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New Items ~ May 2018

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FICTION: Accidental heroes by Danielle Steel.  Strangers pull together to avert a disaster involving two flights from New York to San Francisco. After Anna by Lisa Scottoline.  Scottoline keeps the pace relentless as she drops a looming threat into the heart of an idyllic suburban community, causing readers to hold their breath in anticipation. Alternate side by Anna Quindlen.  In this novel about money, class, and self-discovery, the tensions in a tight-knit neighborhood – and a seemingly happy marriage – are exposed by an unexpected act of violence. Anatomy of a miracle by Jonathan Miles.  A novel about a paralyzed …

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April Weather In The Library

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As we New England-ers know – April weather is and can be VERY temperamental! Here are few titles that seem to be all about April!   A – After the snow P – Purple rain R – Raining cat and dogs I – Into the storm L – Lonely silver rain   W – Wailing wind E – Echo through the snow A – And the wind blows free T – ‘Twas a dark and stormy night H – Hailstones and halibut bones E – Electrifying fall of Rainbow City R – Roll of thunder, hear my cry     …

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New Titles – April 2018

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FICTION An American marriage by Tayari Jones.  A newlywed couple’s relationship is tested when the husband is sentenced to 12 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. As you wish by Jude Deveraux.  One fateful summer, three very different women find themselves together in Summer Hill, Virginia, where they find they have much more in common than they realized. Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano.  As types of amateur sleuths go, the category of lusty Bavarian widow has been woefully under-represented…until now. Bachelor girl by Kim Van Alkemade.  This is inspired by the true story …

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Happy St. Paddy’s!

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H       How to catch a leprechaun A       Anne of Green Gables P        Patrick, patron saint of Ireland P        (The) Princes of Ireland Y        You wouldn’t want to sail on an Irish famine ship! S        Shamrocks, harps, and shillelaghs T        Tim O’Toole and the wee folk P        (A) Pot o’ gold A       (The) Ancient Celts T        Tommy Makem’s secret Ireland R        Rick Steves’ Ireland I        Irish hearts C        Celtic moon K        (The) King of Ireland’s son S        (The) St. Patrick’s Day shamrock mystery D       Discover Ireland A       As for Ireland Y        Your green home

New Titles – March 2018

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FICTION: All the castles burned by Michael Nye.  The story of Owen Webb, a basketball player on scholarship at a private boys’ school, and his relationship with two enigmatic men: his father – whose secrets neither Owen nor this mother suspect – and Carson, an older teen. Daphne by Will Boast.  This turns the myth of Daphne and Apollo into a modern love story about social anxiety and physical debilitation.  It is at once tragic and enchanting. Death by chocolate cherry cheesecake by Sarah Graves.  While Jacobia Tiptree has moved on from fixing up houses, she still can’t resist the …

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Ursula K. Le Guin – A Poem From The Shelves

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As many of you may know, well-known fantasy and science fiction author, Ursula K. Le Guin died last month.  The following poem, in homage to her, uses only titles of some of her works.   Very far away from anywhere else Changing planes City of illusions Planet of exile The unreal and the real The dispossessed Always coming home   Cat dreams A ride on the red mare’s back Catwings The twins, the dream Catwings return A visit from Dr. Katz Wild angels   Incredible good fortune Gifts Voices Powers Nine lives The birthday of the world The beginning place …

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