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Sherlock Holmes, created by author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first appeared in 1887.  The fictional detective quickly became famous for his uncanny ability to draw conclusions from the smallest details.  Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson are just as popular today as when they debuted.  There are two television shows -- Sherlock (BBC) and Elementary (CBS) -- and a series of blockbuster movies starring Robert Downey, Jr.  There is also an exciting book series by Andrew Lane, and the newest release, Black Ice, comes out on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.  Once you're read all three Young Sherlock Holmes titles, you'll want to start another series inspired by the great detective.  This list will help you do just that.

We've made a resolution to read more books in 2013. How about you?

Are you a snack food connoisseur?  Do your study, gaming, and television sessions typically include some munchies?  Do you think you could differentiate between your favorite junk food and a cheap imitator?  Put your snacking skills to the test at the Teen Spot's Mystery Food Tasting on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.  And while you're at the library, pick up one of these books featuring teen foodies.

FICTION
A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales by Ying Change Compestine

A love out of time.  A spaceship built of secrets and murder.

Beth Revis's Across the Universe trilogy "just might make sci-fi cool again." (Booklist review)  The final book, Shades of Earth, comes out this Tuesday, January 15, 2013.  If you haven't yet discovered the drama aboard Godspeed, make sure you start at the beginning.  For more information, go to one of the following websites:
http://www.bethrevis.com/books/
This is the official author webpage.  It showcases reviews, book trailers, an author interview, and a fan art gallery.
http://acrosstheuniversebooks.com/

Miss April has embarked on a new journey as head of the children's department at Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest.  We miss her but wish her the very best.  Miss Laura has taken over PJ Storytime on Thursday nights.  And our new storyteller, Miss Nay Nay, is leading Tiny Tot Tales on Wednesday mornings.  Miss Nay Nay is a mom to two boys, a lover of gymnastics, and a storyteller with eight years experience.  If you haven't met her yet, check out 

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