Adult Fiction
"Heartfire" by Orson Scott Card - "With delicacy and insight, incorporating folk tales and folk magic with mountain lore and other authentic details, Orson Scott Card has evoked a vision of America as it might have been."--Greensboro Tribune Review
"Handle with Care" by Jodi Picoult - "Perennial bestseller Picoult (Change of Heart) delivers another engrossing family drama, spiced with her trademark blend of medicine, law and love." -- Publishers Weekly
"Six Seconds" by Rick Mofina - Echoing Ludlum and Forsythe, author Molina has penned a bit, solid international thriller that grabs your gut-and your heart- in the opening scenes and never lets go." --Jeffrey Deaver, New York Times bestselling author
"Torn" by Chris Jordan - "Jordan's full-throttle style makes this an emotionally rewarding thriller that moves like lightening."--Publishers Weekly
"Deadly Gift" by Heather Graham - "Graham peoples her novel with genuine, endearing characters....[and gives] a unique paranormal twist to this able romantic suspense." -- Publishers Weekly
"Betrayals" by Carla Neggers - "A believable, gripping story that will keep armchair sleuths guessing..Here is intelligent writing that remains highly entertaining." -- Publisher's Weekly
"Final Justice" by Fern Michaels - Delectable...deliver[s] revenge that's creatively swift and sweet, Michaels-style." -- Publishers Weekly
"Lost Souls" by Lisa Jackson - "Jackson creates relentless suspense...builds the tension to an unbearable and satisfying pitch." -- Booklist
Juvenile Fiction
"Diamond Willow" by Helen Frost - "Set in a remote part of Alaska, this story in easy-to-read verse blends exciting survival adventure with a contemporary girl’s discovery of family roots and secrets." -- Booklist
Juvenile Non-Fiction
"Fairies and Magical Creatures" by Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda - "The kings of pop-up return with the magical new "Encyclopedia Mythologica" series!In the first of a thrilling new pop-up trilogy, the masterminds behind the phenomenal "Encyclopedia Prehistorica" explore the characters of magic and myth with glittering special effects." -- Amazon
Picture Books
"Silent Music" by James Rumford - "A boy’s ingenuous voice introduces American readers to the beauty and discipline of Arabic calligraphy in this mood piece set in Baghdad." -- Kirkus Reviews
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
New DVDs
Comedies
"Slingbacks and Syrup" - "A young man discovers an outrageous family of drag queens in the mythical town of Beaver Pond, Vermont." - Official selection of the Vermont International Film Festival 2008
Juvenile
"Leonardo: A Dream of Flight" - "The Renaissance genius invents a flying machine and helps a young friend reach new heights."
"Slingbacks and Syrup" - "A young man discovers an outrageous family of drag queens in the mythical town of Beaver Pond, Vermont." - Official selection of the Vermont International Film Festival 2008
Juvenile
"Leonardo: A Dream of Flight" - "The Renaissance genius invents a flying machine and helps a young friend reach new heights."
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From the home page, click on "Advanced Search." You'll see at the bottom of the page there is a check box for "Only show titles with copies available." You can limit your search (perhaps by format, or typing in a subject) and check the box, or just check the box and leave everything else alone, and you will get a list of what's in. Currently, there are 368 titles with copies available.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
New books at the Library
Adult Fiction
"Heart and Soul" by Maeve Binchy - "With the insight, humor and compassion we have come to expect from her, Maeve Binchy tells a story of family, friends, patients and staff who are part of a heart clinic in a community caught between the old and the new Ireland"--inside front cover
"Precious" by Sandra Novack - "In this haunting, atmospheric debut, Sandra Novack examines loss, loyalty, and a family in crisis. "Precious" illuminates our attempts to make sense of the volatility that surrounds and consumes us, and explores our ability, even during the most trying times, to remember and hold on to those we love most." --inside front cover
Adult Non-Fiction
"Brush Cat: On Trees, the Wood Economy, and the Most Dangerous Job in the America" by Jack McEnany - "McEnany effectively presents the case for generations of independent loggers who work the Great Northern Forest in New Hampshire. This is his home, and he did his research on the job and in the local bars. He dips deeply into the centuries of economic interdependence between the towns and the woods, while also describing the care with which “brush cats” tend to the trees." - Booklist
Mystery
"Spade & Archer" by Joe Gores - "..a gritty, pitch-perfect novel--the work of a master mystery writer--destined to become a classic in its own right."--inside front cover
"Execution Dock" by Anne Perry - "This gripping, terrifying story hurtles toward a denouement that will leave the reader breathless but cheering."--inside front cover
Biography
"Happens Every Day" by Isabel Gillies - "Isabel Gillies tells the story of the breakup of her 'perfect' marriage with astonishing honesty, sharp humor, and not a shred of self-pity. This is a memoir that reads like a gripping mystery and a moving coming-of-age tale." -- David Auburn, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Proof
Young Adults
"The Darkness Under the Water" by Beth Kanell - This gripping, ultimately hopeful tale of an Abenaki-French Canadian girl in 1920s Vermont explores a dark episode in New England history -- Amazon
Junior Biography
"Wangari's Trees of Peace" by Jeanette Winter - "This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments."--School Library Journal, starred review (11/08) (School Library Journal (starred) )
Junior Non-Fiction
"Rapunzel's Revenge" by Shannon and Dean Hale - This graphic novel retelling of the fairy-tale classic, set in a swashbuckling Wild West, puts action first and features some serious girl power in its spunky and strong heroine. Rich with humor and excitement, this is an alternate version of a classic that will become a fast favorite of young readers. Grades 5-8. --Tina Coleman -- Booklist
"The Bill Martin Jr. Big Book of Poetry" by Bill Martin Jr.-"The definitive anthology of children's poetry, collected by a beloved author."-back cover
Picture Books
"A Couple of Boys have the Best Week Ever" by Marla Frazee
"Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed" by Mo Willems
"The Chicken of the Family" by Mary Amato
"Hurry Up and Slow Down" by Layn Marlow
"Heart and Soul" by Maeve Binchy - "With the insight, humor and compassion we have come to expect from her, Maeve Binchy tells a story of family, friends, patients and staff who are part of a heart clinic in a community caught between the old and the new Ireland"--inside front cover
"Precious" by Sandra Novack - "In this haunting, atmospheric debut, Sandra Novack examines loss, loyalty, and a family in crisis. "Precious" illuminates our attempts to make sense of the volatility that surrounds and consumes us, and explores our ability, even during the most trying times, to remember and hold on to those we love most." --inside front cover
Adult Non-Fiction
"Brush Cat: On Trees, the Wood Economy, and the Most Dangerous Job in the America" by Jack McEnany - "McEnany effectively presents the case for generations of independent loggers who work the Great Northern Forest in New Hampshire. This is his home, and he did his research on the job and in the local bars. He dips deeply into the centuries of economic interdependence between the towns and the woods, while also describing the care with which “brush cats” tend to the trees." - Booklist
Mystery
"Spade & Archer" by Joe Gores - "..a gritty, pitch-perfect novel--the work of a master mystery writer--destined to become a classic in its own right."--inside front cover
"Execution Dock" by Anne Perry - "This gripping, terrifying story hurtles toward a denouement that will leave the reader breathless but cheering."--inside front cover
Biography
"Happens Every Day" by Isabel Gillies - "Isabel Gillies tells the story of the breakup of her 'perfect' marriage with astonishing honesty, sharp humor, and not a shred of self-pity. This is a memoir that reads like a gripping mystery and a moving coming-of-age tale." -- David Auburn, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Proof
Young Adults
"The Darkness Under the Water" by Beth Kanell - This gripping, ultimately hopeful tale of an Abenaki-French Canadian girl in 1920s Vermont explores a dark episode in New England history -- Amazon
Junior Biography
"Wangari's Trees of Peace" by Jeanette Winter - "This delightful picture-book biography of the environmentalist has engaging illustrations and accessible, succinct prose. . . . This book would be a superb choice for read-alouds or assignments."--School Library Journal, starred review (11/08) (School Library Journal (starred) )
Junior Non-Fiction
"Rapunzel's Revenge" by Shannon and Dean Hale - This graphic novel retelling of the fairy-tale classic, set in a swashbuckling Wild West, puts action first and features some serious girl power in its spunky and strong heroine. Rich with humor and excitement, this is an alternate version of a classic that will become a fast favorite of young readers. Grades 5-8. --Tina Coleman -- Booklist
"The Bill Martin Jr. Big Book of Poetry" by Bill Martin Jr.-"The definitive anthology of children's poetry, collected by a beloved author."-back cover
Picture Books
"A Couple of Boys have the Best Week Ever" by Marla Frazee
"Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed" by Mo Willems
"The Chicken of the Family" by Mary Amato
"Hurry Up and Slow Down" by Layn Marlow
Monday, April 20, 2009
New books and DVD's
Adult Fiction
"Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century" by George Friedman - "The book draws on a fascinating exploration of history and geopolitical patterns dating back hundreds of years. Friedman shows that we are now, for the first time, in half a millenium, at the dawn of a new era-with changes in store."--front cover
"Contagion: The Financial Epidemic that is Sweeping the Global Economy..and How to Protect Yourself From It" by John R. Talbott - "With the worldwide financial crisis and economic contagion mutating in ways that foreshadow global economic meltdown, Talbott explores the necessary government actions and reforms--and strategies that investors can use--to weather one of the worst financial crises in history."-back cover
"House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street" by William D. Cohan-"Cohan not only knows where the bodies are buried but got a guided tour of the graveyard."-Financial Times
"A. Lincoln" by Ronald C. White Jr. - "A beautifully written, deeply personal story of Lincoln's life and service to his country. Ronald C. White's moving account is particularly strong in its analyses of Lincoln's rhetoric and the process by which the president reached decisions."--back cover
Adult Fiction
"Nothing But a Smile" by Steve Amick - "A remarkable portrait of postwar America...Captivating in its detail, and bold in scope..[A] divine love story."-Publisher's Weekly
"Brida"by Paul Coelho - "a tale of love, passion, mystery, and spirituality from the master storyteller."-back cover
Adult Mysteries
"Promises in Death" by J.D. Robb- "J.D. Robb takes us to the New York City of 2060, where Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces down a cop killer."-front cover
"Run for Your Life" by James Patterson - "Move over Alex Cross-Manhattan is Detective Michael Bennett's territory, and only he can stop the Teacher's lethal lessons."-front cover
"The Associate" by John Grisham - "With an unforgettable cast of characters and villains...and featuring all the twists and turns that have made John Grisham the most popular storyteller in the world"-front cover
"Shadows of Death" by David Sundstrom - "Fast-paced, well-written..Set in a Southwestern desert and featuring a Native American policeman as protagonist" - back cover
DVD's
"The Big Country" - "A Giant-sized motion picture, lusty, rousing and with great sweep." - Variety
"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" "Find out what happens to all your favorite characters in the big screen musical sensation." - back cover
"Marley & Me" -"With a heart as big as his appetite for trouble..."the world's worst dog brings out the best in the [Grogans]" - back cover
"The Other Boleyn Girl" - An extraordinary tale of sex, passion and royal intrique." - back cover
"Slumdog Millionaire" - "The Feel-Good Movie of the Year!" - Christopher Rosen, The New York Times Observer
"Young @ Heart" - "Get ready to rock with the most entertaining "golden oldies" you will ever meet" - back cover
Junior Fiction
"The 39 Clues (The Maze of Bones, Book 1)" - by Rick Riordan - "This first book in the 39 Clues series introduces readers to what promises to be a sensational mix of reading, online gaming, card-collecting, and even a grand-prize sweepstakes>" - Booklist
"Young at Heart" by Julia Alvarez - "With quiet drama, Alvarez tells a contemporary immigration story through the alternating viewpoints of two young people in Vermont." - Booklist
Juvenile Non-Fiction
"The Three Snow Bears" by Jan Brett - "The decorative Inuit patterns and clothing Jan uses throughout are sure to attract adult fans and collectors while children will want to listen to and look at this exciting version of a well-loved story over and over again." - Amazon
Children's Easy
"Duck! Rabbit!" by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld - "a casual visual puzzle, which proves that when it comes to ducks and rabbits,...it all depends on how you look at it." - front cover
"Adventure Annie Goes to Work" by Toni Buzzeo - "Who knew that a trip to Mommy's office could be an opportunity for adventure?" - back cover
"Celestine, Drama Queen" by Penny Ives - "Adorable, annoying, and utterly childlike, Celestine is appealingly portrayed in Ives’ funny, sunny watercolors, along with friends, family, and the frenzy of life on the boards. Delightful!" - Booklist
"How to Heal a Broken Wing" by Bob Graham - "In this spare urban fable, Bob Graham brings us one small boy, one loving family, and one miraculous story of hope and healing." - back cover
"Posy" by Linda Newbery & Catherine Rayner - "Here comes Posy - the most adorable and lovable kitten you'll ever meet." - back cover
"Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century" by George Friedman - "The book draws on a fascinating exploration of history and geopolitical patterns dating back hundreds of years. Friedman shows that we are now, for the first time, in half a millenium, at the dawn of a new era-with changes in store."--front cover
"Contagion: The Financial Epidemic that is Sweeping the Global Economy..and How to Protect Yourself From It" by John R. Talbott - "With the worldwide financial crisis and economic contagion mutating in ways that foreshadow global economic meltdown, Talbott explores the necessary government actions and reforms--and strategies that investors can use--to weather one of the worst financial crises in history."-back cover
"House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street" by William D. Cohan-"Cohan not only knows where the bodies are buried but got a guided tour of the graveyard."-Financial Times
"A. Lincoln" by Ronald C. White Jr. - "A beautifully written, deeply personal story of Lincoln's life and service to his country. Ronald C. White's moving account is particularly strong in its analyses of Lincoln's rhetoric and the process by which the president reached decisions."--back cover
Adult Fiction
"Nothing But a Smile" by Steve Amick - "A remarkable portrait of postwar America...Captivating in its detail, and bold in scope..[A] divine love story."-Publisher's Weekly
"Brida"by Paul Coelho - "a tale of love, passion, mystery, and spirituality from the master storyteller."-back cover
Adult Mysteries
"Promises in Death" by J.D. Robb- "J.D. Robb takes us to the New York City of 2060, where Lieutenant Eve Dallas faces down a cop killer."-front cover
"Run for Your Life" by James Patterson - "Move over Alex Cross-Manhattan is Detective Michael Bennett's territory, and only he can stop the Teacher's lethal lessons."-front cover
"The Associate" by John Grisham - "With an unforgettable cast of characters and villains...and featuring all the twists and turns that have made John Grisham the most popular storyteller in the world"-front cover
"Shadows of Death" by David Sundstrom - "Fast-paced, well-written..Set in a Southwestern desert and featuring a Native American policeman as protagonist" - back cover
DVD's
"The Big Country" - "A Giant-sized motion picture, lusty, rousing and with great sweep." - Variety
"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" "Find out what happens to all your favorite characters in the big screen musical sensation." - back cover
"Marley & Me" -"With a heart as big as his appetite for trouble..."the world's worst dog brings out the best in the [Grogans]" - back cover
"The Other Boleyn Girl" - An extraordinary tale of sex, passion and royal intrique." - back cover
"Slumdog Millionaire" - "The Feel-Good Movie of the Year!" - Christopher Rosen, The New York Times Observer
"Young @ Heart" - "Get ready to rock with the most entertaining "golden oldies" you will ever meet" - back cover
Junior Fiction
"The 39 Clues (The Maze of Bones, Book 1)" - by Rick Riordan - "This first book in the 39 Clues series introduces readers to what promises to be a sensational mix of reading, online gaming, card-collecting, and even a grand-prize sweepstakes>" - Booklist
"Young at Heart" by Julia Alvarez - "With quiet drama, Alvarez tells a contemporary immigration story through the alternating viewpoints of two young people in Vermont." - Booklist
Juvenile Non-Fiction
"The Three Snow Bears" by Jan Brett - "The decorative Inuit patterns and clothing Jan uses throughout are sure to attract adult fans and collectors while children will want to listen to and look at this exciting version of a well-loved story over and over again." - Amazon
Children's Easy
"Duck! Rabbit!" by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld - "a casual visual puzzle, which proves that when it comes to ducks and rabbits,...it all depends on how you look at it." - front cover
"Adventure Annie Goes to Work" by Toni Buzzeo - "Who knew that a trip to Mommy's office could be an opportunity for adventure?" - back cover
"Celestine, Drama Queen" by Penny Ives - "Adorable, annoying, and utterly childlike, Celestine is appealingly portrayed in Ives’ funny, sunny watercolors, along with friends, family, and the frenzy of life on the boards. Delightful!" - Booklist
"How to Heal a Broken Wing" by Bob Graham - "In this spare urban fable, Bob Graham brings us one small boy, one loving family, and one miraculous story of hope and healing." - back cover
"Posy" by Linda Newbery & Catherine Rayner - "Here comes Posy - the most adorable and lovable kitten you'll ever meet." - back cover
Friday, April 17, 2009
New books at the Library
Young Adults
"Notes of Army and Prison Life 1862-1865" by Pvt. Charles Fairbanks Co. "E" 2nd U.S.S.S., and Co. "G" 4th Vermont Volunteers - "An uncompromisingly honest picture of the physical pains and raw emotions of war told in a simple, straightforward manner."--back cover
"Notes of Army and Prison Life 1862-1865" by Pvt. Charles Fairbanks Co. "E" 2nd U.S.S.S., and Co. "G" 4th Vermont Volunteers - "An uncompromisingly honest picture of the physical pains and raw emotions of war told in a simple, straightforward manner."--back cover
Monday, April 13, 2009
New books at the Library
Adult Fiction
"Night of Sorrows" by Frances Sherwood - "An engrossing novel about the conquistador Cortes and the Aztec princess Malintzin by a "stunning" writer. --New York Times Book Review.
"Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers" by Isaac Asimov - "Did you know that aliens meet nightly at Harry's All-Night Hamburgers in West Virgina to tell tales? This story will tell you all about it." --inside front cover
Mystery
"Hannibal" by Thomas Harris - "In one of the most eagerly anticipated literary events of the decade, Thomas Harris takes us once again into the mind of a killer, crafting a chilling portrait of insidiously evolving evil-a tour de force of psychological suspense. --inside front cover.
"Skeleton Dance" by Aaron Elkins - "A splendidly entertaining thriller by Aaron Elkins. A twisting trail mined with lies and bloodshed...as good as it gets."--Daily News
Young Adults Fiction
"The Dragon's Eye (Erec Rex)" by Kaza Kingsley -- Life is not easy for twelve-year-old Erec Rex. His single mother can barely support her six adopted kids. And they've moved into an apartment so tiny that Erec sleeps with the washing machine. Worse, there is a strange force within Erec that is making him do odd things. His urge to obey these thoughts grows -- until it becomes impossible to resist them.
Then one morning, Erec's mother is missing. The force inside Erec commands him to find her, leading him on an adventure that will change him forever. When he arrives in Alypium, a hidden world where old knowledge of magic is kept, Erec learns that his mother and the entire kingdom are in peril. And he might be the only one who can save them. – backcover
"Night of Sorrows" by Frances Sherwood - "An engrossing novel about the conquistador Cortes and the Aztec princess Malintzin by a "stunning" writer. --New York Times Book Review.
"Why I Left Harry's All-Night Hamburgers" by Isaac Asimov - "Did you know that aliens meet nightly at Harry's All-Night Hamburgers in West Virgina to tell tales? This story will tell you all about it." --inside front cover
Mystery
"Hannibal" by Thomas Harris - "In one of the most eagerly anticipated literary events of the decade, Thomas Harris takes us once again into the mind of a killer, crafting a chilling portrait of insidiously evolving evil-a tour de force of psychological suspense. --inside front cover.
"Skeleton Dance" by Aaron Elkins - "A splendidly entertaining thriller by Aaron Elkins. A twisting trail mined with lies and bloodshed...as good as it gets."--Daily News
Young Adults Fiction
"The Dragon's Eye (Erec Rex)" by Kaza Kingsley -- Life is not easy for twelve-year-old Erec Rex. His single mother can barely support her six adopted kids. And they've moved into an apartment so tiny that Erec sleeps with the washing machine. Worse, there is a strange force within Erec that is making him do odd things. His urge to obey these thoughts grows -- until it becomes impossible to resist them.
Then one morning, Erec's mother is missing. The force inside Erec commands him to find her, leading him on an adventure that will change him forever. When he arrives in Alypium, a hidden world where old knowledge of magic is kept, Erec learns that his mother and the entire kingdom are in peril. And he might be the only one who can save them. – backcover
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
New DVDs or Audio books
Audio Books
"Beyond Recognition" by Ridley Pearson - This is the story of a deadly, taunting game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are raised to a burning point that might spell disaster for Sergeant Boldt-and the city of Seattle.--back cover
DVD's
"Ladies in Lavender" with Judi Dench and Maggie Smith - They saved a stranger from the sea. In return he stole their hearts.--cover
DVD's Juvenile
"Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal" - a masterful live-action fantasy which weaves a timeless myth of Good and Evil.
"Big Sister Dora" - Join Dora and Boots on these family adventures as you catch stars, stop Swiper, and more!-cover
"Wiggle Bay" - There's an ocean of adventure as the Wiggles sail into Wiggle Bay - cover. Includes songs.
"Beyond Recognition" by Ridley Pearson - This is the story of a deadly, taunting game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are raised to a burning point that might spell disaster for Sergeant Boldt-and the city of Seattle.--back cover
DVD's
"Ladies in Lavender" with Judi Dench and Maggie Smith - They saved a stranger from the sea. In return he stole their hearts.--cover
DVD's Juvenile
"Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal" - a masterful live-action fantasy which weaves a timeless myth of Good and Evil.
"Big Sister Dora" - Join Dora and Boots on these family adventures as you catch stars, stop Swiper, and more!-cover
"Wiggle Bay" - There's an ocean of adventure as the Wiggles sail into Wiggle Bay - cover. Includes songs.
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