Library Notes

“One hundred and fifty years after the outbreak of the Civil War, the story of America’s bloodiest conflict is still as meaningful today as it was in April 1861,” Smithsonian Institution The Civil War: a visual history.  “Pam’s Pick of the Week” plus this is on audio book.  “American Chronicles: the Civil War.”  Be sure to look at the books on the library display shelf.  Of course, I have more picks for you to browse.

New Fiction: “Now You See Her” by James Patterson, the story of the perfect life, the perfect lie and the perfect way to die.  Nina Bloom vanished to save her own life, but now things have changed.

“Split Second” by Clive Cussler, this is a Fargo Adventure.  Husband and wife team Sam and Remi are hunting for people and not their usual treasure.  This is book three in the new Fargo series, book 1, “Spartan Gold”, and book 2 “Lost Empire”.

“Summer Rental” by Mary Kay Andrews, this is the story of Ellie, Julia, and Dorie, best friends since Catholic grade school, now in their mid-thirties find themselves at the crossroads of life and love.

New Christian Fiction: “Leaving” by Karen Kingsbury, this is book 2 in the Bailey Flanigan series.  Bailey grows closer to her dream of becoming an actress and dancer.  Can she and Cody still share their dreams of being together?

Just in case you follow what’s new at the movies, “The Help” will be in theaters this weekend.  We have two copies of the book.  It is a wonderful read!

New Travel: “Fodor’s Paris 2011”, and “Fodor’s London 2011”.

New Large Print Books: “A Creed in Stone Creek” this is book one.  “Creed’s Honor” this is book two, both by Linda Lael Miller.

New Non-Fiction: “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyer, this book will help you with winning the battle in your mind.

“Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed Down World” by Lisa Bloom, an American lawyer, journalist, and legal analyst for television, offers advice and guidance for women, discussing aspects of education and culture, and providing tips to reclaim the female brain with a reading list and suggestions for women to become more involved in local, national, and global causes.

“Autobiography of Mark Twain 1835-1910” by Mark Twain.  This is a brief chronology, family biographies, the speech at the seventieth birthday dinner, 5 December 1905, the speech at the Players, 3 January 1906.

Librarian’s Choice: Why?  Because it’s a love story about a librarian, “To Win Her Heart” by Karen Witemeyer.  Levi Grant arrives in Spencer, Texas, hoping to put his past behind him and start over, and soon finds himself falling for Eden Spencer, the local librarian who has sworn off men, but their chance at love may be ruined when Levi’s past comes back to haunt him.

Happy reading!!

Pam Metts

Director

 

Hot August Days and Nights! Sounds like a good time for a Hodge-podge column. Remember- that’s a little bit of everything- Reader’s Choice. But, just for fun I am not going to put the books in alphabetical order hodge-podge order.

New Fiction:  “Save Me” by Lisa Scottoline, the heroine, Rose McKenna, must make a split second decision that alters the course of her life. It makes you wonder what you would do in her shoes!

“Closer than Blood” by Gregg Olsen, a killer is on the loose. Only one person can identify the killer. Only one person can stop the killing. Only one person knows the face of death, it’s as close as the face in the mirror.

“Devious” by Lisa Jackson, this is a Bentz and Montoya novel.  A novice nun, Sister Camile, has been found murdered at St. Marguerite’s cathedral in New Orleans. Her sister becomes convinced the police are not doing enough and become deeply involved with the tranquil retreat.

“Eve” by Iris Johansen, this is an Eve Duncan novel. This is the first book in a trilogy. Eve is a forensic sculptor who puts together bones to create a face and hopefully match an unidentified person. Now with the help of CIA agent Catherine Ling the two find a startling piece of evidence that may uncovered a lead to help Eve find her missing daughter, Bonnie.

“Shadow Raiders” by Margaret Weis and Robert Krammes, this is the first book in the Dragon Brigade series. The Cadre of the Lost are hired by a powerful Countess to find a journeyman who has invented a new warfare invention.

“The Gift” by James Patterson, this is book two in the Witch & Wizard series. After escaping imprisonment by the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, siblings Wisty and Whit Allgood, who possess magical powers, establish themselves as leaders of the Resistance, a hidden community of teenagers like themselves, hunted by the state and determined to defy its ban on the arts, magic, and all other forms of creativity.

“Heat Wave” by Nancy Thayer, this is the story of a woman who, after her seemingly perfect life unravels must find the strength to live and love again.

New Non-fiction: “We All Fall Down: Living with Addiction” by Nic Sheff, a book written candidly about stints at in-patient rehab facilities, devastating relapses, and hard-won realizations about what it means to be a young person living with addiction. No matter how many times we fall, we can pick ourselves up again.

“33 Men: Inside the Miraculous Survival and Dramatic Rescue of the Chilean Miners” by Jonathan Franklin, this is the story from Franklin, who was one of the only reporters to be on the front lines as the story was happening.

New Biography: “Bossypants” by Tina Fey, the biography of comedian Tina Fey. This book reveals all, and proves that you’re no one until someone calls you bossy.

New Audio Books on CD: “Buried Prey” by John Sandford, and “Devious” by Lisa Jackson.

New CDs: “This is County Music” by Brad Paisley, and “My Kinda Party” by Jason Aldean.

New DVDs: “Life as We Know It,” “Megamind,” and “The Brave Little Toaster.”

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts

Mysterious Murders and More… “Pam’s Picks” this week are some of your favorite writers of Mayhem!

Alphabetic order by author of course…that’s the library way.

New Fiction: “Mourning Gloria” by Susan Wittig Albert, this is a China Bayles mystery. China, ex-lawyer and current herbalist must stop a killer whose evil is burning thru Texas.

“Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies” by Susan Wittig Albert, features the town librarian as the heroine. The Garden Club ladies not only dabble with plants but with solving the town mysteries. This is book 2 in the series. Book 1 is called “Darling Dahlias with the Cucumber Tree.

“Crunch Time” by Diane Mott Davidson, this is the newest culinary mystery. Caterer and sleuth extraordinaire, Goldy Schultz helps her fellow chef track down an arsonist.  And almost gets herself and nine beagles killed.

“Dead Reckoning” by Charlaine Harris, my favorite Sookie Stackhouse is back in book 11 of the Southern Vampire series. Many of you follow her adventures on the HBO series “True Blood.” With her knack of getting in trouble’s way Sookie witnesses a fire bombing.

“Three Bedrooms, One Corpse” by Charlaine Harris, this is an Aurora Teagarden mystery. Wow another librarian. Only Aurora has an unexpected legacy which allowed her to quit her job. Now she is into real estate and solving murders.

“Dead by Midnight” by Carolyn Hart, two librarians and now a book store owner. (hmmmm) This is a death on Demand mystery. Annie Darling is the cheerful owner of the Death on Demand bookstore. Annie and her husband Max run a business that helps people in trouble. Together they solve murders and more.

“A lesson in Secrets” by Jacqueline Winspear, this is a Maisie Dobbs novel. Ms. Dobbs’ career takes an exciting new turn when she accepts an undercover assignment for Scotland Yard. If you have not read the Maisie books you are in for a surprise. All of her books are set in England during World War 1, where nurse Maisie turns detective.

Enough of murder and mystery…try a little non-fiction.

New Non-fiction: “The Wilder Life” by Wendy McClure, she is on a mission to find the world of beloved author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This is a tribute to a series of books that have inspired generations of American readers.

New Biography: “Derek Jeter: from the Pages of the New York Times” by Tyler Kepner.  This is the story of baseball great Derek Jeter.

New Audio Books on CD: “I’ll Walk Alone” by Mary Higgins Clark, and “Mobbed” by Carol Higgins Clark.

New  DVDS: “Rio Bravo,” “Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows” Part 1, and “Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure.”

New Display: Our display case is full of spoons. I have never seen a collect of spoons like this before. The handle of the spoons are long rifles, some have one and some have two. You really should come check this out.  

We would like to welcome all the Thomas and Bridges to Trigg County this week. We hope you enjoy your visit and stop by the library for more genealogy information.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts

It’s Still July. Keep your fingers crossed …Hopefully we are back in business, with all systems fully restored at JLSL! So let me start with a little fiction, a little biography, and then strictly business.

New Fiction: “Buried Prey” by John Sandford, this story of an entire block on the edge of Minneapolis being torn down for development. An unpleasant surprise awaits there for Lucas Davenport when his past meets the present.

“The Fort” by Bernard Cornwell, this is a novel of the Revolutionary War. A British force of Scottish infantry establish a garrison and naval base on the fog bound coast of New England.

“The Dead Town” by Dean Koontz, this is the fifth book in the Frankenstein series. The small town of Rainbow Falls, Montana, comes under siege, scattered survivors come together to battle against overwhelming odds, and learn the full scope of Victor Frankenstein’s plan.

New Biographies: “A Singular Woman” by Janny Scott, this is the untold story of Barack Obama’s Mother. Stanley Ann Dunham is more than just a white woman from Kansas.

“Robert Redford” by Michael Callan, the story of one of my favorite actors, Robert Redford…what more is there to say?

New Business Picks: “Facebook & Twitter for Seniors for Dummies,” by Marsha Collier, this is in large print too.

“Complete Idiot’s Guide to Computer Basics” by Joe Kraynak, this book has everything you need to know to get you started.

“Creating Web Pages for Dummies” by Bud E. Smith, this book shows how to easily design, build, and post a Web page with Google Page Creator.

“Building Web Sites All-in-one for Dummies’ by Claudia Snell and Doug Sahlin, want to launch a Web site but don’t know where to begin? Information on Web design, page building software, using HTML, site planning, and everything else you need to know can.

“Knock’em Dead Resumes” by Martin Yate, please ask at the front desk for this book.

“Knock’em Dead Cover Letters” by Martin Yate, please ask at the front desk for this book.

New Reference: “Kaplan ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery” this book requires a cash deposit. 

New Audio Books: “The Sixth Man” by David Baldacci, and “10^th Anniversary” by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro.

New CDs: “Old Time Gospel Favorites” by Oak Ridge Boys, and “Now That’s What I Call Faith.”

New DVDs: “The Switch,” and “Yogi Bear.”

Hey Teens!! Ms. Cheryl will be having an Amazing Race! This is a one day event for teens this Friday, July 29^th. Teens in teams of two will race all over town figuring out clues to get to the next stop on the Amazing Race. The winning team will win an e-reader each. Sign up soon time is running out. Call Ms. Cheryl is you have any questions, 522-6301. 

Happy Reading!!

 Pam Metts

HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT…what more is there to say. It’s summer, It’s July! The John L. Street Library is COOL in more ways than just AC. Summer Reading that’s cool, E-books they’re cool, “Pam’s Picks are HOT but they are cool! I guess you get the point.

New Fiction: “10^th Anniversary” by James Patterson, the Woman’s Club is back to full throttle. Newly married Detective Lindsey Boxer is called to investigate a horrendous crime. Meanwhile Assistant DA Yuki Castellano is prosecuting the biggest cast of her life.

“Priest’s Graveyard” by Ted Dekker, the story of two abandoned souls, a priest and the hopeless victim of a powerful man cross paths. Things go very badly for them. Can love overcome their twisted fate?

“Silent Mercy” by Linda Fairstein, Prosecutor Alex Cooper is called to a crime scene where the body of a young woman is left burning on the church steps. Alex soon becomes involved in the sinister world of New York’s religious institutions.

“Heart of Ice” by Lis Wiehl and April Henry, this is a triple treat novel that will make your blood run cold. Elizabeth Avery has a winsome smile and a flawless figure and underneath a heart of ice.

New Non-fiction: “Complete Fishing Manual” by Henry Gilbey, this is a cool book.

“The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven” by Kevin and Alex Malarkey, a remarkable account of miracles, angels, and life beyond. In 2004, Kevin Malarkey and his six-year-old son, Alex, were in an accident. The impact from the crash paralyzed Alex and doctors said, it was unlikely that he could survive. But two months later, Alex awoke from a coma with an incredible story to share.

“Revolt! How to Defeat Obama and Repeal His Socialist Programs” by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann, this is a Patriot’s Guide.

“Killer Stuff and Tons of Money” by Maureen Stanton, this is a how to book. Seeking history and hidden gems in Flea Markets in America.

New Large Print/Christian Fiction: “Vote of Confidence,” “Fit to be Tied,” and “Matter of Character” by Robin Lee Hatcher, this are the first three books in the Sisters of Bethlehem Springs series.

Cookbook of the Week: “Cooking with the Class of 2011”by Trigg County Class of 2011.

“Tasteful Table” by Miss Fits Relay for Life Team.

“Good Recipes for Great Democrats” by Trigg County Democratic Woman’s Club.

Yes, you guessed it! These are all local recipes from Trigg County Clubs.

New Audio Books: “Bel-Air Dead” by Stuart Woods, “Six Kill” by Robert B. Parker.

New DVDs: “True Grit” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.”

Hey Teens!! Ms. Cheryl will be having an Amazing Race! This is a one day event for teens on July 29^th. Teens in teams of two will race all over town figuring out clues to get to the next stop on the Amazing Race. The winning team will win a Nook each. Sign up soon time is running out. Call Ms. Cheryl is you have any questions, 522-6301.

Happy Reading!!

Pam Metts

Director

Hot, Sizzling, Smoking, Weather, Cook-outs, firecracker, it could only be July or is it just a HOT book from “Pam’s Picks.” My number 1 pick could only be, Janet Evanovich.

New Fiction: “Smoking Seventeen” by Janet Evanovich, where there is smoke there is fire. Nobody knows this better then Bounty Hunter Stephanie Plum and her group of cohorts; Joe, Ranger, Lulu and you know the rest. We have two regular print copies, one large print and the audio is on order.

“Bone Yard” by Jefferson Bass, a Body Farm novel. Dr. Bill Brockton discovers the dark side of the Sunshine State when he is called in to investigate the remains of human bones on the grounds of a boy’s reform school.

“Buried Secrets” by Joseph Finder, this is a Nick Heller private spy novel. Heller is hired to find the teenage daughter of a billionaire hedge-fund titan. Her captors are canny and ruthless. Nick has help from a former lover, and FBI agent.

“Miles to Go” by Richard Paul Evans, this is the second journal of Walk series. Alan has lost everything he loves and is searching for hope.

“Awakened” by P.C. & Kristin Cast, this is book four in the House of Night series. Neferet has sworn vengeance on Zoey.  Dominion over Kalona is only one of the weapons she plans to use against Z.  But Zoey has found sanctuary on the Isle of Skye and is being groomed by Queen Sgiach to take over for her there.    

New Biographies: “If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won’t)” by It Girl Betty White delivers a hilarious and profound take on life.

“My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business” by Funny Man, Dick Van Dyke, this is a memoir of his life.

New Non-fiction: “Peaks and Valleys” by Spencer Johnson, M.D., this book will help you make good and bad times work for you.

New Cookbook: “Breakfast Comforts” by Williams-Sonoma, this book is full of enticing recipes for the morning including favorite dishes from restaurants around the country.

New Audio Books: “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire,” and “Mockingjay,” by Suzanne Collins. These are all part of the Hunger Games series.

New DVDs: “The King’s Speech,” “I Am Number Four,” “Unstoppable,” and “The Bears Mind Their Manners.”

New Display: You must check out the display case this month. We have the most unique collection of Military Mess Equipment from the Civil War to World War II. When I asked about the bacon can that was in the display the man said the men had three meals a day: Breakfast was bacon, beans and biscuits, lunch was beans, biscuits and bacon, dinner was biscuits, bacon and beans. I told him I was so glad they had a variety. Please stop by and see this wonderful display!

Happy Reading

Pam Metts

If you have been in the library in the past couple of weeks you know our library system is down. We are working hard to get this back up and running.  We are sorry for any inconvenience, but we hope to have everything back up soon. Our webpage is down also.  We will be updating our library cards too; so when you come in you will be asked for your driver’s license or ID.

You can still access our E-Books by going to www.overdrive.com typing in our zip code, click on John L. Street Library and you can see what you can check out. If you have any questions just call us.

Our Summer Reading Program will be getting started July 6^th. Come by or call and get you children, or grandchildren registered for a fun filled month of activities, for kids ages 2-12 each Wednesday, in July.

We will have an “Amazing Race” for the older kids 13-16. This will be July 29, at 10:00. Kids will need to sign up in teams of two.  Ms Cheryl has some great prizes for Summer Reading and The Amazing Race!! So sign up today!!!

We will be having a Book Signing July 8^th with Jimmie Baker. Mr. Baker is a native of Trigg County, who has written a book, “My Eventful Life.” He will have his books for sale for $17.00 if you have one bring it by and he will sign it.

 

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts

Director

 

The Hottest Books of the Summer that’s what “Pam’s Picks” are this week. I know it is not summer until June 21, but I also know it’s been HOT. So here goes…

New Fiction: “Chasing Fire” by Nora Roberts, in this novel you will jump into the world of elite firefighter, the men and women who thrive on danger and adrenaline, plus a little romance.

“Afraid of the Dark” by James Grippando, hero Jack Swyteck, is on his most dangerous case yet.

“Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle” by Ann B. Ross, sometimes promises are hard to keep, especially for Miss Julia. Miss Julia vows to mind her own business, but somebody is meddling in hers. With dead bodies, bad checks and babies being born Miss Julia has her hands full.

“Silver Boat” by Luanne Rice, this is a heartwarming story of three sisters who come home to Martha’s Vineyard one last time to say good-bye to the family beach house.

“The Fifth Witness” by Michael Connelly, this is the hottest of hot. The Lincoln Lawyer has fallen upon hard times, and paying clients are few and far between. He has expanded his business into foreclosure defense.

“Quicksilver” by Amanda Quick, this is book two of the Looking Glass Trilogy which is part of the Arcane Society novels. It’s too hard to explain but followers of Amanda Quick, Jayne Ann Krentz and Castle, Jayne will be overjoyed!

New Christian Fiction: “Lightkeeper’s Ball” by Colleen Coble, this is book three in the Mercy Falls series. Olivia’s hidden identity will be revealed at the masquerade ball.

New Biographies: “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention” by Marable Manning, the story of a man who is constantly rewriting his own story, he became a criminal, a minister, a leader, and an icon, all before being felled by assassins’ bullets at age thirty-nine.

“Choosing to See” by Mary Beth Chapman, this is the story of a journey of struggle and hope of a Christian woman.

New Non-fiction: “Blood and Smoke” by Charles Leerhsen, this is the true story of mystery, mayhem, and the birth of the Indy 500.

New Kentucky Non-fiction: “How We Talked and Common Folks” by Verna Mae Slone, this is a tribute to the richness, creativity and wisdom inherent in the language of the mountain people who were for so long isolated from the rest of the world

New Audio Books: “Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle” by Ann B. Ross, and “Gone, But Not Forgotten” by Phillip Margolin.

New CDs: “Thank you, Happy Birthday” by Cage the Elephant, and “Lungs” by Florence & the Machine.

New DVDs: “Working Miracles,” “Easy A,” and “Franklin Goes to Camp.”   

Start signing your kids up for Summer Reading it starts in July. Each summer we have a Summer Reading Program for kids ages 2-12 each Wednesday, in July. This year we will also have a special event for Teens, “The Amazing Race” will be July 29^th. This will be done by teams of two so find a friend and sign up! Great prizes and free lunch! Call Ms. Cheryl for more information.

Pam Metts

June, Moon, Spoon, Gloom, Doom, Loon,

– I don’t have any of those subject, just trying to get your attention. What I do have are books that are all good READS, and “Pam’s Picks.”

New Fiction: “Heaven is High” by Kate Wilhelm, this is a Barbara Holloway novel. Barbara has left her father’s high firm to strike out on her own.  She finds Martin and Binnie Owens on her door step seeking help. Binnie is about to be deported back to Haiti. But little does Barbara know that this case may be her most complex and dangerous.

“The Dawn Country” by Kathleen O’Neal Gear and Michael Gear, this is the second book in the Iroquois quartet. Young Wrass is still being held captive, along with several other children, in Gannajero’s camp. Wrass knows he can’t wait to be rescued. He has to organize the children for an assault on Gannajero’s warriors.  Even if he dies, someone has to escape, to carry the story back to their Peoples. It’s the only way to stop the evil old woman.

“The Twelfth Insight the Hour of Decision” by James Redfield, it began with the Celestine Prophecy and now in this book the journey continues. James Redfield and his friend Wil have received a portion of another ancient and mysterious manuscript that describes a secret approach to spirituality that is silently arriving in the second decade of the twenty-first century. But the manuscript is only in fragments. Can they solve the mystery of the manuscript?

“Texas Blue” by Jodi Thomas, this is book five in the Whispering Mountain series. Gambling man Lewton Preston needs to learn a thing or two about ranching and love if he is going to have a chance in marrying a well-bred woman.

“Between Shades of Gray” by Ruta Sepetys, this story begins in 1941, when 15 year old Lina, her mother and brother are deported by the Soviet secret police to Siberia. This is the story of love and survival.

New Christian Fiction: “Judgment” by Beverly Lewis, this is book two in the Rose Trilogy. Two Amish sisters reunited by unforeseen circumstances.

“The Journey” by Wanda Brunstetter, this is the first book in the new Kentucky Brothers series. Discover how life became anew for Titus Fisher and his family in Christian County, Kentucky.

New Non-fiction: “Killer Within” by Philip Carlo, in this book Carlo has interviewed some of the most infamous criminals and killer of our time.

“Myth of Autism” by Michael Goldberg M.D., this book will help with the misunderstood epidemic that is destroying our children.

“Max on Life” by Max Lucado, this book has the answers and insights to your most important questions. Lucado offers thoughtful answers to more than 150 of the most pressing questions on topics ranging from hope to hurt, from home to the hereafter.

And last but not least our cookbook of the week: “Salad as a Meal” by Patricia Wells, this book has healthy maindish salads for every season.

New Audio Books on CD: “The Sentry” by Robert Crais, and “Presumed Guilty” by Tess Gerritsen.

New CDs: “20 Great Broadway Show Stoppers,” and “Hallelujah Broadway.”

New DVDs: “Marmaduke,” and “Charlie St. Cloud.” 

New Display: Tea for Two and Two for Tea! So guess what is in the case? Tea cups, tea pots, and even a Hot chocolate set from Prussia, circa 1880’s. This was the collection of Teeny Cox Greer sister of Charlene Sheehan.  Charlene has her very first tea set circa 1960’s. This collection is a special treat. Stop by and check it out.

Start signing your kids up June 1 for Summer Reading in July. Each summer we have a Summer Reading Program for kids ages 2-12 each Wednesday, in July.

Pam Metts

Director