Library Notes

Yes, the library is open with beautiful new carpet! We
are all very excited and very glad it is over. We still have a few things out
of place but everything will be back to normal soon. So come in and see the how
good everything looks! And check out one of “Pam’s Picks.”

 

 

New Fiction:

“Backfire” by Catherine Coulter, this is an FBI thriller.
FBI agents Savich and Sherlock receive news of the attack as an ominous note is
delivered to Savich at the Hoover Building: YOU DESERVE THIS FOR WHAT YOU DID.
Security tapes fail to reveal who delivered the tapes.  Who is
behind the shooting of Judge Ramsey Hunt?  Who sent the note to Savich?
And what does it all mean?

 

“Summerland” by Elin Hilderbrand, this is the story of secrets
kept, promises broken, hearts betrayed. the students of Nantucket High have
gathered for a bonfire on the beach. But what begins as a graduation night
celebration ends in tragedy after a horrible car crash leaves the driver of the
car, Penny Alistair, dead, and her twin brother in a coma.

 

“Friends Forever” by Danielle Steel, this is the
unforgettable journey of friends. Five children meet on the first day of
kindergarten. In the years that follow, they become friends and more than
friends. Together, they will find strength, meet challenges, face life’s
adventures, endure loss, face stark realities, and open their hearts.

 

“Heartbroken” by Lisa Unger, the story of three women on
a collision course.

 

“The Ranger” by Ace Atkins, this is a Quinn Colson novel.
Army Ranger Colson returns home to discover the truth, not only about his
uncle, but about his family, his friends, his town, and himself.

 

“Burning Midnight” by Loren D. Estleman, this is an Amos
Walker mystery. Walker is caught in the middle of gang war when a friend asks
him to rescue a friend from a gang.

 

“Spilled Blood” by Brian Freeman, this is a thriller
about two rural Minnesota towns locked in a deadly feud, and a teenage girl
caught in the crossfire.

“The Watchers” by Jon Steele, this is the story of three
lives with one purpose. To save what’s left of paradise before all hell breaks
loose

 

New Christian Fiction Trilogy: The Orphan Trains Trilogy
by Al and Joanna Lacy. “The Little Sparrows,” “All My Tomorrows,” and “Whispers
in the Wind.”

 

 

New Non-fiction:

“Cast of Characters: Lost & Found” by Max Lucado, this
book retells the stories of some of characters of the Bible, including Jairus,
Jacob, Cornelius, Noah, Isaiah, and Job.

“Dinner: a Love Story” by Jenny Rosenstrach, this is a cookbook/story combination.
It all started at the Family Table.

 

“The Healthy Baby Meal Planner” by Annabel Karmel, this
book has over 200 quick, easy and healty recipes for your baby and toddler.

 

“Discounts, Deals & Steals: For Those Over 50 Who
Don’t Want to Pay to Play” from Reader’s Digest, this book has over 1937 hidden
discounts and freebies to help with travel, entertainment, and much more.

“The Fingerpicking Technique Bible for Guitar” by Phil
Capone, this is the ultimate guide for beginners.

 

 

Biography:

“Growing Up Amish: A Memoir” by Ira Wagler, this is the true
story of one man’s quest to discover who he is and where he belongs.

 

New Audio Books:

“I, Michael Bennett” by James Patterson,

“Little Night” by
Luanne Rice,

“Poison Flower” by Thomas Perry, and

“Peter Pan” by J.M. Barrie.

 

 

New CDs:

“Metals” by Feist, and

“Passive Me, Aggressive You” by The Naked & the
Famous.

 

 

New DVDs:

“Contraband,” “

Joyful Noise,”

“The Searchers,” and

“The Lorax.”

 

New TV Season:

“The Cosby Show” First Season.

 

 

New Display:
In the display case this month are Piggy Banks. This wonderful collection since
childhood is by Shae Light Latham. Stop by and check out the Little Pigs Little
Pigs!!

 

 

Beginner Computer Class: Monday, August 20, at 10:00.

 

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts

Director

Library Notes for August 1, 2012

The library will be getting new carpeting next. So, that
means we will be closed Monday, August 6, through Friday, August 10. We apologize
for this inconvenience. But we are very excited to be getting new carpet. You
will still be able to check out EBooks from our web page.

 

“Pam’s Pick” this week is a favorite author of mine. “XO”
by Jeffery Deaver, this is a Kathryn Dance novel.  Kathryn has a fan who thinks all her songs
are for him. Despite her rejection he is coming for her.

 

 

New Fiction:

“The Conviction” by Robert Dugoni, in this gripping
thriller lawyer David Sloane takes the law into his own hands to save his son.
His son is trapped in a juvenile detention center.

 

“In One Person” by John Irving, this is a compelling
novel of unfulfilled love. Billy is bisexual who tells his own story about
friends and lovers. It is an unforgettable portrait of a man who is dedicated
to making himself worthwhile.

 

“What Comes Next” by John Katzenbach, this is a bold new
thriller about what lurks within the depths of society’s most terrifying minds.
Jennifer, whose life is just beginning, is in the hands of a man whose life is
nearing its end.

 

“A Game of Thrones” by George R. R. Martin, this is the
first book in A Song of Ice and Fire series. The tale of lords and ladies,
soldiers and sorcerers, who come together in a time of grim omens.

 

“Breaking News” by Fern Michaels, this is book five in
the Godmothers series. Toots has her hands full, with the wedding of her
daughter and caring for her ailing housekeeper. Toots is blindsided by her own
unexpected romance.

 

“Gideon’s Corpse” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child,
this is the second book in the Gideon series. Gideon’s crews are tracking the
mysterious terrorist cell from the suburbs of New York to the mountains of New
Mexico. They learn the end may be something much worse than Armageddon.

 

“Little Night” by Luanne Rice, this story of one woman’s
love for her sister. Clare was trying to protect her sister from an abusive
husband and may end up serving time for it.

 

“So Pretty it Hurts” by Kate White, this is a Bailey
Weggins mystery. Bailey accepts an invitation from a friend for what she hopes
will be a relaxing weekend. But when one of the other guests is found dead in
her bed Bailey suspects foul play and sets to work.

 

 

New Christian Fiction:

“The Wedding Dress” by Rachel Hauck, this is the story of
four women bound together by a beautiful gown. The wedding gown is a century
old and the story will take your breath away.

 

“Touching the Sky” by Tracie Peterson, this is book two
in the Land of the Lone Star series. Laura is grateful to put the painful years
of war behind her. But the residents of Corpus Christi are still split between
the North and the South.

 

 

New Large Print:

“True Sisters” by Sandra Dallas,

“Love, Come to Me” by Lisa Kleypas,

“Big Sky County” by Linda Lael Miller, and

“Beautiful Sacrifice” by Elizabeth Lowell.

 

 

New Biography:

“My Happy Days in Hollywood” by Garry Marshall, this is
the story of Garry Marshall who is among the most successful writers, director
and producers in Hollywood. He wrote: “The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne
& Shirley and Mork & Mindy,” plus directed films as well.

 

 

New Non-fiction:

“What the (Bleep) Just Happened?” by Monica Crowley, this
book offers a hilarious view of the damage caused by Obama’s extremist agenda.
And it will have you on your feet cheering for America and what has always made
it great.

 

“Uncommon Manhood” by Tony Dungy, this book is full of
the secrets to what it means to be a man.

 

“Full Circle” by Gloria Killian and Sandra Kobrin, this
is the true story of a shocking murder that involved Halls Angels, misguided
cops and lies.

 

“Stashbuster Knits” by Melissa Leapman, this book has the
tips, tricks and 21 beautiful projects for using your favorite leftover yarn.

 

“The Principles of Knitting” by June H. Hiatt, this book
has it all whether you are a beginner or advanced.

 

 

New Audio Books:

“Gideon’s Corpse” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child,

“Break Down” by Sara Paretsky, and

“The Road to Grace” by Richard Paul Evans.

 

 

New CDs:

“Born This Way” by Lady Gaga,

“Scars & Stories” by The Fray, and “

Mylo Xyloto” by Coldplay.

 

 

New DVDs:

“Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol,”

“Left Behind Trilogy,” and

“Midnight in Paris.”

 

 

New TV Season:

“The Big Bang Theory” first season. (My favorite)

 

 

New Computer Classes: We will start the Beginner Computer
Classes again on Monday, August 13 and 20 at 10:00. Call to sign up today
270-522-6301.

 

Happy Summer Reading!

Pam Metts

Director

July is Anti-Boredom Month. Boredom? What is that? With all the good books to read and all the fun Summer Reading programs how could anyone be bored?

 

 

New Fiction:

“The Storm” by Clive Cussler, this is a Numa Files novel. In the middle of the Indian Ocean, a NUMA research vessel is taking water samples at sunset, when a crew member spots a sheen of black oil ahead of them. But it is not oil. Like a horde of army ants, a swarm of black particles suddenly attacks the ship, killing everyone aboard, while the ship itself goes up in flames.

 

“The Third Gate” by Lincoln Child, this is an adventure thriller with paranormal overtones. Explorer Porter Stone, an archaeological team is secretly attempting to locate the tomb of an ancient pharaoh who was unlike any other in history. Stone believes he has found the King’s crown. But no crown has ever been found before. It is real?

 

“Into the Darkness” by V.C. Andrews, a haunting novel of love. Amber’s world lights up when the Matthews family suddenly moves into the house next door, a property that has stood neglected for the longest time. And when she meets Brayden Matthews, an only child just like her, Amber soon becomes infatuated.

 

“Stolen Prey” by John Sandford, this is a Lucas Davenport suspense.  Davenport has seen many murder scenes but this one is the worst.  A whole family is murdered and on the wall in blood, “We’re Coming.” Can he find out who and why before they kill again?

 

“Letter from a Stranger’ by Barbara Taylor Bradford, this is the story of family secrets and betrayals that stretch back from the present to the streets of Berlin and World War II.

 

“Honor” by Janet Dailey, this is the second book in the Bannon Brothers series. As a hidden conspiracy threatens, Linc is honor bound to protect Kenzie. He vows to risk his life for her.

 

“Robert B. Parker’s Lullaby” by Ace Atkins, this is a Spenser mystery. Spenser is asked to look into a four year old murder that the police may have botched.

 

And the most talked about trilogy: “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “Fifty Shades Darker,” and “Fifty Shades Freed” by E.L. James.

 

New Christian Fiction:

“Lonestar Angel” by Colleen Coble, this is book four in the Lonestar series. Eden’s hopes are up when she hears the news that her daughter who was stolen five years ago has been found.

 

“Nightshade” by Ronie Kendig, this is the first book in the new Discarded Heroes series. Max Jacobs finds himself discarded and alienated from those he loves. Then a mysterious man appears who says he is organizing a group that recycles veterans like Max.  Will Max put his anger and pride aside to allow a force greater than him in?

 

“Coming Home” by Karen Kingbury, this is a Baxter Family novel. A story of undying hope.

 

 

New Large Print:

“Wild Man Creek” by Robyn Carr, this is book twelve in the Virgin River series. Colin is recuperating from a helicopter crash in Virgin River. He has the support of his family but it is his art that helps the most.

 

The Black Cobra Quartet: “The Elusive Bride” book 2, “The Brazen Bride” book 3, “The Reckless Bride” book 4, by Stephanie Laurens, we have the first book in regular print.

 

“Hidden Summit” by Robyn Carr, this is the 15^th book in the Virgin River series.

 

“Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwok, this is the story of the tensions of an immigrant torn between two cultures.

 

“Fall from Pride” by Karen Harper, this is a Home Valley Amish novel. Raging fires expose family secrets and a way of life will be questioned.

 

 

New Fantasy Fiction:

“Chronicles of the Black Company,” “The Books of the South,” “The Return of the Black Company,” and “The Many Deaths of the Black Company” by Glen Cook, these are the four volumes of the Black Company series.

 

New Non-Fiction:

“The Bridal Bible” by Sharon Naylor, this is the only book you need to plan your wedding. It offers an abundance of information complete with helpful tips on stress-free planning and step-by-step information.

 

“Be a Better Dad Today!” by Gregory Slayton, this book has the ten tools every father needs.

 

“Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley” by J. D. Davis, this is the story of the three cousins bonded through music. Each becoming a star. Born within twelve months of each other in a small Louisiana town during the Depression.

 

“Cowards” by Glen Beck, this is what Politicians, Radicals, and the Media Refuse to Say.

 

“Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving” by Judi Kingry, just in time for those summer gardens.

 

“The Necessity of an Enemy” by Ron Carpenter, enemies often seem to get in the way of our plans, leaving us discouraged and disoriented.  But what if these obstacles are a part of God’s plans for us?

 

“Almost Amish” by Nancy Sleeth, this is the story of one woman’s quest for a slower, simpler, more sustainable life.

 

“In the Garden of Beasts” by Erik Larson, this is the story of love, terror, and an American family in Hitler’s Berlin.

 

“Becoming Sister Wives” by Kody, Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn Brown, this is the story of an unconventional marriage.

 

 

New Biographies:

“Mike Wallace: A Life” by Peter Rader, this is the story of four decades as the front man for 60 Minutes.

 

“My Extraordinary Ordinary Life” by Sissy Spacek, this is the delightful story of a barefoot child from East Texas to Academy Award winning actress.

 

 

New Audio Books:

“The Sins of the Father” by Jeffrey Archer,

“The Last Boyfriend” by Nora Roberts,

“The Shadow Patrol” by Alex Berenson,

“Unnatural Acts” by Stuart Woods,

“Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne, and

“El Paso” by Matt Braun.

 

 

New CDs:

“Hands All Over” by Maroon 5,

“All about Tonight” by Blake Shelton,

“Emotional Traffic” by Tim McGraw, and

“Move” by Third Day.

 

 

New DVDs:

“The Iron Lady,”

“Hop,”

“Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,”

“Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close,”

“12 Angry Men,”

“The Secret World of Arrietty,”

“Hart’s War,”  and “Catch Me If You Can.”

 

 

New TV Season:

“Smallville: Second Season,” and

“The Andy Griffin Show: First Season.”

 

 

Ms. Cheryl has Summer Reading fun planned for all ages. Every Wednesday through August 1 will be Summer Reading for 2-12 year olds. July 27 will be Middle School Summer Reading. And so the adults will not be left out on Saturday, July 28 will be the Adult Summer Reading. So stop by and get signed up!!

 

Happy Summer Reading!

Pam Metts

Director

Library Notes for July 18, 2012

July is Anti-Boredom Month. Boredom? What is that? With
all the good books to read and all the fun summer reading programs how could
anyone be bored?

 

New Fiction:

“The Storm” by Clive Cussler; this is a NUMA Files novel.
In the middle of the Indian Ocean, a NUMA research vessel is taking water
samples at sunset, when a crew member spots a sheen of black oil ahead of them.
But it is not oil. Like a horde of army ants, a swarm of black particles
suddenly attacks the ship, killing everyone aboard, while the ship itself goes
up in flames.

 

“The Third Gate” by Lincoln Child; this is an adventure
thriller with paranormal overtones. Explorer Porter Stone, an archaeological
team is secretly attempting to locate the tomb of an ancient pharaoh who was
unlike any other in history. Stone believes he has found the King’s crown. But
no crown has ever been found before. It is real?

 

“Into the Darkness” by V.C. Andrews; a haunting novel of
love. Amber’s world lights up when the Matthews family suddenly moves into the
house next door, a property that has stood neglected for the longest time. And
when she meets Brayden Matthews, an only child just like her, Amber soon
becomes infatuated.

 

And the most talked about trilogy: “Fifty Shades of Grey,”
“Fifty Shades Darker,” and “Fifty Shades Freed” by E.L. James.

 

 

New Christian Fiction: “Coming Home” by Karen Kingbury;
this is a Baxter Family novel. A story of undying hope.

 

“Lonestar Angel” by Colleen Coble; this is book four in
the Lonestar series. Eden’s hopes are up when she hears the news that her
daughter who was stolen five years ago has been found.

 

 

New Large Print:

“Wild Man Creek” by Robyn Carr, this is book twelve in
the Virgin River series. Colin is recuperating from a helicopter crash in Virgin
River. He has the support of his family but it is his art that helps the most.

 

The Black Cobra Quartet:“The Elusive Bride” book 2, “The
Brazen Bride” book 3, “The Reckless Bride” book 4, by Stephanie Laurens, we
have the first book in regular print.

 

New Fantasy Fiction:

“Chronicles of the
Black Company,” “The Books of the South,” “The Return of the Black Company,”
and “The Many Deaths of the Black Company” by Glen Cook, these are the four
volumes of the Black Company series.

 

New Non-Fiction:

“The Bridal Bible” by Sharon Naylor, this is the only
book you need to plan your wedding. It offers an abundance of information
complete with helpful tips on stress-free planning and step-by-step information.

 

“Be a Better Dad Today!” by Gregory Slayton, this book
has the ten tools every father needs.

 

“Unconquered: The
Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley” by
J. D. Davis, this is the story of the three cousins bonded through music. Each
becoming a star. Born within twelve months of each other in a small Louisiana
town during the Depression.

 

“Cowards” by Glen Beck, this is what Politicians, Radicals, and the
Media Refuse to Say.

 

“Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving” by Judi
Kingry, just in time for those summer gardens.

 

“The Necessity of an Enemy” by Ron Carpenter, enemies
often seem to get in the way of our plans, leaving us discouraged and
disoriented.  But what if these obstacles are a part of God’s plans
for us?

 

 

New Audio Books: “The Sins of the Father” by Jeffrey
Archer, “The Last Boyfriend” by Nora Roberts, “and “El Paso” by Matt Braun.

 

 

New CDs: “Hands All Over” by Maroon 5, and “Move” by
Third Day.

 

 

New DVDs: “The Iron Lady,” “Hop,” “Robin Hood: Prince of
Thieves,” and “Catch Me If You Can.”

 

 

New TV Season: “Smallville: Second Season.”

 

 

Computer Class: Beginner Email, if you do not have an
email address and would like to get one this is your class. Monday, July 23^rd
at 10:00. Sign up today.

 

 

Ms. Cheryl has Summer Reading fun planned for all ages.
Every Wednesday through August 1 will be Summer Reading for 2-12 year olds.
July 27 will be Middle School Summer Reading. And so the adults will not be
left out on Saturday, July 28 will be the Adult Summer Reading. So stop by and
get signed up!!

 

Happy Summer Reading!

Pam Metts

Director

Summer daze and the reading is easy!!! Easy with “Pam’s Summer Picks! ”Summer reading starts today, too!

 

New Fiction:

“Summer Breeze” by Nancy Thayer, this story of three women who forge a unique bond one sun-drenched summer on New England’s Dragonfly Lake.

“Spring Fever” by Mary Kay Andrews, when you think the past is over and you have moved on in life, there is no harm in catching a little Spring fever…is there? Unless that involves an ex-husband, and a small town full of secrets.

“Porch Lights” by Dorothea Benton Frank, this story of a mother’s concern for her son. After her husband dies, Jackie decides she and her son should return to her family home in South Carolina. Her Sullivan’s
Island family and friends welcome them home by turning on the “porch lights.”

“Let Love Find You” by Johanna Lindsey, a dazzling new tale of a desperate debutante. Lovely Amanda Locke, daughter of a Duke is entering her 3^rd seasonstill waiting for a match. Her family decides to lend a hand and hire “cupid” to find a suitable match.

Breaking up the romance a little…

“Deadline” by Fern Michaels, this is the forth book in the Godmothers series. The godmothers will navigate Hollywood’s glittering inner circles and seedy underbelly to discover the truth. Along the way, they’ll uncover unexpected secrets that not even one of Sophie’s séances could have predicted.

“Columbus Affair” by Steve Berry, this is an exciting new adventure, one that challenges everything we thought we knew about the discovery of America. A prize winning journalist and an unscrupulous zealot square off to find the key to the 500 year mystery.

“Risk Agent” by Ridley Pearson, the security firm of Rutherford Risk hires two unique outsiders to rescue a Chinese national before the death deadline.

“Wicked Business”by Janet Evanovich, this is a Lizzy and Diesel novel. Whether it’s funny business, monkey business, or just getting down to pastry chef business, Lizzy and Diesel are back together.

And now back to a little more summer romance in Large print:

“Barefoot Season” by Susan Mallery; this is the first book in the Blackberry Season. Two old
friends, once best friends, return to Blackberry Island. Can they undertake a turbulent truce and work together?

“Beachcombers” by Nancy Thayer, the story of three sisters who have grown apart return home to
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New Christian Fiction: “One More Sunrise” by Al & JoAnna Lacy, this is book one in the Frontier Doctor Trilogy.

“Beloved Physician” by Al & JoAnna Lacy, this is book two in the Frontier Doctor Trilogy.

“The Heart Remembers” by Al & JoAnna Lacy, this is the last book in the Frontier Doctor Trilogy.

 

New Cookbooks: Summer Recipes:

“Seafood” by C.J. Jackson, this book will show you how to buy, prepare, and cook the best sustainable fist
and seafood from around the world. With over 300 classic recipes you are sure to find something you will love.

“Deliciously G-Free” by Elizabeth Hasselbeck, this book has recipes that are so flavorful they’ll never believe its gluten free.

 

New Non-fiction: “My Tenure Biennium: a Memoir by Wayne C. Bell, this is the story of Bell’s life, but the centerpiece is his tenure case at Murray State University.

 

New Reference Books: “Encyclopedia of Prisoners of War and Internment” edited by Jonatahan Vance, and “Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market 2012” by Chuck Sambuchino.

 

New Audio Books on CD: “Lone Wolf” by Jodi Picolt, “The Next Always” by Nora Roberts, and “Interview with the Vampire” by Anne Rice.

 

New CDs: “Ceremonials” by Florence & the Machine, and “Mine is Yours” by Cold War Kids.

 

New DVDs: “We Bought a Zoo,” “The Social Network,” “Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil,” and “Thomas the Tank: The Great Discovery: The Movie.”

 

New TV Season: “MacGyver: The Complete First Season.”

 

Computer Classes: Beginner Email, if you do not have an email address and would like to get one this is your class. Monday, July 16^th & 23^rd at 10:00.

 

Ms. Cheryl has Summer Reading fun planned for all ages. Starting today, July 11 and every Wednesday through August 1 will be Summer Reading for 2-12 year olds. July 27 will be Middle School Summer Reading. And so the adults will not be left out on Saturday, July 28 will be the Adult Summer Reading. So stop by and get signed up!!

 

Happy Reading

Pam Metts

Director

 

FALL…for the very best November hard covers! I’m going to get right down to book business…”Pam’s Pick” is a book of Non-fiction.  “Jacqueline Kennedy Historic Conversations on Live with John F. Kennedy” forward by Caroline Kennedy, interviews with Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., in 1964. It includes never before heard interviews on 8 CDs.

I started with Non-fiction so I think I will reverse order and tell you about other interesting books of that genre.

New Non-fiction: “Clark Howard’s Living Large in Lean Times” by Clark Howard, this book has over 250 ways to buy smarter, spend smarter, and save more money.

“Entreleadership” by Dave Ramsey, this book has 20 years of practical business wisdom from the trenches.

“Fatal Gift of Beauty” by Nina Burleigh, the trials of Amanda Knox. This is the twisted tale of Amanda Knox, the all-American college girl convicted of murder in Italy.

“Seal Team Six” by Howard E. Wasdin, these are the memoirs of an elite navy seal sniper.

Getting scared, don’t worry I’m on to Fiction!!! Large type that is.

New Fiction: “Lethal” by Sandra Brown, a story that reminds us that everything and everyone are not always what we think. Honor Gilette should have thought twice before rushing out to help a stranger in her yard. Now she and her little girl are hostages!

“Heartwishes” by Jude Deveraux this is book five in the Edilean series. Gemma is afraid that the ancient rock said to grant wishes will fall into the hand of the wealthy Frazier family.

“Late Edition” by Fern Michaels, this is the third book in the Godmother series. Toots Loudenberry has a knack for finding adventure, but ever since Sophie convinced her friends to start holding regular seances, life in Los Angeles is getting a little too dramatic even for Toots’ tastes. The past can get a little weird. 

“The Race” by Clive Cussler with Justin Scott, this is an Isaac Bell adventure. It is 1910, the age of the flying machines. $50,000 is offered to any daring aviator who can cross the U.S. in less than 50 days. But things are not quite what they seem.

“Son of Stone” by Stuart Wood, this is a Stone Barrington novel. Stone’s life is about to take a turn he never imaged. Arrington has plans for Stone that include introducing him to the child he fathered many years ago.

New Western: “Texas Showdown” by Elmer Kelton, this book contains two stories. “Pecos Crossing” and “Shotgun” they are both shoot-em up westerns at their best.

New Cookbook: “The Great 5 Ingredients Cookbook” this book contains over 250 simple, healthy dishes in less than 30 minutes.

New Audio Books on CD: “Lethal” by Sandra Brown, and “The Race” by Clive Cussler.

New DVDs: “Get Low,” and “Rear Window.”

Services: As you may have noticed the bookmobile for several reasons is not running. We would like to offer a new delivery outreach service. If you would like library books delivered to your home please call the library. If you have library/bookmobile books you would like picked up please call us and we will be glad to pick those up. Call 270-522-6301.

Computer Class: The next computer class will be E-Mail on November 7 and 21 at 10:00. Call 270-522-6301 to sign up.

This year we would like to honor our Veteran’s as well as our Active Duty service men and women by doing a display of pictures. Please bring in pictures with the name, dates of service and Active Duty where they are serving.

Happy Reading
Pam Metts

Director

 

The next computer class will be on Signing up for Facebook on December 19 at 10:00. Call 270-522-6301 to sign up.

October gave a party

The leaves by hundreds came

The ashes, oaks and maples

And those of every name.  by George Cooper

Then, there is that SCARY day called Halloween! You all know me by now so what kind of books would “Pam’s Pick” for that spooky, scary week but MYSTERIES! My first pick is not really a mystery per say, some would say better than, full of suspense, intrigue, swash-buckling action, some romance and that Hero’s name is “REACHER” the author, Lee Child, the title, “The Affair.” Everything starts somewhere. For Jack Reacher it was Carter Crossing, Mississippi. That’s all I am going to say, because that’s my Big Bang for mystery week.

New Fiction: “Cat in a Vegas Gold Vendetta” by Carole Douglas, this is a Midnight Louie mystery. It’s murder and mayhem on all fronts for Temple and Louie and the ones they love.

“Spider Web” by Earlene Fowler, this is a Benni Harper mystery. Folk art museum curator and sometimes sleuth Benni is organizing a Memory Festival. A sniper threatens to make it a day to remember in the worst way.

“Bones of a Feather” by Carolyn Haines, this is a Sarah Delaney mystery. PI Sarah and her best friend, Tinkie, take on a new client. A four million dollar necklace, a family heirloom, has been stolen. In order to get the insurance the client needs a PI to investigate.

“English Tea Murder” by Leslie Meier, this is a Lucy Stone mystery. Lucy is on her way to jolly old England. But murder seems to follow her when the tour leader dies after a mid-flight asthma attack. Or was it an asthma attack?

“The Dog Who Came in From the Cold” by Alexander McCall Smith, this is a Corduroy Mansions novel. Follow the further adventures of the Pimlico terrier Freddie de la Hay. Freddie infiltrates a Russian Spy ring.

“Theodore Boone: The Abduction” by John Grisham. This is the second book in the new juvenile fiction series.  When his best friend April disappears in the middle of the night, no one, not even Theo knows the answers. These books have more adult following then young adults.

New Non-fiction: “Black Dahlia” by James Ellroy, this is the story of the tortured young woman found in a LA vacant lot in 1947. The papers called her the Black Dahlia.

“A Rose for Her Grave” by Ann Rule, this is vol. 1 in her true crime series. It contains six of her true crime cases.

“Abraham Lincoln: His Life and Time an Illustrated History” by Time Magazine. This book was donated to the library by the Trigg County Extension Homemakers. I would like to say a very special Thank you for this wonderful donation to our collection.

New Cookbook: “The Deen Bros.: Get Fired Up” by Jamie and Bobby Deen, this book is just in time for grilling, tailgating, picnicking and more.

Services: As you may have noticed the bookmobile for several reasons is not running. We would like to offer a new delivery outreach service. If you would like library books delivered to your home please call the library. If you have library/bookmobile books you would like picked up please call us and we will be glad to pick those up. Call 270-522-6301.

New Audio Books: “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte, and “Deep Black” by Stephen Coonts.

New DVDs: “When a Stranger Calls,” and “The Mechanic.”

Computer Class: The next computer class will be E-Mail on November 7 and 21 at 10:00. Call 270-522-6301 to sign up.

This year we would like to honor our Veteran’s as well as our Active Duty service by doing a display of pictures. Please bring in pictures with the name, dates of service and Active Duty where they are serving.

Book Sale: We are having a second Fall Book Sale, October 27, 28 & 29. We have more new books to pick from. If you like audio books on tape we have a lot of those for sale too.

Happy Reading
Pam Metts

Director

 

Ham Fest, came and gone, people, food, crafts, music…Hamtastic! I usually try to tie a book or two into my column that kinda goes along, but I came up short last week. But this week and it’s a stretch, “Pam’s Pick” of the Week, “Wild Hog Murders” by Bill Crider, this is a sheriff Dan Rhodes mystery. Sheriff Dan’s county is being run over with feral hogs. Now the hogs are being slaughtered along with an unknown man. Sheriff Dan and his Deputy Ruth have got trouble with a capitol T.

New Fiction: “Feast Day of Fools” by James Lee Burke, Sheriff Holland is back and still patrolling his small Southwest Texas border town. When a body turns up in the desert the investigation leads to a mysterious Chinese woman. 

“Justice” by Karen Roberts, this is an exhilaration romantic thriller. Hired by a prestigious D.C. law firm after witnessing the murder of the first lady, attorney Jessica Ford is trying to keep a low profile as she gets on with her life. But she is thrust into the spotlight again after a sensational rape case involving a senator’s son, whom she is defending, is dismissed because the victim recants on the stand. The problem is Jess suspects the victim recanted because she was threatened.

“Dreams of the Dead” by Perri O’Shaughnessy, this is a Nina Reilly novel. Defense Attorney Reilly is plunged into the center of a murderous family game.

“The Kid” by Sapphire, this is the sequel to Push, this is the coming of age story of Abdul, the son of Precious, beginning on the day of his mother’s funeral when he is just nine and telling the story of his fight to create a future for himself.

“Darkness, My Old Friend” by Lisa Unger, this is a sequel to “Fragile.” After giving up his post at the Hollows Police Department, Jones Cooper is at loose ends. He is having trouble facing a horrible event from his past. Then, on a brisk October morning, he has a visitor. Eloise Montgomery, the psychic who comes to him with predictions about his future, some of them dire.

“Then Came You” by Jennifer Weiner, this is an unexpected love story. India Bishop, thirty-eight (really forty-three), has changed everything about herself: her name, her face, her past. In New York City, she falls for a wealthy older man, Marcus Croft, and decides a baby will ensure a happy ending. When her attempts at pregnancy fail, she turns to technology to help make her dreams come true.

New Large Print Books: “Sleeping Beauty” by Phillip Margolin, “Devil Bones” by Kathy Reichs, “Chasing the Night” by Iris Johansen, “Pandora’s Daughter” by Iris Johansen, “Burnt House,” Mercedes Coffin,” and “Blindman’s Bluff” by Faye Kellerman.

New Non-fiction: “What Color is Your Parachute?” this is a practical manual for job-hunters and career changers.

“Love Times Three: Our True Story of a Polygamous Marriage”, by Joe, Alina, Vicki, and Valerie Darger with Brooke Adams. The Dargers explain why they chose this path despite the pressures of keeping their relationships secret and the jealousy and personal challenges that naturally ensue.  Why they believe polygamy should be an accepted lifestyle, and, ultimately, why they hope that by revealing their way of life in public, laws that criminalize their lifestyle might change.

New Cookbook: “It’s All About the Pig Cookbook” by the Trigg County Ham Festival Committee. 

New Audio Books on CD: “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott, “Dance of Dreams” by Nora Roberts, and “Once Upon a Time There Was You” by Elizabeth Berg.

New DVDS: “Love & Other Drugs,” “Barbie: A Fairy Secret,” and “Legend of the Guardians.”

Computer Class: The next computer class will be E-Mail on November 7 and 21 at 10:00. Call 270-522-6301 to sign up.

This year we would like to honor our Veteran’s as well as our Active Duty service by doing a display of pictures. Please bring in pictures with the name, dates of service and Active Duty where they are serving.

Book Sale: We are having a second Fall Book Sale, October 27, 28 & 29. We have more new books to pick from.

Happy Reading
Pam Metts

Director

October’s Bright Blue Weather

O suns and skies and clouds of June

And flowers of June together

Ye cannot rival for one hour

October’s bright blue weather. By Helen Hunt Jackson (1830-1885)

I hope we have bright blue weather for Ham Festival.

Yeah! October and Yeah! “Pam’s Picks.”

New Fiction: “Trust” by Janet Dailey, is an old favorite author with three new fictional characters. The Bannon Brothers: R.J., Linc, and Deke. Cold cases are not usually their line of work, but this long ago case is too intriguing to pass up. Especially with the two million dollar reward.

“Ideal Man” by Julie Garwood, sometimes you find love in the deadliest of circumstances. Dr. Ellie’s life is turned upside down when she is the only witness to a Bonnie and Clyde type shooting.

“Omen Machine” by Terry Goodkind, this is a Richard and Kahlan novel. A deep underground machine awakens after thousands of years and foretells ominous events including a catastrophic prediction involving Richard and Kahlan.

“You’re Next” by Gress Hurwitz, the story of an unhappy childhood coming back to haunt. Mike had a rough childhood, abandoned and raised in foster care. He is now a happy adult. But when the past he never knew comes back to visit it bring terror upon him and his family.

“Dragon’s Time” by Anne and Todd McCaffrey, this is the next book in the Dragonriders of Pern series. Lorana has cured the plague but there are no longer any dragons left to fight Thread.

“Burnt Mountain” by Anne Rivers Siddons, this is a spellbinding tale of love and betrayal within a wealthy Southern family.

New Large Print: “Keepsake,” and “Mephisto Club” both by Tess Gerritsen, “Widow of the South” Robert Hicks, “True Detectives” by Jonathan Kellerman, “Cross Country” by James Patterson, and “Chasing the Night” by Iris Johansen.  

New Non-fiction: “Islands of the Damned” by R.V. Burgin, the story of a Marine at war in the Pacific.

“Code Talker” by Chester Nez, this is the first and only memoir by one of the original code talkers of WWII.

New Reference: “ASVAB” this book requires a cash deposit.

New Audio Books: “Mystery” by Jonathan Kellerman, and “A Turn in the Road” by Debbie Macomber.

New DVDs: “Dora’s Halloween,” “The Three Stooges: Spook Louder,” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason.”

New Display: Shirley Temple has made her appearance in the library. Yes, she is in the display case. The collection is that of Eunice Thomas. She has Shirley Temples of all sizes and in a verity of costumes from her many movies.  Stop by and see this wonderful collection.

Class: Basic Internet Class with be Monday, October 17, at 10:00. Call 270-522-6301 to sign up.

Pam Metts