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These Runners-Up Are Amazing!

Sometimes, we're so focused on the winners, we overlook the runners-up.  And that is a big mistake!  In fact, in the case of the Newbery and Printz Awards, the runners-up are often more popular than the medalists.  Don't believe me?  Check out these lists of our staff's favorite honor books and see for yourself.  Find even more great runners-up when the 2013 Newbery and Printz Honor books are announced on Monday, January 28, 2013.

It's Elementary, Hoover.

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.

Reading Snapshot #5

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

Beth Revis Sci-Fi Finale

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/

Best Teen Books of 2012

Starting a new year is always a great time to look back and decide which books of the year were your favorites.  A book on everyone’s must read list is from an Alabama native, John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars.  A favorite of the teen’s department, it was also named Time Magazine's best book of the year.  While not every book can be an award winner, here are a few books from the last year that we believe are worth reading and

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