Library Notes

Library Notes for January 24, 2018

National Puzzle Day is January 29. And did you know the library has jigsaw puzzles? Do you have old puzzles you would like to trade for a different one? You can trade puzzles at the library for free. Stop by and check them out.

Pam’s Pick this week is: “Darker” by E.L. James, this is the second book in the Fifty Shades by Christian trilogy. This is the retells of the events of “Fifty Shades Darker” through the eyes of the dominant Christian Grey.

New Fiction: “Carnegie’s Maid” by Marie Benedict, “Fools and Mortals” by Bernard Cornwell, “Livia Lone” by Barry Eisler, “The Woman in the Window” by A.J. Finn, “The Perfect Stranger” by Megan Miranda, and “Unbound” by Stuart Woods.

New Christian Fiction: “The Lacemaker” by Laura Frantz, and “Out of the Ashes” by Tracie Peterson, this is the second book in the Heart of Alaska series and also in large print.

New Mystery: “Dead to the Last Drop” by Cleo Coyle this is a Coffeehouse mystery.

New Biography: “Bobby Kennedy: a Raging Spirit” by Chris Matthews.

New Non-fiction: “Python Without Fear: a Beginner’s Guide That Makes You Feel Smart” by Brian Overland, “Murder, Interrupted: True Crimes Thrillers” by James Patterson, “English for Everyone: English Vocabulary Builder,” “Camper Rehab: a Guide to Buying, Repairing, and Upgrading Your Travel Trailer” by Chris Peterson, “Chihuly: an Artist Collects” by Bruce Helander, “Television Series of the 1970s: Essential Facts and Quirky Details” by Vincent Terrace, and “The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy” by Blaine T. Bettinger.

New Audio Books: “Death at Nuremberg” by W.E.B. Griffin, “Manhattan Beach” by Jennifer Egan, and “Bourbon Empire” by Reid Mitenbuler.

New DVDs: “Victoria & Abdul,” “The Hitman’s Bodyguard,” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Beyond the Known Universe.”

New TV Season: “Blue Bloods” season 1.

Don’t forget: Our January Contest: “Be Kind! Challenge!” Pick up a “Be Kind” paper complete at least four challenges bring it back pick a prize and put your name in for the drawing of the book: “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio, that is now a major motion picture.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

“Some books you read. Some books you enjoy. But some books just swallow you up heart and soul.” Joann Harris

Pam’s Pick this week is: “Promise Not to Tell” by Jayne Ann Krentz, this is the story of Seattle gallery owner Virginia Troy. Virginia has spent years battling the demons that stem from her childhood time in a cult and the night a fire burned through the compound, killing her mother. Now one of her artists has taken her own life, but not before sending Virginia a last picture: a painting that makes Virginia doubt everything about her so-called suicide and her own past.

New Fiction: “Alive in Shape and Color” edited by Lawrence Block, “Behind Closed Doors” by B.A. Paris, “The Exile” by James Patterson, “Operator Down” by Brad Taylor, this is a Pike Logan novel, and “Crystal Falls” by Christine Wissner.

New Christian Fiction: “Holding the Fort” by Regina Jennings this is the first book in the Fort Reno series, “The Ladies of Ivy Cottage” by Julie Klassen this is the second book in the Tales from Ivy Hill series and also in large print.

New Large Print: “Ralph Compton: Navarro” by Peter Brandvold.

New Mystery: “The Body in the Casket” by Katherine Hall Page.

New Biographies: “The Book of Joe: the Life, Wit, and (Sometimes Accidental) Wisdom of Joe Biden” by Jeff Wilser, and “Natural Disaster: I Cover Them, I am One” by Zee Ginger.

New Non-fiction: “The Death of an Heir: Adolph Coors III and the Murder that Rocked an American Brewing Dynasty” by Philip Jett, “Memory Rescue: Supercharge Your Brain, Reverse Memory Loss, and Remember What Matters Most” by Daniel Amen, “Pointing Dogs: How to Train, Nurture, and Appreciate Your Bird Dog” by Steven Mulak, “Bobby Flay Fit: 200 Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle” by Bobby Flay, “Avoiding Everyday Disasters: Stop Murdering Your Houseplants, Reheat Leftovers Without Ruining Them, Don’t Woe Your Arm and Your Leg in Credit Card Debt, and Dodge 500 Other Common Pitfalls of Adulating” by Laura Lee, “Encyclopedia of Landscape Design: Planning, Building, and Planting Your Perfect Outdoor Space,” and “River Master: John Wesley Powell’s Legendary Exploration of the Colorado River and Grand Canyon” by Cecil Kuhne.

New Audio Books: “Past Perfect” by Danielle Steel, “Manhunt” by James Patterson, and “Sticks and Bones” by Carolyn Haines.

New DVDs: “The Hero,” “American Assassin,” and “Trolls Holiday.”

New TV Season: “Game of Thrones” season 5.

Don’t forget: Relissa Torian, Nutrition Education Program/SNAP-Ed Assistant for Trigg County will be at the library Friday, January 19, in the basement serving Hot Soup or Chili/Chips from 11:30-1:00 this program is free and is first come, first served and everyone is invited.

Have you started our January Contest? This month we have a “Be Kind! Challenge!” Pick up a “Be Kind” paper complete at least four challenges bring it back pick a prize and put your name in for the drawing of the book: “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio, that is now a major motion picture.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

Library Note for January 10, 2018

The book world received sad news on December 29, Sue Grafton, author of the Alphabet Mysteries passed away. “Y is for Yesterday” will be the last letter in the alphabet. Sue Grafton is a native of Louisville, Ky. “A is for Alibi” was published in 1982 and was the first in the Kinsey Millhone novel.

January is National Slower Cooker Month: Relissa Torian, Nutrition Education Program/SNAP-Ed Assistant for Trigg County will be at the library Friday, January 19, in the basement serving Hot Soup or Chili/Chips from 11:30-1:00 this program is free and is first come, first served and everyone is invited.

January Contest: This month we have a “Be Kind!Challenge!” Pick up a “Be Kind” paper complete at least four challenges bring it back pick a prize and put your name in for the drawing of the book: “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio, that is now a major motion picture.

Pam’s Pick this week is: “Hitchhiker: Stories from the Kentucky Homefront” by Bob Thompson, this book offers readers homegrown tales that interweave ghosts of the past with real and imagined worlds. The stories progress from Thompson’s childhood in Western Kentucky.

New Fiction: “Enchantress of Numbers” by Jennifer Chiaverini, this book is also in large print, “Refuge Cove” by Janet Dailey, “Death at Nuremberg” by W.E.B. Griffin this is the forth book in the Clandestine Operations series, and “Heather, the Totality” by Matthew Weiner.

New Christian Fiction: “The Homestead” by Linda Byler, this is the first book in the Dakota series, and “You’re Gonna Love Me” by Robin Lee Hatcher this book is also in large print.

New Mystery: “Sleep No More: Six Murderous Tales” by P.D. James.

New Biography: “President McKinley: Architect of the American Century” by Robert W. Perry.

New Non-fiction: “Hidden in Plain Sight: America’s Slaves of the New Millennium” by Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco, “Investing All-in-One for Dummies” by Robert Griswold, “Aerial Geology: a High-Altitude Tour of North American’s Spectacular Volcanoes, Canyons, Glaciers, Lakes, Craters, and Peaks” by Mary Caperton Morton, “The Super Carb Diet” by Bob Harper “The Complete Guide to Roofing & Siding” by Black & Decker, “You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet: Interviews with Stars from Hollywood’s Golden Era” by James Bawden, and “Who’s Who in American History: Leaders, Visionaries, and Icons Who Shaped Our Nation.”

New Audio Books: “Killing Season” by Faye Kellerman, “Typhoon Fury” by Clive Cussler, and “The Sword of Summer” by Rick Riordan.

New DVDs: “Kingsman: the Golden Circle,” “Dunkirk,” and “Despicable Me 3.”

New TV Season: “Grey’s Anatomy” season 5.

The library will be closed January 15^th for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

Library Notes for January 3, 2018

What is your Reading Resolution for 2018? Do you like Mysteries, Biographies, SciFi, Romance, Westerns, etc? We have what you are looking for. If you received a new Kindle for Christmas maybe you would like to try our E-Books, or E-magazines. We also have E-Audios, and E-Comic Books too. All you need is a library card. If you don’t have a library card stop by the library we can fix you up and it’s all FREE! Check out our website at: jlslibrary.org

Pam’s Pick this week is: “Year One” by Nora Roberts, this is the first book in the Chronicles of The One” series. A tale of suspense and survival is set in the wake of a cataclysmic pandemic that wipes out more than half the world’s population, replacing science and technology with magic and compelling Lana, a practitioner of good witchcraft, to embark on a perilous journey west with her lover and other survivors.

New Fiction: “The Story of Arthur Truluv” by Elizabeth Berg, “The Armageddon File” by Stephen Coonts, “The Wanted” by Robert Crais, “Future Home of the Living God” by Louise Erdrich, “Close Contact” by Lori Foster, this is the third book in the Body Armor series, “The Demon Crown” by James Rollins, and “Exposed in Darkness” by Heather Sunseri, this is the first book in the In Darkness series.

New Christian Fiction: “Silvia’s Rose” by Jerry S. Eicher, this is the first book in the Peace in the Valley series and only in large print.

New Mystery: “Even if it Kills Her” by Kate White, this is a Bailey Weggins mystery.

New Non-fiction: “Happiness is This Life: a Passionate Meditation on Earthly Existence” by Pope Francis, “Playing with Fire: the 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics” by Lawrence O’Donnell, “Who Killed Betty Gail Brown?: Murder, Mistrial, and Mystery” by Robert G. Lawson, “The Handbook of Cage and Aviary Birds” by Matthew Vriends, “Atkins: Eat Right, Not Less: Your Guidebook for Living a Low-carb and Low-sugar Lifestyle” by Colette Heimowitz, “Customer Service Management Training 101” by Renee Evenson, “Fodor’s the Carolinas & Georgia,” and “Korea Reborn: a Grateful Nation Honors War Veterans for 60 Years of Growth.”

New Audio Books: “Count to Ten” by James Patterson, “Two Kinds of Truth” by Michael Connelly, and “Lady Cop Makes Trouble” by Amy Stewart.

New DVDs: “Flywheel,” “Alien Covenant,” and “Blaze and the Monster Machines: Wild Wheels: Escape to Animal Island.”

New TV Season: “Murder, She Wrote” season 1.

The library will be closed January 15^th for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

Library Notes for May 17, 2017

Spring Book Sale: Our Big Spring Book Sale will be May 23-27. Our garage is full of great bargains. We will still have the $2 a bag sale along with $1 & $2 new books, audio books, DVDs, CDs and much more.

School gets out today! Sign up for Summer Reading! We are going to: “Build a Better World.” We will have Summer Reading for Everyone!

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “Any Day Now” by Robyn Carr, this is the second book in the Sullivan’s Crossing series.  This is the story of Sierra Jones, a recovering alcoholic who seeks a second chance in Sullivan’s Crossing. She quickly becomes enamored with Conrad Boyle, but is afraid her past will catch up with her and she’ll have to find the strength to fight for a better future.

New Fiction: “Same Beach, Next Year” by Dorothea Benton Frank, “Falling Darkness” by Karen Harper, this is the third book in the South Shores series, “My Italian Bulldozer” by Alexander McCall Smith, “Two From the Heart” by James Patterson, and “Anything is Possible” by Elizabeth Strout.

New Christian Fiction: “Amelia and the Captain” by Lori Copeland, this is the third book, in the Sisters of Mercy Flats series, it is also in large print, and “Behind the Scenes” by Jen Turano, this is the first book in the Apart from the Crowd series.

New Mystery: “Iced Under” by Barbara Ross, this is the second book in the Maine Clambake mysteries and only in large print.

New Biographies: “Nevertheless: a Memoir” by Alec Baldwin, and “Wherever You Go, There They Are: Stories About my Family You Might Relate to” by Annabelle Gurwitch.

New Non-fiction: “Gracious: a Practical Primer on Charm, Tact, and Unsinkable Strength” by Kelly Williams Brown, “The Essential Book of Homesteading: the Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Living” by Ashley English, “It’s Twins! Now What?” by Jessica Bomford, “The Islamic Enlightenment: the Struggle Between Faith and Reason, 1798 to Modern Times” by Christopher de Bellaigue, “Walking Washington, D.C.: the Best of the City” by Barbara Kennedy, and “Killers of the Flower Moon: the Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann.

New Audio Books: “One Perfect Lie” by Lisa Scottoline, “Fast & Loose” by Stuart Woods, and “Dangerous Games” by Danielle Steel.

New DVDs: “A Dog’s Purpose,” “Fences,” and “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Daniel Visits the Farm.”

New TV Season: “Sherlock” season 4.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

Library Notes for May 10, 2017

May is “Get Caught Reading Month!” How will you get caught Reading the month? I enjoy reading sitting on my deck.

“Reading opens doors to new worlds, old worlds, and the best world of all: your imagination. When I read, I learn, I explore, and I am reminded of the wonders that open up when you open up a book!” Mayim Bialik, from the Big Bang Theory.

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “One Perfect Lie” by Lisa Scottoline, this book is also in large print. This is the story of a single mom’s efforts to support her shy star athlete son’s recruitment into a Division I college. That is violently complicated by a secretly disturbed young man from an affluent family and a new teacher with a mysterious agenda.

New Fiction: “Miramar Bay” by Davis Bunn, “Song of the Lion” by Anne Hillerman, “Ominous” by Lisa Jackson, “The Shadow Land” by Elizabeth Kostova, “Golden Prey” by John Sandford, and “The Night the Lights Went Out” by Karen White.

New Large Print: “Renovating the Richardsons” by Virginia Smith, this is the second book in the Tales from the Goose Creek B&B series, and “Ralph Compton: Phantom Hill” by Carlton Stowers.

New Christian Fiction: “Her Secret” by Shelley Shepard Gray, this is the first book in the Amish of Hart County series.

New Mystery: “The Last Chance Olive Ranch” by Susan Wittig Albert.

New Biographies: “Prince Charles: the Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life” by Sally Bedell Smith, and “Letterman: the Last Giant of Late Night” by Jason Zinoman.

New Non-Fiction: “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy” by Sheryl Sandberg, “The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple” by Jeff Guinn, “The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World’s Animals’ by Joel Sartore, “Mind over Meds: Know When Drugs Are Necessary, When Alternatives Are Better and When to Let Your Body Heal on its Own” by Andrew Weil, “The Outdoor Adventure Cookbook: the Official Cookbook from the Ultimate Camping Authority” by Coleman, “Featherweight 221, the Perfect Portable: and Its Stitches Across History” by Nancy Johnson-Srebro, and “The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency” by Chris Whipple.

New Audio Books: “Golden Prey” by John Sandford, “All by Myself, Alone” by Mary Higgins Clark, and “The Black Book” by James Patterson.

New CDs: “Joanne” Lady Gaga, and “Last Year was Complicated” by Nick Jonas.

New DVDs: “A Man Called Ove,” “Keeping Up with the Joneses,” and “Queen of Katwe.”

New TV Season: “The Big Bang Theory” season 9.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

Library Notes for May 3, 2017

“I do believe something very magical can happen when you Read a good Book!” J. K. Rowling

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “All By Myself, Alone” by Mary Higgins Clark, this is also in large print, this is the story of Celia, who leaves on the maiden cruise of the Queen Charlotte after her husband to be is arrested on the eve of their wedding. On board Celia meets Lady Emily Haywood, an eighty-six-year-old with a priceless emerald necklace. Three days out to sea Lady Emily is found dead and the necklace is missing. Can Celia find the killer?

New Fiction: “The Fix” by David Baldacci, “The Burial Hour” by Jeffery Deaver, “Demelza” by Winston Graham, this is the second book in the Poldark series, “The Horse Dancer” by Jojo Moyes, “Murder on the Serpentine” by Anne Perry, “The Shadow Sister” by Lucinda Riley, this is the third book in the Seven Sisters series, “Miss Julia Weathers the Storm” by Ann B. Ross, “The Stars are Fire” by Anita Shreve, “War Cry” by Wilbur Smith, “The Red Hunter” by Lisa Unger, and “Fast and Loose” by Stuart Woods.

New Large Print: “Sisters” by Lisa Wingate.

New Christian Fiction: “A Stolen Heart” by Amanda Cabot, this is the first book in the Cimarron Creek trilogy, “The Ebb Tide” by Beverly Lewis, this is also in large print, “Grace and the Preacher” by Kim Vogel Sawyer, this is also in large print, and “The Amish Widower” by Virginia Smith, this is the fourth book in the Men of Lancaster County series.

New Mysteries: “Death on the Patagonian Express” by Hy Conrad, this is the third book in the Amy’s Travel mystery series, and “Murder is No Accident” by A. H. Gabhart, this is the third book in the Hidden Springs mystery series.

New Biographies: “An Outlaw and a Lady: a Memoir of Music, Life with Waylon, and the Faith that Brought Me Home” by Jessi Colter, “Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things” by Amy Dickinson, “The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince” by Mayte Garcia, and “Ballplayer” by Chipper Jones.

New Non-fiction: “Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Gig Workers of All Types” by Stephen Fishman, “Climate of Home: How Cities, Businesses, and Citizens Can Save the Planet” by Michael Bloomberg, “Spanish/English Bilingual Visual Dictionary,” “The Baker’s Appendix : the Essential Kitchen Companion, with Deliciously Dependable, Infinitely Adaptable Recipes” by Jessica Reed, “Flea Market Style: Decoration + Displaying + Collecting” by Better Homes & Gardens, “Cubs 100: a Century at Wrigley” by Dan Campana, “Great Britain’s Best Trips: 36 Amazing Road Trips” by Belinda Dixon, “20 Ways to Make Every Day Better: Simple Practical Changes with Real Results” by Joyce Meyer, “No One Cares About Crazy People: the Chaos and Heartbreak of Mental Health in America” by Ron Powers, “Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain” by Marc Morris, “The Appalachian Trail: Hiking the People’s Path” by Bart Smith, “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown, and “O’s Little Book of Calm and Comfort.”

New Audio Books: “The Fix” by David Baldacci, “Banana Cream Pie Murder” by Joanne Fluke, “This Life I Live” by Rory Feek, “Taking the Titanic” by James Patterson, “The Devil’s Triangle” by Catherine Coulter, and “Death’s Mistress” by Terry Goodkind.

New CDs: “Me Before You Soundtrack,” and “Trolls Soundtrack.”

New DVDs: “Rogue One: a Star Wars Story,” “Split,” “Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Hi-Tech Fashion,” “Hidden Figures,” “Patriots Day,” and “LEGO Jurassic World: the Indominus Escape.”

New TV Seasons: “Sons of Anarchy” season 5, and “Once Upon a Time” season 1.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

Library Notes for April 19, 2017

“We do not inherit the EARTH from our ancestors; we borrow in from our children.” Native American Proverb.  EARTH DAY is Saturday, April 22.

This month we are doing an adult coloring contest! Stop by the library and pick up a coloring sheet. Color it and return it by April 29. We will upload them to our Facebook page and you get to be the judge. They will be on our Facebook page from May 1-5 for the judging. Whomever has the most likes will win!

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “If Not for You” by Debbie Macomber, If not for her loving but controlling parents, Beth Prudhomme might never have taken charge of her life and moved from her native Chicago to Portland, Oregon, where she’s reconnected with her spirited Aunt Sunshine and found a job as a high school music teacher. If not for her friend Nichole, Beth would never have met Sam Carney, although first impressions have left Beth with serious doubts. Sam is everything Beth is not—and her parents’ worst nightmare.

New Fiction: “The Lost Order” by Steve Berry, “In the Shadow of Lakecrest” by Elizabeth Blackwell, “Celine” by Peter Heller, “Wait for Dark” by Kay Hooper, “Forever a Hero” by Linda Lael Miller, this book is also in large print, and “Taking the Titanic” by James Patterson.

New Christian Fiction: “Sandpiper Cove” by Irene Hannon, this is book three in the Hope Harbor series, and “Conspiracy of Silence” by Ronie Kendig this is the first book in the Tox Files series.

New Mystery: “Clammed Up” by Barbara Ross, this is the first book in the Maine Clambake mystery and only in large print.

New Biographies: “Grace Notes: My Recollections” by Katey Sagal, and “The 1997 Masters: My Story” by Tiger Woods.

New Non-Fiction: “The Fifth Trimester: the Working Mom’s Guide to Style, Sanity, and Big Success After Baby” by Lauren Smith Brody, “How Money Works: the Facts Visually Explained,” “National Geographic Backyard Guide to Insects and Spiders of North America” by Arthur Evans, “The “I Love My Instant Pot” Recipe Book” by Michelle Fagone, “Makeup Man: From Rocky to Star Trek, the Amazing Creations of Hollywood’s Michael Westmore” by Michael Westmore. “Practical Origami: Folding Your Way to Everyday Accessories,” and “The Vietnam War: the Definitive Illustrated History.”

New Audio Books: “The Cutthroat” by Clive Cussler, “If Not for You” by Debbie Macomber, and “Most Dangerous Place” by James Grippando.

New DVDs: “Arrival,” “The Edge of Seventeen,” and “Mandie and the Secret Tunnel.”

New TV Season: “House of Cards” season 4.

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director

 

 

Library Notes for April 12, 2017

Today is National Drop Everything and Read Day!! That sounds like the best idea. Just stop and read. At least for a few minutes!

Amnesty Week at the Library, is finally here! The Library is offering a week-long fine forgiveness event for people with overdue items through April 15, for National Library Week. The Library is encouraging its patrons to return all late materials during this period and have their fines waived regardless of how long the materials have been overdue. Fees for materials not returned will not be waived.

Congratulations to Chelsey Redd, winner of the Kentuckyland Game.

What is our new game? It is an adult coloring contest! Stop by the library and pick up a coloring sheet. Color it and return it by April 29. Judging will be on our Facebook page May 1-5.

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “The Devil’s Triangle” by Catherine Coulter, this is a Brit in the FBI thriller.

New Fiction: “The Inheritance” by Rochelle Alers this is the first book in the Innkeepers series, “Hard Justice” by Lori Foster this is the second book in the Body Armor series, “A Perfect Obsession” by Heather Graham this is the second book in the New York Confidential series, and “Say Nothing” by Brad Parks.

New Large Print: “While Angels Dance” by Ralph Cotton.

New Christian Fiction: “If I’m Found” by Terri Blackstock, this is the second book in the If I Run series, and “Treasured Grace” by Tracie Peterson, this is the first book in the Heart of the Frontier series and also in large print.

New Mystery: “The Violated” by Bill Pronzini.

New Biography: “Charlton Heston: Hollywood’s Last Icon” by Marc Eliot.

New Non-fiction: “The Little Things: Why You Really SHOULD Sweat the Small Stuff” by Andy Andrews, “The Spider and the Fly: a Reporter, A Serial Killer, and the Meaning of Murder” by Claudia Rowe, “Younger: a Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, & Turn Back the Clock Ten Years” by Sara Gottfried, “13X9, the Pan That Can: 150 Fabulous Recipes” by Better Homes & Gardens, “Counting Down the Beatles: Their 100 Finest Songs” by Jim Beviglia, “Families on Foot: Urban Hikes to Backyard Treks and National Park Adventures” by Jennifer Pharr Davis, and “New England’s Best Trips: 31 Amazing Road Trips.”

New Audio Books: “Below the Belt” by Stuart Woods, “Come and Get Us” by James Patterson, and “My (Not So) Perfect Life” by Sophie Kinsella.

New CDs: “Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope” by Reba McEntire, and “They Don’t Know” by Jason Aldean.

New DVDs: “Inferno,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” and “Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital.”

New TV Season: “Smallville” season 8.

Happy Drop Everything and Read Day!!

Pam Metts, Director

Library Notes for April 5, 2017

OVERDUES

What do I do?

What do I do?

This library book is 42

Years overdue.

I admit that it’s mine

But I can’t pay the fine-

Should I turn it in

Or hide it again?

What do I do?

What do I do? By Shel Silverstein

If this is your problem we have the solution for you! Amnesty Week at the Library!

The Library is offering a week-long fine forgiveness event for people with overdue items. The amnesty period begins April 9 and runs through April 15, for National Library Week. The Library is encouraging its patrons to return all late materials during this period and have their fines waived regardless of how long the materials have been overdue. Fees for materials not returned will not be waived.

“Pam’s Pick” this week is: “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” by Lisa See, this story explores the lives of a Chinese mother and her daughter, who have been adopted by an American couple. It traces the very different cultural factors that compel them to consume a rare native tea that has shaped their family’s destiny for generations.

New Fiction: “Mississippi Blood” by Greg Iles this is the final book in the Natchez Burning trilogy. “Quilt the Town Christmas” by Ann Hazelwood, “Dead Man Switch” by Matthew Quirk, and “Dangerous Games” by Danielle Steel.

New Christian Fiction: “A Note Yet Unsung” by Tamera Alexander, this is the third book in the Belmont Mansion series and it is also in large print, and “The Taming of Evelyn Gracen” by Sandy Arnold.

New Large Print: “Into the Firestorm” by Kat Martin this is the third book in the BOSS, Inc. series.

New Non-fiction: “The Craving Mind: from Cigarettes to Smart-phones to Love-Why We Get Hooked & How We Can Break Bad Habits” by Judson Brewer, “The Women of Easter: Encounter the Savior with Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth, and Mary Magdalene” by Liz Curtis Higgs, “Container Gardens: Over 200 Fresh Ideas for Indoor and Outdoor Plantings” by Southern Living, “Kentucky Back Road Restaurant: a Cookbook & Restaurant Guide” by Anita Musgove, “Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils: Natural Solutions for a Healthy Family, Toxin-free Home and Happier You” by Mariza Snyder, “The Art Book” by Caroline Bugler, “Boxing: a Concise History of the Sweet Science” by Gerald Gems, and “Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies That Led to Vietnam” by H.R. McMaster.

New Biography: “Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story” by Steven Curtis Chapman.

New Audio Books: “Heartbreak Hotel” by Jonathan Kellerman, “Robert B. Parker’s Revelation” by Robert Knott, and “Breath of Spring” by Charlotte Hubbard.

New DVDs: “Passengers,” “Bridget Jones’s Baby,” and “Sing.”

New TV Season: “Fuller House” season 1.

Don’t forget the New Game at the library: Ms. Cheryl has put together a “Kentuckyland” game. It is played a lot like Candyland but uses a Kentucky theme. The game is for everyone and can be played every day until someone wins. The prize? A book folded to look like the state of Kentucky. (you have to see it to believe it)

Happy Reading!

Pam Metts, Director