More New Books

It's that time of year when the new books start to make their way onto the shelves. Here are a couple more to think about.

This short graphic novel is anything but small. It is a frank and sometimes frightening examination of the perils of eating dis-orders. No punches are pulled as the author takes a look at the pressures that keep people in the seemingly endless cycle of pain and misery that centres on their own body image.

It might be quick to read, but the effects are long lasting.

I first saw this book a number of years ago, and I am delighted that it will be part of our Library's collection. Part encyclopedia, part choose-your-own adventure, all interesting. This book lets you leaf your way through the pages in a pattern that will always be as different as the days on which you choose to read it. It's a good idea to read the instructions at the beginning, but this book also lends itself well to just jumping in wherever you feel like it. In this book you will find information about so many different topics, but grouped mainly into 8 main categories. Science, the Arts, History and the Natural World to name just a few. So go on, jump in, see what you can learn. You may not want to put it down.

Stay tuned next week for student written reviews.