NEW BOOKS THIS WEEK

A MIDSUMMERS TIGHTS DREAM by LOUISE RENNISON

Performing Arts college, here I come again! Hold on to your tights!! Because I'm holding on to mine, I can tell you.
Tallulah Casey is back and ready to Irish-comedy-dance her way through another term at Dother Hall, but now that she's been officially admitted to the performing arts program, that won't cut it anymore. Especially if she's going to help raise enough money to keep the school from closing at the end of the year.
There are also some . . . distractions to worry about: The boys of Woolfe Academy are lingering about. And they are still boys, so they are still confusing.
Will Tallulah be able to test out her new snogging skills and ace her performance in this term's project, A Midsummer Night's Dream? Only time and more Irish comedy dancing will tell.
Louise Rennison returns with her trademark sidesplitting humor, sending Tallulah and her mates on another riotously spectacular (mis)adventure.

BALTHAZAR by CLAUDIA GRAY
 
Ever since the draug—mysterious creatures that prey on vampires—took over Morganville, the lives of student Claire Danvers and her friends have been thrown into turmoil. Most of the town’s residents have evacuated, but Claire, Shane, Eve and Michael have chosen to stay and fight.
Using the city’s water system to spread, the draug have rapidly multiplied. Things in Morganville look grim, especially since vampire Amelie—the town founder—has been infected by the master draug’s bite. Now, if Claire and her friends don’t figure out how to cure Amelie and defeat the draug, it looks like Morganville will become little more than a ghost town…

BLACK DAWN by RACHEL CAINE

For hundreds of years, the vampire Balthazar has been alone--without allies, without love.
When Balthazar agrees to help Skye Tierney, a human girl who once attended Evernight Academy, he has no idea how dangerous it will be. Skye's newfound psychic powers have caught the attention of Redgrave, the cruel, seductive master vampire responsible for murdering Balthazar and his family four centuries ago. Now Redgrave plans to use Skye's powers for his own evil purposes.
Balthazar will do whatever it takes to stop Redgrave and exact his long-awaited revenge against his killer. As Skye and Balthazar stand together to fight him, they grow closer--first unwillingly, then undeniably. Balthazar realizes his lonely world could finally be changed by her. . . .
In a story filled with forbidden love and dark suspense, one of the most beloved characters in Claudia Gray's "New York Times" bestselling Evernight series will captivate readers with his battle to overcome his past and follow his heart.

NEW CDS @ MANLY LIBRARY

ARIEL PINK'S HAUNTED GRAFFITI - BFORE TODAY

BILLY BRAGG - MR LOVE & JUSTICE

DAPPLED CITIES - ZOUNDS

REGINA SPECTOR - MARY ANN MEETS THE GRAVEDIGGERS (CD +DVD)

STRAIGHT TO YOU - TRIPLE J's TRIBUTE TO NICK CAVE (CD + DVD)



LOTS OF NEW ZINES

We have HEAPS of new zines @ Manly Library.
Come in and check them out.

There will be many more appearing over the comming weeks so grab a zine today.

HSC LOCK-INS THIS OCTOBER

Thursdays the 11th, 18th and 25th in October are the dates for the 2012 HSC lock-ins at Manly Library.

The library will be open only to HSC students studying for their exams from 5-8pm.

Librarians will be on hand to help locate resources, free regular and wireless internet will be available and there will be a free stress busting the HSC session with Healthy Steps Naturopathy at 5:30-5:45 on each night.

Free food and drinks will be provided.

FREE BANDS OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY THIS SATURDAY

LOCAL BANDS AND ARTISTS CELEBRATE THE MANLY JAZZ FESTIVAL OUTSIDE MANLY LIBRARY THIS SATURDAY 29th SEPT @ 11am.

COME JOIN IN THE JAM

FREE FOR ALL AGES

CHALK PROVIDED



Stencil workshop with Chris Tamm aka KONSUMTERRA

Some of the stencil works made by local youth at the Manly Library stencil workshop 22/9/2012

NEW BOOKS

LEGEND by Marie Lu

What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.

From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths--until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.

Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.

SOONCHILD by Russell Hoban and Alexis Deacon

Somewhere in the Arctic Circle, Sixteen-Face John, a shaman, learns that his first child, a soonchild, cannot hear the World Songs from her mother's womb. The World Songs are what inspire all newborns to come out into the world, and John must find them for her. But how? The answer takes him through many lifetimes and many shape-shifts, as well as encounters with beasts, demons and a mysterious benevolent owl spirit, Ukpika, who is linked to John's past...

NEW GRAPHIC NOVELS

SNOW WHITE by The Brothers Grimm and Camille Rose Garcia

“Mirror, mirror, on the wall,
Who’s the fairest one of all?”
Originating in seventeenth-century French folklore, the story of Snow White has long been one of the world’s most memorable childhood tales.

It is the story of an evil queen determined to do away with a girl—with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony—who threatens the queen’s quest to remain the most beautiful in her kingdom. This new gift edition presents the unabridged version of the Grimms’ tale, with an original interpretation by renowned artist Camille Rose Garcia that artfully combines wit and dark romance.

THE DARK KNIGHT: GOLDEN DAWN by David Finch and Jason Fabok

Delving into the more supernatural and esoteric areas of Gotham City, the 6-part storyline explores the horrific murder of one ofBruce Wayne's childhood friends...and the terrible ramifications the brutal crime has on Batman's life.


DEATH OF SPIDERMAN by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley  

The wait is over! Prepare yourself for the most shocking Spider-Man story you will ever read! Young Peter Parker has led a heroic life, and tried to live by the simple and powerful philosophy that with great power comes great responsibility - but will that philosophy be enough to save him from the horror that awaits him here? This is easily the most important story in ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN history - and maybe the most important story in the Ultimate Universe. Who better to illustrate it than Ultimate Spider-Man legend Mark Bagley, making his mighty Marvel return! It's Bendis and Bagley, together again - and just in time!

NEW BOOKS THIS WEEK

S.C.U.M by Danny Katz

It's just an ordinary day for Tom Zurbo-Goldblatt.
The possibility of romance with his dream girl. Powerful friendships to forge. Wrongs to right. The ultimate test of survival against the Badass Ninjas of Stupidity of Death.
And his first-ever sighting of a girlpube.
Who says you don't learn anything at school?
The Students Combined Underground Movement (S.C.U.M.) is a society for outcasts, weirdos and massive losers. At their headquarters on the bench beside the bin behind the canteen, they plot their revolutionary ideas for a better schoolyard. Divided they may be weak, but as S.C.U.M., they're still weak; but at least they have somewhere to sit.

BROKEN by Elizabeth Pulford

Critically injured in a motorbike accident, Zara Wilson lies in a coma. She is caught between many worlds: the world of her hospital room and anxious family, and that of her memories and a dream-like fantasy where she searches for her brother Jem. Jem proves elusive but Zara s adventures in her subconscious unlock dark secrets of a troubled childhood. Zara must face up to her past in order to accept her future.

TELLING LIES by Tricia Glensor

Against the background of paranoia, fear, and betrayal that is German - occupied France in 1942, a defiant French family decide to help Paul, a downed New Zealand airman. If they are to hide him, smuggle him to safety, and survive, they must weave a web of lies. The final act of daring and deceit falls to fifteen - year - old Simone. If she accepts the ultimate challenge - to get the airman across Occupied France to safety - she must use her wits as never before. With spies at every corner, this is a race against time and there will be no second chances. The difference between success and failure is one of life or death.

THE RUMPELGEIST by Fiona McIntosh

Drestonia's capital is cursed by hauntings and disappearing children, panicking the city. Curiously it seems only Crown Princess Ellin, with the help of a young noble, Flynn Jolien, has the power to solve the dilemma.
The problem is Flynn's been seriously injured by a rival for Ellin's attention and his only chance of survival depends on the magic of the contrary and elusive sorcerer, Grendel.
Ellin must use all her courage and wit as she embarks on a dangerous journey against enemies known and unknown to find Grendel, save Lord Jolien's life and return the stolen children of Floris to their parents.

ARTEMIS FOWL AND THE LAST GUARDIAN by Eoin Colfer

Seemingly nothing in this world daunts the young criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl. In the fairy world, however, there is a small thing that has gotten under his skin on more than one occasion: Opal Koboi. In "The Last Guardian," the evil pixie is wreaking havoc yet again. This time his arch rival has reanimated dead fairy warriors who were buried in the grounds of Fowl Manor. Their spirits have possessed Artemis's little brothers, making his siblings even more annoying than usual. The warriors don't seem to realize that the battle they were fighting when they died is long over. Artemis has until sunrise to get the spirits to vacate his brothers and go back into the earth where they belong. Can he count on a certain LEPrecon fairy to join him in what could well be his last stand?

GUTTED by Ken Benn

Rochelle is playing hockey for New Zealand against a dirty Australian side, Jack is in a youth facility for a crime he didn't commit, Drew is walking a fine line between right and wrong, and Geek's life is spiralling out of control. Meanwhile, don't forget to watch your back, because a killer is out there. Trust no-one...

CONSPIRACY 365 JANUARY by Gabrielle Lord

On New Year's Eve, Cal is chased down the street by a staggering, sick man with a deadly warning..."They killed your father. They'll kill you. You must survive the next 365 days. Hurled into a life on the run the 15-year-old fugitive is isolated and alone.

ENDLESS by Jessica Shirvington

Angels are real. They aren't always kind. Violet Eden is certain of all this because she is Grigori - part angel, part human. She has felt the influence of both light and dark.
When Hell unleashes its worst, Violet must embrace every facet of her angel self to save the people she cares about and the world as she knows it. But death is not the worst thing that Violet will face. For her, the endless question 'Can love conquer all?' will finally be answered.

Kelly Doust - Author Talk

Author of Minxy Vintage will present a 'show and tell' talk on how to customise and wear vintage clothing.
Bring along an item of vintage clothing that you would like Kelly's advise on re-vamping

Check out Kelly's work at: thecraftyminx.com.au

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