Stop by the book sale while enjoying Detroit Lakes’ Crazy Day events!

•Adult Fiction/Nonfiction

•Children’s Books

•Cookbooks

•Audiobooks, CDs & DVDs

Shop early for best selection! Sale items are donations from the community and proceeds benefit Detroit Lakes Library.

Our grandparents, parents and neighbors are part of Minnesota’s Greatest Generation. Yet, we may have never heard their stories. These remarkable people grew up during the Depression and came of age during World War II and lived the post-war boom. They’ve created a lasting legacy that shapes us all.

Join us again for the last installment of this series on Monday, August 23 at 7 p.m. in Moorhead Library.

Programming is sponsored by Lake Agassiz Regional Library and the Minnesota Historical Society and supported in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage fund.

KIDS-Make A Splash: READ!

Visit your local LARL branch library or LINK Site to pick up a reading log (or download and print one at www.larl.org/youth) and start (or continue) reading! You may read books yourself, listen to audiobooks, have someone else read books to you, or do some of each. When you have completed 15 books or 15 hours, bring your completed reading log to your local branch or LINK Site for a prize. KEEP ON READING! After completing the SRP Reading log, pick up a Read Every Day reading log (or download and print one at www.larl.org/youth). Keep track of the books/time you spend reading the rest of the summer for a chance to win a prize at the end of August. Submit as many Read Every Day logs as you want! Check out the LARL events calendar for special summer reading events in your area.

TEENS-Make Waves @ Your Library!

Visit your local LARL branch library or LINK Site to pick up a reading log (or download and print one at www.larl.org/youth) and start reading! Read 15 books or 15 hours and return the reading log to the library to be entered in a weekly drawing. Remember, audiobooks, magazines and websites all count toward your summer reading goals.Teens can submit online book reviews at www.larl.org/youth through August 31 to have your name entered in an end-of-the-year drawing. Check out the LARL events calendar for special summer reading events in your area.

These programs are free and are designed to encourage children and teens to read over the summer months. Studies show that students who read over the summer are better prepared for school success in the fall. The LARL Summer Reading Program makes summer reading more fun with good books, special events and reading incentives.

Purchase gently used children’s books, adult fiction and nonfiction, books on tape, VHS, CDs and DVDs all starting at just 25 cents!

Proceeds from the used book sale will benefit Fosston Library.

Hundreds of materials are available for purchase, including many adult fiction books and cookbooks. Other items for sale include audiovisual items, children’s books and a variety of nonfiction books.

All items were donated by community members. Proceeds of the sale will be used to support the Moorhead Library.

Click here to print book sale flyer! Be sure to share a flyer with a friend!

Do you ever wonder what the following letters represent in the catalog or on the spine of a book?

“E”            “Easy Reader”            “J”            “Y”

E or Easy materials, also known as picture books, are books with comparatively few words and at least one picture on each two-page spread.  This is a great resource for adults to read to children. They are available in both fiction and nonfiction.

Board Books are sturdy books, which are easy for babies and toddlers to handle.

EXAMPLES: E M (Fiction) or E 573.8 Jen (Nonfiction)

Easy Readers materials are fiction and nonfiction books geared towards children learning to read.  They usually have a picture on each page with large text and few words.

EXAMPLES: Easy Reader E H (Fiction) or Easy Reader E 428.1 CLE (Nonfiction)

J or Juvenile materials are for elementary/middle school students.   These materials are available in both fiction and nonfiction.  Many J-level Fiction materials are a part of a series, which is very appealing to this age group.  Many of the J-level nonfiction items are helpful to adults who are interested in particular topics.

EXAMPLES: J Fun (Fiction) or J 641.5 LAG (Nonfiction)

Y or Young Adult materials are geared towards junior/senior high school and above.  Depending on a customer’s reading level some preteens are ready for Y materials, while others may not be ready for the mature content, which often separates Y from J.  Y materials are only available in fiction.

EXAMPLES: Y Mar (Fiction Only)

The Missing Girl by Nora Fox Mazer

Starlighter by Bryan Davis
A great story written by a great author, Starlighter shines with intrigue and mystery.
Jason Masters, hired as a bodyguard to the Governor, is accused of murder when the Governor is assassinated. Fleeing, he meets up with an old friend and a mad old prisoner, accidentally escaping to the dragon world, Dracon. On their end, Koren, a slave fugitive, discovers she has a strange gift of storytelling. This may well be either their doom or their salvation as she assists them in evading the dragons and they escape to the North. With infinitely more detail than I can put into words, the story weaves in and around the characters as they battle for freedom, family, and life.
by Isaiah, age 14

Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
I loved this book it is full of surprises and always keeps you on the edge of your seat. when four kids go to an island to do a secret mission they have to put up with the teachers, send reports, do homework, and save the world all at the same time. hope you enjoy it.
by Audrey, age 12

D. N. Angel by Yukiru Sugisaki
The main character is Daisuke. When he turns 14 his life takes a strange twist: At the thought of his first love he transforms into the mysterious phantom thief Dark.  Things seem to look up when Daisuke is told that the fair maiden will set him free from his “condition”, and there just happens to be a “tears of the madden statue at the local art museum.  Things get interesting when one of Daisuki’s classmates is after Dark…will this statute cure him of his problems… of course not.  The series would be too short. Hahaha read to find out what happens… 
by Matthew, age 16

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer
As the only newborn Bella saw, Bree comes back in her very own book. If you think you know the Twilight Saga, think again! What about the newborn vampire army in Seattle? Bree actually doesn’t know why she was created, or why Riley keeps bringing more dreg vampires. The only way to stay alive is to hide behind Freaky Fred; whose talent is to drive people away from him. On a hunting trip with dumb Kevin, the spider – man kid, and Diego, she actually gets to know Riley’s favorite vampire. Of course, her ending is sad, but she is not the newborn she pretended to be in Eclipse.
If you liked the part of the fight in Eclipse, I recommend this book. Freaky Fred is my favorite character in this book; he is actually really cool once you get past his repellant powder. I think this book is one of the best books Meyer has written.
by Holly

Politically Correct Bedtime Stories: Modern Tales for Our Life and Times
by James Finn Garner
Politically Correct Bedtime Stories: Modern Tales for Our Life and Times is a collection of fairy tales altered by James Finn Garner so as to be as un-biased as possible. The tales, which include ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’, and ‘Cinderella’, being carefully analyzed to remove any sexist, racist, or speciesist ideas, become utterly hilarious as a result. I recommend “Politically Correct Bedtime Stories” in the warmest of tones to anyone interested in a modern take on the popular, yet slightly biased, fairy tales of yesteryear accompanied by a good laugh.
by Maria, age 13

Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen
This book is about a girl who struggles with self-confidence. Her mom is the spokesperson for a weight loss program. This gives the kids at school much reason to tease her. When she goes away for the summer to stay with her aunt, she makes some friends that show her that she has nothing to hide and that the only way she will be respected is if she respects herself. I really enjoyed this book because it showed the transformation of a shy person into a confident person. I felt like anyone could relate to it and that seems to make books more enjoyable.

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
This book is about a girl named Stargirl who is writting a secret letter to her boyfriend who she had to leave behind. She writes about how she is making wonderful friends and also about how she helps solve their problems. She struggles to feel happy because she is consantly thinking of what she longs for and not what she has. In the end she descovers she made a greater impact on everyone then she ever could have imagined. I enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys to read about how people struggle between two parts of themselves.
by Rebecca

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
After I read this book, I had to keep reading. Never had I read a book that I like this much. My favorite character throughout the book was Alice, and throughout the whole series, to. This book is great to read on paper. I recommend this book to others.
by Holly

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
Something is wrong with Edward. After Bella’s birthday, he breaks the news to her: his family is leaving. Bella does not get over it. A big hole is punched through her chest, and does not heal. After a night at the movie theater that involved danger, she discovers that when she does something dangerous, she can hear him. To get more of his voice, she acquires some motorcycles, which leads to more monsters and Jacob. Eventually, she will go through a race in Volterra and learn more about the Volturi than she wants to know.
Alice, my favorite character, shined in New Moon. New Moon is very sad, but overall, and excellent book. I used to like Twilight better than New Moon, but I favor New Moon currently. I would recommend this book to people who liked Twilight. Read Twilight first.
by Holly

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
The third book in the Twilight Saga does not disappoint. Missing people in Seattle; it is clear that someone is creating a newborn vampire army. Also, Bella is forced to choose between Edward or Jacob. Another trouble is that Edward, a vampire, is a mortal enemy to Jacob, a werewolf. They fight constantly. When they find out what the newborn army is really after, the pack and the coven must form an alliance to protect Bella.
My favorite book of the Twilight Saga is so partly because of the newborn vampire army, which adds a lot of action. Again, Alice takes a big part in all of this because her soul mate, Jasper, has experience with newborns. I defiantly recommend this book to others who have read the first two books!
by Holly

Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Howl’s Moving Castle is set in a land much like that of medieval England, particularly in a town called Market Chipping and its surrounding areas.  The main character is Sophie, a young teen convinced that, being the eldest of three daughers, she will amount to nothing in the world.  Because of this, she rarely ventures out of the family hatshop.  But when the wicked Witch of the Waste grows irritated with Sophie, she casts an evil spell, turning poor Sophie into an old woman.  Sophie, discovering herself to be much bolder as an old woman, decides to seek the help of the mysterious Wizard Howl, a young wizard whose castle roams the hills around Market.  Will Sophie convince Wizard Howl to help her? Will the wizard even be capable of removing the spell?  Just what is so mysterious about Wizard Howl? The answer to these questions, and many more, lie within the pages of this fantastical treat of a novel.  I highly recommend the literary jewel that is Howl’s Moving Castle.
by Maria, age 13

Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George
I thought that this book was a great read.  I really enjoyed the character Pela which means girl.  She was a very strong character with a big heart.
by Clarice, age 13

Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
This book was about a girl who was completely devoted to school, not giving any time at all to social activities.  Then one summer she decides to go visit her dad and step-mom for the summer.  While there she learned how to truly care about family and friends.  She helps out her step-mom with the new baby, she helps her new found friends work through difficulties, and she helps her dad learn how to not hide all the time.  I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to my friends.

Fablehaven #5: Keys to the Demon Prison by Brandon Mull
This is the final book in the Fablehaven series filled with action and suspense!  The book has an ending leaving readers wanting more.  I cannot chose a favorite character because they’re all so deep it’s hard to fully decide who you deem best.  I would have to say either Kendra or Seth, because you can see yourself in these people and they’re the heroes so it feels good to win.  The characters light and dark; Kendra being Fairykind (deemed equal to fairies by the fairy queen) and Seth being a shadow charmer; proving dark isn’t always bad.  It’s sad to readh the end of a series because as you read you become close to the person who wrote it.  It’s ending made me try to save the connection to Brandon Mull so I’m now reading and earlier book of his: The Candy Shop War.  I Strongly recommend either of  these books to any reader who loves to escape life and enter a world of fantasy and help them through their perils!
by Matthew, age 16

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is filled with adventure and surprises.  Harry Potter finds himself wanted by the Ministry of Magic. Even the friendliest of wizards are not to be trusted.  With the help of Harry’s friends, Ron and Hermione, the three of them try to recover all the horcruxes.  What the friends do not know is that tragedy and sorrow await them.  The final Harry Potter book is worth reading.
by Kyla, age 12

Heidi by Johanna Spyri
I just read Heidi by Johanna Spyri and it was one of the best books I’ve ever read.  I’m not the type to cry when I read books but Johanna really caught me for the past hour. I think I cried once because I thought it was really touching.
by Chase, age 12

The Boxcar Children: Mystery at the Crooked House by Gertrude Chandler Warner
I found it interesting that a famous mystery author would leave their unpublished work in a dying rentable home.
by Chase, age 12

ELM Radio Spot

From mid-May through the end of July and from all corners of Minnesota, you’ll hear radio spots on ELM, the Electronic Library for Minnesota. The goal of these spots is to increase awareness of ELM and the perceived value of libraries in the minds of Minnesota residents.

EBSCO Publishing created and sponsored this awareness campaign on behalf of Minitex.

To hear the radio spot, click below.

ELM Radio Spot

Submit book reviews to be entered in an end-of-the summer drawing for a prize.
Please include the name of the book and the author. What did you think of the book? Who or what was your favorite character and why? Did you read it or listen to it? Would you recommend it to others?