Lunar Eclipse Party is October 14

LIBRARY CORNER | 09/29/23

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What’s happening this week in the library:

  • Monday—Stitches of Fun 9:30 a.m. (Bring your current work in progress.)
  • Tuesday—Ms. Natalie’s Preschool Story Time 11 a.m.
  • Thursday—Black Bears in Northeast Texas 5:30 p.m. (Program for kids and adults)

Make plans now to join us Saturday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m. at the MP Sports Park for the Annular Eclipse Party. Enjoy activities and watch the eclipse through our sunspotters! A limited number of glasses will be available for program participants only! (Limit one pair per family.)

The October Library Reads list is out and the number one pick is Wildfire by Hannah Grace. “This fun summer camp sports’ romance is a perfect beach read. The characters are complex, and the men (other than the bad guys) are written to be very respectful of and thoughtful to the women in their lives, whether in friendship or romance. Readers who missed the first book in this series won’t feel like they are missing anything, but will want to catch up!” (10-3) Jennifer Lizak

If you’re up for a little horror, try Let Him In by William Friend. “After the death of their mother, young twins Sylvie and Cassia find comfort in an imaginary friend, but their father begins to worry as things escalate. Grief and the paranormal are central to this book, and the story will leave readers questioning reality. This unsettling gothic read will keep readesr turning the pages.”  (10-3) Taylor Banze

The Hurricane Wars is by Thea Guanzan. “As enemies sworn to destroy one another, Alaric and Talasyn seem like unlikely allies, let alone candidates for a political marriage. This Asian-inspired fantasy series takes all the elements needed for a new world—alliances, royalty vs. rebels, magic powers, a fierce orphan with a secret destiny, and enemies-to-lover tension—then sets them in a world of horrific storms and a kingdom under siege.” (10-3) Kimberly McGee

Jean Kwok’s new book is The Leftover Woman. “A Chinese woman desperate to find the daughter adopted without her consent, makes a dangerous journey to the US. Her story intersects explosively with that of an editor eager to recover from a career-ending scandal. Kwok hooks the readers with an emotionally gripping story of two mothers willing to risk everything to protect what they love, skillfully balancing perspective to a riveting climax.” (10-10) Mara Bandy Fass

We’re all hoping that fall will usher in cooler weather. But no matter the weather, it’s always a good idea to visit the library.

Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Library