Paolini's Inheritance Cycle continues next year!

Did you read Christopher Paolini's books, Eragon and Eldest? Have you been waiting impatiently for news a new book in this series?

Then you've come to the right place!

Word came down today from Christopher Paolini's publisher, Random House, that the yet-to-be-titled third book in the Inheritance Cycle series will be published.........
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Paolini’s fans will be able to see him talking about the fourth book in an exclusive video message that will air on his Web site, http://www.alagaesia.com/, beginning at 5:00 pm EDT today, October 30, 2007.

Happy Reading (and waiting)!

htw

Murder & Mayhem @ The Library

There’s been a ghastly murder at Emmet O’Neal and we need help to solve it! Part CLUE, part CSI, part Scavenger Hunt, only the most clever and courageous sleuth can solve the crime and win the prize. Beware: the library will close mid-hunt and then you’ll be locked in…do you have what it takes to catch the murderer?

Who: Teens, Grades 7-12
When: Saturday, October 27, 4:00-6:00
What: Mystery, Pizza & Door Prizes!
Where: Emmet O’Neal Library

Please call 445-1122 or email Terri to reserve your spot!

J.K. Rowling Kicks Off US Book Tour

J.K. Rowling kicked off her US book tour by signing 1,600 (that's sixteen hundred!!) books at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood yesterday. The author, who said she felt like she was "on vacation," was thrilled to be meeting her readers one on one. She hasn't started the promised Potter Encyclopedia yet but promises it will be soon. For the complete interview with Ms. Rowling, go to http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21311672/?gt1=10450.

Her tour dates and locations:
Monday, 10/15: Los Angeles Kodak Theater
Thursday, 10/18: Ernest N. Morial Auditorian at the Convention Center in New Orleans
Friday, 10/19: New York's Carnegie Hall
Friday, 10/19, 7 p.m.: New York's Carnegie Hall (open to adults)

Gettin' Retro: Tie Dye, Man

We're kicking off Teen Read Week this Saturday, October 13 with Get Retro: Tie Dye at 2:00, for grades 7-12. Wear old clothes (seriously, the dye is permanent!) and bring a 100% cotton t-shirt. There are only 25 spots available and people have already started signing up, so call and let us know if you're coming: 445-1122 or email Terri at tleslie@bham.lib.al.us.

Come in to EOL to during Teen Read Week to boost your endorphins, lower your blood pressure, and improve your immune system: simply by laughing with a humorous book or graphic novel! Stop by and see what’s funny at the library, or pick up a page turner that you can read or listen to just for the fun of it. See you there!