Library Notes
Library Notes for August 27, 2008
August is Romance Awareness Month: “Pam’s Picks” are
“Moon Shell Beach” by Nancy Thayer, “Fearless” by Diana Palmer, and “Now &
Always” by Lori Copeland.
National Inventors Month: “Pam’s Picks” are “Universe
in a Mirror Sage of the Hubble Telescope” by Robert Zimmerman.
May Your Reading Be A Haven Month: “Pam’s Picks” are
“Swan Peak” by James Lee Burke, “Executive Privilege” by Philip Margolin,
and “The Last Oracle” by James Rollins.
New Fiction: “The Beach House” by Jane Green, a
captivating story about the strength of family and friends. Nan is a
sixty-five year old widow, who lives on the top of a bluff in Nantucket.
When she learns her money is dwindling sooner then she expected she decides
to rent rooms in her house. Soon the people start coming to fill the house
with laughter, tears and noise, the house is alive again. Then an unexpected
visitor turns all their worlds upside down.
“No Choice but Seduction” by Johanna Lindsey, this book is a historical
romance in large print. After her mother died, Katey Tyler leaves
Connecticut, for England in hopes of finding relatives there and then on to
a tour of Europe. She had no idea that her life is about to change. She
catches the eye of ship owner Boyd Anderson and is soon in the center of a
kidnapping. When Sir Anthony Malory's young daughter is abducted the
kidnapper sends the ransom note to the wrong home, to the brother, James.
James and his wife, Georgina, are out of town and their houseguest
Georgina's youngest brother, Boyd Anderson receives the letter. Searching
for the girl with Anthony, Boyd a notoriously hot-headed American sea
captain fully intends to make the foolhardy villain pay. But he hardly
expects to find Katey and not the kidnapper.
New Non-fiction: “Perennials” by Sally Roth and Jane
Courtier, this book is full of designing plans. Helpful tips on choosing and
maintaining easy to care for plants and gardens.
New Audio Books on CD: “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac,
“The Magician’s Assistant” by Ann Patchett, “Executive Privilege” by Phillip
Margolin and “Winter Study” by Nevada Barr.
New Audio Book on Playaway: “Cormac” by Scott Brewer.
New CDs: “Soundtrack Smashes: Number 1’s,” “Hannah
Montana,” and “High School Musical Soundtrack.”
New DVDs: “Spiderwick,” “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “Juno,”
and “Enchanted.”
New Display: Rocks, Rocks, and more Rocks!!! Yes, I
guess you could say things are rocking at the library. Rock collector
Ezekiel Reyes has put together quite a collection of rocks in his ten years.
He has iron ore, limestone, geodes, hematite, and even a painted rock, rocks
of all shapes, sizes and colors.
The library has a nice collection of Trigg County High
School Annuals. But we are missing a few. If you have any old annuals you
would like to donate to the library please give us a call.
Story time will be starting again in September. Ms.
Tammy Sholar does a great job with the preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30.
Sign your preschoolers up today. Forms can be picked up at the front desk.
Pamela Thomas Metts
Director
Library Notes for August 13, 2008
Trees
Trees are the kindest things I know,
They do no harm, they simply grow
And spread a shade for sleepy cows,
And gather birds among their boughs. By Harry Behn,
from “20th Century Children’s Poetry Treasury.”
If I were to read a book sitting in the shade of a tree
during HOT August, what would that book be, you ask? Or even if you didn’t
ask. I think I would have to choose (for Pam’s Pick), the new James
Patterson series, “Dangerous Days of Daniel X.” Daniel was born with a great
power and a deadly secret and now the fate of the world rests on Daniel X.
Too Sci Fi for your reading taste, then choose “Tribute” by Nora Roberts, or
“Last Patriot” by Brad Thor. You will find them all on the Best Seller’s
List!
New Fiction: “Tribute” by Nora Roberts, the story of a
young woman caught in the secrets of a small town scandal and a big screen
legend. Cilla McGowan moves from Hollywood to Virginia to rebuild her
grandmother’s house. Her grandmother once an actress with a golden voice
died mysteriously in the house. Haunted by the grandmother she never knew,
Cilla must rebuild the house and solve the mystery of her death.
“The Last Patriot” by Brad Thor, this is a pulse
pounding thriller. Scot Harvath must race to locate an ancient secret that
has the power to stop militant Islam dead in its tracks. Just before his
assassination in 632 A.D., Prophet Mohammed shared a startling revelation
with his closest friend. That secret could end the war on Terror.
“Say Goodbye” by Lisa Gardner, this novel will draw you
into the mind of a terrifying killer. FBI agent, Kimberly Quincy is looking
for a serial killer. Prostitutes are disappearing, with no bodies and few
clues Kimberly may be looking for a killer who has found the key to the
perfect murder. She just hopes she is not next.
“Last Kiss” by Luanne Rice, a captivating story of
love, loss, and redemption. Eighteen year old Charlie went out one warm
summer evening and was later found dead. Murdered with no motive, no clues
and no answers. His mother and girlfriend want answers even if they have to
find them themselves.
New Kentucky Fiction: “Ferus Esse” by A. K. Maddox, she
is a local author. This exciting book is about an orphan girl destined to be
a great dragon rider and her dragon. The two make a wonderful team until
they are knocked out of the sky on their way to battle. Den has many broken
bones and Souliei her dragon has lost his memory. Den must help Souliei if
the two are to win the war that is threatening their existence.
New Non-fiction: “The Big Book of Weekend Crochet” by
Hilary Mackin and Sue Whiting, this book has over 30 projects for the
beginner to the accomplished crocheter. All you need is a ball of yarn and a
crochet hook to make one of these dazzling designs.
“Modern China: the Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850
to the Present” by Jonathan Fenby, with the spot light on China for the 2008
World Olympics you will enjoy learning more about China.
New Reference Books: “Kelley Blue Book: Used Car &
Truck Guide 1993-2007” this book has prices for private party, trade-in and
retain values for July- December 2008.
“2009 Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1901-2000” by
Colin R. Bruce II, this book has the pricing guide for most world coins.
With over 50,000 actual size illustrations, a DVD is also included.
New Audio Books on CD: “Say Goodbye” by Lisa Gardner,
“Hold Tight” by Harlan Coben, and “Quiet Strength” by Tony Dungy.
New CDs: “George Strait: 22 More Hits,” “The Very Best
of Travis Tritt,” and “The Very Best of Tracy Lawrence.”
New DVDs: “The Spiderwick Chronicles” and “Charlie
Wilson’s War.”
New Display: Rocks, Rocks, and more Rocks!!! Yes, I
guess you could say things are rocking at the library. Rock collector
Ezekiel Reyes has put together quite a collection of rocks in his ten years.
He has iron ore, limestone, geodes, hematite, and even a painted rock, rocks
of all shapes, sizes and colors.
The library has a nice collection of Trigg County High
School Annuals. But we are missing a few if you have any old annuals you
would like to donate to the library please give us a call.
Story time will be starting again, in September. Ms.
Tammy Sholar does a great job with the preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30.
Sign your preschoolers up today. Forms can be picked up at the front desk.
Pamela Thomas Metts
Director
Library Notes for August 6, 2008
Is it August already? SUMMER READING is over, children
are ready to return to school.
“The brilliant poppy flaunts her head
amidst the ripening grain,
and adds her voice to swell the song
that August’s here again.” Helen Maria Winslow
Specials this week New Large Type: “Twisted Creek” by
Jodi Thomas, New Large Type Mystery Series: “A is for Alibi,” “B is for
Burglar,” “C is for Corpse,” and “D is for Deadbeat,” New Large Type
Westerns: “Phantom Bandit” by Frank Bonham, “Rode the Wild Trail” by Max
Brand, “Pot Luck” by Bennett Foster, and “Bitter Wind” by W. Overholser,
Classic Fiction Large Type: “Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck.
New Fiction: “The Broken Window” by Jeffery Deaver,
this is a Lincoln Rhyme thriller. When Lincoln’s cousin Arthur is arrested
for murder, Lincoln thinks the crime scene is too perfect. Evidence from
Arthur’s home is found all over the crime scene and it looks bad for Arthur.
Soon Lincoln along with Amelia Sachs uncover a string of murders and rapes
with ironclad evidence against unsuspected people. Lincoln and Amelia
realize the perfect evidence may be the result of a masterful identity theft
and manipulation.
“Tail Spin” by Catherine Coulter, this is a new FBI
thriller. FBI agents Dillion Savich and Lacey Sherlock have to figure out if
some one is trying to kill a doctor whose patient list is made up of
Washington movers and shakers. The Doctor has recently been diagnosed with
dementia that makes him act in uninhibited and erratic behavior. Was this
why someone was worried about what the Doctor might reveal in his impaired
mental capacity?
“Fast Track” by Fern Michaels, this is book three in
the Sisterhood: Rules of the Game series. When a helicopter land on their
mountain the Sisters can’t wait to find out who the guest is. Soon they
learn it is a new employer with a dangerous assignment in mind. One that
will reward them beyond their wildest dreams or could cause them to lose
everything. Will they take the job and if they do will they succeed?
New Christian Fiction: “A Sister’s Hope” by Wanda E.
Brunstetter, this is book three in the Sisters of Holmes County. Martha
Hostettler is the youngest of the sisters. She is upset when her home is
attacked by someone. Soon that someone is thought to be Luke Friesen the man
of her dreams. Martha must find the truth.
Memorial: “Shade: Ideas and Inspiration for Shady
Gardens” by Keith Wiley, this book was donated in memory of Ann Hammond
Thiel by the Trigg County High School Class of 58.
New Non-fiction: “What Your Preschooler Need to Know”
edited by E. D. Hirsch, Jr., this book will help you get your child ready
for school. It is filled with things to read aloud to your child as well as
fundamentals your child needs to prepare for a lifetime of learning.
“The Road to Wealth” by Suze Orman, this book has over
2000 answers to personal finance questions you have and some you didn’t know
you had. It also includes information on Identity Theft that everyone needs
to know.
“A History of Iran” by Michael Axworthy, this book will
assist you in understanding the role that cultural, literary, and religious
revolution has had on the Iranian national identity.
New Audio Books on CD: “Phantom Prey” by John Sandford,
“The Christmas Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverini, and “The Quilter’s Apprentice”
by Jennifer Chiaverini.
New CDs: “Debussy: Greatest Hits,” “Prokofiev: Greatest
Hits,” and “Rimsky-Korsakov: Greatest Hits.”
New DVDs: “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and “Beowulf.”
Pamela Thomas Metts
Director
Library Notes for July 30, 2008
Hot July brings cooling showers,
Apricots and gilly flowers. By Sara Coleridge.
I don’t know what a “gilly flower” is but it sounds “julyie.”
Maybe it will be in our new garden book, by Barbara Damrosch, “Garden
Primer” or maybe in “Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky” by Thomas G. Barnes.
“Pam’s Picks of the Week” are not fiction. My picks don’t always have to be
fiction! In fact this may be a good week to feature some interesting
Non-fiction titles. Ok, how about one fiction title?
New Non-fiction: “The Secret to True Happiness” by
Joyce Meyer, this is a secret we would all like to have. Meyer gives us the
answers to how we are meant to find joy and happiness in our lives. She
explains even though we may go through many challenges in our lives, it is
important to remember what we have as a gift from God and embrace it.
“Stop Whining, Start Living” by Dr. Laura Schlessinger,
this book will help those stuck in the whining mode. While Dr. Schlessinger
will agree that some whining is good to relieve stress, being stuck in a
whining mode is not good for you or your relationships.
“Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy!” by Barbara
Johnson, this book will help you look at life’s challenges with new
prospective. To help you pick the flowers of live not the weeds.
“Fleeced: How Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, Media
Mockery of Terrorist Threats, Liberals Who Want to Kill Talk Radio, the New
do Nothing Congress, Companies that Help Iran and Washington Lobbyists for
Foreign Government are Fleecing Us and What to do About it” by Dick Morris,
and Eileen McGann, this book reveals how the government is fleecing the
working, tax payers of America.
“Bad Money: Reckless Finance, Failed Politics, and the
Global Crisis of American Capitalism” by Kevin Phillips, this book refers to
not only the depreciated dollar but the dangers of thirty years of
ballooning debt and credit industry.
New Fiction: “Sepulchre” by Kate Mosse, this is the
story of love, obsession, and revenge. Leonie and her brother, Anatole,
leave Paris to live with their aunt in southwest France, in Domaine. Domaine
holds many mysteries it self. When Leonie finds a strange pack of tarot
cards, card that hold the power of life and death. They just may tell her
why she and Anatole were invited to Domaine in the first place.
“New Audio Books on CD: “Odd Thomas” by Dean Koontz,
“The Alexandria Link” by Steve Berry, “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” by
Jack Finney, and “”People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks.
New CDs: “The Essential Gloria Estefan,” “The Best of
Eddie Money,” and “Loverboy Classics: Their Greatest Hits.”
New DVD: “American Gangster,” this is based on a true
story.
If you have something you would like displayed in the
display case please contact Charlotte at the front desk on Tuesdays or
Wednesdays. She is looking for something for October, November, and
December.
I would like to welcome all my Thomas and Bridges
cousins to Trigg County and invited them to stop by the library to do family
research or use the Internet.
Pamela Thomas Metts
Director
Library Notes for July 23, 2008
July’s flowers are the water lily and larkspur. The
ruby is July’s gem. Just a little bit of information. Here’s a little
more…July 16, 1945 the first atomic bomb explosion at Alamogordo, New
Mexico, read more about this in “Brotherhood of the Bomb” by Edward Teller.
July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon,
learn more about this on DVD, “To the Moon” Apollo Space Program. July 28,
1914 Austria, Hungary declared war on Serbia, read “The Doughboys” the story
of the AEF, 1917-1918. So much for history, now the books of the week
are…book 2 of the Sign of Seven Trilogy, “The Hollow” by Nora Roberts. The
lull is over and the nightmare is about to begin.
New Fiction: “Rogue” by Danielle Steel, a love story
from the Queen of Romance. Maxine has been divorced for five years when she
meets Dr. Charles West. He is everything her ex is not. But soon her ex is
back in the picture and Maxine must decide between the father of her
children or Dr. West.
“No Good Deed” by Barbara Block, this is a PI Robin
Light mystery, this book is also in large print. Robin can’t figure out why
her partner John has set her up. He calls her in the middle of the night to
drive to a client’s house only to be met by the police when she gets there.
The next day John commits suicide. Robin must clear her name and find out
why she was betrayed by her friend or was she?
“People of the Weeping Eye” by W. Michael Gear and
Kathleen O’Neal Gear, this is book 15 in the North American series. Old
White or the Seeker is on a long journey home when he meets Two Petal a
young woman living life backwards. Seeker must help her by healing the rift
in her soul.
“The Death Dealer” by Heather Graham, this is the
sequel to “Dead Room.” Genevieve hires PI Joe Connolly to find a serial
killer. The killer is obsessed with Edgar Allen Poe, and is killing off the
Ravens. (Members of the Poe Society) Genevieve’s mother is a Raven and could
be the next target.
“Shadow of Power” by Steve Martini, this is a Paul
Madriani novel. Legal scholar Terry Scarborough is murdered after finding
the missing Thomas Jefferson letter. It is up to defense attorney Paul
Madriani to help his client by finding the letter and the real killer.
New Biography: “Home: A Memoir of My Early Years” by
Julie Andrews, a moving and warm story of her life from war-torn Britain to
American stardom. She was eighteen when she came to the United States to
play on Broadway. She was playing on Broadway when she was cast as Mary
Poppins by Walt Disney.
New Non-fiction: “Comfort: a Journey through Grief” by
Ann Hood, this story of losing a child and the struggles to pull up and move
on. When Ann Hood’s five year old daughter died from a virulent strand of
strep throat Ann gave up on everything, until one day someone suggested she
learn to knit. In this book she tells how she found the hope to go on once
again.
New Audio Book: “Shadow of Power” by Steve Martini.
New CDs: “5th Gear” by Brad Paisley, “Cowboy
Town” by Brooks & Dunn, “Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates” by Kenny Chesney.
New DVDs: “Bee Movie,” and “I Am Legend.”
Don’t forget about Summer Reading! If you haven’t
caught the read bug yet, stop by today time is running out!
Pamela Thomas Metts
Director
Library Notes for July 16, 2008
What would summer be without good old southern cookin?
With all the fresh vegetables and fruits available, now is a great time to
try new recipes. One of my favorite cooking shows is the Paula Deen Show,
but I think Jamie and Bobby Deen are just dolls. Sooooo, “Pam’s Pick of the
Week” is “The Deen Bros. Y’all Come Eat” cookbook. They have shared their
favorite and easiest recipes. Everything from Crab Stuffed Mushrooms to
Brown Sugar Ice Cream. So we can all get cookin!
New Fiction: “The Water’s Lovely” Ruth Rendell, this is
a suspense novel full of psychological intrigue. Ismay has started having a
recurring dream about the day her stepfather died. Guy died of an accidental
drowning in the bathtub. Only her younger sister Heather knows what
happened. Now as adults Ismay and Heather still live in the family’s home.
And the long repressed memories can no longer be ignored. So Ismay feels she
must know the truth.
“The Dark Tide” by Andrew Gross, the story of a woman’s
search to uncover the secrets of her husband’s death. Two months after
Karen’s husband died in an accident two men come looking for hundreds of
millions of dollars missing from her husband’s company. With the help of Ty
Hauck a detective, Karen hopes to uncover the many secrets her husband left
behind.
“The House at Riverton” by Kate Morton, this is a tense
love story with a haunting ending. In the summer of 1924, Grace Bradley was
a servant at Riverton House. That was the summer that a young poet shot
himself at a party there. The two Hartford daughters, Hannah and Emmeline
and Grace were the only witnesses. Now at the age of ninety-eight Grace tell
the story to a movie director who is making a film. Can the truth be told
now or not?
“School’s Out- Forever” by James Patterson, this is
book two in the Maximum Ride series. Max is sure she and the others from the
Angel experiment have microchips inserted under their skin, which is why
they are ambushed by evil at every turn. She and the other five are supposed
to save the world, but they don’t know from what or when or how? The only
thing she does know is that she will stop at nothing to find the answers.
New Kentucky Christian Fiction: “Torrent Falls” by Jan
Watson, this is book three in the Troublesome Creek series. Copper Brown
Corbett and her daughter return to Troublesome Creek to inherit her family
farm. She devotes herself to the women of eastern Kentucky at a midwife. She
soon is swept away by an old sweetheart. She soon learns he is hiding a
secret. A secret that might keep them apart.
New Western: “Starr of the Southwest” by Cherry Wilson,
this is a Western Duo, from the Sagebrush Western Series. The other title in
this book is “The Branded Sombrero.” This book is in large print.
New Biography: “Clinton in Exile: A President out of
the White House” by Carol Felsenthal, the story of President Bill Clinton
after the White House. This is based on over 150 interviews with family,
friends, and a few enemies of the President.
New Kentucky Non-fiction: “Faces of Kentucky” by James
C. and Freda C. Klotter, this book is filled with facts about Kentucky from
10,000 B.C. to the present. From Frontiers to the starting of the state to
today and tomorrow in Kentucky.
New Non-fiction: “The MS Recovery Diet” by Ann D.
Sawyer, and Judith E. Bachrach, this book will help you learn what to eat to
help you live symptom free.
“Grand Theft Childhood” by Lawrence Kutner, and Cheryl
Olson, this book will help parents learn more about violent video games and
what they can do to help their child.
New Audio Books: “Lady Killer” by Lisa Scottoline, “The
Front” by Patricia Cornwell, “Quicksand” by Iris Johansen, and
“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley.
New CDs: “70’s Soul,” and “80’s Soul” by various
artist.
New DVDs: “The Bucket List,” “Peter Pan,” and “Goldfinger.”
Have a wonderful summer and don’t forget Summer
Reading. We are having a great time with all the bugs. The ladybug larva are
now ladybugs and the caterpillars are butterflies and have all been set free
but we still have Rose, the tarantula, and the ant farm. The ants have been
busy making tunnels, a praying mantis, and the crickets are still chirping.
If you haven’t been to Summer Reading stop by and “Catch the Reading Bug!”
Pam Metts
Director
Library Notes for July 9, 2008
July is Anti-Boredom Month. I for one am rarely bored.
I just have too many things to keep me busy. But for some of you who need
help for Anti-Boredom Month, my Pam’s Pick of the Week is: “Careless in Red”
by Elizabeth George, Det. Thomas Lynley is back after the murder of his
wife. He goes to Cornwall for six weeks of hiking the coastline. The walking
day after day can’t stop the painful memory of his wife’s murder. “The
Winding Ways Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverini and “Twenty Wishes” by Debbie
Macomber are now in Large Print.
New Fiction: “The Moonpool” by P. T. Deutermann, a
thriller with a twist. Cam Richter investigates a nuclear power plant after
one of his employees is found dead in a gas station restroom poisoned by
radiation. What was she investigating? And how did she get poisoned without
being exposed to radiation?
“Chasing Harry Winston” by Lauren Weisberger, the story
of three best friends, two resolutions and one year to do them in. Adriana
and Emmy make a pact to drastically change their lives in one year. Leigh
doesn’t make any promises, but soon discovers she has the most to lose.
“The Winding Ways Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverini, this
is the 12th book in the Elm Creek Quilt series. Sylvia must
replace July and Summer as they pursue other things. This is a job that will
not be easy but when Gretchen and Anna join the group they all soon learn
that they can rely upon one another.
“Degrees of Separation” by Sue Henry, this is a Jessie
Arnold mystery. Jessie is getting ready for the Iditarod after being out for
a few years. When she runs into a snowy bump on the practice run. The bump
ends up being a body. Soon Jessie and her boyfriend State Trooper Alex
Jensen are on the case and chasing criminals.
New Non-fiction: “Missouri Caves in History and Legend”
by H. Dwight Weaver, this book describes the ways people have used these
caves in history for shelter, cold storage, burials, moonshine stills,
mining, and even as hideouts for Civil War soldiers and outlaws including
Jesse James.
“Twenty West: the Great Road Across America” by Mac
Nelson, in this book you can travel 3,300 miles from Boston, Massachusetts,
to Newport, Oregon, and across twelve states. This is more than a mile by
mile travel guide but a glimpse at a road trip to take the long way home.
“A Remarkable Mother” by Jimmy Carter, this is a son’s
memorial to his mother. Miss Lillian Carter was a registered nurse, pecan
grower, university housemother, Peace Corps volunteer, public speaker, and
mother of President Carter. He describes her as the inspiration for his own
life’s work and commitment to faith.
“90 Minutes in Heaven” by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey,
this is the true story of death and life. Don Piper was in a car crash with
a semi truck on his way home from a conference. Emergency personnel said he
was killed instantly but ninety minutes later he awoke after being in the
glories of heaven as he explains it.
New Genealogy: “Cemeteries of Cadiz and Trigg County”
by David Sumner, Kim Fortner, Charlie Morris and Pam Metts. This book like
all of our genealogy books can not be checked out but looked at in the
library.
New Audio Books: “Love’s Enduring Promise” and “Love’s
Long Journey” both by Janette Oke, “Moonpool” by P.T. Deutermann, and “Sail”
by James Patterson.
New CDs: “Queen: Greatest Hits” and “Infinity on High”
by Fall Out Boy.
New DVDs: “Treasure 2: Book of Secrets,” “Fool’s Gold,”
and “Dora the Explorer: World Adventure.”
New Display: In the display case this month is a
collection of hand made items from Uganda. This is the unique collection of
Michael and Robert Davis. Their son and daughter-in-law are missionaries in
Uganda. These hand made items range from pottery, art work, photos, and wood
carved items to a cloth doll. This is a wonderful display.
Don’t forget Summer Reading has started. Every
Wednesday in July at the library. The caterpillars have turned into
chrysalis and will soon be Painted Lady Butterflies. The Ladybug larva will
soon be Ladybugs and the cockroaches will still be cockroaches. But we have
added a Rose haired tarantula and the ant farm will be arriving any day.
This is sure to be our best Summer Reading Program yet!!!
Pam Metts
Director
Library Notes for June 18, 2008
"I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I
want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read
and all the friends I want to see." by John Burroughs.
That is exactly the way I feel. I start my day off
every morning with a walk that is a great time to do my thinking, I see
friends in the library all day long and I read some every night. Sometimes I
have a hard time finding just one book for “Pam’s Pick.” So this week I have
two. “The Miracle at Speedy Motors” by Alexander McCall Smith, a charming
book set in Africa with Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni and Mma Ramotswe, and “Winter
Study” by Nevada Barr, this is the thirteenth Park Ranger Anna Pigeon
mystery. Anna is sent to Isle Royale to learn about wolves.
New Fiction: “Certain Girls” by Jennifer Weiner, this
is the hilarious story of Cannie Shapiro who has found her happy ending
after her ex-boyfriend dumps her, her mother comes out of the closet and her
dad falls out of her life.
“Secrets” by Jude Deveraux, a compelling romance with a
little mystery added in. A twelve year old girl falls in love with an older
man. Even after finishing school and college Cassie is still in love with
Jeff. Jeff now a widower with a young daughter is looking for a nanny.
Cassie gladly takes the job only to go unnoticed by Jeff. Will something
bring the two together?
“A Cold Dark Place” by Gregg Olsen, a serial killer is
on the prowl. Emily Kenyon, a former Seattle homicide detective is out
checking on people after a bad storm. She finds three of the four members of
the Martin family slaughtered. Only the son is missing. Is he the killer or
a witness?
“Miss Julia Paints the Town” by Ann B. Ross, this is
Miss Julia’s ninth adventure. When the mayor decides to tear down the
beautiful historical courthouse, Miss Julia has her own plans. She looks to
her friends for help only to find them needing her help. Helen’s husband had
run off with the investors’ money. Mildred’s husband is not seen again after
a car wreck, and LuAnne’s husband has gone on a trip to find himself. Miss
Julia’s own husband seems to be hard to find.
New Non-Fiction: “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Trees
and Shrubs” by Joshua Plunkett and Jeanne K. Hanson, this how-to book will
help you choose the exact tree or shrub to plant and where to plant it. It
also has a CD that features 200 color photos of 101 popular trees and
shrubs.
“Guide to the State Parks of the United States” edited
by National Geographic, this book has something for everyone, if you want
hiking, biking, flower gazing. You can make plans for a day trip, a weekend
get away or a family vacation.
New Audio Books on CD: “Black Widow” by Randy W. White,
“Hunter’s Moon” by Randy W. White, and “The Heroines” by Eileen Favorite.
New CDs: “Lost Highway” by Bon Jovi, “Bang Masters” by
Van Morrison, and “70’s Pop: Number 1’s.
New DVD: “High School Musical 2,” and “Spongebob’s
Atlantis Squarepants.”
What is the buzz at the library? Bugs, bugs, bugs,
bugs. Yes, four big bugs. Kids will catch the Reading Bug at the Library
this Summer. We received our Madagascar Giant Hissing Cockroaches for Summer
Reading. These gentle giants of the insect world will be a lot of fun for
the kids. Are they real? I guess you will have to come to the Summer Reading
Program to find out. Wednesdays at 11:00 and 1:30, call Ms. Tammy for more
information.
Pam Thomas Metts
Director
Library Notes for
June 11, 2008
“And what is so rare as a day in
June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.” James Russell Lowell, American Poet
1819-1891.
Beautiful June days need great
books. “Pam’s Picks,” this week will make that June day perfect. First, an
international thriller, “The Whole Truth” by David Baldacci, next, the most
important women in the history of television journalism, Barbara Walters,
“Audition, a Memoir.” Lastly, our “Green Pick,” “Green Gardener’s Guide” by
Joe Lamp’l, this book has simple significant actions to protect and preserve
our planet.
New Fiction: “Lost Souls” by
Lisa Jackson, one woman’s search for a serial killer will draw her into the
twisted mind of a psychopath’s crimes. Kristi has nearly died twice at the
hands of a serial killer. Her dad wants her to stay out of the
investigation. But with the dream of being a crime writer and exploring the
dark side of evil is too tempting. Kristi is skating on thin ice when she
joins a cult she believes to be where the killer lives. Is three a charm or
deadly?
“Charley’s Web” by Joy Fielding,
this is the story of a journalist who puts her family on the line to look
into the mind of a killer. Charley is a single mom who writes for the Palm
Beach Post. When she takes the job of writing the biography of a woman
serving time for killing three children Charley thinks she can handle
anything. But when she find out the killer had help and she starts getting
threatening letters she is not so sure.
New Christian Fiction: “Dawn’s
Light” by Terri Blackstock, this is book four in the Restoration series. A
global blackout signals the beginning of the Branning family’s hardest test
of faith. Beth witnesses a murder and is being threatened by the killer. Can
she be silent or will the killer make her the next victim?
New Biographies: “Escape” by
Carolyn Jessop, this is the life story of one woman’s escape from a
polygamist cult. Born into a polygamist cult she knew no other life style.
She was the fourth wife of a fifty-year old man and had eight children in
fifteen years.
“The Last Lecture” by Randy
Pausch, this inspiring book has combined Pausch’s humor, inspiration and
intelligence to make this book such a phenomenon and given it an indelible
form. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, this is not about dieing but about
overcoming obstacles and seizing every moment of life.
New Audio Books on CD: “The
Whole Truth” by David Baldacci, “Audition: A Memoir” by Barbara Walters,
New CDs: “See the Morning” by
Chris Tomlin, “Meditation: Music for Relaxation & Dreaming.”
New DVDs: “On the Waterfront”
and “Live Free or Die Hard.”
Memorials: “Design Ideas for
Home Landscaping” by Catriona Erler, and “Big Book of Garden Design” by
Marianne Lipanovich were both donated in memory of Frances Ann Chiles, by
Frances Henry.
Now that school is out don’t forget to sign
up your kids for Summer Reading. They will “Catch the Reading Bug!” All the
fun starts in July, call Ms. Tammy for more information at 522-6301.
Pam Thomas Metts
Director
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