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New Book Alert! New books for October
“The Kept Woman” by Karin Slaughter, “Home” by Harlen Coben, “Christmas Caramel Murder” by Joanne Fluke, “Woman of God”, “Missing: a Private Novel” & “Filthy Rich” (nonfiction) all by James Patterson; “Fever Code” (young adult) by James Dashner, “The Hammer of Thor” (young adult) by Rick Riordan; “Heart of the Home” (a cookbook), “The Fairy Tale Girl” & “A Fine Romance” by Susan Branch; “Two by Two” by Nicholas Sparks, “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Debbie Macomber, “Winter Storms” by Elin Hilderbrand, “Small Great Things” by Jody Picoult, “Escape Clause” by John Sandford.
Let the Library scare you in October…
With Fantasy/Thriller authors. Laurel Hamilton, Christine Feehan, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti will keep you awake at night with thrillers and fantasy stories that will make you double-check the locks on your doors. From Stephen King Mr. Mercedes series, to Dean Koontz Odd Thomas series you will be watching your back. Don’t forget Frank Peretti’s Visitation, Ted Dekker’s The Bride Collector, and Laurel Hamilton’s vampire series.
New Books for August
We recently purchased new books for the Library including, The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich, Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber, Lady Midnight (young adult) by Cassandra Clare, Make Me Love You by Johanna Lindsey, Rampage by John Sandford, Bullseye by James Patterson, The Bourne Enigma by Eric Lustbader, Smooth Operator by Stuart Woods, Here’s to Us by Elin Hilderbrand, I’ve Got Sand In All The Wrong Places by Lisa Scottoline, Night and Day by Iris Johansen, The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, Guilty Minds by Joseph Finder, Three Sisters, Three Queens by Philippa Gregory and Legends and Lies: the Patriots by Bill O’Reilly.
Story Time Resumes Sept. 12
Story Time resumes Sept. 12 with the theme Lions, Tigers & Bears–Oh My!! Story Time is every Monday through November 21 (excluding Oct. 10 when the Library is closed for Columbus Day) at 11:30 a.m. We spend a half-hour reading books, poetry, singing, a craft, games and sometimes snacks. The program is designed for children ages one through pre-kindergarten but children of all ages are welcome. Home school students are welcome as well.
New Books added in June
The Library added several new books in June including Extreme Prey by John Sandford; War Hawk by James Rollins; The Highwayman by Craig Johnston; The Girl from Summer Hill by Jude Devereaux; The Emperor’s Revenge by Clive Cussler; End of Watch by Stephen King; Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline; The Last Mile by David Baldacci; Blood Flag by Steve Martini; Hide Away by Iris Johansen; The Apartment by Danielle Steel and The Obsession by Nora Roberts. We also purchased young adult books The Last Star by Rick Yancey and The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan.
Books Sandwiched In continues through the Summer
Books Sandwiched In, the book club that meets at the Library the first Wednesday of each month from noon until 1 p.m., is continuing through the summer. Everyone is welcome to talk about whatever books they are reading and hear short reviews of the books others are reading. So bring a sandwich or lunch, water and coffee are provided, and enjoy talking about books.
End of Summer Party-Aug. 5
The End of Summer Party is scheduled for Friday, August 5 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Lincoln County Courthouse lawn. The Lincoln County Health Department and the Library are working together to hold Walk and Read. There will be reading, walking, snacks and a short program. At 10:30 a.m. everyone will walk to the Library to continue the program with more books, crafts and prizes.