving-class girl who- through extraordinary intelligence and l

Inheritance : or, The vault of souls

Paolini, Christopher.

The young Dragon Rider Eragon must finally confront the evil king Galbatorix to free Alagaesia from his rule once and for all.

The black banners : the inside story of 9/11 and the war against Al-Qaeda

Soufan, Ali H.

A former FBI special agent offers an insider’s account of how the September 11th attacks could have been prevented, as well as his role in the war on terror, including his highly effective interrogation efforts.

The raising : a novel

Kasischke, Laura, 1961-

The accident was tragic-- claiming the life of a beautiful young sorority girl. Nicole was a straight-A student from a small town, sweet-tempered, all-American, a former Girl Scout, and a virgin. She was too young to die-- unless she didn’t.

Eclipse: the Twilight Saga

It all begins with a choice. In the third chapter of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenal Twilight series, Bella Swan is surrounded by danger as Seattle is hit by a string of murders and an evil vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, Bella is forced to choose between her love, Edward Cullen, and her friend, Jacob Black, knowing that her decision may ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf.

The legend of Ninja Cowboy Bear

Bruins, David.

Last night at the Lobster

O’Nan, Stewart, 1961-

Star wars

The heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace as the Clone Wars continue to sweep through the galaxy. More and more systems are falling prey to the forces of the dark side as the Galactic Republic slips further and further under the sway of the Separatists and their never-ending droid army. Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano find themselves on a mission with far-reaching consequences, one that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt. But Count Dooku and his sinister agents, including the nefarious Asajj Ventress, will stop at nothing to ensure that Anakin and Ahsoka fail at their quest. Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Master Yoda lead the massive clone army in a valiant effort to resist the forces of the dark side.

The hunger games

Collins, Suzanne.

In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one another, sixteen-year-old Katniss’s skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister’s place.

I’m your man

Cohen, Leonard, 1934-

The life and work of Leonard Cohen is celebrated in Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man. The documentary also includes performances and interviews by artists that Cohen has inspired including U2, Beth Orton, Jarvis Cocker, Rufus Wainwright, and more.

Robin Hood men in tights

In this comedy spoof of the Robin Hood legend, Robin of Loxley, aided by his band of merry men, wrests power from the evil Prince John, humiliates the despicable Sheriff of Rottingham, and finds the key to the fair Maid Marian’s heart--and her chastity belt.