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Library Notes for January 16, 2024

“The library is a meeting place for all who love books. They discuss matters of the world and matters of the spirit.” ~Jeanette Winter.
What’s happening at the library:
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-Books, E-Audios, E-Comics, Movies and much more can be checked out on Hoopla
Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30
Check out our website: www.jlslibrary.org
All our Cadiz Records and Trigg County High School Yearbooks are available on our website
2025 Reading Challenge starts February 1st with a Book Swap in the basement of the library
Pam’s Pick this week is: “Bellevue” by Robin Cook, this suspense horror is about Michael Fuller, a first-year resident at Bellevue Hospital. His life spirals out of control when his patients begin to die from mysterious causes. His search reveal the truth behind some of the greatest medical advances in the history of medicine.
New Fiction: “The Greatest Lie of All” by Jillian Cantor, “April Storm” by Leila Meacham, “The Mirror” by Nora Roberts, this is the second book in the Lost Bride trilogy, and “The Perfect Marriage” by Jeneva Rose.
New Large Print: “A Lamb to the Slaughter” by William W. Johnstone.
New Christian Fiction: “The Seaside Homecoming” by Julie Klassen, this is the third book in the On Devonshire Shores series.
New Mystery: “The Great Hippopotamus Hotel” by Alexander McCall Smith, this is a No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency mystery.
New Biography: “Connie: A Memoir” by Connie Chung.
New Non-Fiction: “Computers for Seniors for Dummies” by Faithe Wempen, “Beauty in the Backyard” by Birds & Blooms, and “DK Eyewitness Iceland.”
New Audio Books: “The Author’s Guide to Murder” by Lauren Willig.
New Movies: “Blink Twice” and “Piece by Piece.”
New TV Season: “Magnum P.I.” season 4.
Happy Reading!
Pam Metts, Director

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Library Notes for January 9, 2025

“If you only read the books everyone else is reading, you will only know what everyone else knows.” ~ unknown
What’s happening at the library:
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-Books, E-Audios, E-Comics, Movies and much more can be checked out on Hoopla
Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30
Check out our website: www.jlslibrary.org
All our Cadiz Records and Trigg County High School Yearbooks are available on our website
2025 Reading Challenge starts January 11th with a Book Swap
Pam’s Pick this week is: “Tiny Blessings” by Fern Michaels, Carolyn Brown & Stacy Finz, this is a collection of three short stories. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that are the biggest blessings. This book is only in large print.
New Fiction: “The Man in Black” by Elly Griffiths, “The Gathering Storm” by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, and “Out in the Cold” by Steve Urszenyi.
New Christian Fiction: “Of Gold and Shadows” by Michelle Griep, this is the first book in the Time’s Lost Treasures series.
New Mysteries: “Crafting for Murder” by Barbara Emodi, this the first book in the Gasper’s Cove series, and “A Woman Underground” by Andrew Klavan, this is book four in the Cameron Winter series.
New Biography: “Patriot: a Memoir” by Alexei Navalny, this is the full story of Navalny’s life, from his youth to his political career and the many attempts on his life.
New Non-Fiction: “Atlas Obscura Wild Life” by Cara Giaimo, “When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes with Contributions from 70 Women Writers,” and “Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman” by Patrick Hutchison.
New Audio Books: “The House of Cross” by James Patterson.
New Movies: “Chief of Station,” and “Rally Road Racers.”
New TV Season: The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss” season 1.
Happy Reading!
Pam Metts, Director

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Library Notes for January 2, 2025

 
“Reading is a conversation. All books talk. But a good book listens as well.” By Mark Haddon
What’s happening at the library:
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-Books, E-Audios, E-Comics, Movies and much more can be checked out on Hoopla
Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 will start back January 8th
Check out our website: www.jlslibrary.org
All our Cadiz Records and Trigg County High School Yearbooks are available on our website
2025 Reading Challenge starts January 11th with a Book Swap
Pam’s Pick this week is: “Killing Time” by M.C. Beaton, this is an Agatha Raisin mystery. Agatha has her hands full when break-ins take a turn to murder. Then, Sir Charles asks her to help stage a promotional extravaganza at his ancestral home. If that wasn’t enough someone is trying to kill her. Can she track down whoever it is who wants her dead and catch the murderer?
New Fiction: “Tom Clancy Defense Protocol” by Andrews & Wilson, “Raised by Wolves” by James Patterson, “The Shadowed Land” by Signe Pike, this is the third book in the Lost Queen trilogy, and “Wind and Truth” by Brandon Sanderson, this is the fifth book in the Stormlight Archive series.
New Christian Fiction: “The Color of Home” by Kit Tosello, and “An Honorable Deception” by Roseanna White, this is the third book in the Imposters series.
New Large Print: “Loyally, Luke” by Pepper Basham, this is the third book in the Skymar series.
New Biography: “Carson the Magnificent” by Bill Zehme.
New Non-Fiction: “The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained,” “Southern Living 2024 Annual Recipes,” and “Family Handyman DIY Trade Secrets.”
New Audio Book: “To Die For” by David Baldacci.
New Movies: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and “Four Seasons of Fun.”
New TV Season: “The Blacklist” season 7.
Happy Reading!
Pam Metts, Director

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Library Notes for December 26, 2024

 
“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” ~ by Jhumpa Lahiri
What’s happening at the library:
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-Books, E-Audios, E-Comics, Movies and much more can be checked out on Hoopla
Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 will start back January 8th
Check out our website: www.jlslibrary.org
All our Cadiz Records and Trigg County High School Yearbooks are available on our website
The library will be closed December 31st and January 1st for the New Year’s holidays.
Pam’s Pick this week is: “Fire on the Horizon” by Wilbur Smith, this is the story of two families torn apart, caught up in a battle for the heart of a country at war with itself.
New Fiction: “Stuart Woods’ Golden Hour” by Brett Battles, and “Catch and Keep” by Erin Hahn.
New Christian Fiction: “I Think I was Murdered” by Colleen Coble, “A Healing Touch” by Suzanne Woods Fisher, and “A Truth Revealed” by Tracie Peterson, this is the third book in the Heart of Cheyenne series and in large print.
New Mysteries: “Hide and Seek” by Beth Adams, this is the second book in the Mysteries of Cobble Hill Farm series, and “Robert B. Parker’s Hot Property” by Mike Lupica.
New Biography: “Tiger, Tiger: His Life, as It’s Never Been Told Before” by James Patterson.
New Non-Fiction: “The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore” by Evan Friss, “Fun Foods of America” by Susan Benjamin, and “Birnbaum’s Walt Disney World 2025.”
New Audio Book: “Clive Cussler Desolation Code” by Grahan Brown.
New Movies: “Someone Like You” and “White Bird: A Wonder Story.”
New TV Season: “All Creatures Great & Small” season 3.
Seasons Reading!
Pam Metts, Director

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Library Notes for December 19, 2024

“When I discovered libraries, it was like having Christmas every day.” ~ Jean Fritz
What’s happening at the library:
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-Books, E-Audios, E-Comics, Movies and much more can be checked out on Hoopla
Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 will start back January 8th
Check out our website: www.jlslibrary.org
All our Cadiz Records and Trigg County High School Yearbooks are available on our website
The library will be closed December 24th, 25th, & 31st and January 1st for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Pam’ s Pick this week is: “The Christmas Cookie Wars” by Eliza Evans, this is a romantic comedy about a woman who is determined to save Christmas for her sons. Even if it means waging a holiday cookie war with their handsome principal, and if she can keep from falling in love with him.
New Fiction: “Time Will Tell” by Rita Mae Brown, “The House of Cross” by James Patterson, this book is also in large print, “Mr. Einstein’s Secretary” by Matthew Reilly, and “The Author’s Guide to Murder” by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, & Karen White.
New Christian Fiction: “The Christmas Cottage” by Davis Bunn, and “Unforgotten” by Shelley Shepard Gray.
New Mystery: “Sleep in Heavenly Pizza” by Mindy Quigley, this is the fourth book in the Deep Dish series and only in large print.
New Biography: “Citizen: My Life at the White House” by Bill Clinton.
New Non-Fiction: “Ultimate Binding and Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting and Sewing” by Deonn Stott, “Book Nooks: Inspired Ideas for Cozy Reading Corners and Stylish Book Displays” by Vanessa Dina, and “Bandit Heaven: The Hole-in-the-Wall Gangs and the Final Chapter of the Wild West” by Tom Clavin.
New Audio Books: “The Waiting” by Michael Connelly, and “Hostile Territory” by William Johnstone.
New Movies: “A Quiet Place: Day One,” and “Teddy’s Christmas.”
New TV Season: “House of the Dragon” season 2.
Seasons Reading!
Pam Metts, Director

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Library Notes for December 12, 2024

“Public libraries uphold a civic responsibility to provide communities a space to connect, learn, and grow collectively.” ~ Fred Rogers
What’s happening at the library:
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-Books, E-Audios, E-Comics, Movies and much more can be checked out on Hoopla
Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30
Check out our website: www.jlslibrary.org
All our Cadiz Records and Trigg County High School Yearbooks are available on our website
JLSL Reads Book Club: December 12th at 6:00
BINGOcize: December 17th at 1:30
Pam’s Pick this week is: “Christmas in Bethel” by Richard Paul Evans, this is the story of Leigh Stilton, she has never been a big fan of Christmas. Growing up in an unstable home and escaping an abusive husband she has come to her lowest point when she miscarries her baby. Feeling she can’t go on Leigh is about to take her own life when she finds a book called Bethel. As she begins to read, she feels the story was written for her. She is given hope for the future. Can she learn to love and trust again?
New Fiction: “Dreaming of Autumn Skies” by V. C. Andrews, “To Die For” by David Baldacci, “Clive Cussler Desolation Code” by Graham Brown, “Wild Eyes” by Elsie Silver, this is the second book in the Rose Hill series, and “Trial by Fire” by Danielle Steel, this book is also in large print.
New Chirstian Fiction: “Honoring Christmas” by Linda Byler, this book is also in large print, and “The Christmas Catch” by Toni Shiloh.
New Mysteries: “Tooth and Claw” by Craig Johnson, and “The Knife Before Christmas” by Kate Carlisle, this is a Fixer-Upper mystery and only in large print.
New Biography: “Oh No, Not the Home: Observations and Confessions of a Grandmother in Transition” by Peggy Rowe.
New Non-Fiction: “The Dragon’s Prophecy” by Jonathan Cahn, “America’s Deadliest Election” by Dana Bash, and “Not too Sweet: 100 Dessert Recipes for Those Who Want More with Just a Little Less” by Jessica Seinfeld.
New Audio Books: “Christmas in Bethel” by Richard Paul Evans and “The Blue Hour” by Paula Hawkins.
New Movies: “A Sudden Case of Christmas,” and “Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express.”
New TV Season: “Little House on the Prairie” season 4.
Seasons Readings!
Pam Metts, Director
 

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Library Notes for December 5, 2024

“Libraries always remind me that there are good things in this world.” ~Lauren Ward 
What’s happening at the library:
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-Books, E-Audios, E-Comics, Movies and much more can be checked out on Hoopla
Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30
Check out our website: www.jlslibrary.org
All our Cadiz Records and Trigg County High School Yearbooks are available on our website
BINGOcize: December 17th at 1:30
Murder Mystery Game Night: December 9th at 6:00
JLSL Reads Book Club: December 12th at 6:00
Pam’s Pick this week is: “Now or Never” by Janet Evanovich, this book is also in large print. This is a Stephanie Plum novel. Yes, Stephanie said yes to Morelli and Ranger so she has two fiancés. Will she ever be able to make up her mind? Or will her next bounty killer her? As she stalls for time she goes to work tracking down an unusually fugitive one with blood on his hands.
New Fiction: “An Eye for an Eye” by Jeffrey Archer, “A Very Bad Thing” by J.T. Ellison, “Bleeding Heart Yard” by Elly Griffiths, “The Catch” by Amy Lea, this is the third book in the Influencer series, “An Insignificant Case” by Phillip Margolin, and “Santa’s Secret” by Fern Michaels, this is the third book in the Santa’s Crew series and also in large print.
New Christian Fiction: “Into the Sunset” by Mary Connealy, this is the third book in the Western Light series, and “Letters from My Sister” by Valerie Frasher Luesse.
New Mystery: “The Mistletoe Mystery” by Nita Prose.
New Biography: “Cher: The Memoir, Part One” by Cher.
New Non-Fiction: “I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t” by Lysa TerKeurst, “Taste of Home Christmas 2024,” and “The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood” by Erin Browne.
New Audio Books: “In Too Deep” by Lee Child and “Now or Never” by Janet Evanovich.
New CDs: “The Christmas Record” by Little Big Town.
New Movies: “Christmas Island” and “Strawberry Shortcake’s Perfect Holiday.”
New TV Season: “Family Matters” season 7.
Seasons Readings!
Pam Metts, Director

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Library Notes for November 28, 2024

“This Thanksgiving, let’s pledge our support to libraries and library workers who help sustain our reading culture.” ~ Sari Feldman
What’s happening at the library:
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-Books, E-Audios, E-Comics, Movies and much more can be checked out on Hoopla
Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30
The library will be closed November 28th-30th for Thanksgiving Holiday
Check out our website: www.jlslibrary.org
All our Cadiz Records and Trigg County High School Yearbooks are available on our website
Family Craft Night: December 2nd at 3:30-6:30
BINGOcize: December 3rd & 17th at 1:30
Adult Craft Night: December 5th at 6:00
Murder Mystery Game Night: December 9th at 6:00
JLSL Reads Book Club: December 12th at 6:00
Pam’s Pick this week is: “The Christmas Countdown” by Holly Cassidy, this is the story of Callie, who has given up on love. Callie wants to hibernate for Christmas and be in Grinch mode, but her sister Anita has other plans. With the help of an Advent Calendar and a handsome baker, Callie’s Grinch mode just might change.
New Fiction: “My Three Dogs” by M. Bruce Cameron, “Karla’s Choice” by Nick Harkaway, this is a John Le Carre novel, “Bad Liar” by Tami Hoag, this book is also in large print, “What Does it Feel Like?” by Sophie Kinsella, and “Murder Island” by James Patterson.
New Large Print: “Fugitives from Justice” by Reg Quist, this is the second book in the Settlers series.
New Christian Fiction: “The Christmas Tree Farm” by Melody Carlson, and “Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor” by Roseanna M. White.
New Mystery: “Blue Christmas Bones” by Carolyn Haines, this is a Sarah Booth Delaney mystery.
New Biography: “What in the World?!: a Southern Woman’s Guide to Laughing at Life’s Unexpected Curveballs and Beautiful Blessings” by Leanne Morgan.
New Non-Fiction: “Countdown 1960” by Chris Wallace, “Kaplan GED Test Prep Plus 2024-2025,” “Christmas in the Cottage: Come Home to Comfort & Joy,” and “America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War” by H.W. Brands.
New Audio Books: “Triangle” by Danielle Steel, and “You Never Know” by Tom Selleck.
New Movies: “Never Been Chris’d,” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
New TV Season: “Chicago Fire” season 5.
Happy Reading!
Pam Metts, Director
 

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Library Notes for November 21, 2024

What’s happening at the library:
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-Books, E-Audios, E-Comics, Movies and much more can be checked out on Hoopla
Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30
The library will be closed November 28th-30th for Thanksgiving Holiday
Check out our website: www.jlslibrary.org
All our Cadiz Records and Trigg County High School Yearbooks are available on our website
Family Craft Night: December 2nd at 3:30-6:30
BINGOcize: December 3rd & 17th at 1:30
Adult Craft Night: December 5th at 6:00
Murder Mystery Game Night: December 9th at 6:00
JLSL Reads Book Club: December 12th at 6:00
Pam’s Pick this week is: “One Big Happy Family” by Susan Mallery, this is the story of a mother’s love for her kids. Julie is not sure how her kids will react to her new man. Her Christmas guest list is growing to make one big happy family. All is well as the old hurts are let go to open hearts of love.
New Fiction: “In Too Deep” by Lee Child & Andrew Child, “The Waiting” by Michael Connelly, “The Alaska Sanders Affair” by Joel Dicker, “The Blue Hour” by Paula Hawkins, and “Christmas is All Around” by Martha Waters.
New Christian Fiction: “Over the Edge” by Irene Hannon, this is the second book in the Undaunted Courage series, and “Christmas on His Doorstep” by Patricia Davids, this is a North Country Amish novel and only in large print.
New Mysteries: “Robert B. Parker’s Buzzkill” by Alison Gaylin, “The Grey Wolf” by Louise Penny, and “Everyone This Christmas has a Secret” by Benjamin Stevenson, this is the second book in the Ernest Cunningham series.
New Non-Fiction: “The Message” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, “By the Fire We Carry: the Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land” by Rebecca Nagle, “American Heroes: True Stories of America’s Most Decorated Military Heroes” by James Patterson, “The Comfort of Crows: a Backyard Year” by Margaret Renkl, “Christmas from the Heart” by Better Homes & Gardens and “Fodor’s the Black Hills of South Dakota.”
New Audio Books: “A Christmas Duet” by Debbie Macomber, and “One Big Happy Family” by Susan Mallery.
New CDs: “When Christmas Comes Around” by Kelly Clarkson, and “Stereotype” by Cole Swindell.
New Movies: “It Ends with Us,” and “A Christmas Story Christmas.”
New TV Season: “Heartland” season 9.
Happy Reading!
Pam Metts, Director

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Library Notes for November 14, 2024

‘A library is a place that is a repository of information and gives every citizen equal access to it. That includes health information. And mental health information. It’s a community space. It’s a place of safety, a haven from the world.’ – Neil Gaiman
What’s happening at the library:
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
E-Books, E-Audios, E-Comics, Movies and much more can be checked out on Hoopla
Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30
JLS Reads Book Club- November 14th at 6:00
The library will be closed November 28th-30th for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Pam’s Pick this week is: “Identity Unknown” by Patricia Cornwell, this is a Kay Scarpetta novel. Dr. Scarpetta is called to an abandoned theme park to retrieve a body. When she gets there, she discovers it’s her friend from Rome, Sal Giordano. Dr. Scarpetta knows an autopsy can reveal the dead’s secrets, but she is shocked to find her friend seems to have deliberately left her a clue.
New Fiction: “Evergreen Christmas” by Janet Dailey, “Beyond Reasonable Doubt” by Robert Dugoni, “The Mighty Red” by Louise Erdrich, “The Break-Up Pact” by Emma Lord, “A Christmas Duet” by Debbie Macomber, and “Clive Cussler Ghost Soldier” by Mike Maden.
New Christian Fiction: “Before We Were Us” by Denise Hunter, and “One Last Stand” by Susan May Warren, this is book four in the Alaska Air One Rescue series.
New Mystery: “Syndicate” by Felix Francis.
New Biography: “Melania” by Melania Trump.
New Non-Fiction: “War” by Bob Woodward, “Christmas with Southern Living 2024,” and “Flea Market Chic: Treasure Hunting for Stylish Homes” by Liz Bauwens.
New Audio Books: “Clive Cussler Ghost Soldier” by Mike Madden, and “Den of Iniquity” by J.A. Jance.
New Movies: “Christmas at the Plaza,” and “The Amazing Maurice.”
New TV Season: “Blue Bloods” season 12.
Happy Reading!
Pam Metts, Director

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