Library Notes

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

Autumn by Charlotte Zolotow

Now the summer is grown old

The light long summer is grown old. (The very hot, hot, hot summer)

Leaves change and the garden is gold…

What a perfect time to read and “Pam’s Picks” have everything any patron would want!

New Fiction: “Love You More” by Lisa Gardner, this is a D.D. Warren novel. A dead husband, shot in self defense by his state police trooper wife and she has the bruises to back it up. An open and shut case or not. But where is their six year old daughter? D.D. must partner with an old lover to break thru the wall of blue brotherhood to solve this case.

“Victory and Honor” by W.E.B. Griffin, this is book six in the Honor Bound series. Co-Author William E. Butterworth IV.  A piece of irrelevant info, W.E.B. is for William E. Butterworth. Anyhow, the new book is a stunning leap from World War II to a new world of uncertainty and danger for Cletus and his OSS colleagues.    

“Iron House” by John Hart, this is his fourth novel. The story of two orphan boys who learn that life isn’t won without a fight.

“Quinn” by Iris Johansen, this is an Eve Duncan novel. A former Navy Seal turned cop, Joe Quinn, has seen the face of evil and knows how deadly it can be. He falls in love with Eve and wants to help her find her missing daughter and discover the truth behind her disappearance.

New Kentucky Fiction: “Girl in the Blue Beret” by Bobbie Ann Mason, this is an unforgettable story about a World War II pilot shot down in Occupied Europe. Years later when he returns to the crash site he recalls the people who helped him escape from the Nazis. This story is based on stories told to her by her late father-in-law.

New Non-fiction: “Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George” by Georgette Jones, this is an honest and heartfelt look into the life of a broken family living in the glare of the public spotlight.  

“Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It” by Karen Solomon, this book will help you make your own soda, jams, pickles, pastrami, salty snacks, and more.

New Audios on CD: “Love You More” by Lisa Gardner, “The Omen Machine” by Terry Goodkind.

New CDs: “Glee: The Music, Vol.4,” and “Country Strong: Original Soundtrack.”

New DVDs: “The Ghost Writer,” “No Strings Attached,” and “Burlesque.”

Computer Class: The next computer classes will be “Basic Internet” on October 10 & 17 at 10:00. Call 270-522-6301 to sign up for a class.

The month of November we would like to Honor our Veterans and Active Service men and women.  We would like to have people bring in pictures of our Veterans and Active Duty Service men and women.  These pictures will be on display in the library for the month of November with the names and dates of service.

Pam Metts

Director

September

Ripe fruit, old footballs,

Drying grass,

New books and blackboards

Chalk in class by John Updike.

I don’t think they have blackboards or chalk anymore, but I do know about New Books! All the “Pam’s Picks” are block busters so it will be a readers choice, except for a very special over size-book with many many colorful pictures. Life Magazine presents “Diana at 50.” You will enjoy looking at it.

New Fiction: “Betrayal of Trust” by J. A. Jance, this is a J.P. Beaumont mystery. Seattle Investigator Beaumont uncovers a dark, deadly conspiracy that reaches deep into state government.

“Merciless” by Diana Palmer, this is the story of a love found by accident. FBI Agent Blackhawk comes to depend on his assistant Joceline more and more. When she comes to his aid he soon learns he can’t live without her.

“Cold Vengeance” by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, the story of a bonding trip for Pendergast and his brother-in-law turns violent and the Agent is left mortally wounded. Will he survive and finish his quest for more information about the death of his wife Helen? This is a must read for those of us who can’t get enough of Agent Pendergast!

“New York to Dallas” by J.D. Robb, this is an In Death novel with Eve Dallas. If you are not familiar with this series it’s quite fascinating. Eve is a woman detective with the NYPD. Her new case will take her back to the city that gave her the Dallas name. The In Death series is a little bit on the futuristic side.

“White Shotgun” by April Smith, an FBI Special Agent Ana Grey novel. Even on leave from the FBI, Ana can’t stay out of trouble. The Bureau contacts her for a special undercover assignment, to investigate a half-sister she did not know she had.

“First Dance” by Richard Wheeler, this is a Barnaby Skye western. Miles City, Montana 1885. Barnaby’s son Dirk has just married Therese. Dirk’s position as a civilian translator for the U.S. Army threatens to shatter their union.

New Christian Fiction: “The Mercy” by Beverly Lewis, this is the final book in the Rose trilogy. It continues the story of the Amish in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.  

New Non-fiction: “Living Beyond Your Feelings” by Joyce Meyer, this is about controlling emotions so they don’t control you.

Just one last book, an oldie but a goodie that we did not have, “The Frontier Stories” by Louis L’Amour. Nobody does Westerns like Louis!

New Audio Books on CDs: “Fallen” by Karin Slaughter, and “The Fifth Witness” by Michael Connelly.

New DVDs: “Fair Game” and “Dora the Explorer: City of Lost Toys.”

Attention Kindle owner: Overdrive E-Book announced Wednesday, that Kindles are now Overdrive compatible. So you can now go to our website and download free e-books. You will need your library card, so if you do not have one stop by and get one they are free.

Pam Metts

CHANGES, CHANGES, CHANGES…the Dogwood trees, burning bushes, fewer hummingbirds, and the library. We have new shelving and have shifted parts of the book collection around. More space for the large print books, mysteries now shelved within the fiction collection. Come in and see. Are there changes in “Pam’s Picks?” No, just new books, and here are the picks of the week. Who would be first on my list, Marshall Karp with “Kill Me If You Can.” Wait doesn’t he write with that other guy? You might know him, James Patterson. This is the story of an innocent art student who finds $13 million in diamonds in a medical bag during an attack at Grand Central Terminal. Run, run, run, that’s the plan, but will it work?

New Fiction: “Sisterhood Everlasting” by Ann Brashares, four friends, one sisterhood…ten years later. This is a much welcome return to Tibby, Lena, Carmen, and Bridget.

“The Informant” by Thomas Perry, this is a Butcher’s Boy novel. One of crime fiction’s most memorable killers has returned to play a deadly psychological game with the Justice Department.

“Watch Me Die” by Erica Spindler, this is a thriller guaranteed to chill your blood and set your teeth on edge. A psychological drama where one woman’s journey to recovery becomes her worst nightmare.

“Robopocalypse” by Daniel H. Wilson, a brilliantly conceived riveting action epic. Humans fighting to survive against the machines that rise up to destroy them. This is Sci Fi at its finest. Movies rights already in the works.

New Large Print: “Escape” by Barbara Delinsky, this is a spellbinder. Emily is a lawyer, tired and disillusioned with her life. She tosses her Blackberry and makes her escape. How far will she get?

New Christian Fiction: “Amish Midwife” by Mindy Starns Clark & Leslie Gould, this is book one in the new Women of Lancaster County series.

“Amish Nanny” by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould this is book two in the Women of Lancaster County series.

Non-fiction: “Original Horse Bible” by Moira C. Reeve, this book contains everything a horse owner would want or need to know about horses, their care, and their activities.

“The Art of Raising a Puppy” by Monks of New Skete staff, this book takes potential puppy owners through the early stages of development, and discusses the practical aspects of adopting and training a puppy using a method based on an understanding of canine behavior and enhanced bond between dog and owner.

New Cookbook: “Vegan Family Meals” by Ann Gentry, this is real food for everyone.

New Audio Books: “Phantom Evil” by Heather Graham, and “Night Road” by Kristin Hannah.

New CDs: “Calling All Hearts” by Keyshia Cole, “Pink Friday” by Nicki Minaj, and “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry.

BOOK SALE: Yes, it’s time for our Fall Book Sale. We have a wonderful collection of books for the sale. We will still have the $1 a bag and we have some very nice like new books for $2 each. Stop by Thursday, Friday or Saturday for great bargains.

Basic Computer Class: The next Basic Computer Class will be Monday, September 26, at 10:00. Call the library and sign up today, seats are filling up fast.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts

Director

“Pam’s Picks” for the week of and after our last big holiday for a while. Just a little change of pace from Ms. Cheryl, a series of books on sign language for children: clothing, colors, school activities, vehicles, food, farm animals, these books are very colorful and great for learning to sign. Also a clever book on homonym’s for children, called “A Book of Homophones” by Gene Barretta, like dear deer, Aunt ant, him hymn, I know you get it. Plus a series of books called A First Look At Book : “I Can Do It,” “I Can Make a Difference,” “Everyone Matters,” and “Why Do I Feel Scared?” Come, take a look and let your child share them with you. Ms. Cheryl is excited to start Story Time this week too. It is every Wednesday, at 10:30.

New Fiction: “Robert Ludlam’s Bourne Dominion” by Eric Lustbader, what can I say it’s Jason Bourne searching for a cadre of terrorists seeking to destroy America’s most strategic natural recourses.

“State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett, this is a provocative and thrilling novel set deep in the Amazon jungle. A research scientist is sent to find a fellow scientist who seems to have disappeared in the Amazon while searching for a new drug.

“Flash and Bones” by Kathy Reichs, this is a Temperance Brennan novel. Temperance is the inspiration for the Fox TV series “Bones.” Just as 200,000 fans are pouring into town for Race Week (NASCAR) a body is found on the track. But, whose body is it?

“Full Black” by Brad Thor, this is a terrifying story of espionage and betrayal. There are some missions so deadly, so sensitive even the heads of state don’t know they exist. What happens when such a mission goes wrong?

“Happy Birthday” by Danielle Steel, the story of three people celebrating the same birth date. Each is reaching a crucial turning point in life. So, blow out the candles, say good-bye to the past, and make a wish for the future.

New Christian Fiction: “The Harvest of Grace” by Cindy Woodsmall, this is book three in the Ada’s House series. Reeling from an unexpected betrayal, can Sylvia find relief from the echoes of her past or will they shape her future forever? 

“Pam’s Non-fiction Pick”: “The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris 1830-1900” by David McCuyllough, this  is the enthralling, inspiring, and until now, untold story of the adventurous American artists, writers, doctors, politicians, architects, and others of high aspiration who set off for Paris in the years between 1830 and 1900, ambitious to excel in their work.

“The Rice-Heizer Connection: A Kentucky Family’s Legacy” by Lucien H. Rice, this book was donated to the library by Steve Skinner, member of the SAR in Frankfort, KY and Virginia Alexander, member and Honorary Regent of the James Thomas Chapter of the  NSDAR of Cadiz.

While we are on the subject of children…Cook Book of the Week: “Baby and Toddler Cookbook” by Karen Ansel, and Charity Ferreira, this book has recipes for fresh homemade foods for a healthy start on life.

New Audio Books on CD: “Charlotte’s Web” by E. B. White, and “Eve” by Iris Johansen.

New CDs: “Dream with Me” by Jackie Evancho, and “Il Volo.”

New DVDs: “Gnomeo & Juliet,” and “The BlackSwan.”

New Display: This month the display case is dedicated to the Constitution of the United States. This display is done by the James Thomas Chapter of the NSDAR, Cadiz. September 17-23 is Constitution Week. 

Pam Metts

Director