LIBRARY CORNER | 03/04/22

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March in the library:

  • Tuesdays—Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m.
  • Second and fourth Tuesdays—Watercolor 1:30 (Bring your supplies)
  • First and third Fridays—General painting group 9:30 a.m.
  • Friends of the Library—March 14 at 6 p.m.
  • Family Law Clinic—March 3 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
  • Adult Craft Night—March 10 at 6 p.m. (Spring Bunny Frame) (Preregister)
  • PQ Book Club—March 17 at 6 p.m. (Personal Librarian, Carnegie’s Maid)
  • Family Night—March 17 at 6 p.m. (Mini-Golf)
  • Pushing the Limits—March 24 at 6 p.m. (The Social Dilemma)

It’s time to donate your “overflow” books, DVDs and CDs to the library for the Friends of the Library’s Big Spring Sale. We’ll happily take donations now through April. If you have children’s books, they are especially needed.

I’ve never read Mary Kay Andrews, but a friend suggested her books as something light to read. (Sometimes you need something light!) Just finished one of her early books, Savannah Blues, and it was light, but also well written and just plain fun. We have a good selection of her books in the library.

We looked at a couple of Hall of Fame Authors from March’s Library Reads list last week. Next on their list is Anne Tyler with French Braid. “Tyler provides a clear and uncensored view into the Garret family. The conversations and the different characters are so realistic. The nuanced relationships are full of love and yet uncertain and fragile—jut as many of our own family relationships can be.” (3-22) Michelle Williams

The Golden Couple is by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. “Marissa has had a one-night affair and will do anything to save her marriage to Matthew, so they go to Avery, an unconventional therapist. Over eight sessions all three have secrets revealed. These authors are good at misdirection and giving a “happy” ending. . .but it might not be the one readers expected.” (3-8) Kimberly McGee

Peter Swanson brings us Nine Lives. “This psychological thriller is about a list of nine names including FBI agent Jessica Winslow. The first to die is an old man with the list found near his body, and the FBI investigation begins. The author keeps everyone guessing before planting the twist he is known for.” (3-15) Wendy Paige

The final book is about a place I’d like to be right now. One Italian Summer is by Rebecca Serle. “After her mother Carol dies, Katy escapes to Positano on the dream trip they were supposed to take together. When she arrives, she meets a thirty-year-old version of Carol and discovers what she really wants out of life. This is a captivating read that makes you want to jump on a plane to Italy and rediscover the magic. You’ll like this one if you enjoyed The Butterfly’s Daughter and The Storied Life of AJ Fikry.” (3-1) Alicia Ahlvers *Let me add that if you haven’t read The Storied Life of AJ Fikry, you’re missing a sweet, sweet book.

We’re loving the weather! It’s a good time to visit us at the library. Happy reading!

Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Public Library