Here are some more reviews of books by fellow library patrons. See what others are reading and commenting on.
Welcome to the Departure Lounge by Meg Federico. A funny/sad story regarding caring for one aging mother and the sometimes hopeless situations that arise.
Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson. I very much like the entire series of books about Goldy the caterer; however, her being assaulted in every book gets a little old. If this author would discontinue that practice, I'd rate the books 5 for enjoyment.
The Creative Family by Amanda Blake Soule. If all I do as a mother is "keep up" with my kids, what will I take away from their young years? The arts equals time spent with my children as well as tangible, creative and personal creations to take away with. This book also helped me to realize it is ok to have a messy home. It just means our home is filled with creative life!
Partner in Crime by J. A. Jance. J. P. Beaumont and Joanna Brady together! This book kept me up reading all night. I just couldn't put it down.
Birds of Prey by J. A. Jance. Great story, but I did miss some of the characters J. P. Beaumont interacts with in the rest of the series. Didn't disappoint though.
Desert Heat by J. A. Jance. Love this book. You have to love the characters. Keeps you turning pages and wanting more. Great twist at the end!
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. The book was amazing. It is really interesting how the book was based on Mrs. Dean telling a story about Catherine and Heathcliff.
Cat Sitter on a Hot Tin Roof by Blaize Clement. Nice, fun, easy read. Cute mystery.
Second Time Around by Marcia Willett. 3 strangers - a 22 year old woman, an elderly widower and a retiring prep-school matron discover they are related and inherit a house in England that they decide to share rather than sell. Follow their life experiences where even the dogs have dialogue. Very descriptive of the English countryside. Theme: How do you define happiness?
A Cousin's Promise by Wanda Brunstetter. A pleasure trip to Hershey Park ends in tragedy for an Amish couple and friends and relatives. For some - life is over - the rest must live with the consequences. Very good.
Adultery for Beginners by Sarah Duncan. Thought this would be a "lighter" happier read. Was very serious and not a great story.
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer. Great Book. Funny with a little mystery thrown in.
Bright Hair about the Bone by Barbara Claverly. Interesting book. Kept my attention.
Broken Wing by Thomas Lakeman. Well-written. Held my attention, set in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
The Black Tower by Louis Bayard. Fictional account of the Bourbon Restoration after the French Revolution.
Mercy Me by Margaret A. Graham. a nice book - seeing how God can change people's hearts and the results of God's work on people.
The Laws of Harmony by Judith Ryan Hendricks.
A little mystery, romance and self-discovery. A page turner for me with unexpected events. (I didn't read the back cover.) I'll definitely consider reading more books by this author. A good summer read.
Breach of Trust by Diana Mills. Very intriguing. Small town librarian, Paige Rogers has a secret, she is really a CIA operative hiding from her past - but now the past has caught up to her - who can she trust?
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More Reviews
Hurry Down Sunshine by Michael Greenberg. A father's memory of dealing with his daughter's psychotic breakdown and diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett. The main story is about the "negra" housekeepers secretly telling their stories about the households they work, which will be published. Addresses civil rights activities in the 1960's, class struggles in the south, both between black and white southern. Also a southern young woman returning home after college and dealing with attitudes learned growing up and the struggle to develop her own identity/values.
Leepike Ridge by N. D. Wilson. Fun, adventure book for boys. But gets you thinking too.
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. This story takes place before the popular trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. It explains how the one ring of power came to be in Bilbo Baggins possession and details his adventure to the Lonely mountain.
The Testament by John Grisham. Another lawyer case involving a paranoid billionaire and who he's willed his money to. A good description of the Pantanol in Brazil.
Stitched in Time by Alicia Paulson. Great, innovative ideas for memory keeping - not just scrapbooking.
The Creative Family by Amanda Soule. Chock full of ideas to bring creativity into your household.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett. The main story is about the "negra" housekeepers secretly telling their stories about the households they work, which will be published. Addresses civil rights activities in the 1960's, class struggles in the south, both between black and white southern. Also a southern young woman returning home after college and dealing with attitudes learned growing up and the struggle to develop her own identity/values.
Leepike Ridge by N. D. Wilson. Fun, adventure book for boys. But gets you thinking too.
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. This story takes place before the popular trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. It explains how the one ring of power came to be in Bilbo Baggins possession and details his adventure to the Lonely mountain.
The Testament by John Grisham. Another lawyer case involving a paranoid billionaire and who he's willed his money to. A good description of the Pantanol in Brazil.
Stitched in Time by Alicia Paulson. Great, innovative ideas for memory keeping - not just scrapbooking.
The Creative Family by Amanda Soule. Chock full of ideas to bring creativity into your household.
Book Reviews
Here are a few reviews written by library patrons of what they are reading this summer. Enjoy!
The Brethrenby John Grisham. Excellent in how he intertwines so many assets and people into the plot. His lawyer experience helps alot!
The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier. Thought provoking book. How many people do you remember, but not necessarily know personally? Also, what will major companies do to increase revenue - do they realize (or care) that they have crossed the line? If your memory of someone sends them to heaven, how many will you send?
The Bright Side of Disaster by Katherine Center. Great Summer Read! Funny and honest, into the woman/man relationship stereotypes and truths.
Little Dorritt I & II by Charles Dickens. For his day and age, I don't know how the author did it without a computer. The book had chapters but no paragraphs and was 800 pages total. Every person that was mentioned in the story had an ending and were woven thru the whole book.
Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern. I liked it more than P.S. I Love You, also by the same author. I think there is a new one printed with the Rosie Dunne character in it. Looking forward to reading that one.
A Claim of Her Own by Stephanie Grace Whitson. 20 year old Mattie is running from her past. She hopes to make a new life by joining her brother in the gold fields of Deadwood, S. D. Upon arriving, her dreams are dashed as her brother is dead. Can Mattie make a life for herself as a prospector? She finds friends and love and danger. A very good read.
The Wednesday Sisters by Meg Waite Clayton. A wonderful tale of 5 women who meet in the park where they take their children. The gathering to watch the Miss America pageant in the 1960's drew me into the story and then they began meeting weekly (Wednesday, then Sunday @ sunrise) to write. The history of the changes in women's rights makes me want to recommend this book to my daughter's "30 something" book club.
The Brethrenby John Grisham. Excellent in how he intertwines so many assets and people into the plot. His lawyer experience helps alot!
The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier. Thought provoking book. How many people do you remember, but not necessarily know personally? Also, what will major companies do to increase revenue - do they realize (or care) that they have crossed the line? If your memory of someone sends them to heaven, how many will you send?
The Bright Side of Disaster by Katherine Center. Great Summer Read! Funny and honest, into the woman/man relationship stereotypes and truths.
Little Dorritt I & II by Charles Dickens. For his day and age, I don't know how the author did it without a computer. The book had chapters but no paragraphs and was 800 pages total. Every person that was mentioned in the story had an ending and were woven thru the whole book.
Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern. I liked it more than P.S. I Love You, also by the same author. I think there is a new one printed with the Rosie Dunne character in it. Looking forward to reading that one.
A Claim of Her Own by Stephanie Grace Whitson. 20 year old Mattie is running from her past. She hopes to make a new life by joining her brother in the gold fields of Deadwood, S. D. Upon arriving, her dreams are dashed as her brother is dead. Can Mattie make a life for herself as a prospector? She finds friends and love and danger. A very good read.
The Wednesday Sisters by Meg Waite Clayton. A wonderful tale of 5 women who meet in the park where they take their children. The gathering to watch the Miss America pageant in the 1960's drew me into the story and then they began meeting weekly (Wednesday, then Sunday @ sunrise) to write. The history of the changes in women's rights makes me want to recommend this book to my daughter's "30 something" book club.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Summer Reading Kickoff - 6/9/09
Summer reading involves programs for children, teens and adult. Stop by the library to get all the information about these programs today.
On June 9th, the children's summer reading program kicked off with a performance by jugglers Cheney & Mills. They were terrific and 200+ people enjoyed their show. Check out our flickr account to see a few photos of the great time had. And make sure you check the calendar for all the great programs.
On June 9th, the children's summer reading program kicked off with a performance by jugglers Cheney & Mills. They were terrific and 200+ people enjoyed their show. Check out our flickr account to see a few photos of the great time had. And make sure you check the calendar for all the great programs.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Geo-Caching
If you have a GPS and know what Geo-caching is, then you should know that the library now has its very own cache. It can be found at www.geocaching.com and searching for "Ice Box Bookworm by Oma & Opa G (GC1R3CE)".
If you don't then read on for a brief description of this "sport."
Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A geocacher can place a geocache in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology and then share the geocache's existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS device can then try to locate the geocache.
Diane
If you don't then read on for a brief description of this "sport."
Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A geocacher can place a geocache in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS technology and then share the geocache's existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS device can then try to locate the geocache.
Diane
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