LIBRARY CORNER | 02/04/22

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The Library will be open on Saturday 02/05/22 normal hours.

February in the library:

  • Yarn Over Coffee—Mondays at 9:30 a.m. (Bring a project)
  • Painters—First and third Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., first and third Fridays at 10 a.m.
  • Pre-School Story Time—Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
  • Adult Craft Night—Thursday, February 11 at 6 p.m. (Paint Pouring, registration required)
  • Friends of the Library—Monday, February 14 at 6 p.m.
  • Legal Aid—Tuesday, February 15 from 3:00 to 5 p.m.
  • Family Night Candy Land—Thursday, February 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • PQ Book Club—Thursday, February 17 at 6 p.m. (House in the Cerulean Sea,    Forest of Vanishing Stars)
  • Pushing the Limits—Thursday, February 24 at 6 p.m. (The Social Dilemma)
  • Lunch with Friends—Friday, February 25 from 11 to 1.  (Crawfish Bisque or Taco Soup) Tickets $10 and available now in the library.

Lucy Foley’s The Paris Apartment is the number one February pick from Library Reads. “Foley hits it out of the ballpark with this solid thriller set in a Paris apartment building. Jess goes looking for her brother but finds only the smell of bleach and a broken St. Christopher medal lodged in the floorboard. Written in short chapters with multiple points of view and delicious secrets dropped along the way, this gripping, wild ride is impossible to put down. If you like Liane Moriarty or Ruth Ware, pick this one up.” (2-22) Douglas Beatty

One I’m looking forward to is The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont. “This is an intriguing take on Agatha Christie’s famous 11-day disappearance. In a Christie-esque subplot, Nan manipulates Agatha’s husband to leave her so that she can step in, but her plans go further. Interspersed in the story is Nan’s retelling of her own tragic background, and as it unfolds, her true objective comes to light. This is for fans of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie and The Guest Book.” (2-1) Maribeth Fisher

Black Cake is by new author Charmaine Wilkerson. “In this extraordinary debut two estranged siblings must reunite on the occasion of their mother’s death, opening old wounds and exposing long-held secrets. The novel is a rich, woven tapestry of cultures, characters, traditions, and social issues, with several ‘wow’ moments along the way. This one’s for fans of The Vanishing Half and Ask Again, Yes.” (2-1) Ronni Krasnow

Good Girl Complex is Elle Kennedy’s latest. “Mackenzie decamps to a coastal college to fulfill a promise to attend school, even though she’s a successful business owner. Little does she know, her boyfriend has already ruffled feathers in town and local bad boy, Cooper, plans to break Mac’s heart in revenge. This is a perfect balance between steamy and adorable. Give this new adult romance to readers of Anna Todd.” (2-1) Serita Patel

Elle Cosimano continues her series with Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em dead. “The second Finlay Donovan installment is just as funny, charming, and over-the-top as the first. Finlay is still a lovable, hot mess and her love life hasn’t gotten easier. While it’s definitely a mystery with some dead bodies, the humor and giant heart of this series prevail. This is for fans of Janet Evanovich and Sarah Strohmeyer.” (2-1) Rebecca Swanson

We hope you’ve made it through our blast of winter weather and we look forward to seeing you in the library. Happy reading!

Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Public Library