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 //12th of April» // ==This Tuesday will be filled with games! : ) It's going to require that you know the spelling and names of the various authors and books you've read. So bring your memory and your sense of humor! Get ready for... The TitleName Game! Book Club Style! I think you guys will enjoy this.  You Guys Rulez!: ) See you soon! == //23rd of March» // Hello Book Club Members,

Check out this cool website [|here]. [|http://www.borders.com] is a great site to look up new releases and to keep up with authors! I found out that today, March 23rd is the release date of Shadow of the Moon! The 4th book in the Dark Guardian Series! It's worth checking out! Today will do some more voting for the Best Book of the year via Silver Spines! ^_^ See ya there.

Happy reading, ~Tasia

//15th of February» // //Hey you guys! Look at what I stumbled on! Remember the group picture we took? Whala! This is the picture the yearbook will be featuring of us. You guys did a great job! Thanks for cooperating. Hope you like how it came out. Enjoy, it'll be up there a while.

This Tuesday Feb. 23rd we will continue //** The Lovely Bones **!

//29th of January»  Hello again dear Silver Spines member!! It's a new year. Yayy!! It's been quite a while since I've updated. Forgive me for that. Life can in fact get very busy. This is me all week ---> Lol Now, down to some business. I come bearing treats, information, recommendations, and a ** contest ** !! Hope I've spiked your interest. Read on for more info.^-^

We might have mentioned it during one of our meetings before, but again I'll say it. We have very few books in common. This is ok. Most of us have read Twilight, and Harry Potter, which is why we often involve these series when we converse. BUT this is **NOT** a Harry Potter/Twilight fan club. We are Silver Spines, and we cover a vast genre of books. We have members who've found no interest in Twilight or Harry Potter.
 * Important Message to Members **:

**H o ** **w g r** **e** **at** **w o u** **ld it b** **e t o c o n** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**vers** <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**e ab o ** <span style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**ut a b ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">** o ** <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">** o k we** <span style="color: #ff005f; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**'ve al** <span style="color: #641aff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**l rea** <span style="color: #02b9bb; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**d** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">? That is after all what most book clubs do. They read together. Fear not, we wont be turning our meetings into a silent reading circle. Not at all. But I'm hoping we can read (in your spare time) a common book. I propose a contest. Read on for details. //

Trip Information: [[image:nooooo.gif]]
Most of you should know by now that the trip to see The Lovely Bones was sadly postponed. Sorry if you were too disapointed. We were all looking forward to it. Mrs. Arroyo has said she'd try her best to reschedule it for another day. If the trip will fall on a school day is unclear. You can find updates about it will be here. Also you can find Mrs. Arroyo in the library during your free time. Remember that you'll be returning home on your own after the movie.

Most of you should know that The Lovely Bones was once a book, by: <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Alice Sebold. She's truly a gifted writer. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">
 * Treats**:

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Because of the delay of the trip I thought maybe there could be a way to make up for it. __If you would like a copy__ of The Lovely Bones book I've ordered the E-book. E-mail me your name and the title. Or request it [|here].

<span style="color: #808080; display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">//~ S i lver S p i nes 1 s t C o nte s t~ // To finish the most recent recommended book?!?! The Hunger Games! How ironic that this book is in a completion! And exciting!!! This book will not disappoint! You must have read each chapter. If you're a fast reader this is your type of contest!
 * __Rules__**: It's a race! Who will be the first?

Here's a very brief summery: In the future, a 16 year old girl (<span style="color: #0d0b0a; font-family: 'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Katniss Everdeen)<span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> is forced to compete in  The Hunger Games: A fight to the death on live television. In order to win, she must stay alive. You can click the cover for a more detailed summary. You will remember the words "<span style="color: #0d0b0a; font-family: 'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;">District 12". I've truly listened to the books you guys have enjoyed: <span style="color: #000185; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Shakespeare, Stephenie Plum, R. L. Stine, Kate Brian, Rachelle Mead, Jodi Picoult You will not be let down! It's a great read. It has something for everyone. (Not for little kids!!) Because the Hunger Games withholds No. Brutal. Detail. There are **no Vampires, werewolves , or wizards. It takes place on earth.. yes, but it's of a very different time. ** media type="youtube" key="xlr3Y3dj37E" height="340" width="560" ==<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; font-weight: normal;">Family, betrayal, action, tragic loss, and chaos all in one. Manga Readers, this is a great book for you too! == <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">I wont give away anymore than that! For Katniss there's no choice. But for you.. well.. Enter the games at your own risk. And be ware which characters you come to like!

==<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; font-weight: normal;">The <span style="color: #db0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 108%; font-weight: normal;">winner <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; font-weight: normal;"> will be granted * drum roll please* == <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Any book, yes thats right! ANY book he/she desires. ANY book (that includes any Manga as well). It's a free give away. SO if you've been looking for a book forever, ==<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; font-weight: normal;">1. Enter the contest on <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: line-through;">[|Shelfari.com] ==

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; font-weight: normal;">2. Read The Hunger Games
==<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; font-weight: normal;">3. Submit a review of the book <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: line-through;">[|here] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; font-weight: normal;">. (length doesn't matter) ==

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<span style="color: #0091ff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 150%;">//21st of December»// <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px;"> <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;">T’is the season to be naughty! Fah la la la la, la la la laaa. **<span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">And naughty we shall be this Tuesday. So we’ve shared with each other, our favorite characters. Now what’s a fan whom doesn’t understand the nature of their obsession? Is your character sitting by a fire place wrapped in a blanket with their lover? Hot chocolate in hand? Perhaps they are at a charismas party on an undercover mission to assassinate a new target!

T'is a story just for kicks! Funny it may be! And Irony brings Glee! What if you could give your Character a present this Christmas, what would that would be? It's the season of giving, so don't be selfish. The perfect gift for your character is just imaginary, so don't hold back.

It's our last meeting for the year you guys! It has truly been a pleasure! Keep in touch with you book buddies! You can reach us on Shelfari. May your holiday bring you good books to keep your thoughts // __warm__ // and amused this winter!!! Special Thank you to Mrs. Arroyo! Who has helped us with everything thus far! Thank You so much!

Happy Reading! ~Tasia **

<span style="color: #0091ff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 150%;">//17th of December»// <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px;">Well, tomorrow is a half day due to parent teachers conference. Yaay! It's 7 more days till Christmas you guys!! Hope Everyone enjoys the upcoming vacation. Just for some Updates: Check Out our new fuzz ball in the Fun Between the Pages page! Also Creepy Mizuki ... *shivers* Is she cool or freaky....? O.0 Guess that depends on the type of things you like. Whoa..she's definitly creeping me out!!! ^-^

The Recomendations page has a new series to offer: Magic or Madness. I'm hoping to add Janet Evanovich's <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">Stephanie Plum Series as well. Seems like there are a great many getting in that series. Feel free to c heck it out.

Surfing the web I stumbled on this great book site [|here]. It's interesting because it has quizzes! Really cool debates! Great summaries and fascinating quotes! I just had to share it with you guys!

This Tuesday's discussion will be updated here too! So check back soon! Happy Reading everyone ~Taisa

<span style="color: #0091ff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 150%;">//14th of December»// <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hi there fellow members! The Yearbook staff has asked to include us in the upcoming 2010 Yearbook. This is great! Seeing as the Book Club is still pretty new to Dewey. So this coming Tuesday will we will be taking a quick group picture. Bring your love for books.

We thought it would be great if everyone held their favorite books in this picture. If you guys have any ideas as to what could make our group picture look great, be sure to either comment on our group page, on Shelfari, or you can E-mail me at Liltay5692@yahoo.com. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now concerning our Character funeral... Bwuhaha Check back for more updates

<span style="color: #0042ff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 29px;">//1st of December»//

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You ever see a cover and don’t think much of it? From the summery you don’t expect much, and even the first few pages don’t seem all that exciting. But then, as you read on you realize that the book isn’t half bad. In fact, as you turn page after the plot thickens and even sucks you in! These are the “Who knew?” books.

Today, we will share with fellow members, stories that you didn’t really expect much from, but turned out to be a great read.

The cover can be deceiving. The plot could be enticing. “Who knew?”

//<span style="color: #0042ff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 150%;">26th of November» //​ Twigh-hards, check out the Fun Between the pages for a funny clip. Happy Gobble Gbble day!!

<span style="color: #0091ff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 150%;">//23rd of November»// ====<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Now, <span class="yshortcuts" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: #0066cc 1px dashed;">this Tuesday our topic will be “Shocking Parts!” ==== ====<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">Share what parts of a particular book has left you shocked, speechless, and stunted! It may be that a character thought to be dead is really still alive, or maybe it was a cliffy that just made you want to rush to the next page. It’ll be great if you have more than one “Shocking part!” to share with us, but remember that everyone will want to share, and often we don’t get to finish. Also, a thought to keep in mind,==== <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">it’s very ok to bring drinks to meetings. ~Tasia

//<span style="color: #0042ff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 160%;"> 17th of November» // Yes! This is the birthday of our book club website! It’s not done yet, but it’s coming along. Keep in touch by keeping up with your Shelfari book shelf and keeping it well updated. Also keep the discussions going by replying to members thoughts and put out your own on our [|group page]!

Happy reading! ~Tasia