Weeee! I’m winging my way back from Chicago and the Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association today and I’m hoping for a smooooooth flight… And while we wait to see if I’ve landed safely -ohpleaseohpleaseohplease- would you like to think see a few titles that have recently been added to The Reading Room?

Chestnut Street by Maeve Binchy
The Kill Switch by James Rollins and Grant Blackwood
Another Night, Another Day by Sarah Rayner
Otherwise Engaged by Amanda Quick
River by Beverly Lewis

Later this week, I’ll report back on all the book-ish news and award winning titles -I promise! Adding to the excitement of this week? Next Monday there will be a new person sharing The Latest Additions to The Reading Room with you! Aren’t you curious? Aren’t you wondering what other interesting changes will be happening in 2015? I know I am!! I can’t wait to -Enjoy!

— Stacey

I can barely believe this is the very last Monday in January -can you?! I already feel confused by how quickly the year is passing… heck, it’s only 53 days until Spring! (That would be March 20th if you don’t want to do the counting.) Or if you’d like something more immediate to look forward to enjoying -how about Super Bowl 49 Sunday, February 1st? If you’re not a fan of the New England Patriots or Seattle Seahawks -no worries. There’s also plenty of snacking, clever advertisements, and a showstopper of a half-time show you can plan on enjoying -like me! Or maybe you’re going to be a book reading rebel and not watch at all? So then you’ll be wanting to see some of the titles that have recently been added to The Reading Room:

The Paris Winter by Imogen Roberston
The Witch Must Burn by Danielle Paige
One Plus One by Jojo Moyes
Mr. Miracle by Debbie Macomber
The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams

Whatever your plans? Enjoy!

— Stacey

Other U.S. Government agencies maybe closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day but we’re open, waiting to share all kinds of free books, magazines, movies, and music with you! Doesn’t that sound like a treat?! Not sure what you’d like to borrow?

Perhaps you’d like to take a glance books that have recently been added to The Reading Room and start with something new that’s thrilling -or something funny:
The Lincoln Myth by Steve Berry
The Heist by Daniel Silva
The Chase by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg
Have a Nice Guilt Trip by Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella

Or maybe you’d rather ask us for suggestions based on what you’ve enjoyed reading in the past? Give it a try with our Reader’s Request form! Either way? We’ll see you soon!

— Stacey

Oh, Monday. How often you come back around… But you always bring something new to the table -you’re never boring! So today, to honor Monday’s ability to surprise us every seven days, I’d like to share books that have recently been added to The Reading Room by my talented co-workers!

That Summer by Lauren Willig
Ballroom by Alice Simpson
The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
Goodnight June by Sarah Jio
The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah

Thanks for the inspiration Monday! And now we can all… enjoy the day!

— Stacey

Hello! January… Hello! snow… (said in quiet, sad voice) but this was not unexpected, right? At least it waited this long, at least it’s not so much snow, and at least it makes for yet one more reason to stay inside and read!! Hey! How lucky it’s Monday and I’m just about to share some of the titles that have been newly added to The Reading Room! Ready?

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty
May Bride by Suzannah Dunn
The Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin
The Song of the Ouarkbeast by Jasper Fforde
The Outcasts by John Flanagan

And of course there’s always more where that came from -just stop in or call and we’ll be happy to help you find as many books as you can carry! Enjoy!

— Stacey

Did everyone have a holly, jolly Christmas time? Were Santa and his elves good to you all? Did you watch for the Big Guy’s arrival on the NORAD Santa tracker? Me too! Did you know how it that all got started? Why not listen to Col. Harry Shoup’s children talk about their memories as well as read the story on NPR’s website. Such a sweet story -and I’m so glad the Colonel was a good sport! And now we can all focus on New Year’s Resolutions… I think one of my resolutions will be to read more (tee hee!) and if you want to join me in the attempt, why not start with one of these:

Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Not Taco Bell Material by Adam Carolla
Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami

And so, in the this last Latest Additions of the year I’d like to say, “Thank you!” to the departing year 2014, for all the good stuff that has happened -we’ll forget the bad stuff, okay?- and “Welcome 2015!” as we look forward to all the good stuff that is surely about to happen!!

Happy New Year everyone!
—Stacey

Is everyone ready for Christmas this year? Or are you more like me -“What? Christmas?! Already?!” (That would be the sign of someone not being prepared, even thought it’s always the same time every year and it’s clearly marked on every calendar you see.) How lucky I still have two whole days to get myself together -or- maybe I’ll distract myself with a new book to read? Maybe one of these titles that have been newly added to The Reading Room!

An Italian Wife by Ann Hood
Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer
You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn Hart
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Don’t forget to visit the library today or tomorrow if you want a print book, DVD, or to use our computers as we are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Or you can check out an ebook or magazine at anytime of the day or night by using our digital collection! Enjoy!

—Stacey

So last week? I don’t think it could have been any more of an exciting week if it had tried, right? First we had that shocking power outage (yes, the pun *is* intended) and then there was the whole Thanksgiving celebration just days later…  And now this week? All the exciting Christmas are beginning! Decorations are up at the Library and now we’re going to help you add to a little something to the festive feeling around your house! Just come to this week’s Holiday programming:

Holiday Craft Festival, Tuesday, December 2nd from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Holiday Gift Guide, Saturday, December 6th from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Did you need something new to read while you wait? Oh good! How about a book that has just recently been added to The Reading Room?

Neverhome by Laird Hunt
The Remedy for Love by Bill Roorbach
Famous Last Words by Katie Alender
Rain Reign by Ann Martin
The 13th Gift by Joanne Huist Smith

So we’ll being seeing you soon -maybe with (jingle) bells on? Enjoy!

— Stacey

I confess. I missed the whole thing. I only know the American Music Awards was on last night because I saw comments on how well (or poorly) people were dressed…  oh, and some people won awards for being musicians too! Instead I was multitasking -reading and watching the very best kind of schmaltzy television (Christmas movies!) And I would do the same thing all over again!

Don’t forget -we’ll be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stop in before or after to pick up some new books! Maybe something that’s recently been added to The Reading Room?

Summer of the Dead by Julia Keller
Five Days Left by Julie Lawson Timmer
Lost Cat by Wendy McNaughton

You can also check out new books while visiting family -near or far. Just take a look at all the ebooks and audio books you can download on the go! Maybe you want to look over our Staff Picks or enjoy something seasonal from our Christmas Collection? So many choices! Enjoy!!

— Stacey