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LIBRARY CORNER | 01/20/23

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This week in the library:

  • Monday—Knit and Crochet 9:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday—Preschool Story Time 11 a.m.
  • Wednesday—Paint 1:30 pm. | Knit—4 p.m.

It’s great to get reviews from our patrons like Don Sides who recently watched “Around the World in 80 Days,” a six-hour BBC documentary. He said that it’s a perfect series for a cold winter weekend binge. This BBC series features Michael Palin of Monte Python fame in a journey through history, culture, and geography. Don said it’s a “must watch” and includes laugh out loud sections.

I just finished Louise Penny’s latest in the Inspector Gamache series, A World of Curiosities. This one was so intense that I had to put the book down and take a break, because I was too concerned about some of the characters. Although this novel is her darkest one, it may well be her best. If you haven’t read this series, begin with the first one, Still Life.

February’s Library Reads list came today and their number one pick is The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. “Alex and her ex-best friend, Wren, along with three other women are picked for a writing retreat with infamous author Roza Vallo. They must finish writing their books in a month’s time, and the best one will be published. Roza is a mercurial taskmaster, becoming stranger while the awe the women have for her turns to fear. This is an unusual horror story with many twists and turns.” (2-21) Judy Gaynes Sebastian

The Crane Husband is by Kelly Barnhill. “An artist and her children live on a small farm. The teen daughter manages not only her mom’s business, but also the household and care of her little brother. It’s a life she can handle until mom brings home a crane and declares him her husband. This is a unique fairy tale with a feminist message: don’t trust a crane to make you complete. If you enjoyed Juniper & Thorn, you’ll like this one.” (2-28) Kimberly McGee

Sadeqa Johnson’s latest historical novel, The House of Eve, “features dialogue that snaps and settings that perfectly evoke 1950s Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Readers will be captivated by this story of two young women who struggle to overcome racism and misogyny to have a family and a meaningful future.” (2-7) Jodi Prather

In The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi, “a husband cannot resist prying into his wife’s past when he visits her childhood home. This gorgeously written gothic fairy tale about forbidden knowledge and dangerous love is perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia or V.E Schwab.” (2-14) Mara Bandy Fass

Come by and pick up tickets for our annual Crawfish Bisque or Taco Soup Luncheon brought to you by the Friends of the Library. Circle February 17 on your calendar. Tickets are still $10 and must be purchased by February 14.

Join us Thursday, February 23, for Book Club. February’s book is The Good Left Undone by Adriana Trigiani. We meet at 6 p.m.

Finally, circle April 1 and get ready to attend the annual Evening of Art at the Library. It’s always so good!

Have a great week and we’ll look for you in the library!

Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Public Library