Book Preview - Week 6 (August 10)
Check the complete booklist if you'd like to see everything that's coming up, but here's the sixth week in detail...
Fiction Book for August 10: The Mitochondrial Curiosities of Marcels 1 to 19 by Jocelyn Brown
Biology is not Dree’s thing. Equally heinous are English, social studies, her sister and mother, not to mention Edmonton in general. Toronto’s upcoming Renegade Craft Fair is where she belongs. On her 15th birthday, she will get the special fund her father promised, and the day after that she’ll be on Westjet Flight 233 to Toronto. Instead, her dad has a fatal heart attack, and all she finds are clues leading to the ominous Alberta Psychiatric Hospital where her parents once worked. As Dree tries to unearth a mystery, and still pass science, she keeps searching for the money, and for a way to grieve her father.
Book information at Coach House Books
Nonfiction Book for August 10: Click: The Ultimate Photography Guide for Generation Now by Charlie Styr and Maria Wakem
Award-winning 18-year-old photographer Charlie Styr, with writer and photography editor Maria Wakem, compiled this book filled with over 150 photos taken by other youth worldwide. Along with covering the basics of photography, Styr shares professional tips from new and established pros, including Pulitzer Prize winner Vincent Laforet, National Geographic photographer David McLain, and celebrity photographer Chris Buck.
Graphic Novel for August 10: Zot: The Complete Black and White Collection, 1987-1991 by Scott McCloud
Scott McCloud’s collection of Zot! stories, written and drawn twenty years ago, is now compiled in a single volume. Told in black and white comics, this coming-of-age story features Zot, the superhero from other earth, and Jenny, the high school student from this earth.
Hmm...
The Mitochondrial Curiosities of Marcels 1 to 19 is kind of sad, though it's giving off this suspenseful sort of atmosphere. Kinda feels like those Nancy Drew novels.
P.S. Did you know that those Nancy Drew books come in graphic novels now?
Posted by: Gowseca | June 25, 2009 at 06:37 PM
I agree with you Goeseca, The Mitochondrial Curiosities is sort of sad... and also similar to others.
Posted by: A.Sehar | June 26, 2009 at 11:16 AM
I'm really interested in photography, so I'm interested in reading "Click: The Ultimate Photography Guide for Generation Now". I hope it is good and offers some helpful tips.
Posted by: Madie | June 27, 2009 at 04:48 PM
I read Zot! and i loved the issues that were presented in it. There was stuff about homophobia, peer pressure, and other important issues but they were wrapped in a science fiction story. I think its really good and everyone should try to read it.
Posted by: Cindu | June 27, 2009 at 09:12 PM
I would like to read the Mitochondrial Curiosities very much. They sound kind of suspenseful while still having matter, my time of book.
Posted by: Sarah | June 27, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Just noticed the above comment says time it waws meant to say type*
Posted by: Sarah | June 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Hmmm......
Looks good, I think I'll take a look see if the books are round at the library they look good.
Posted by: Emily | June 28, 2009 at 07:13 PM
I'm goona have to make a mental note of these books so i can check them out the next time i go to the library becuase they definately look good. Too bad i already have to many holds on my account or else i'd be able to put a hold on these books oh well
Posted by: Mary | June 29, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Click sounds awesome! I love photography and I'm so glad they have this book in the booklist. Can't wait to read it!
Posted by: Joanne | June 30, 2009 at 11:20 AM
The Mitochondrial Curiosities of Marcels 1 to 19 looks really interesting. I like the type of books where it is like a mystery book, but you sort of have to solve it as you go along too. Plus, stories with long, twisting, storylines are ones that keep me especially hooked. If I stumble upon a book that i love, I won't put it down for a long time!! =]
Posted by: RV | June 30, 2009 at 02:04 PM
I agree, the Mitochondrial Curiosities of Marcels 1 to 19 sounds really good. Sounds kinda like a mystery/adventure story to me. The setting is here in Canada, so I can relate it to my life here too. And although it sounds sad, sometimes things like this happen to many people. I must read this book...
Posted by: Linda | July 02, 2009 at 11:13 AM
I totally agree with Madie. I find Photography interesting too! I love art... anime, graphic designs, adobe software, and also music. Well, I'll try to book that book.
Posted by: Sahiti | July 02, 2009 at 09:04 PM
I haven't read the book Mitochondrial Curiosities before but the summary makes the book seem interesting.
Posted by: cutey07 | July 03, 2009 at 08:47 PM
The Mitochondrial Curiosities of Marcels 1 to 19 by Jocelyn Brown seems really intersesting but it's sort of sad ,it looks like it's a mystery book
Posted by: wala | July 04, 2009 at 02:01 PM
im also interested in the second book cause i like photography and i love taking pictures.
Posted by: wala | July 04, 2009 at 02:01 PM
The Mitochondrial Curiosities of Marcels 1 to 19 sounds very interesting. I would definitely like to read it over the summer since mystery and suspense novels are my type of book.
Posted by: Shel | July 05, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Hmmmmmmm
not sure if i like them...but doesnt hut to read'em
Posted by: Devi | July 09, 2009 at 03:02 PM
gotta read some of these books. they should be good. i hope!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by: Allison | July 09, 2009 at 06:15 PM
None of these books seem like my type of book but I guess you never know until you try it out.....but I thik book about fantasy worlds like werewolf and vampires are more of those addictive books because they are something that put forth a new and unique story.....unlike some other books witch just make you feel like deja vu....but I think they interest me also because they allow me to see that no matter how hard you try you can never be perfect.....you are always going to have strengths and weaknesses..........also...these books allow you to escape the real world and explore something you have never seen......
Posted by: Jasmine | July 12, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Zot! looks like a cool book, even if it isn't the newest book! It's pretty nice to learn about how teens spent their lives before technology interfered. (no offense technology...i need technology to live!)
Posted by: Ruby | July 28, 2009 at 05:30 PM
They all look like a pretty cool books. but i think i'll only burrow one.
Posted by: Mary | August 02, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Ok i've decided to check out ZOT 'cause it seems really intersting and cool
Posted by: Mary | August 02, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Now i jsut gotta wait for the book to get here
Posted by: Mary | August 02, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Sadly for me i can't even put a hold on anything right now 'cause i've hit my limit but i'll make sure to remeber to get Zot
Posted by: MaryAnn | August 02, 2009 at 06:11 PM
I just finished reading Zot! & it was really interesting. Imagining about a world that's the same planet you live on, but it's totally different at the same time. And having a relationship with a guy that's a little 2 outgoing... I think everyone should read this book. It was pretty funny & nerve-wracking at times.
Posted by: Val | August 08, 2009 at 06:30 PM