Dan's picks #6 ready player one

A mysterious and massively wealthy creator of an online world called OASIS dies, his whole fortune willed to whomever can find the Easter egg he has hidden masterfully in his virtual universe that he created, to the tune of $250 billion and control of his massive company. In a country wrecked by economic despair and turmoil this incites a generation of egg hunters "gunters" that devote their lives to studying and searching for this illusive prize. We follow wade, a young boy with not much going for him except that he devoted 5 years of his teenage life to finding the egg. when, he finds the first clue that could lead him to the egg, he becomes catapulted into a ruthless and over-the top world.

The integration of the theme of real vs. not real sucks you in because for many people who learn, play, search in OASIS, virtual reality is their reality. This book has a great deal of action and is one of the more fast paced adventure books I have read. One of my favorite books so far.

Hey Guys,
The Library just got a new collection of books from the Throne of Glass series. It is a series created by Sarah J. Mass and is a must read for anyone who enjoys fantasy. The book itself is a little bit like The Mortal Instrument series; though very little similarities, but is more alike to Kristin Cashore's Graceling (which is also another must read). Even though they are quite similar, that doesn't mean that you should compare them page by page. Throne of Glass is a masterpiece by itself that makes even me (if you know me you know how much I hate novels. I prefer manga) to read it from the first page of the book to the last. The author ends the book at the right places and leaves you to imagine as to what will happen to the main character; Celaena Sardothien, and to the people she encountered along the way.  The Throne of Glass series consists of 3 books right now, but more are to be published in the upcoming years. Sarah J. Mass has also created a prequel to this series called The Assassin's Blade; which consist of stories leading up to Celaena Sardothien's adventure. 

Lunchtime Book Swap, Wed. Feb 25th

Clean out your bookshelves during the winter break and give your old books a new home. Bring a book you've already enjoyed to swap during lunchtime on Wednesday, February 25th. The Sunnyvale Lunchtime Librarian will be on hand to sign you up for a library card as well. Check at the library circ desk with any questions.

Dan's posts #5 "steelheart"

In a world where superheroes do exist, from random and insignificantly powerful, to superheroes

AKA "epics" whose powers rival superman. The thrilling twist is those that manifested powers have become evil. In a city once called chicago there is an "epic" who rules with an awesome power and extreme mercilessness. Our main character barely escaped the massacre which killed his dad, now he seeks revenge. In order to kill "steelheart" he must  find those who also oppose the rule of the epics. 

I really really enjoyed this book, the "super heroes use their powers to be villians" twist makes the book extremely fast paced and exciting. The main character is displayed in the very genuine way that and interesting way rather than cheesy. Above all I like the plot, just when you think you've figured it out, you haven't. If this book sounds to gung-ho actiony for you there is also a large inclusion of mystery and adventure. I DEFINITELY recommend this book.