LIBRARY CORNER | 04/21/23

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What’s happening in the library April 24-29:

  • Monday—Signups begin for upcoming Tea Parties for ages 4-8. Call for more information 903-575-4180.
    Knit, Crochet and Needlework 9:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday—Preschool Story Time 11:a.m.
    Painters 1:30 p.m.
  • Thursday—Pinefest at the Sports Complex 6-9 p.m. Join us for fun and food!
    The library will close at 4 p.m. so that we can set up our booth at Pinefest.

April is flying by and the May edition of Library Reads is here. Their number one choice for the month is The Ferryman by Justin Cronin. “In a world where people don’t die but are ferried away to be regenerated into a sixteen-year-old with no memories, Proctor is responsible for making sure the ‘retirees’ go without a fuss. He is quickly drawn into a mystery at the heart of their society. The multi-layered quality moves this from a poignant story into a thriller, into world-exploring science fiction.” (5-2) John Sloan

Chain-Gang All Stars is by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. “In a near-future America, prisoners can opt into a gruesome program of death matches against other prisoners. Their lives are broadcast to a bloodthirsty public, and they can win their freedom if they kill enough opponents. The novel employs an effective series of rotating narrators to tell all sides of this story, forcing us to look at how we dehumanize prisoners.” (5-2) Laura Bovee

Emma Cline’s newest is The Guest. “Alex is coasting through life on the grace and the credit card of her older boyfriend for the summer. She can’t return to the city now that her roommates want nothing to do with her, and her friends have all disappeared. There is nothing she won’t do, and no one she won’t manipulate, to get what she needs: a bit more time. This one is perfect for fans of The Talented Mr. Ripley.” (5-16) Kimberly McGee

The Half Moon is by Mary Beth Keane. “What happens when your current life doesn’t match your expectations? That’s what’s happening with Malcom and Jess. The married couple thought things would be easier, but life keeps throwing curveballs at them. Over the course of a blizzard, they are forced to reckon with their decisions and determine if they can move forward on a different path.” (5-2) Melissa Tunstall

In Killing Me by Michelle Gagnon, “Amber has very strong opinions about people who fall prey to serial killers and is sure that being savvy and street smart will keep her safe. That works until she is taken by a serial killer and her life becomes a hot mess. This quirky, snarky book reads like Janet Evanovich teamed up with Stephen King.” (5-16) Linda Quinn

Happy reading and we’ll look for you at Pinefest!

Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Public Library