My Summer Reading Project-cont’d

Hello, everyone!  Don’t think because I haven’t posted anything lately,  that I haven’t been reading.  Besides finishing “The Scarecrow” which was next in the Project, I’ve read some others.  Here’s my take on what I’ve read:

The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly-  My first book by this bestselling  author  and it’s a good one.  The criminal activity was a little too grisly for my taste- British cozies being my mystery genre of choice- but I kept on reading!   I  recommend this one to fans of gritty suspense mysteries: 3 out of 4.

Finger Lickin’ Fifteen by Janet Evanovich-  Although the number of words on every page are diminishing and the white space around them is increasing,  I still keep checking in with Stephanie and friends.   If a book in this series makes me laugh out loud at least once, I consider it a good one- I chuckled audibly a few times.  I’ll probably read “sixteen”: 2.5 out of 4.

Fear of Drowning by Peter Turnbull- This is the first in a British detective series that I discovered when my colleague Brenda picked a later installment as a “Staff Pick” here at the library.  The main character, Hennessy, and his sidekick, Yellich, are as interesting as the plot.   In fact, all the players in this mystery are compellingly realized.  British, not quite cozy, but I’ll be back:  3 out of 4.

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga.  This is my favorite book read so far this year.  The author tells the story  of Balram Halwal, an Indian of the lowest class, and makes the reader feel as if they understand exactly what he is experiencing.  Winner of the UK’s Man Booker Prize and deservedly so: 4 out of 4.

Next up: Shanghai Girls by Lisa See- # 4 on the 6/21 NYT list.

– Posted by Sonia, Readers’ Services

My Summer Reading Project- cont’d

Finished “Killing Floor” by Lee Child.  Not bad.  The book kept me engaged throughout, had interesting characters and was not predictable.  I might read the next one in the series someday.   Rating: 3 out of 4.

Next up: “The Scarecrow” by Michael Connelly, #3 on the 6/21 NYT list.

– posted by Sonia, Readers’ Services

My Summer Reading Project

In an effort to familiarize myself with the tastes of our patrons and become more useful to them, I have decided to read a book from each of the authors that appears  in the top 20 of the NY Times Hardcover Fiction list on the first day of summer- June 21, 2009. I can choose any book that the author has written and I will not have to read a book by any author I have already read.  This means I don’t have to read Laurell K. Hamilton, Clive Cussler, Danielle Steele, James  Patterson, Stephanie Meyer, Mary Janice Davidson, Elmore Leonard or Alice Hoffman, although I still might ( “Road Dogs” -definitely, “The Host”– maybe, “Matters of the Heart”– I don’t think so!).

Wish me luck and I’ll keep you all “posted”- first up “Killing Floor” by Lee Child, his first book.  “Gone Tomorrow” his his current bestseller, 6  on the 6/21 NYT list.

– posted by Sonia, Readers’ Services

Just finished reading…

Thanks for the Memories by Cecelia Ahern

My review

rating: 2.5 of 4.  I enjoyed the characters, they were people I would like if they were real (except for the male love interest-didn’t much like him!) .  The book was a little longer that the plot warranted. –

Posted by Sonia, Readers’ Services

Book Club in a Bag: New titles added!

We have just added new titles to the Book Club in a Bag program:

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Wait Till Next Year, Olive Kitteridge, American Wife, and Away. Each set contains everything you need for a rousing discussion. Call 921-7161 ext. 239 or come to the Readers’ Services desk on the second floor to reserve your set.

– Posted by Sonia, Readers’ Services

 

Staff Picks

Want to know which items in our collections our Staff have especially enjoyed?  Check our Staff Picks displays for books, audiobooks and DVDs. Staff picks for books can be found on the second floor in the New Book section. while the audiobook and DVD picks are in the Media area of the first floor.