June 16, 2014 | Alyssa Y
So you've finished the Hunger Games, and you're looking for more tales of grim future days? Look no further...
Brave new world by Aldous Huxley
The stand by Stephen King
A canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The handmaid's tale by Margaret Atwood
The maze runner by James Dashner
June 16, 2014 | Alyssa Y
Do you geek out about technology, fantasy and science fiction? Each of these books features a healthy dose of nerd-culture reference and hidden humor for readers in-the-know.
Ready player one by Ernest Cline
Geektastic: stories from the nerd herd by edited by Holly Black and Cecil Castellucci
The magicians: a novel by Lev Grossman (If you like this, be sure to catch the sequel - The Magician King)
Soon I will be invincible by Austin Grossman
The brief wondrous life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
June 16, 2014 | Alyssa Y
Comic Book Superheroes have hit Hollywood in a big way! Check out these action-packed films full of our favorite heroes.
Marvel's the Avengers [videodisc] by Marvel Studios presents in association with Paramount Pictures, a Marvel Studios production ; written and directed by Joss Whedon
Superman returns [videodisc] by Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Legendary Pictures in association with Bad Hat Harry
Thor [videodisc)] by Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present ; a Marvel Studios production
The amazing Spider-Man [videodisc] by produced by Avi Arad, Laura Ziskin, Matt Tolmach ; screenplay by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, Steve Kloves ; directed by Marc Webb
Captain America. The first avenger [videodisc] by Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present ; a Marvel Studios production
June 16, 2014 | Alyssa Y
Cult classics: the good, the so-bad-they're-good, and the ugly-but-still-pretty-good. They are the films that inspire a dedicated following, line-quoting, group viewings and many a Halloween costume. They may not have done that well at the box office, but they're survived the ages with their special cult status.
Have you seen these cult classics? If not, beat the heat with a viewing of some of these unconventionally cool movies.
The princess bride [videodisc] by [presented by] Act III Communications [Buttercup Films Ltd., The Princess Bride Ltd.]
Office space [videodisc] by Twentieth Century Fox presents a Mike Judge film
The Rocky Horror picture show [videodisc] by Twentieth Century Fox presents a Michael White-Lou Adler production
Labyrinth [videodisc] by the Jim Henson Company and Lucasfilm Ltd. presents a Jim Henson film
June 16, 2014 | Alyssa Y
Revisit some of your favorite characters in the world of LEGO! Here are a select few LEGO video games you can play, but there are also many more LEGO video games to check out.
The Lego movie — Available on PS4, Xbox One, 3DS, and Wii U
Lego. The hobbit — Available on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and 3DS
June 16, 2014 | Alyssa Y
Gardening, hiking, and nature! Our Zinio online magazine database gives you access to over 200 current magazines in their full color and glory! You can read them on your computer or tablet.
Here are a few titles to get you started!
June 16, 2014 | Alyssa Y
Get creative and test your wits in these challenging puzzle games!
Scribblenauts: Unmasked. a DC comics adventure — Available on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Also check out other Scribblenauts games
Brain Age: Concentration Training — Available on 3DS
You Don't Know Jack by Thq Inc
Toon-doku: sudoku with pictures — Available on DS
Portal 2 — Available on XBox 360 and PlayStation3
June 16, 2014 | Alyssa Y
Looking for new ways to Be Well? From cooking to exercise to spiritual health, our Zinio online magazine database gives you access to over 200 current magazines in their full color and glory! You can read them on your computer or tablet.
Here are a few titles to get you started!
June 16, 2014 | Alyssa Y
If exotic locales do not fit your summer travel plans, here are some suggestions for reading and listening. Remember "travel" can be in your own backyard as well as "around the world."
Broaden children's listening horizons with:
The rough guide to world playtime [sound recording]
Mariachi fiesta! [sound recording]: sing-along
The rough guide to African music for children [sound recording]
Putumayo kids presents Asian dreamland [sound recording]
June 16, 2014 | Alyssa Y
Are you looking to re-read some of the classics, or want some more time with your favorite characters? Try out a book that started as a novel and was adapted in graphic novel form!
Fahrenheit 451: the authorized adaptation by Tim Hamilton ; introduction by Ray Bradbury
A game of thrones: the graphic novel, volume 1 by George R.R. Martin ; adapted by Daniel Abraham ; art by Tommy Patterson ; colors by Ivan Nunes ; lettering by Marshall Dillon
Pride and prejudice and zombies: the graphic novel by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith ; adapted by Tony Lee ; illustrated by Cliff Richards