Fallen Star Stories

Christopher Paolini fans everywhere now know that his incredible series which began with 'Eragon' is about to come to a close. Tomorrow, the final book 'Inheritance' will hit the shelves. And while it has taken some time (as any fan will tell you), it will be worth the wait. "Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances. The Rider and his dragon have come farther than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?"

Tomorrow marks the launch of the One Book One Galway reading project. This launch is taking place in the Galway Museum at 11am. Thoroughout November, there will be a number of activities taking place at various libraries in Galway; workshops with the wonderful Rab Fulton, local writer and famed storyteller of spooky (and other) tales; the Intergenerational Book Club will meet at the Westside Library... well, just have a look at the website and you'll see for yourself! The aim of this incentive, promoted by the Home School and Community Liaison officers, is to get all of Galway city reading one particular book over one month. And the book selected is Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. This is a truly wonderful book that will be thoroughly enjoyed by children and adults alike. So, it's time to show your support and enthusiasm for reading. Visit your local libraries, your favourite bookshop.... and get your hands on a copy of Kensuke's Kingdom ! http://onebookonega...

For all you Wimpy Kid fans out there (and who isn't these days).... Jeff Kinney will be coming to Dublin to celebrate the publication of the latest exciting adventure... Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever!!! Jeff will be appearing at the Liberty Hall Theatre, Eden Quay on the 28th November at 7pm.  And he'll also have two very special guest appearances by actors the Wimpy Kid movie actors: Zachary Gordon (Greg) and Robert Capron (Rowley). This is a ticketed event, so you'll need to get in there and get your tickets NOW. To book your tickets, please contact the box office on 0818205205 or website:www.ctb.ie . Cost per ticket:€5.00.... what a bargain!!!! Incidentally, the new book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever is due to be released on 16 November. Much excitement!

Attached are the links for the just announced longlists for the extremely prestigious CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals. I won't go into huge detail at this time. Both longlists are very long... and all of the listed books are truly incredible books. On the CILIP Carnegie list are such worthy titles as A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, The Devil Walks by Anne Fine, David Almond's My Name Is Mina , Twilight Robbery by Frances Hardinge..... please click on the link below and have a look for yourself! It is amazing! http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/pressdesk/press.php?release=pres_nom_car_2012.html On the Kate Greenaway longlist, we have such beauties as A Monster Calls illustrated by Jim Kay, Cat's Ahoy illustrated by Jim Field, Wolf Won't Bite by Emily Gravett, Tiny Little Fly illustrated by Kevin Waldron... the list goes on and on. Here's the link FYI: http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/pressdesk/press.php?release=pres_nom_green_2012.html

Last night (November 4th) Patrick Ness won yet another award for his fantastic and amazing work. This time, the book honoured was A Monster Calls , which won the Galaxy National Book Award. As such... Patrick will be featured on Booked, their six-part television series on More4, which will begin on November 13th.... and... you can now vote for A Monster Calls to win the overall Book of the Year award. A Monster Calls has also been shortlisted for the Red House Book Awards, the only UK book award voted on exclusively by young readers. And, if that isn't enough for you... A Monster Calls has been longlisted for the extremely prestigious CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals. Yes, that's right...both of them! My very serious advice to you at this time is... if you haven't yet read A Monster Calls , this is one book you really must read. It is no exaggeration for me to say, it will change you. Riveting and deeply affective, this is perhaps the most beautiful book I...

One of the fantastic new books out now for young adults is 'The Double Shadow' by Sally Gardner. Gardner has written such wonderful books as 'I, Coriander', 'The Red Necklace' and for younger readers 'Lucy Willow'. Her latest offering is a compelling, riveting read about a 17 year old girl, Amaryllis, living just prior to World War II who becomes trapped with her own memories inside a 'picture palace' designed by her father to keep her safe. Truly superb!

Yes it's the spookiest day of the year once again. Happy Halloween to you all! This is my favourite day and to celebrate with you, I thought I'd share my favourite Halloween film of all time. If you haven't seen it, yet, it's the perfect one to watch after the trick-or-treating is done, or even during the Halloween party. Set's the tone for the rest of the winter season. Here's a taster. ENJOY!!!!