Buzz Boards: Library & Local Bookshop

What have you found recently at your library or local bookshop? Discuss your reading experiences, your special finds, and the atmosphere at your local book haven.

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re-read?

andsheremembers 461 15 Mar 02, 2010, 07:26 PM
By Booklover12
Booklover12
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I very rarely re-read anything, but I have found some books that I've read about three times. The Mortal Instruments Trilogy and The Boy Next Store, an Apple Book. That's it, though hopefully I will ... more

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Your Dream Library

xicecreamsjx 37 0 Feb 27, 2010, 03:01 PM
By xicecreamsjx
xicecreamsjx
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Posted by xicecreamsjx

Since my local library is sort of crappy, i often fantasize about having the best library in the world in my backyard. My dream library would look like the one in the Beauty and the Beast movie; rows ... more

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Library Workers

SarahV 2979 21 Feb 25, 2010, 08:20 PM
By Lyon
Lyon
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Posted by Lyon

I had the same problems. I worked in my community library, getting something like fifty social service hours, and it was mostly great, until i was put on a big project working with organizing ... more

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town's ONLY book store closing, and...

rleroy 133 3 Jan 08, 2010, 03:36 PM
By HeadBuzzer
HeadBuzzer
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Posted by HeadBuzzer

My guess would be to try and find his assistant/secretary/publicist. They are usually a lot easier to get in touch with. Good luck! What a sad and touching story! Thanks for bringing it to all of our ... more

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Used book stores?

jc6899 140 1 Nov 23, 2009, 05:39 PM
By jinkinsk
jinkinsk
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Posted by jinkinsk

I love libraries and bookstores!! It's impossible to choose which I like best! :) I like to shop at Barnes and Noble when I get a giftcard from my Aunt, but otherwise, I buy used books at Half-Price ... more

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The Kill a Mockingbird

[Moved here by HeadBuzzer on Nov 16, 2009]

MRose52 563 17 Nov 05, 2007, 03:04 PM
By dannig0701
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Posted by dannig0701

OH MY GOSH I LOVE TKAM!

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Suggestions?

sheba201 184 2 Oct 23, 2009, 08:27 PM
By Crewe
Crewe
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Posted by Crewe

The Da Vinci Code. AMAZING BOOK. Bee Season. Just as amazing, if a little inappropriate for younger people. His Dark Materials. People have said bad things about this, but it's worth reading(and ... more

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NEW AMAZING BOOK! :)

riderchic 162 1 Oct 14, 2009, 01:51 PM
By lindsayphoto
lindsayphoto
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Posted by lindsayphoto

Who is the author? I think that I have heard of that book before but I can't remember. :D

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Looking for some new books to read...

blonde_grl98 250 3 Sep 24, 2009, 07:37 PM
By Crewe
Crewe
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Posted by Crewe

Percy Jackson is amazing--I love Blackjack and always will. : ) I would also recommend the Icemark Chronicles. It's a little bloody, but great books. The Cry of the Icemark, Blade of Fire, and The ... more

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New Blog!

MRose52 149 0 Aug 10, 2009, 12:15 PM
By MRose52
MRose52
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Posted by MRose52

Hey Guys! I just started my own blog! The link is http://teenrosereviews.blogspot.com/ so please check it out! It's still small and yound, but I promise I'll be posting a lot more soon. I'd love some ... more

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Great Books ~ Post Suggestions here...

F13RC3_DUCK 554 5 Jul 23, 2009, 10:55 PM
By andsheremembers
andsheremembers
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Posted by andsheremembers

I just got a new book "Rant" and it's writen in a different form of writing. Like all compiled stories from friends of this person 'rant' who is a serial killer of a different sorts. It's amazing and ... more

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What do you do with your unwanted books?

lizziex3 968 10 Jun 28, 2009, 04:38 PM
By kitty_committee
kitty_committee
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Posted by kitty_committee

Look in your phonebook to see if there are any used bookstores near you.  It you take them in there, they'll usually give you credit so you can get an even deeper discount on books that are already ... more

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Friends of the Library Bookstore

xmamazingx 688 6 Jun 28, 2009, 04:32 PM
By kitty_committee
kitty_committee
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Posted by kitty_committee

Almost all of the libraries have a branch.  It's kind of cool, becasue the books are cheap if you can find one you want, but they almost never seem to have any teen books (except Sweet Valley High... ... more

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The Library

Ladytron 2812 54 Jun 03, 2009, 02:11 PM
By angelfalcon
angelfalcon
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Posted by angelfalcon

It doesn't bother me if there's no recent books. I'll read anything so long as it's good!

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Book Censorship

Ladytron 2842 66 Jun 02, 2009, 02:40 PM
By Bleach1460
Bleach1460
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Posted by Bleach1460

I agree with y'allif they are so concerned about nudity, why dont they just keep their children living under a rock? why dont they wear a patch over both eyes while they're on the beach?exactly how ... more

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Global Warming

Ladytron 1953 41 May 25, 2009, 10:39 AM
By Bleach1460
Bleach1460
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Posted by Bleach1460

Um, what facts are you reading? the main facts behing global warming is 1. increasing "Greenhouse Gases" in the atmosphere. that means that there is more heat trapping gases2. Based upon smaller ... more

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New, Amazing Book!

MusicMania 375 5 Apr 17, 2009, 11:15 AM
By MusicMania
MusicMania
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Posted by MusicMania

Yay, I think it's awesome. I mean, no not everyone loves it, but a lot of people really do like it. So I hope you can get it soon and enjoy it. And if you DO buy it, and it's in April, enter the big ... more

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Library Teen Program

Ren 1671 17 Apr 14, 2009, 12:03 PM
By HeadBuzzer
HeadBuzzer
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Posted by HeadBuzzer

I used to work at a library and we'd have all sorts of fun reading clubs and programs! The summer ones were the best. You definitely won coupons for free ice-cream. I know there are a group of ... more

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A great book

CaseyBee 1035 10 Feb 17, 2009, 03:37 PM
By Arockr
Arockr
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Posted by Arockr

You know, Something Rotten by Alan Gratz was awesome. It had an awesome mystery and the MC was cute and funny

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conversation

eka 1062 8 Nov 16, 2008, 04:20 PM
By ikra
ikra
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Posted by ikra

why does the random store have such little things?  

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