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New Horror Reads for Teens

Submitted by Mer L. on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 1:19pm

The Crow & The Moon [Explored] by -Dave Morrow-Although it may not feel quite like it here in Houston, we have officially entered fall.  I love fall: the cooler temperatures, the increasing necessity to wear layered clothing, and the holidays and celebrations it includes – like Halloween and Thanksgiving – or really any event that gives me an excuse to eat pie and candy.  With Halloween approaching, you might consider checking out a spooky read to psych yourself up (and out) for the celebration.

New Horror Reads

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Live and Let Spy

Submitted by Mer L. on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 2:44pm

Eye Spy by ocularinvasionGrowing up I watched my fair share of old James Bond movies and it always seemed that every Sunday, on some channel, one could not avoid a Roger Moore-era Bond film.  James Bond on film will have his 50th anniversary this year with a new installment of the series, Skyfall.  Although many of us probably know Bond best through film, 007 started his life in fiction in the novel Casino Royale by Ian Fleming.  So in celebration of Bond’s 50th anniversary on film and almost 60 years in fiction, I’ve put together a list of great reads that in some way feature spies or espionage.  What do you recom

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Submitted by Mer L. on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 12:48pm

Joaquín Torres García - América invertida by Hablando del asuntoEach year in the United States between September 15 and October 15 we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by paying tribute to people of Hispanic heritage from the past and present who have impacted our nation and who have enriched our American culture.  Living in the Houston area, we enjoy a wonderful diversity of cultural influences and there are many different opportunities open for us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.  How will you celebrate?

Science. Technology. Engineering. Math.

Submitted by Mer L. on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 2:51pm

dream.numbers by mark knolLiving in the 21st century, the STEM fields (or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are very important to our lives today and will continue to be so in the future.  Most of us take science and math classes in school and some of us have opportunities to pursue interests in computer science, web design, or different types of engineering either in school or outside of it.  Whether you’re already geeky about math and science – or – (like me) you’ve never thought of yourself as a science or math person, but you’re interested in testing the waters, you might check out some of these titles and web-based resources.  I’ve just listed a few titles for each category, but our

While You’re Waiting for This, Check Out One of These…

Submitted by Mer L. on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 7:53am

maximum ride seriesAre you a fan of James Patterson’s Maximum Ride series?  Whether you’re on the waiting list for Nevermore or you’ve read the entire series and are looking for another great read, consider checking out one of these.  What do you recommend?

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