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You are invited to a twelve course Christmas dinner but be prepared there are some unusual dishes like mock turtle soup and molded Victorian jellies. Based on a menu from Fannie Farmer’s Boston Cooking School Cook Book published in 1896, this book, Fannie’s Last Supper: Re-creating One Amazing Meal from Fannie Farmer’s 1896 Cookbook, dives into the [...]
Nate: Today, we’re discussing the book, “Moondust: In Search of the Men Who Fell to Earth” by Andrew Smith. I have to say, Dave, I found the concept of this book to be fascinating. Smith, after having some discussion with a couple of the astronauts who went to the moon, and after hearing of the [...]
As you can imagine, we love to read in Adult Services. Fiction is our favorite pastime, but many of us are serious fans of nonfiction as well. During a recent focus group, we got together and chatted about all the books we’re enjoying. Maybe you can find something from this list to occupy the long [...]
It’s great weather for cuddling up with a good book or snuggling with a loved one for movie time at home. Use your library card to check out these items instead of buying them and save that cash for hot cocoa and marshmallows – or whatever your favorite beverage is. Book Releases (New on shelves [...]
Early in the morning when the cows are ready to be milked, a gruesome discovery is made: an entire family was brutally murdered. The scene is shocking and violent but what is more puzzling is that it was an Amish family in rural Ohio who didn’t seem to have any enemies. Police Chief Kate Burkholder [...]
Gremlins (1984)-For Christmas, a man gives his son Billy a cute cuddly, creature he names Gizmo. But when certain rules are broken, Billy and Gizmo must save their idyllic small town from hordes of scaly, green gremlins. A lesson: follow the instructions of any new gift. The Shop Around the Corner (1940)-Shop assistants James Stewart [...]
That Old Cape Magic Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Russo narrates the story of a married couple, Jack and Joy Griffin, whose lives have intersected for 30 years. They are once again experiencing “That Old Cape Magic” as they revisit the scene of their honeymoon to attend the wedding of their daughter Laura’s best friend [...]
They’re here! Check out all the hot new titles that are available in Large Print. There’s a little something for everyone with non-fiction, detective, romance, and inspirational works. You can get on the reserve list today or check out a 14-day express copy if available. Don’t see a particular title? Check with our friendly Red Carpet staff to see [...]
The William C. Morris Award honors a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens. The 2011 finalists for the award have just been announced, so you can check them out and make your bets for who will be the winner. Hush by Eishes Chayil After remembering the cause of her best [...]
The Citizens of the City of Carce have no idea that a catastrophe is at their doorstep and the end of the world may be on its way. It begins with the arrival of a magician from the far north who has found himself an ally, Senator Saxa. The Senator might be under the influence [...]
Christmas Day, 1941: a troop train filled with young, scared, and lonely soldiers made a brief, late evening stop in the small town of North Platte, Nebraska – and witnessed a miracle. The miracle was the North Platte Canteen: a place where soldiers could get off the train and enjoy free food, magazines, music, dancing, [...]
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