Brisingr Spoiler! And other exciting new books of 2008

I don’t know about anyone else, but I am super-impatient when it comes to waiting for the next book in a series that I really like.  Apparently I am in good company, because the Eragon site Alagaesia. com has released a spoiler for Brisinger, the 3rd book in the Inheritance series, which is set to come out on September 20, 2008. (Be sure that your computer has the most recent version of Flash in order to access the spoiler).

If you liked Eragon, here are some other awesome series with new books out in ‘08:

Last Apprentice: Attack of the Fiend by Joseph Delaney (book #4 in the Last Apprentice Series)–February 2008
Ranger’s Apprentice: Battle For Skandia by John Flanagan (book #4 in the Ranger’s Apprentice Series)–March 2008
Vampirates: Blood Captain by Justin Somper (book #3 in the Vampirates Series)–March 2008
Maximum Ride: Final Warning by James Patterson (book #4 in the Maximum Ride Series)–March 2008
Septimus Heap: Queste by Angie Sage (book #4 in the Septimus Heap Series)–April 2008
Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr (sequel to Wicked Lovely)–April 2008
Monster Blood Tattoo: Lamplighter by D.M. Cornish (sequel to Foundling)–May 2008
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart (sequel to the Mysterious Benedict Society)–May 2008
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan (book #4 in the Percy Jackson series)–May 2008
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer (sequel to Life As We Knew It)–June 2008
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (book #4 in the Twilight series)–August 2008
Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke (book #4 in the Inkworld series)–October 2008

…and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Which new book are you waiting for? Comment and let the world know!

Winners!

A couple of award winning books were announced this past week! 
Stephenie Meyers’ book Twilight was voted as the 2008 Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award. This is particularly cool because all of the votes come from genuine Illinois high school students! Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson was the second place book, and The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom was voted into third place. You can find a list of the 2009 nominees on the ISLMA website.
Equally as exciting is the announcement of the 2009 Rebecca Caudill award, which is voted on by kids in grades 4-8. This year’s Rebecca Caudill award goes to Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick. The Old Willis Place by Mary Downing Hahn finished second and MVP*: *Magellan Voyage Project by Douglas Evans is the third place book. A list of the 2009 nominees can be found on the Rebecca Caudill page.

March Programs

Spring break is coming up, and chances are you need some time for relaxation.  Messenger Library totally has you covered!  Grades 6-9 can register for our bath product program, where we will create our very own dream pillows, bath salts, and lip balm.  The bath product program is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25th from 7 – 8:30 p.m., and registration is required.  Stop by the Youth Services Desk or give the library a call if you’re interested!