Steam-what?

If you haven't already discovered the joys of Steampunk literature, here is a quick primer: Steampunk novels often involve an alternate history where steam-driven or clockwork devices are part of the norm and in some cases run things. The novels are often peppered with magic or pseudo-science fiction. A few titles you might like to start with could be Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan, Kate Milford's The Boneshaker or Cassandra Clare Clockwork Angel.

The new Harry Potter film.

Part 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows premiered last week in the movies. Comparisons between the film and the book abound. What are your thoughts? We'd like to know differences you've noticed or things you would have liked to see added. Here's your chance to ring in! Just leave a comment.

You...U?

You by Charles Benoit, is a strange and interesting story in prose that uses second-person point of view to put YOU, the reader, in the place of the protagonist. The plot twists this way and that with an ending you may find shattering.

Manga: Shonen Vs. Shojo

Ok, there's many ways to differentiate titles among Manga series, but typically they fall under one of two categories: Shonen or Shojo. Shonen, such as Bleach, typically deals with action and camaraderie, while Shojo, such as Fruits Basket, usually involves romantic interests and social situations. Each might contain magic and monsters, or aliens and robots!

Manga has a full and varied list of titles;

Stop on by and browse our collection!

Post World!

Hey, if you haven't already read some fascinating titles set in a futuristic dystopia, they're more fun to explore than you might think! A few suggestions may be Uglies (anthology) by Scott Westerfeld, The Hunger Games (trilogy) by Suzanne Collins, Feed by M.T. Andreson, or Incarceron by Catherine Fisher.

Choco-Pop Perfection!!

There is such thing as TOO MUCH of a good thing---but not when it comes to CHOCOLATE. Just look at the skillful way our teens learned how to make chocolate lollipops from scratch. Out standing!

Want to learn more about the amazing little cocoa bean?
Check out these great reads.

PSP

Just added to our growing PSP collection, the long awaited KINGDOM HEARTS: Birth by Sleep. Don't miss the adventure!

Read more about the Kingdom Hearts epic in Kingdom Hearts : Chain of Memories : Vol. 1.

Soap Making!

Our teens really 'cleaned-up' during our Soap Making program! Check out their 'fresh' designs.

Got all this soap but nothing to do with it? Why not check out Experiments With Soap by Salvatore Tocci.

Rock of the Dead

There's a brand-new way to take-out the living dead...ROCK&ROLL! Come on in and fight off the zombie hordes with XBOX 360's Rock of the Dead! And while you're at, why not check out some Marvel Zombies graphic novels, or The Zombie Survival Guide : Recorded Attacks? We've got tons of great zombie fiction and literature in our collection to satisfy all you undead needs :)

Candy Sushi 2

Our teens wrapped some awesome sushi at PJFL Teen Department's second Candy Sushi program. Eat your heart out Willy Wonka!

Bubble Gum and 'pop' culture.

Whether pink is 'strawberry' or 'regular' flavor, nobody doesn't like bubble gum. Our teens stretched it to the limit at our Gum Making program!

Have more questions about gum? Read all about it in one of our books.

}Wings and things{

Ever wish you could fly? On display now are books about teens who can do just that, check out some of these titles including The Prophecy, the Maximum Ride series, and Tithe.

Glee for Wii? Weeeeeeeeehh!!!!!!!!!!

That's right! Glee Karaoke Revolution has landed at the Teen Department. Come on in, and see if you can keep up!