Yowza! It’s getting muggy out there. How lucky there are indoor places to enjoy some lovely A/C. Might I suggest one of the best places to escape the heat is the library? Hmm? Doesn’t that sound delightful?! And while you’re here, you should stop off and take a look at this week’s basket:This is a great basket for a Girls’ Night In -there are dvds of the romantic comedy variety, books to read that will put a smile on your face (one of them is signed by the author!) a few magazines with *lots!* of quizzes to take, an Old Maid card game, and sweet treats! Start the phone tree and get the ladies ready for a party at your house! (Yes, we *can* be there! Thanks for the invite!)

Now you must be looking for books to read! (Those entry slips don’t fill themselves out people!) How about:
Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins
Prisoner of Night and Fog by Anne Blankman
Nantucket Red by Lelia Howland
China Dolls by Lisa See
On the Rocks by Erin Duffy
Suspicion by Joseph Finder

See you soon!

— Stacey

You know how they rush the holidays along anymore? I think there’s a new, and even less likable, trend -focusing on the upcoming season before you settle into the current season! For example: the Summer season started a whole two weeks ago and there are already advertisements encouraging us to get ready for Fall! Let’s all band together and say, “Pfft! It’s Summertime!” One sure fire way to celebrate summer? Join the Adult Summer Reading Program!! What a great way to embrace the season *and* -even better?- potentially win a basket full of great stuff! Do you want to see this week’s special treat?This basket is packed with all kinds of dangerously fun action and adventure items! (As dangerous as a Library can be possibly be seen as endorsing…) Way in the back is a fast-moving Frisbee, a book to guide your adventures through the world of craft beers, a different book detailing Theodore Roosevelt’s epic journey down the Amazon River, a few tasty treats to keep your energy up as you explore this basket, and some very important Band-Aids -just in case you get a paper cut from turning those pages too quickly!

Looking for a book or two to put on those entry slips? How about:
Here Comes Mrs Kugleman by Minka Pradelski
A Paris Apartment by Michelle Gable
Tempting Fate by Jane Green
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
From the Kitchen of Half Truth by Maria Goodin

Not a shabby way to start a new week, right?! Enjoy!

— Stacey

Now that we’re deep into Summertime, nine whole days!, and everyone has their most relaxing chairs on the porch? It’s finally time to get serious about finding all the fun that’s fit to be had! A solid option to consider -playing to win a Summer Reading Basket! How about…This basket is full of books that have been made into movies and dvds that were based on books! That’s why we’re calling this one Books to Movies! Yes, it might be obvious but sometimes that’s not so bad. There’s some popcorn and candy, plus a fun game -based on a television show! Ah, the possibilities!

Now maybe you’re thinking about what’s new to read? Why not come in and check out one of the following titles:
The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
The Color Master by Aimee Bender
Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
The Possibility Dogs by Susannah Charleson
Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat

Now don’t forget to stop in get a few extra books and entry slips! There’s a holiday weekend coming up!! Enjoy those Independence Day s’mores and fireworks -just like me!

— Stacey

Have you signed up for the Adult Summer Reading Program? Are you reading? Yes? Great! No? There’s still time! But don’t forget the next part -turn in your entry slips! (That’s the key step in winning a basket, don’t ya know?) Curious about what you might win in Week Two? How a basket full of things you can enjoy that Celebrate the Outdoors! If you look carefully, you’ll see a book about star gazing, seeds for growing, and a dvd with one of the oddest -but most gifted- gardeners out there: Edward Scissorhands! Oh, and don’t forget the tasty treats!

Do you need something to read for all those entry slips you picked up? How about:
Panic by Lauren Oliver
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
The Serpent of Venice Christopher Moore
The Bees by Laline Paull

And of course, you can always ask us at the Reference Desk! We’re happy to help!

— Stacey