Do you have the latest.....?

OMG!  I cannot wait for the next book!  Do you have it yet???

If you're looking for the more recent book in your favorite series, look no further!  We have set aside a special place for these books, right next to the newspaper stand. 

As the newest releases come in these series, we'll be sure to put them out so you can find them easily. 

If there is a book you think we're missing, let us know and we'll order it!

Not sure which book in the series you should read next?  Check out the link "What's Next in the Series?" on the right side of the blog homepage.  It's a great website that will tell you the order of books in each series.

Here are the books you'll find in this section today:

Book Review: The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt

This inventive novel follows Frankie Platt, a young woman coming of age in the 1920s, as she travels the world in her pursuit pf her dream to become a writer.  This dream seems impossible at first when her father dies, leaving the family struggling to make ends meet.  When Frankie falls in love with a captain, much older than her and with a sordid past, her mother finds a way to ship her off to get a higher education.  Thus begins Frankie's fascinating journey to Vassar College, New York, Paris, and eventually, back home.  Some of her companions include two exiled Russian princes, a "spinster adventuress", Ernest Hemingway, and the dark captain of her past. 

What makes this novel so unique is that it is told almost completely in full color vintage memorabilia from the 1920s.  Preston uses advertisements, old fashioned note paper, and real photographs from the time period to engross the reader and tranport them to another time.   A lovely story about a vivacious young woman, skillfully told with few words, but a whole lot of fun and heart.

Happy New Year!

Have you made a new year's resolution this year?  Why not resolve to learn something new?  Check out our new book display near the front desk for ideas.

Is your girlfriend's birthday coming up?  
Learn how to bake a cake!  

Eat too much pumpkin pie over the holidays?  Learn how to develop a healthier lifestyle!

Need money but not sure how to get a job that pays?  Learn how to up your interview and resume writing skills!

The Secret Life of DHS Teachers

Did you know that January is National Crafter's Month? The teachers of DHS have really shown off their artsy side in our newest book display.  You can find quilts, ceramics, paintings, and more, all done by your teachers!  (Yes, your teachers really do have lives outside of school.)  Once you've admired their beautiful work, check out a book to learn how to get started on your own favorite craft.  

Here's a list of the teachers who have submitted their amazing art:

Ms. Gober
Mr. Naylor
Ms. V. Smith
Ms. McGregor
Ms. Knox
Ms. Diechman