It is the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. Many new books are being written and others being re-published to take advantage of people’s interest in this period of American history. So far, two of the new books have been added to the Pember collection and a third is on the way: … Read more
The book club will read any title by Nevada Barr. Her official website says, “NEVADA BARR is an award-winning novelist and New York Times best-selling author. She has a growing number of Anna Pigeon mysteries to her credit as well as numerous other books, short stories, and articles. She currently resides in New Orleans with … Read more
I have read the first four of Louise Penny’s Quebec-set mysteries and thoroughly enjoyed them. The sixth book, Bury Your Dead got starred reviews in all the pre-pub journals and made a number of “Best of 2010” lists. Louise Penny’s website says “Like the rest of the Chief Inspector Gamache novels, BURY YOUR DEAD is … Read more
The random number generator tells me that Maryann A Cadella Dodge has won the Stephen King book. Stop in this week to pick it up!
SALS has purchased new eBook versions of children’s and young adult graphic novel titles. They are accessed through OverDrive just like the downloadable audiobooks. Just click on the OverDrive “Downland audiobooks & eBooks” icon. Children’s Graphic Novels John Henry, Hammerin’ Hero by Stephanie Peters Pecos Bill, Colossal Cowboy by Sean Tulien The Tall Tale of … Read more
Donna says she really enjoyed reading Shanghai girls by Lisa See. “It is good historical fiction, engrossing and readable.” Catalog summary: May and Pearl, two sisters living in Shanghai in the mid-1930s, are beautiful, sophisticated, and well-educated, but their family is on the verge of bankruptcy. Hoping to improve their social standing, May and Pearl’s … Read more
Leave a comment about books or our library and be in a drawing for a copy of Stephen King’s newest book, Full Dark, No Stars. The winner will be announced on March 22. The winner should have a valid library card for our system and will be chosen at random. Spam and filler comments are … Read more
If you’re a monster and you know it by Rebecca Emberley Monsters sing their own version of the popular song that encourages everyone to express their happiness through voice and movement. Colorful digitally created monsters aren’t too scary for young children. They start out with “If you’re a monster and you know it, snort and … Read more
A Long and Happy Life, by Reynolds Price, is a story of North Carolina rural life featuring Rosacoke Mustain as she grows into a young woman. The story examines themes of love, identity and birth. To think about while reading: The people in this novel live in a rural area with electric lights and telephones, … Read more
One of my favorite books, Jane Eyre, is being made into a movie again! Book Review I watched the clip from the movie that is included as part of this review and it looks like it is going to be every bit as good as the George C. Scott version that is my favorite.
Recommendation: Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown is just hitting the NYT fiction best seller list. Description: “Unwillingly brought together to care for their ailing mother, three sisters who were named after famous Shakespearean characters discover that everything they have been avoiding may prove more worthwhile than expected.” The sisters’ motto; “There is no problem a … Read more