LIBRARY CORNER | 06/24/22

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This week in the library:

  • Monday—Check out books Little Rascals 11 a.m.
  • Tuesday—Story Time 11 a.m.
  • Wednesday—Puppet Maker (for school age) 3 p.m.
  • Thursday—AA’s Treehouse 9 a.m.
    Pleasant Living Care 2 p.m.
    Pushing the Limits Book Club 6 p.m.

The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay is on the July Library Reads list. “Tremblay always knows how to tap into the deepest of emotions, and this dual-narration horror thriller is both unrelentingly creepy and filled with the bittersweet pathos of a formative, toxic, unforgettable friendship in which one participant may or may not be a vampire. This one’s for fans of Seth Graham Jones and Samantha Schweblin.” (7-5) Kate Currie

A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting is by Sophie Irwin. “In Regency London, recently orphaned Kitty Talbot is intent on finding a wealthy husband who will settle the family’s debts and allow her sisters to remain in their home. Kitty is nuanced and layered, a well-developed heroine amid a cast of riveting characters. This enthralling novel is a must read for Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans.” (7-12) Janet Schneider

Becky Chambers is back with A Monk and Robot Book, A Prayer for the Crown-Shy. “The second volume of this series returns to a world which is both post-apocalyptic and hopepunk, focusing on the ways that both the Monk and Robot have to deal with other people now that they’ve re-entered society after their travels together. This is for those who enjoyed The Murderbot Diaries and the more hopeful aspects of Station Eleven.” (7-13) Monica Shin

Mecca Jamilah Sullivan’s new one is Big Girl. “For eight-year-old Malaya, who must attend weekly Weight Watchers meeting with her mother, enough of anything. . .especially food. . .is never enough. This beautifully written, heart-breaking, hopeful story follows Malaya as she navigates middle and high school, her family, and her burgeoning sexuality. It’s told with compassion and honesty. This is for fans of Queenie and Dominicana.” (7-12) Janet Schneider

The one I’m looking forward to reading is Sugar and Salt by Susan Wiggs. “Margot Salton, a Texas BBQ master, sets up a new restaurant in San Francisco, sharing a kitchen with Jerome’s Bakery. She has been running from a huge secret that eventually catches up to her. This intriguing story addresses heavy topics of date rape and racism, but is also full of hope and love. This is for fans of Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake and Recipe for Persuasion.”

It’s hot out there. It’s cool in here. Come and see us at the library.

Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Public Library