LIBRARY CORNER | 10/20/23

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Drop in to see our Ofrendas October 23-November 4. These were made by our patrons to honor someone in their family. Ofrendas are often made in observance of The Day of the Dead (El Dia de Los Muertos).

This week in the library:

  • Monday—Stitch and Chat 9:30 a.m.
    Northeast Texas Librarians (NETLIBS) meet in Program Room 9-1
  • Tuesday—Preschool Story Time 11 a.m.
  • Thursday—Book Club 6 p.m. (This Tender Land)

November is rushing to meet us, and we have a new list from Library Reads. This month’s books have something for everyone. The Future by Naomi Alderman gives us a glimpse of a possible future. “What would happen if three companies (think Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter), were removed from the world and their money put to saving the planet and all of the people on it? Alderman once again places the reader in a world that is falling apart, run by greedy billionaires who don’t care what damage they do as long as they keep making more money. Look into The Future and get an idea of how that might go.” (11-7) Linda Quinn

If you’re in the mood for suspense, check out The Manor House by Gilly Macmillan. “Childhood sweethearts, Nicole and Tom, win the lottery and are thrust into a life of splendor, including a dreamy glass mansion. When Tom turns up dead in the pool, Nicole doesn’t know who to trust—was Tom’s death a tragic accident or is someone trying to get a piece of the winnings? Macmillan’s latest is perfectly placed suspense.” (11-7) Kaite Stover

In Grandmother Begins the Story by Michelle Porter, “A young woman seeks to learn about her heritage as her mother tries to reconcile their lost years while protecting her daughter from what she perceives as the sins of her own mother. Told from the point of view of five generations of women, this is a beautiful and affecting debut.” (11-7) Jennifer Winberry

Life after the popular book, Maid by Stephanie Land is where Class begins. This book takes us to the heart of systemic inequity that exists in this country. Unflinchingly honest and gripping, this is a memoir that is either relatable, pivotal and/or eye opening. It will change readers.” (11-7) Jesica Sweedler

If you haven’t read Killers of the Flower Moon, you need to. It’s a well-written account of the Osage in Oklahoma and the diabolical plan to kill them. I’m looking forward to seeing the movie.

See you in the library!

Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Public Library