New and Upcoming Graphic Novels

ascplteens — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:56:23 +0000

Take What You Can Carry – In 1977 suburban Chicago, Kyle runs wild with his friends and learns to shoplift from the local convenience store. In 1941 Berkeley, the Himitsu family is forced to leave their home for a Japanese-American internment camp, and their teenage son must decide how to deal with his new life.

Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt – Neverwinter Tales -Drizzt and his companion Dahlia hunt for something that seems part vampire and part elite dwarven warrior and must find out how the evil lich Valindra Shadowmantle and her minion Korbin Dor’crae factor into the mystery.

Ghostbusters Volume 1 - Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or any of your family ever seen a spook, specter, or ghost? If the answer is yes, call the professionals! Psychokinetic energy is on the rise again, business is booming for the boys, and Ray is troubled by what could be a prophetic dream. Is this an ill omen of an upcoming apocaplypse, or just a little indigestion?

Ichiro -Ichiro lives in New York City with his Japanese mother. His father, an American soldier, was killed in Iraq. Now, Ichi’s mom has decided they should move back to Japan to live with Ichi’s grandfather. After a supernatural encounter with the gods and creatures of Japanese mythology, Ichi must face his fears if he is to get back home. In doing so, he learns about the nature of man, of gods, and of war. He also learns there are no easy answers–for gods or men.

New Teen Fiction Titles!

ascplteens — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:00:12 +0000

Daughter of the Centaurs – Kate Klimo
Malora knows what she was born to be: a horse wrangler and a hunter, just like her father. But when her people are massacred by batlike monsters called Leatherwings, Malora will need her horse skills just to survive. The last living human, Malora roams the wilderness at the head of a band of magnificent horses, relying only on her own wits, strength, and courage. When she is captured by a group of centaurs and taken to their city, Malora must decide whether the comforts of her new home and family are worth the parts of herself she must sacrifice to keep them.

Faery Tales and Nightmares – Melissa Marr
Dangerous promises and beguiling threats swirl together in a dozen stories of enchantments, dark and light, by Melissa Marr. Uncanny and unexpected creatures appear from behind bushes, rise from under the seas, or manifest from seasonal storms to pursue the objects of their attention-with amorous or sinister intent-relentlessly. From the gentle tones of a story-teller’s cadences to the terror of a blood sacrifice, tales of favorite characters from Marr’s Wicked Lovely novels mix with accounts of new characters for readers to fall in love with . . . or to fear.

Two Truths and a Lie – Sara Shepard

Seventeen-year-old Emma Paxton steps into the life of her long-lost twin Sutton to solve her murder, while Sutton looks on from her afterlife.

Who was your favorite new artist?

ascplteens — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:27:42 +0000

The buzz is that some people were disappointed that Bon Iver won Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards last night. Who do you think should have won?

Nicki Minaj

J. Cole

Skrillex

The Band Perry

New & Upcoming Teen Fiction!

ascplteens — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:29 +0000

Trafficked – Kim Purcell
Hannah believes she’s being brought from Moldova to Los Angeles to become a nanny for a Russian family. But her American dream quickly spirals into a nightmare. The Platonovs force Hannah to work sixteen-hour days, won’t let her leave the house, and seem to have a lot of secrets – from Hannah and from each other. Stranded in a foreign land with false documents, no money, and nobody who can help her, Hannah must find a way to save herself from her new status as a modern-day slave or risk losing the one thing she has left: her life.

Beneath a Meth Moon – Jacqueline Woodson

Laurel Daneau has moved on to a new life, in a new town, but inside she’s still reeling from the loss of her mother and grandmother during Hurricane Katrina. Laurel’s new life is going well, with T-Boom, co-captain of the basketball team, for a boyfriend. When T-Boom introduces Laurel to meth, she immediately falls under its spell.

Born Wicked – Jessica Spotswood

Everybody knows Cate Cahill and her sisters are eccentric. Too pretty, too reclusive, and far too educated for their own good. But the truth is even worse: they’re witches. And if their secret is discovered by the priests of the Brotherhood, it would mean an asylum, a prison ship – or an early grave. Before her mother died, Cate promised to protect her sisters. But with only six months left to choose between marriage and the Sisterhood, she might not be able to keep her word . . . especially after she finds her mother’s diary, uncovering a secret that could spell her family’s destruction…

New and Upcoming Graphic Novels

ascplteens — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:43:01 +0000

Tina’s Mouth – Tina Malhotra, a sophomore at the Yarborough Academy in Southern California, creates an existential diary for an honors English assignment in which she tries to determine who she is and where she fits in.

The Adventures of Dr. McNinja: Night Powers - What’s better than an evil unicorn motorcycle, monster gang wars, a tennis match against a god of destruction, and banditos on velociraptors – in full color? Yeah, we couldn’t think of anything, either.

Amazing Agent Jennifer, Volume 1 – A spin-off straight from the pages of Amazing Agent Luna Long. From Jennifer’s freshman year in the Agency, through her struggles with her parents and her grueling training, to her first dangerous mission as a field agent being a young secret agent is never easy.

Time Runs Out – Miranda Mercury, the greatest adventurer in this or any other galaxy, is dying, and there’s no possible cure. With only one year left to live, Miranda is forced to wage the greatest fight of her life, and secure the heroic legacy that has defined her since she was a young girl.

New & Upcoming Teen Fiction

ascplteens — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:43 +0000

Getting Over Garrett Delaney – Abby McDonald
Seventeen-year-old Sadie is in love: epic, heartfelt, and utterly one-sided. The object of her obsession – ahem, affection – is her best friend, Garrett Delaney, who has been oblivious to Sadie’s feelings ever since he sauntered into her life and wowed her with his passion for Proust (not to mention his deep-blue eyes). For two long, painful years, Sadie has been Garrett’s constant companion, sharing his taste in everything from tragic Russian literature to art films to ’80s indie rock – all to no avail. But when Garrett leaves for a summer literary retreat, Sadie is sure that the absence will make his heart grow fonder – until he calls to say he’s fallen in love… With some other girl!

My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan – Seth Rudetsky
Justin has two goals for sophomore year: to date Chuck, the hottest boy in school, and to become the king of Cool U, the table in the cafeteria where the “in” crowd sits. Unfortunately, he has the wrong look (short, plump, Brillo-pad curls), he has the wrong interests (Broadway, chorus violin), and he has the wrong friends (Spencer, into Eastern religions, and Mary Ann, who doesn’t shave her armpits). And Chuck? Well, he’s not gay; he’s dating Becky, a girl in chorus with whom Justin is friendly. But Justin is determined. In detention one day, Justin comes up with a perfect plan. They will pretend that Becky is dating Justin, whom Becky’s dad loves. And when Becky and Justin go out on a fake date, Chuck will meet up with them for a real date with Becky. Chuck’s bound to find Justin irresistable, right? What could go wrong?

DJ Rising – Love Maia
Meet Marley, an unassuming high school junior who breathes in music like oxygen. In between caring for his heroin-addicted mother, and keeping his scholarship at a fancy prep school, he dreams of becoming a professional DJ. When chance lands Marley his first real DJ job, his career as “DJ Ice” suddenly skyrockets. But when heart-rending disaster at home brings Marley crashing back down to earth, he is torn between obligation and following his dreams.

New and Upcoming Music

ascplteens — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:51 +0000

Lana Del Rey -
Born to Die

Yo Gotti -
Live from the Kitchen

Young Jeezy -
TM:103

iCarly – Soundtrack 2

Hit the Lights -
Invicta

Sleigh Bells -
Reign of Terror

New and Upcoming Graphic Novels

ascplteens — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:12:50 +0000

Astonishing X-Men: Children of the Brood – While Cyclops, Emma and Wolverine are off in Japan dealing with giant monsters, something dire happens that demands the X-Men’s attention. With their leaders away, should the X-Men deny their help? HECK NO! Storm, Colossus and Kitty Pryde join Beast and Agent Brand to take on the Brood

The Earl and the Fairy, Vol. 1 - New Manga Series – Lydia Carlton is a fairy doctor,one of the few people with the ability to see the magical creatures who share our world. During one of her rare trips to London to visit her father, Lydia’s quiet life is suddenly transformed when she is rescued from kidnappers by a mysterious young man!

New Defender – Volume 1 - Elves, Gods, and Over-Minds – oh my! What else can you expect when your team’s starting lineup consists of a sorcerer, a gargoyle, a Valkyrie, a pair of X-Men, a former model, the Son of Satan, and more of Marvel’s wildest warriors? Far out fantasy the likes you’ve never seen, that’s what!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 1: Change Is Constant – The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & it’s a different world for the Turtles. The group is broken as Raphael wanders the streets of NYC in search of food and shelter. His brothers and Master Splinter are on the search, but so far all they can find is trouble. The very core of the Turtles family is at stake as the new origin of TMNT is revealed!

New & Upcoming Teen Fiction

ascplteens — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:42 +0000

Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler

Once upon a time, Hudson knew exactly what her future looked like. Then a betrayal changed her life and knocked her dreams to the ground. Now she’s a girl who doesn’t believe in second chances, a girl who stays under the radar by baking cupcakes at her mom’s diner and obsessing over what might have been. So when things start looking up and she has another shot at her dreams, Hudson is equal parts hopeful and terrified. Of course, this is also the moment a cute, sweet guy walks into her life–and starts serving up some seriously mixed signals. She’s got a lot on her plate, and for a girl who’s been burned before, risking it all is easier said than done. It’s time for Hudson to ask herself what she really wants, and how much she’s willing to sacrifice to get it. Because in a place where opportunities are fleeting, she knows this chance may very well be her last….

Truth – Julia Karr

Nina Oberon’s life has changed enormously in the last few months. When her mother was killed, Nina discovered the truth about her father, the leader of the Resistance. And now she sports the same Governing Council#150;ordered tattoo of XVI on her wrist that all sixteen-year-old girls have. The one that announces to the world that she is easy prey to predators. But Nina won’t be anyone’s stereotype. And when she joins an organization of girls working within the Resistance, she knows that they can put an end to one of the most terrifying secret programs the GC has ever conceived. Because the truth always comes out . . . and the consequences can be deadly.

New and Upcoming CDs

ascplteens — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:41:19 +0000

Skrillex – Bangarang

Foxy Shazam -
Church of Rock & Roll

Safetysuit –
These Times

Underworld Awakening
Various Artists

You Me At Six -
Sinners Never Sleep

Hospitality –
Hospitality