Library Notes

Library Notes from January 27, 2016

Life is like a Book.

Some chapters sad,

Some happy,

And some exciting.

But if you never

Turn the page…

You will never know

What the next

Chapter holds.

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “After She’s Gone” by Lisa Jackson, this is an explosive new thriller that delves deep into the bonds between two sisters and their shared dream that become a nightmare of madness, hatred and jealousy.

New Fiction: “The Guest Room” by Chris Bohjalian, “The Curious Case of Lady Latimer’s Shoes” by Stephanie Laurens, this is the fourth book in the Casebook of Barnaby Adair series, “Angels Burning” by Tawni O’Dell, “The Insect Farm” by Stuart Prebble, “Saving Laurel Springs” by Lin Stepp, this is a Smoky Mountain novel, “The Forgotten Soldier’ by Brad Taylor, this is a Pike Logan novel, “and Anything Goes” by Richard S. Wheeler.

New Christian Fiction: “The Painter’s Daughter” by Julie Klassen.

New Large Print: “A Blessing for Miriam” by Jerry S. Eicher, this is the second book in the Land of Promise series.

New Non-fiction: “How to Make Your Money Last: the Indispensable retirement Guide” by Jane Bryant Quinn, “The U.S. Navy: a Concise History” by Craig Symonds, “The Knot Outdoor Weddings: Fresh Ideas for Events in Gardens, Vineyards, Beaches, Mountains, and More” by Carly Roney, “Before and After Cancer Treatment: Heal Faster, Better, Stronger” by Julie Silver, “Super Bowl Gold: 50 Years of the Big Game,” “Fodor’s 2016 Washington, D.C.” and “America’s Great Storm: Leading Through Hurricane Katrina” by Haley Barbour.

New Biographies: “A Real American Character: the life of Walter Brennan’ by Carl Rollyson, and “The Life and Times of Mickey Rooney” by Richard Lertzman.

New Audio Books: “Robert Ludlum’s the Patriot Attack” by Kyle Mills, “Precious Gifts” by Danielle Steel, and “Plain Fame” by Sarah Price.

New CDs: “Traveller” by Chris Stapleton, and “Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn.”

New DVDs: “War Room,” Ricki and the Flash,” and “Matilda.”

New TV Season: “The Walking Dead” season 5.

Don’t forget to call and set up your Tax appointment 270-522-6301. Tuesdays and Thursday, Feb. 2-
April 14.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

Library Notes for January 20, 2016

We are now taking appointments for RSVP Tax Services. They will be starting February 2 from 9-2. Call for an appointment today- “It’s free.”

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “House of the Rising Sun” by James Lee Burke, this is the story of a father and son separated by war and circumstance. And whose encounter with the legendary Holy Grail will change their lives forever.

New Fiction: “The Killing Lessons” by Saul Black, “Guarded” by Angela Correll, “Solar Express” by L.E. Modesitt, Jr., “The First Hostage” by Joel C. Rosenberg.

New Christian Fiction: “The Wedding Chapel” by Rachel Hauck, and “A Heart’s Promise” by Colleen Coble this is the fifth book in the Journey of the Heart.

New Mysteries: “The Sundown Speech” by Loren D. Estleman, and “Plain Dead” by Emma Miller, this is book three in the Stone Mill series.

New Large Print: “The Devil’s Posse” by Charles G. West.

New Non-fiction: “Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words” by Randall Munroe, “Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves” by Adam Levin, “Thinner in 30: Small Changes That Add Up to Big Weight Loss in Just 30 Days” by Jenna Wolfe, “Restoring Flexibility: a Gentle Yoga-Based Practice to Increase Mobility at Any Age” by Andrea Gilats, “The Oz Family Kitchen: More Than 100 Simple and Delicious Real Food Recipes From Our Home to Yours” Lisa Oz, “Downsizing the Family Home: What to Save, What to Let Go” by Marni Jameson.

New Biographies: “Over the Top and Back: the Autobiography” by Tom Jones, and “The Autobiography of Mark Twain” by Mark Twain, this is volume 3.

New Audio Books: “House of the Rising Sun” by James Lee Burke, “All the Stars in Heavens” by Adriana Trigiani, “Out of Range” by C.J. Box, and “Trust No One” by Linda Sue Park.

New CDs: “Dream Your Life Away” by Vance Joy, and “Everything is 4” by Jason Derulo.

New DVDs: “Spy,” “Vacation,” and “Inside Out.”

New TV Season: “Sons of Anarchy” season 4. 

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

 

Library Notes for January 13, 2016

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suite me.” C.S. Lewis

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “The Promise” by Robert Crais, this is an Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novel. Loyalty, commitment, and the fight for justice have always driven Elvis and Joe. And if they make a promise, they keep it. Even if it could get them killed.

New Fiction: “The Turner House” by Angela Flournoy, “Buffalo Trail” by Jeff Guinn, “The Dead Student” by John Katzenbach, and “The Bone Labyrinth” by James Rollins.

New Christian Fiction: “At Love’s Bidding” by Regina Jennings, and “Undercover Bride” by Margaret Brownley, this is the second book in the Undercover Ladies series.

New Mystery: “Ghost to the Rescue” by Carolyn Hart, this is a Bailey Ruth mystery.

New Large Print: “Against the Tide” by Kat Martin, this is the third book in the Brodies of Alaska.

New Non-fiction: “Beating the College Debt Trap: Getting a Degree Without Going Broke” by Alex Chediak, “It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways” by Dallas Hartwig, “Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Favorite Recipes all Lightened Up” by Paula Deen, “Mollie Makes Knitting,” “Kentucky 120: a Collection of Photographs” by Ed Lawrence, and “Hear My Sad Story: the True Tales That Inspired “Stagolee,” “John Henry,” and other Traditional America Folk Songs” by Richard Polenberg.

New Biographies: “Clementine: the Life of Mrs. Winton Churchill” by Sonia Purnell, and “Make’em Laugh: Short-term Memories of Longtime Friends” by Debbie Reynolds.

New Audio Books: “Corrupted” by Lisa Scottoline, “The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush” by Susan Wittig Albert, “The Good, The Bad, and the Grace of God” by Jep Robertson, and “Star Wars: the Empire Strikes Back: Original Radio Drama.”

New CDs: “We Love Disney,” and “Star Wars: the Force Awakens.”

New DVDs: “No Escape,” “Tomorrowland,” and “Minions.”

New TV Seasons: “The Big Bang” season 7.

We will be closed January 18 for Martin Luther King Day.

Happy Reading!!

Pam Metts, Director

Library Notes for January 6, 2016

Start off your New Year with the Library Challenge! Stop by the library and pick up a Library Challenge Calendar with 48 different reading challenges for 2016. Fun things like: read a book with a number in the title or a book that was translated from a different language, etc.

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: Secret Sisters” by Jayne Ann Krentz, the story of two friends Madeline and Daphne who were once as close as sisters until a secret tore them apart. Now it might take them to their graves. (also in large print)

New Fiction: “Sidney Sheldon’s Reckless” by Tilly Bagshawe, “Duplicity” by Newt Gingrich, “Ashley Bell” by Dean Koontz, “After Alice” by Gregory Maguire, “Wyoming Rugged” by Diana Palmer, this is the fifth book in the Wyoming Men series (also in large print), and “The Muralist” by B.A. Shapiro.

New Mystery: “Murder at the Courthouse” by Ann H. Gabhart, this is the first book in the Hidden Springs mysteries.

New Christian Fiction: “A Heart’s Betrayal” by Colleen Coble, this is the fourth book in the Journey of the Heart.

New Non-fiction: “O’s Little Guide to Finding Your True Purpose,” “Zero Belly Cookbook: 150+ Delicious Recipes to Flatten Your Belly, Turn off Your Fat Genes, and Help Keep You Lean for Life!” by David Zinczenko, “The Wit and Wisdom of Downton Abbey” by Jessica Fellowes, “The Kentucky Wildcats Fans’ Bucket List” by Ryan Clark, and “Fodor’s Italy 2016.”

New Biographies: “Lafayette in the Somewhat United States” by Sara Vowell, “Lady Bird and Lyndon: the Hidden Story of a Marriage That Made a President” by Betty Boyd Caroli, and “Blessed, Blessed…Blessed: the Untold Story of Our Family’s Fight to Love Hard, Stay Strong, and Keep the Faith When Life Can’t Be Fixed” by Missy Robertson.

New Audio Books: “Vince Flynn’s the Survivor” by Kyle Mills, “The Promise of Palm Grove” by Shelley Shepard Gray, and “Shopaholic to the Rescue” by Sophie Kinsella.

New CDs: “Angels and Alcohol” by Alan Jackson, and “Folds Like Us” by Montgomery Gentry.

New DVDs: “Paper Towns,” “The Man From U.N.C.L.E,” and “Pixels.”

New TV Season: “Mork and Mindy” season 2.

We will be closed January 18 for Martin Luther King Day.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

 

 

Library Notes for December 30, 2015

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” By Edith Lovejoy Pierce

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “Naughtier Than Nice” by Eric Jerome Dickey, this is the story of sisters. The McBroom sisters are as close as any sisters could be, but none wants the other two to know the dark secrets she is hiding. And during this season, all of the sisters are naughtier than nice.

New Fiction: “The Immortal Nichols” by Glenn Beck, “Tom Clancy’s Commander in Chief” by Mark Greaney, “The Golem of Paris” by Jonathan Kellerman, “Pretty Baby” by Mary Kubica, “Thomas Kinkade’s Together for Christmas” by Katherine Spencer, (also in large print), and “Precious Gifts” by Danielle Steel, (also in large print.)

New Christian Fiction: “The Midwife’s Choice” by Delia Parr, this is the second book in the At Home in Trinity series, and “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” by Lori Copeland.

New Mystery: “The Bark Before Christmas” by Laurien Berenson.

New Non-fiction: “Computer for Seniors for Dummies” by Nancy Muir, “Country Faith Christmas: Heartwarming Reflections and Recipes from 37 Country Music Stars,” “Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again” by Donald Trump, “Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World” by Bill Nye, “Nashville Eats: Hot Chicken, Buttermilk Biscuits, and 100 More Southern Recipes from Music City” by Jennifer Justus, “Timeless Beauty: Over 100 Tips, Secrets and Shortcuts to Looking Great” by Christie Brinkley, and “Strong and Kind: and Other Important Character Traits Your Child Needs to Succeed” by Korie Robertson.

New Biographies: “In This Together: My Story” by Ann Rommey, and “Sinatra: the Photographs” by Andrew Howick.

New Audio Books: “The Bazaar of Bad Dreams” by Stephen King, “Stars of Fortune” by Nora Roberts, and Crapalachia” by Scott McClanahan.

New CDs: “Beneath the Skin” by Of Monsters and Men, and “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful” by Florence + the Machine.

New DVDs: “Mr. Holmes,” “Max,” and “Geronimo Stilton: Operation Shufongfong.”

New TV Season: “NCIS” season 3.

New Year’s closing: The library will be closed December 31st, January 1st & 2nd for the New Year’s Holiday.

Happy New Year Reading!
Pam Metts, Director

Library Notes for December 23, 2015
The Board and Staff of the John L. Street Library would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed and Happy New Year!

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “Christmas in Mustang Creek” by Linda Lael Miller, this is book four in the Brides of Bliss County series. Christmas is always a magical time of year and Mustang Creek is a magical place. When a mysterious visitor named Mrs. Klozz arrives she knows that loves is the greatest gift of all, and she’s ready to help out Santa by giving a couple of people a push in the right direction.

New Fiction: “Mycroft Holmes” by by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, “Bittersweet Dreams” by V.C. Andrews, this is book four in the Forbidden series, “The Outlandish Companion” by Diana Gabaldon, this is volume two, “Avenue of Mysteries” by John Irving, “Cross Justice” by James Patterson, (also in large print), and “Golden Lion” by Wilbur Smith.

New Christian Fiction: “All is Clam, All is Bright” by Colleen Coble.

New Mystery: “The Quilt Before the Storm” by Arlene Sachitano, this is book five in the Harriet Truman mysteries.

New Large Print: “Suspendered Sentence” by Laura Brandford, this is book four in the An Amish mystery.

New Non-fiction: “Audacious” by Beth Moore, “He Killed Them All: Robert Durst and My Quest for Justice” by Jeanine Pirro, “Little House Living: the Make-Your-Own Guide to a Frugal, Simple, and Self-Sufficient Life” by Merissa Alink, “Taste of Home: Holidays & Celebrations,” “Famous Works of Art and How They Got That Way” by John B. Nici, “Andy & Don: the Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show” by Daniel de Vise’, “Dynasty: the Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar” by Tom Holland.

New Biographies: “The Missing Kennedy: Rosemary Kennedy and the Secret Bonds of Four Women” by Elizabeth Loehler-Pentacoff, and “Boys in the Trees: a Memoir” by Carly Simon.

New Audio Books: “Cross Justice” by James Patterson, “Christmas on the Range” by Diane Palmer, and “The Pharaoh’s Secret” by Clive Cussler.

New CDs: “Country Faith Christmas,” and “A Farmhouse Christmas” by Joey & Rory.

New DVDs: “Southpaw,” “Paper Angels,” “A Cookie Cutter Christmas,” and “Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales: Holiday Chills and Thrills.”

New TV Season: “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” season 1.

Holiday Closing: The library will be closed December 24th, 25th, & 26th for the Christmas Holiday and December 31st, January 1st & 2nd for the New Year’s Holiday.

Merry Christmas Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

Library Notes for December 16, 2015

There’s More to Christmas…
There’s more, much more to Christmas
Than candle-light and cheer;
It’s the spirit of sweet friendship
That brightens all the year;
It’s thoughtfulness and kindness,
It’s hope reborn again,
For peace, for understanding
And for goodwill to men!

Pam’s Pick this week is: “The Christmas Light” by Donna VanLiere, this is the story of five very different people who discover the true meaning of Christmas. All five of them are facing their own struggles. When they are brought together for a rather unconventional church Nativity, they will learn that with strength, courage, and love, there is always hope.

 New Fiction: “The Guilty” by David Baldacci, also in large print, “All Dressed in White” by Mary Higgins Clark, also in large print, “The Pharaoh’s Secret” by Clive Cussler, “Warheart” by Terry Goodkind this is the forth book in the Sword of Truth, “Written in the Stars” by LuAnn McLane, this is book nine in the Cricket Creek series, “A Christmas Escape” by Anne Perry, and “Daughter of the House” by Rosie Thomas.

 New Christian Fiction: “Whispers in the Reading Room” by Shelley Gray.

 New Large Print: “Scalpers” by Ralph Cotton.

 New Non-fiction: “Getting From Me to We: How to Help Young Children Fit In and Make Friends” by Shonna Tuck, “Car Crazy: the Battle for Supremacy Between Ford and Olds and the Dawn of the Automobile Age: by G. Wayhne Miller, “The National Parks: an Illustrated History: 100 Years of American Splendor” by Kim Heacox, “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Merry Christmas!” by Amy Newmark, “Southern Living 2015 Annual Recipes,” “Brave Enough” by Cheryl Strayed, “Louisville & the Bourbon Trail” by Theresa Dowell Blackinton, and “Kentucky” by Theresa Dowell Blackinton.

 New Biographies: “Edgar Allan Poe: The Strange Man Standing Deep in the Shadows” by Charlotte Montague, and “But Enough About Me: a Memoir” by Burt Reynolds.

 New Audio Books: “The Guilty” by David Baldacci, “All Dressed in White” by Mary Higgins Clark, “Winter Stroll” by Elin Hilderbrand, and “A More Perfect Union” by Ben Carson.

 New CDs: “Talking Dreams” by Echosmith, and “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” by Drake.

 New DVDs: “Pitch Perfect 2,” “Christmas Tail,” and “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown.”

 New TV Season: “Breaking Bad” season 5.

 Don’t forget the 12 Days of Christmas contest. Stop by today and check it out.

 Holiday Closing: The library will be closed December 24^th, 25^th, & 26^th for the Christmas Holiday and December 31^st, January 1^st & 2^nd for the New Year’s Holiday. We hope you will all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas Readings!

Pam Metts, Director

 

 

 

 

 

February is almost over and the weather has been cold and messy, to sit down with a good book at the end of the day is a delight. “Pam’s Pick” this week is a comic masterpiece. “Insane City” by Dave Barry, this book will keep you laughing from beginning to end. This is just what you need to cheer up a dreary day.

 

New Fiction:

“Catching Fireflies” by Sherry Woods, this is book 9 in the Sweet Magnolia series. When a teenager’s life is destroyed by a bully, the Sweet Magnolias bring the town together to ensure that the student’s future isn’t ruined.

 

“The Blood Gospel” by James Rollins & Rebecca Cantrell, this is the first book in the Order of the Sanguines series. This is a gothic tale about an ancient order and the hunt for a miraculous book known only as Blood Gospel. At the end of the book is a warning: some books should never be found, never opened. But now it is too late.

 

“Beautiful Disaster” by Jamie McGuire, this is a romance novel. When good girl Abby goes off to college she meets bad boy Travis. He tricks her in to a simple bet. A bet with big stakes. If Travis loses he must remain abstinent for a month, if Abby loses she must live in his apartment for the same amount of time. Either way, both have met their match.

 

“Another Piece of My Heart” by Jane Green, this is a story that explores the complications of a woman marrying into a ready-made family, and the true meaning of motherhood. When Andi meets Ethan she knows he is the man for her. Divorced with two girls Ethan is a good husband. But his daughters see Andi as an obstacle that threatens everything. Can she gain their trust?

 

“The Wrath of Angels” by John Connolly, this is a Charlie Parker thriller. The wreckage of a plane is discovered with no bodies. No such plane has ever been reported missing. The plane has a list of names who have struck a deal with the devil. Charlie knows more than most about the nature of evil and fears that his own name may be on the list.

 

 

New Christian Fiction:

“Safe in His Arms” by Colleen Coble, this is book two in the Under Texas Stars series. Margaret’s father wants his daughter to have a husband and a family of her own. But she has given up on that dream, until the new foreman comes along. When she overhears a conversation that links him to a gang of bank robbers she is worried. But how could this be true of a man so kind and who talks so convincingly about his faith?

 

“A Most Unsuitable Match” by Stephanie Grace Whitson, this story of two people who find themselves on a steamboat journey that are opposites in every way except in wondering if their path will ever cross again. This book is in Large Print.

 

 

New Mystery:

“The Bughouse Affair” by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini, this is a Carpenter and Quincannon mystery. Sabina and her partner John are involved in the hunt for a ruthless pickpocket and a slippery housebreaker. The two cases eventually connect in a surprising way.

 

 

New Biographies:

“The Longest Fight: In the Ring with Joe Gans, Boxing’s first African American Champion” by William Gildea this is the story of Joe Gans. He was the first African American Boxing Champion in 1906.

 

“Open Heart” by Elie Wiesel, this is this reflections of Wiesel’s life, after heart surgery. This is his account of hope and despair, of love, regrets and abiding faith.

 

 

New Non-fiction:

“Because I Said So!” by Ken Jennings, this is the truth behind the myths, tales, and warnings every generation passes down to its kids. True or False Chicken soup is good for a cold?

True, it has been used since the fourth century.

 

“The Future” by Al Gore, this book identifies the six critical drivers of global change.

 

“Never Goin’ Back” by Al Roker, this is his inspiring story of winning the weight-loss battle for good.

 

“The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook” by Marwan Sabbagh, this book will teach you to eat smart to stay sharp.

 

“Essential Shakespeare” by Leslie Dunton-Downer, this is a fully illustrated guide to the world’s greatest playwright and his works.

 

“The Hemingses of Monticello” by Annette Gordon-Reed, this is the story of an American family, whose daughter Sarah (Sally) married Thomas Jefferson.

 

“The Hour of Peril” by Daniel Stashower, this is the story of the secret plot to murder Lincoln before the Civil War.

 

 

New Audio Books:

“Private London” by James Patterson,

“Shiver” by Karen Robards,

“The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” by Ayana Mathis, and

“Learning to Love” by Debbie Macomber.

 

 

New CDs:

“Hard to Find Hits from the 70’s,” and

“Classic Hits from the 80’s.”

 

 

New DVDs:

“Skyfall,” 

“Flight,” 

“Beverly Hills Cop,” and

“Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails.”

 

 

New TV Season:

“Veronica Mars” third season.

 

 

Special Story Time: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey©present Fully Charged, Gold Edition Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassadors of Laughter. The clowns will be here to do this very special story time, Friday, March 1, at 10am to present: “If I Ran the Circus by Dr. Seuss.” This will be a great treat for all children.  Ringling Bros. will be in Murray April 4-7 and kids 12 and under can get a free ticket by reading five books and getting their cards stamped with five elephant stamps. Come to the library on March 1 for a sneak peak at the clowns. (Ambassadors of Laughter)

 

Computer Classes: Basic Computer March 11 & 25 at 10:00. Call to sign up.

 

Tax Service: Yes, the wonderful volunteers at RSVP will be doing taxes again this year. Call the library for an appointment 270-522-6301.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

A Very Special Story Time: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey©present Fully Charged, Gold Edition Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassadors of Laughter. The clowns will be here to do this very special story time, Friday, March 1, at 10am to present: “If I Ran the Circus by Dr. Seuss.” This will be a great treat for all children.  Ringling Bros. will be in Murray April 4-7 and kids 12 and under can get a free ticket by reading five books and getting their cards stamped with five elephant stamps. Come to the library on March 1 for a sneak peak at the clowns. (Ambassadors of Laughter)

 

“Pam’s Pick” for this week is a non-fiction book: “The 100 Best Romance Novels” by Jennifer Lawler, this book has everything from “Pride and Prejudice” to “Twilight.” These are the books that make you fall in love.

 

 

New Fiction:

“The Perfect Marriage” by Kimberla Lawson Roby, this is the story of pretty pictures that sometimes hide ugly secrets. The Shaw family seems perfect at a glance. But the couple has a drug problem. Can their daughter save the family or is it too late?

 

“Chance of a Lifetime” by Jodi Thomas, this is book five in the Harmony novel. Emily has a lot on her mind when a friend from her past shows up. Now she must deal with the secrets she has been keeping for fifteen years. A secret that changed her life and could crush her future.

 

“Moonlight Masquerade” by Jude Deveraux, this is the third book in the Moonlight trilogy. The is the story of three college friends waiting to learn their destinies.

 

“The Child’s Child” by Barbara Vine, this is the story of two siblings born a few years after World War One. John and Maud, are a homosexual brother and a sister carrying an illegitimate child.

 

“Suspect” by Robert Crais, this explosive suspense thriller is the story of LAPD cop Scott James. James was shot and his partner killed by unidentified men. Ashamed and enraged he must find his partner’s killers.

 

“1356” by Bernard Cornwell, this historical novel is set in September 1356. A tale of Peril and the conquest at the battle of Poitiers.

 

“The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin, this is the story of the relationship of one of America’s most extraordinary couples: Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

 

 

New Mystery:

“Easter Bunny Murder” by Leslie Meier, this is a Lucy Stone mystery. Lucy has her hands full when the Easter Bunny drops dead at the Easter Egg Hunt she is covering.

 

 

New Christian fiction:

“Goodbye to Yesterday” by Wanda E. Brunstetter, this is book one in the Discovery series. Luke and Meredith are facing the greatest challenge of their lives. Will their faith and love bring them closer or drive them apart?

 

 

New Large Print:

“Laughter in the Rain” by Debbie Macomber, a story of romance. Abby loves Logan but wants more romance in her life. When she meets Tate, she thinks she has found it.

 

“A Love Forbidden” by Kathleen Morgan, this is book two in the Heart of the Rockies series. Shiloh is the teacher at the White River Indian Agency when the crossfire between the Utes and the Indian Agent, and U.S. government breaks out. Her feeling for a half-Ute friend complicates matter as she must battle her feelings as well.

 

 

New Biographies:

“Martin Luther King Jr.: a King Family Tribute” by Angela Farris Watkins, this is a wonderful collection of family photographs, touching stories, and memories from the family.

 

“Remembering Whitney” by Cissy Houston, this is the story of Whitney Houston, of love, loss, and the night the music stopped.

 

“My Share of the Task” by General Stanley McChrystal, retired U.S. Army, this is the story of his career. A career in the world of special operations, at a time when these elite forces became increasingly effective and necessary.

 

 

New Non-fiction:

“Essential Guide to Cake Decorating” by Alex Barker, this book will give you inspirational ideas, tips, techniques and step-by-step photography.

 

“The Book of Old Silver” by Seymour B. Wyler, this is a complete reference guide to the art, history, and laws of old silver.

 

“Mafia Summit” by Gil Reavil, this is the story of J. Edgar Hoover, the Kennedy Brothers, and the meeting that unmasked the mob.

 

“Past Lives of the Rich and Famous” by Sylvia Browne, in this book you can explore the past lives of some of our most famous celebrities.

 

“Paula Deen’s Savannah Style” by Paula Deen, this book makes it easy to bring the southern style to homes in the north and south.

 

 

New Audio Books:

“Notorious Nineteen” by Janet Evanovich,

“Collateral Damage” by Stuart Woods,

“Paris: a Love Story” by Kati Morton, and

“Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry” by Mildred D. Taylor.

 

New CDs:

“Dubbed & Freq’d” by TobyMac, and

“God’s Not Dead” by Newsboys.

 

New DVDs:

“Men in Black 3,” 

“I Heart Shakey,” and

“The Best of Dr. Seuss.”

 

New TV Season:

“M*A*S*H” first season.

 

Computer Classes: Basic Internet classes will be Monday February 25 at 10:00. Call to get signed up.

Tax Service: Yes, the wonderful volunteers at RSVP will be doing taxes again this year. Call the library for an appointment 270-522-6301.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts

Director

February is American Heart Month, Black History Month and Sweetheart’s Month, and we have something for all three.  “Pam’s Pick” this week of course would be a little romance. “Until the End of Time” by Danielle Steel, this is the story of two couples, four decades apart. One believes that if lovers die, they find each other again in another life. Or maybe stars side by side in the sky forever.

 

New Fiction:

“Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker” by Jennifer Chiaverini, this is the story of a relationship between two women, First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley who was born a slave. Elizabeth was a professional dressmaker, who supported the First Lady through years of tragedies.

“If You Were Here” by Jen Lancaster, this is a hilarious novel about a couple and their suburban dream with a do-it-yourself attitude.

“The Fifth Assassin” by Brad Meltzer, this is a political thriller. Beecher White has discovered a killer in Washington, D.C., who is re-creating the crime of four other assassins. Can he stop him from killing the President?

“Private Berlin” by James Patterson, this is a powerful international suspense novel. Chris Schneider of the Private headquarters in German is missing and it is up to Mattie Engel one of the top agents to find him.  Also in large print.

“The Girl on the Cliff” by Lucinda Riley, this is the story of two Irish families entangled by a tragic past that seems to repeat itself.

 

New Mystery:
“Arsenic and Old Puzzles” by Parnell Hall, this is a Puzzle Lady Mystery. This book includes puzzle that will help you solve the mystery. When two guests at the Bakerhaven B&B die from elderberry wine, the Puzzle Lady suspects that she’s dealing with a cold blooded killer who for some reason is copying Cary Grant in “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

 

New Christian Fiction:

“The Survivor” by Shelley Shepard Gray, this is the third book in the Families of Honor series. Mattie has healed from the cancer that nearly took her life. But can she find the man who can mend her lonely heart?

“To Honor and Trust” by Tracie Peterson, this is the third book in the Bridal Veil Island series. Callie and Wesley meet at the golf links, and soon their friendship becomes more. Callie is in love with the man she believes Wesley to be but when his past and true identity are revealed, Callie is not sure if she can trust him again.

 

New Large Print:

“Bride Wanted” by Debbie Macomber , Lesley has her own reasons for responding to a billboard advertising for a bride. In no time she’s the one Chase wants in his life.

 

 

New Kentucky Non-fiction:

“Outside Shot” by Keith O’Brien, this is the story of a small town basketball team, and their fight for redemption.

 

 

New Non-fiction:

“You Are Made for More!” by Lisa Osteen Comes, this inspiring book will give you hope and promise, showing you how to not only get through a day but to look for a new vision for a bold and bright life.

 

“Wheat Belly” by William Davis, this book will teach you how to lose the wheat and lose weight.

 

“Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart book” by Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, this is every woman’s guide to a heart healthy life style.

 

“The Southern Foodie” by Chris Chamberlain, this book has the 100 places to eat in the South before you die. It also features the recipes that made them famous.

 

“Bringing up Bebe” by Pamela Druckerman, this is the story of how one American mom discovers the wisdom of French parenting.

 

“Fodor’s 2013 Caribbean” this book shows the best of the Caribbean, including Anguilla’s white beaches, Bonaire’s colorful coral reefs and the scenic beauty of Jamaica.

 

“Alaska by Cruise Ship” by Anne Vipond, this is the complete guide to cruising Alaska including inside passage and glacier cruises.

 

“Fodor’s 2013 Hawaii” this is a book includes must see attractions, perfect hotels, the best restaurants, color photos and maps.

 

 

New Biographies:

“Grace, Gold & Glory” by Gabrielle Douglas, this is the amazing story of a girl who overcame tremendous odds to bring glory to her team, her country, and her Creator.

 

“Desert Rose: The Life and Legacy of Coretta Scott King” by Edythe Scott Bagley, this is her story from author, human rights activist and wife and partner of Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

 

New Audio Books:

“A Single Rose” by Barbara Delinsky,

“Big Country” by Louis L’Amour, and

“Same Sun Here” by Silas House.

 

 

New CDs:

“Night Train” by Jason Aldean and

“Thirty Miles West” by Alan Jackson.

 

 

New DVDs:

“The Bourne Legacy,” 

“Sparkle,” 

“Papillon,” and

“Elmo’s Magic Numbers.”

 

 

New TV Season:

“Downton Abbey” Season three.

 

 

New Display: “Hello, Hello?” in the display cast this month is a unique collection of Phone Company memorabilia.  This collection includes old Cadiz phone books, replica phone trucks, and much more.

 

Computer Classes: Basic Internet classes will be Monday February 25 at 10:00. Call to get signed up.

Tax Service: Yes, the wonderful volunteers at RSVP will be doing taxes again this year. Call the library for an appointment 270-522-6301.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts

Director