Have you read the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, and are you looking for more books like that to enjoy?

Then check out Carrie's new If You Like...The Hunger Games booklist, on the libraries' BookGuide web pages -- it includes almost 50 individual titles or series that tap into many of the themes, settings or character types that make The Hunger Games such a popular series!

In the meantime -- have you been looking forward to the movie, opening Friday? What do you think about the casting? Do you think it'll be a good adaptation?

Come share your Hunger Games opinions with us here on the Teen Post Place blog!

Teen Read Week is officially Oct. 16-22, but we're extending the celebration to the middle of November with these special upcoming events at Bennett Martin, Eiseley, and Walt Libraries!

Teen Read Week Read-In
Saturday, October 15, 2011
2:30 - 4:30 PM
Bennett Martin Public Library
For all ages
In celebration of Teen Read Week, Bennett Martin Public Library Teen Advisory Board members invite members of the public of all ages to participate in a “Read-In” any time between 2:30 and 4:30.

Teen Costume Party
Saturday, October 22, 2011
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Walt Branch Library
For 6th through 12th graders
Dig out that costume in the back of your closet and get to Walt Branch Library for an "after-hours" teen party in celebration of Teen Read Week. Enjoy food and beverages, hang out, watch a spooky movie or make a cool mask and take part in the costume contest. 6th-12th graders only please. A costume isn’t required, but we will have prizes!

Altered Books
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Eiseley Branch Library
For ages 10 - 17
Release your inner artist in celebration of Teen Read Week and create a piece of unique art, using old books. Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own book, postcards, photos or other items you would like to use in your piece.

Looking for some good reading suggestions every month? Check out the new Susan's Speculations booklist newsletter, from Eiseley Branch's teen specialist, Susan S. -- you know her -- the lady with the way-cool glasses who can't stop recommending quirky teen reads!

Every month, she'll share entertaining commentary and some great book recommendations that should appeal to teens and adults alike. Susan's Speculations is part of the libraries' Books, Movies & More newsletter service...where you can sign up for over 30 different monthly booklist newsletters, delivered to you by e-mail or RSS feed.

Click the links to stop by and check out the latest issue of Susan's Speculations!

Note: If you already subscribed to the Teen Scene newsletter, then you're already subscribed to Susan's Speculations. If you aren't already subscribed to Teen Scene, it will continue on its own, as a short list of new teen fiction each month, without Susan's commentaries.

The long-awaited final volume in the Hunger Games trilogy arrived in libraries and bookstores this week. If you haven't tried this series, check it out -- these are some of the hottest young adult novels published in the past several years.

If you're looking for similar reads, visit our new Mockingjay is Here!! read-alikes list.

Are you reading this series? How much have you been looking forward to Mockingjay? And did it meet up with your expectations?

Let us know what you thought!

I want to give a shout out to the Ambatadors -Tayce and Alex- who volunteered at the Families Matter event on Saturday, November 14 at the Children’s Museum. Now, not everyone has what it takes to dress up in a bat suit complete with a cape and pointy ears, but these ladies did not hesitate. Children were running this way and that, anxious to explore all the museum had to offer, and we were right in the middle of the ruckus. Alex and Tayce attracted families to our table by offering stickers and coloring sheets to the kids. I talked to several people who did not yet have a library card and explained how to obtain one. I think we will see several new families visit the libraries thanks to the exposure from this event. Overall, we estimated that at least 100 people visited our booth. Thanks Alex and Tayce for your help in promoting Lincoln City Libraries!