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Good Morning, All: Here is my original post: *Hello All: I am starting to create my book order for next year and I am wondering if any of you working in a high school have purchased the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or the second and soon third book in the series for your library and/or if there has been any interest from your students. I have read the first two and really enjoyed them, but there are some seriously graphic scenes in both books. There is apparently a movie in the works, which always drums up interest, plus, they are compulsively readable crime/mystery novels. I just want to get a feel for how all of you are handling this series that seems to be rapidly gaining popularity. Thanks so much--I'll post a hit if there is interest.* The responses mostly indicated that librarians were directing their students to the public library for these books. A couple of people had purchased the first book and were waiting to see what the circulation was like before they made any moves regarding purchasing the rest of the series. Finally, I got a response from a librarian in Sweden, where the books were originally published, who said she had the books in her library, though she did not suggest them to all students. I, myself, am still a bit on the fence. I have *Push* on my shelf, which is very graphic as well, so why not this? I think I am going to wait a bit and see if my students really start coming in and asking about the books. The Swedish movie is out in America, but I think once they make the Hollywood version, much like when the Lovely Bones came out, there will be some demand. Additionally, for those of you who enjoyed reading the books, there was a really interesting article in the NY Times Magazine this weekend regarding the author and the drama surrounding his estate. It was an interesting read. I thank all who responded for their perspective! It is always so helpful to see what others are doing! Best, Teresa Tartaglione Campus Librarian Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus New York, NY 10023 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, you send a message to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * To contact an LM_NET Moderator: LM_NET-request@listserv.syr.edu * LM_NET Help & Information: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/join.html * LM_NET Supporters: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/category/links/el-announce/ * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------