LIBRARY CORNER | 12/31/21

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It’s a new year in the library, and here are some of the things happening in January:

  • Eviction Clinic from Texas Legal Services—Thursday, January 6, 11a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Family Legal Aid—Tuesday, January 11, 3:15-5:15 p.m. (via Zoom)
  • Album Class—Wednesday, January 12, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Bring your own supplies)
  • Adult Wreath Craft—Thursday, January 13, 6 p.m. ($5 for supplies) Preregister.
  • Pulpwood Queen Book Club—Thursday, January 20, 6 p.m. House on the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
  • Winter Wonderland Family Night—Thursday, January 20, 6 p.m. Join us for fun in the snow!
  • Writers’ Workshop—Saturday, January 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact J McDermott at mcdermottjjj@gmail.com
  • Story Time Resumes—Tuesday, January 25, 11 a.m.
  • Pushing the Limits Book Club—Thursday, January 27, 6 p.m.

The number one book on the January Library Reads list is The Maid by Nita Prose. “As a maid in a posh hotel, Molly is very proud of her work and the care she takes of the guests, even though she often has difficulty navigating social cues. When she finds a wealthy guest dead, she never imagines she has the keys to uncover a killer, and finds, after the death of her beloved Gran, there are many people willing to help her. This one’s for fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and How Lucky.” (1-4) Jennifer Winberry

The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections is by Eva Jurczyk. “When the director of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections suffers a stroke, Liesl is put in charge. Then a newly acquired manuscript goes missing and Liesl’s leadership is questioned. This is a fast read that features older, imperfect characters and addresses mental illness. Fans of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore and The Lions of Fifth Avenue will like this one.” (1-25) Alison Zaya

Electric Idol by Katee Robert is “a fantastic, modern retelling of the old myth of Psyche and Eros. Their romance is complicated, exploring the trope of fake relationships and forced marriage, while both characters are struggling to make it out alive. This is for those who loved Neon Gods and Lore Olympus.” (1-18) Brenna Timm

In A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham, “Chloe knows what it’s like to be judged and whispered about, and how it feels to have your family torn apart by a serial killer who is your own father. Now on the 20th anniversary of the murders, bodies start turning up and she finds herself in the middle of the investigation. This unique, riveting and thrilling novel is for fans of Jennifer McMahon and Laura Lippman.” (1-11) Shellie Taylor

Must Love Books by Shauna Robinson is “an inspiring romcom debut that tackles the question, ‘Are you happy?’ After five years of working for a publisher, Nora gets a pay cut instead of an expected promotion. She decides to work freelance on the side for a competitor, which leads to a hectic juggling of business and personal relationships. This one’s for those who enjoyed The Bookish Life of Nina Hill and Beach Read.” (1-18) Kimberly McGee

Happy New Year from all of us at the library. May 2022 be full of great books!

Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Public Library