LIBRARY CORNER | 12/24/21

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Looking forward to a new year in the library:

  • Story Time—Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
  • Adult Craft Night—Thursday, January 13 at 6 p.m. (Registration required and $5.00 for materials)
  • Winter Wonderland Family Night—Thursday, January 20 at 6 p.m.
  • Writers’ Workshop—Saturday, January 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Once Upon a Time Writers’ Workshop is sponsored by the Northeast Texas Writers’ Organization. The January 22 program features authors Dr. Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert and Jared Chapman. This much-anticipated workshop is for anyone interested in the writing of children’s books. Early registration is open and the fee is $35 for adults and $10 for students with ID. For more information contact Jean Pamplin at 903-305-8023 or Jeanette McDermott at mcdermottjjj@gmail.com,

We’re looking forward to a year filled with good books. The January Library Reads list has a whopping five Hall of Fame Authors on their list, including Lisa Lutz with her book, The Accomplice. “Lutz brings us an expertly-crafted mystery with strong characters. Luna sets out to discover who murdered the wife of Owen, her best friend from college. Unexpected twists, red herrings, and secrets unite in a completely satisfying read. This one’s for fans of Megan Miranda, Wendy Walker, and Lexie Elliott.” (1-25) Kelly Moore

Her Hidden Genius is by Marie Benedict. “This story takes us to the lab and shows us the internal and external struggles of Rosalind Franklin, trailblazer and a meaningful contributor to DNA research. She must deal with the objections of her family along with jealous and mean-spirited fellow scientists. If you enjoyed The Rose Code, this one’s for you.” (1-25) Laura Downes

Diane Chamberlain’s new release is The Last House on the Street.  “After her husband’s accidental death, Kayla mourns in the family dream home. Her elderly new neighbor draws her into the house’s history in 1965 North Carolina. This terrific novel has it all: well-rounded characters; dual time periods for suspense; and an age-old mystery. This is for fans of Lisa Scottoline and Jodi Picoult.” (1-11) Cyndi Larsen

The Magnolia Place is by Fiona Davis. “In 1966 model Veronica and art curator, Joshua, discover a mystery involving a missing diamond from the Frick Museum in New York City. The Golden Age mystery is connected to Lilian, the private secretary of Helen Frick. Read this one if you love gorgeously written historical fiction set in New York. Fans of Park Avenue Summer and The Swans of Fifth Avenue will enjoy this one.” (1-25) Jennifer Schultz

The final Hall of Fame Author this month is Seanan McGuire with Where the Drowned Girls Go. “Cora transfers from Eleanor Wests’s Home for Wayward Children to another boarding school for children who have traveled to fantasy worlds. Cora finds that the new school is not only unwelcoming, but also dangerous.” (1-4) Matthew Galloway

We hope you’re enjoying the holidays and we’ll look for you in the library. Happy reading!

Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Public Library