As we approach Halloween, the library learning commons is highlighting HORROR fiction. Horror fiction is intended to terrify readers. It sometimes, but not always, includes elements of the supernatural. The endings of horror novels are unresolved. Horror is closely related to other genres, such as fantasy and science fiction, but while in fantasy good trumps evil, in horror the evil force lives on. Well-known horror writers include Stephen King and Darren Read More …
Spring Has Sprung
It’s March, there’s one week till Spring Break, and I saw forsythias in bloom yesterday. All around our neighbourhood bushes are budding, bulbs are popping up, and the rain is coming down. Best of all, I walk to school and back home in the light. I find my reading interests changing with the season as well. Luckily, I was able to go shopping while the grade 12s were having their Read More …
Books to movies
It seems that Hollywood can’t get enough of books when it comes to making movies. This seems to be especially true for YA books. After the success of the Harry Potter, Twilight and Hunger Games movies, other series and stand-alones are being optioned and made. Coming soon and through the year are these movies – you’ll enjoy them more if you read the book first! The Fifth Wave – January 22 Read More …
New ‘Sherlock Holmes’
In time for the Christmas break, the library has lots of great new books. Are you a Sherlock Holmes fan? Already read the originals, watched Sherlock (but eagerly waiting for the upcoming Victorian-era special) and Elementary? Need a new fix? Try ‘Lock and Mori’ by Heather W. Petty. This present-day version has Miss James Moriarty (yes, it’s a family name) teaming up with classmate Sherlock Holmes to solve the case of Read More …
Star Wars cont. …
While I haven’t got tickets for the opening night (are they doing a midnight showing?), I will definitely be heading out to see the new Star Wars movie in the first week. I remember going to Star Wars – for the first one there was no need for an extra title. I was 11 and my older sister took me. It was unlike anything I’d ever seen. By the time Read More …
Mountain Reads
[metaslider id=897] Monday was National School Library Day. We are very lucky in Burnaby. We have a District that supports libraries with certified Teacher-Librarians and funding for resources. So, thank you to our Trustees and our District staff who continue to provide all of us with this wonderful resource. Monday was therefore the day that the new Mountain Reads books were revealed. This year we have 11 titles. Maybe I shouldn’t share my favourite Read More …
Cool days, not so cozy reads
As the leaves are changing colour and the temperature drops, I am feeling more inclined to grab a cup of tea and curl up in a chair with a good book. I have been reading a variety lately, fiction and non-fiction. A couple of the library’s new books that I’ve dipped into are The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow and Ink & Bone by Rachel Caine. The Scorpion Rules is Read More …
Summer Reading
I have been working in the library during Summer Session. Friday was my last day, so now I’m officially on summer vacation. My mind is now on summer reading. I brought some books home with me from Mountain library and I’ve been to Burnaby Public Cameron branch (although I really want to get to the Metrotown branch mystery section). But do I want to read those books that looked so Read More …
Bookmarks 2015
The 2015 Burnaby Mountain Bookmark contest has come to a very successful conclusion. This year, we had 2 categories – junior (grades 8 and 9) and senior (grades 10 – 12). Winners in the junior category are Anna Yun and David Weng and in senior, Kaylie Au and Emanuele Piras. Congratulations to all of you who designed bookmarks this year. Look for bookmarks in the library soon.
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
This rather odd story was based on real postcards showing ‘peculiar’ people. These were popular early in the last century. The author, Ransom Riggs, decided to do some research when he was going to write this story. His travels in Europe are documented in this video. This is his personal book trailer. A Most Peculiar Trip You can find this book, the graphic novel version, and Hollow City: The Second Read More …