Attention Twilight Fans!

Stephenie Meyer is coming out with a new novella on June 5th! According to the web site: "Stephenie Meyer tells the devastating story of Bree and the newborn army as they prepare to close in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, following their encounter to its unforgettable conclusion." Check out the web site for more information: http://www.breetanner.com/.

Sneak Peek

ABC Family posted a sneak peek at the new Pretty Little Liars show, based on the bestselling series by Sara Shepard. The TV show will premiere this summer. Check out the clip.

Now, is the time to catch up on the series:

1. Pretty Little Liars
2. Flawless
3. Perfect
4. Unbelievable
5. Wicked
6. Killer
7. Heartless

Check the library catalog for each book!

Calling All Gleeks

Rumor has it that Oprah Winfrey's April 7 show will be devoted to all things Glee. Expect interviews with the cast and series creator, a never-before-seen backstage video and, of course, a show-stopping performance.

Oprah.com also is set to launch a destination page for Gleeks, which will include character guides, IQ tests, behind-the-scenes photos and more, on March 29.

Head to our catalog to find the Glee music CD and season 1 DVD.

Tell Your Story & Win $5000 from Aeropostale!

Aeropostale is searching for "Real Teens" to share why they are real teenagers by demonstrating respect, integrity, and compassion for others no matter how big or small. If you are between the ages of 13 and 19, you can find more information and sign up at http://www.realteens2010.com/. You also have the opportunity to vote in this contest. The top 8 Real Teens winners will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship and the chance to be featured in Aéropostale’s Fall 2010 marketing campaign. Submissions must be received by April 11, 2010, and winners will be announced during the week of April 19, 2010.

Calling All Blue Bloods Fans!

Keys to the Repository, the fifth book in the very popular Blue Bloods series by Melissa De La Cruz is set to be released on June 29, 2010 - just in time for some fun summer reading! You can place a hold on Keys to the Respository at the Somerset County Library's website. And never fear, this release is not the end of this fabulous series. A sixth book called Misguided Angel is set to be released on October 5, 2010. Melissa's official website also has announced that she is working on a spin-off series to Blue Bloods focusing on Bliss Llewellyn. The first book in this series will be called Wolf Pack. No release date is set for Wolf Pack yet. Once we know here at the library, we'll be sure to post it here.

Adam Lambert's Guyliner

American Idol standout Adam Lambert is once again making headlines for his lavish use of eyeliner. According to sources, Adam is "currently working on his own line of make-up for adventurous men. The line doesn’t stop at guyliner – it will also feature everything from foundation, concealer, shadow, mascara, and lip gloss, to nail polish."

Think Adam should stick with music and not makeup? Let us know what you think!

Facebook Takes on SNL

Long considered to be the stomping ground of oldsters and soccer moms, Facebook took one more step toward street cred this week when it was reported that an online movement to have veteran comedian Betty White host Saturday Night Live had actually worked. Average age group of the members driven to see the 84 year old host the show? 18 to 24. Facebook estimates that over 48,000 fans of the Facebook page propelled the movement forward and gained the attention of such outlets as CNN, MTV and The Daily Show.

Need a Facebook page of your own? Check out these great titles:

Facebook Me! : A Guide to having Fun with your Friends and Promoting Your Projects by Dave Awl

Facebook for Dummies by Carolyn Abram

Facebook : The Missing Manual by E. Vander Veer

Twilight Teaser Trailer Released!

After what seemed like an eternity of waiting for Twi-Hards, the ten second teaser trailer for Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is now available! The full 90 second trailer will drop online on Thursday morning at around 6:00 AM PST/9:00 AM EST. Its contents are being kept under wraps but you can find some fun commentary analyzing the 10 second clip over at MTV.

The film is slated to hit conventional theaters and IMAX on June 30, 2010.

Books to Movies Buzz

With the entire media spotlight shining down on Tim Burton’s epic Alice in Wonderland, it’s entirely possible you may have missed the previews for two movies opening soon which will bring beloved stories to life! The first is a live action adaption of the wickedly popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The second is an animatron take on the Guardians of Ga'hoole series. Both have great word of mouth and have fans anxiously awaiting their release dates.

Watch the trailers below and let us know which movie looks better!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid




Guardians of Ga'hoole

Riot Grrl Reads

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’ve turned the spotlight on some great reads featuring heroines who are more interested in kicking butt than they are in romance. Check out these awesome titles full of riot grrl power!

Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Through journal entries sixteen-year-old Miranda describes her family's struggle to survive after a meteor hits the moon, causing worldwide tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.

Hold Still by Nina LaCour
Ingrid didn't leave a note. Three months after her best friend's suicide, Caitlin finds what she left instead: a journal, hidden under Caitlin's bed.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
In central Texas in 1899, eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather, the latter of which leads to an important discovery.

Bad Apple by Laura Ruby
Tola Riley, a high school junior, struggles to tell the truth when she and her art teacher are accused of having an affair.

Broken Soup by Jenny Valentine
A photographic negative and two surprising new friends become the catalyst for healing as fifteen-year-old Rowan struggles to keep her family and her life together after her brother's death.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one another, sixteen-year-old Katniss's skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister's place.

Book Review: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance—Now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem!

It’s hard to avoid Jane Austen. Whether it’s from your Brit Lit class, the PBS mini-series or the countless movie adaptations, no doubt you’ve come across some version of Pride and Prejudice. Co-author Seth Grahame-Smith has re-imagined this classic novel by creating a subplot where a mysterious plague has afflicted England transforming people into flesh eating “unmentionables” (a.k.a. zombies) who roam the countryside killing and dismembering their victims. Grahame-Smith retains roughly 85% of the novel’s original text and his language and style mirrors that of Austen, making the addition of zombie mayhem relatively seamless. Whether you’re a loyal fan or zealous critic of Jane Austen, this book is definitely worth checking out.

Tech Alert: Google Buzz

Attention Gmail users! Google has created a new feature called Google Buzz which is built right into your Gmail account. Similar to Twitter and Facebook, Google Buzz allows you to share photo, links, and videos with people you chat with or email regularly. It is currently compatible with Twitter, Flickr, Picasa, YouTube, Google Chat and Google Reader so you can import material directly from these sites. There are currently plans to make it compatible with Facebook as well. Google Buzz is also available for mobile phones. Check it out today: http://www.google.com/buzz