Wicked Lovely
By Melissa Marr

Aislinn is a normal teenager trying to find her way in the world. One thing that could interfere with that is her ability to see faeries. And now it's Aislinn they want. Her grandmother can also see them and has told Aislinn three rules.
1. Don't stare at them
2.Don't speak to them
3. Don't attract their attention
These rules become harder to follow when Kennan, the Summer King decides that Aislinn will become the next Summer Queen. He is determined to make this happen, no matter what the others think. He doesn't care what Aislinn's plans or other desires in life are, he's already decided them for her. All of those rules that have kept Aislinn safe from the faeries aren't working anymore. Everything she has is at stake: her boyfriend, freedom, and her life. I thought this book was really good. I would recommend it to other teens.

Forever in Blue -The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares

Lena, Carmen, Tibby, and Bridget are back again for the fourth installment of the Sisterhood and the Traveling Pants series. This time Carmen is doing a summer theater program and gets the lead role in a production. Lena is at art school and meets a new guy who she thinks might be her next Kostos. Bridget happens to fall for one of her new professors. The only problem is that he's already married. Tibby and Brian's relationship gets even tighter than before. The girls share the pants between each other as they always have, and hope that they will have good luck when they get them. This book was pretty good. I would recommend it to those who have read the other books in this series.

Harry Potter Midnight Release Parties

Night of Friday, July 20th
Book to be released at 12:01am, July 21st

In light of the release of the final instalment of the famed Harry Potter series, many book stores are opening their doors and allowing customers to purchase Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the stroke of midnight. These parties are taking place everywhere, including the nearby Borders in Peabody, and the Barnes and Noble across the street. Most venues offer free giveaways, costume competitions, games and the like. For specifics, such as times, visit the individual vendors' websites and find a store near you. Other smaller bookstores, such as Andover Bookstore, are also holding their own smaller-scale celebrations.

Information regarding the Borders Grand Hallows Balls can be found here:
http://www.bordersmedia.com/harrypotter/hallowsball/default.asp

Information about Barnes and Noble's Midnight Magic Parties can be found here:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/midnightmagic

Author Signing/Q & A

Who: Stephenie Meyer, author of Twilight, New Moon, and the new release, Eclipse.
Where: Barnes and Noble, 98 Middlesex Pkwy, Burlington, MA
When: Septemeber 11th, 2007 at 7:00pm

It is recommended that you arrive early, her signings are very popular!

For more information, and the phone number of the bookstore, visit http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/ under the Calendar section.

The Hunter's Moon by O.R. Melling

Gwen and Findabhair are cousins, and share a very strong bond, their love of the fantastical and the mystical. They have always dreamed of finding supernatural realms, such as those found in books.

While at Findabhair's home in Ireland, they decide to pursue this dream. This is a very good read, and has earned a place among my favorite books. I would recommend it, and look forward to reading it's sequel.

Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz

Blue Bloods is a novel about vampires, conflict, mystery and romance. I read it after having read Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, a book I am obsessed with. While it did not live up to Mrs. Meyer's novel, it was a good read. This book takes a new look at vampires, with a bit unorthodox concept of them. I would recommend it, though it was not one of the most brilliant novels I have read.

A Great and Terrible Beauty, by Libba Bray

This book takes place at a proper girls' school in the late 19th century. A mix of fantasy, fiction and history, this book is amazing.

After a grear tragedy in her family while living in India, Gemma is shipped off to Spence School in England. Here she makes friends, enemies, and finds she has exceptional supernatural powers. This book is unlike any I have ever read, and I would recommend girls 14+ read it!

I am Morgan Le Fay by Nancy Springer

Morgan was Always destined to be a Fay. She had eyes of a changling, She found a Druid Stone, and She was discovered by the Fays of Avalon. When her father is killed by Uther Pendragon, She and her sister Morgause watch their mother surrender to him. Morgan felt a deep burning hatred for him, especially because she and Morgause were left behind with their nurse. Soon after that her mother gives birth to a baby boy, and everyone is invited to celebrate his birth. When Morgan goes and sees the baby boy she hates him. But her nurse tells her "not to think such terrible thoughts." Later Uther Pendragon dies from a sickness and everone is fighting for the throne. So the nurse reveals her true identity, she is a white witch and she has to take them to her home. While they are traveling to the nurse's home they meet up with Thomas, a messenger boy who helps them go to their destination. After he leaves Morgan recieves a calling to go to the Fays of Avalon, and while she is there she finds her mother. But when Merlin comes, Morgan must chose who she wants to be, A fay, or a sorceress.