The new television series Smash premiered last night to decent ratings. The show follows the people involved in launching a new Broadway musical. Here are some items from our collection for fans of the first episode or for fans of Broadway.

Here are a dozen DVDs featuring football.

In honor of the upcoming Super Bowl, here are a dozen young adult novels featuring football.

The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges

Each year the Edgar Awards are given out to the top mysteries. The nominees were released today. You can read the full list here.

Here are the nominees in the Young Adult category:

These sequels and series titles are now on order. Click on the book cover to be taken to  the catalog record. Then click Request It on the left side of the web page to place a hold on the title.

Three DVDs based on young adult novels are now on order. Read the book first and place a hold on the DVD today.

Carry Out a Good Book: Winter Reading 2012 begins today. Those in grades 6-12 can register for the teen program. You read three books by February 29 to earn a reusable lunch bag and a chance in our grand prize drawing.

Keeping with our theme, here are some reading suggestions featuring teens who work in restaurants:

Season 2 of Downton Abbey premieres on Masterpiece Classic this Sunday. If you are a fan of the period drama, you might enjoy these other materials from our collection.