Tuesday, April 5, 2011

HPL's New Books


Below is a partial list of our new books. To see the full list, download the Excel file for:  2011 .  To see new books from other years try:  2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006.
Here to Stay: A Harrigan Family Novel



Here to Stay: A Harrigan Family Novel
By Anderson, Catherine
2011-01 - Signet Book
9780451232410 Check Our Catalog


Mandy Pajeck feels responsible for the accident that took her younger brother's sight. When she meets handsome Zach Harrigan and his mini guide horse, Mandy thinks she's found the ticket to her brother's happiness--and maybe her own. Original. …More


Criminal Innocence



Criminal Innocence
By Ashford, Jeffrey
2010-11 - Severn House Publishers
9780727869357 Check Our Catalog



A powerful novel of conscience and morality from a respected crime author - Steven Drury, a reputable barrister, is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Returning to his car after a late-night party, he is knocked to the ground and assaulted. He manages to catch a glimpse of his assailant's face - enough for him to be able to identify Daniel Fitch in a police line-up. But unluckily for Drury, Fitch was fleeing from a robbery gone wrong, one in which he murdered a jeweller. And Fitch isn't going down without a fight . . . …More


School of Night



School of Night
By Bayard, Louis
2011-03 - Henry Holt & Company
9780805090697 Check Our Catalog


An ancient mystery, a lost letter, and a timeless love unleash a long-buried web of intrigue that spans four centuries, from 16th-century England to modern-day Washington, D.C. …More


Minding Frankie



Minding Frankie
By Binchy, Maeve
2011-03 - Knopf Publishing Group
9780307273567 Check Our Catalog
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Binchy is back with a tale of joy, heartbreak, and hope in a close-knit Dublin community. When Noel learns that his former flame is terminally ill and pregnant with a child she claims is his, he agrees to take care of the baby girl once she's born. But as a recovering alcoholic whose demons are barely under control, Noel can't do it alone. Luckily, he has an amazing network of family and friends who are ready to help. …More


Bless the Bride



Bless the Bride
By Bowen, Rhys
2011-03 - Minotaur Books
9780312628109 Check Our Catalog


A wealthy Chinese immigrant wants Molly Murphy to find his missing bride. Molly suspects that his bride has run off. But where? The only Chinese women in early 20th-century New York are kept under lock and key. Molly wonders if she's saving the woman from the streets or locking her away for good. …More


Mrs. Jeffries Takes Stock



Mrs. Jeffries Takes Stock
By Brightwell, Emily
1994-06 - Berkley Publishing Group
9780425142820 Check Our Catalog


Inspector Witherspoon never met a case his housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, couldn't solve. But now he's saddled with a baffling murder. The victim supposedly cheated his stockholders out of a fortune, giving each of them a powerful motive. Luckily, Mrs. Jeffries is a whiz when it comes to high finance . . . and murder. Original. …More


The Weird Sisters



The Weird Sisters
By Brown, Eleanor
2011-01 - Amy Einhorn Books
9780399157226 Check Our Catalog


A major new talent tackles the complicated terrain of sisters, the power of books, and the places we decide to call home.
"There is no problem that a library card can't solve. "
The Andreas family is one of readers. Their father, a renowned Shakespeare professor who speaks almost entirely in verse, has named his three daughters after famous Shakespearean women. When the sisters return to their childhood home, ostensibly to care for their ailing mother, but really to lick their wounds and bury their secrets, they are horrified to find the others there. "See, we love each other. We just don't happen to like each other very much." But the sisters soon discover that everything they've been running from-one another, their small hometown, and themselves-might offer more than they ever expected.
…More


Bachelor's Puzzle



Bachelor's Puzzle
By Chambers, Ginger
1992-09 - Harlequin
9780373825080 Check Our Catalog


…More


Live Wire



Live Wire
By Coben, Harlan
2011-03 - Dutton Books
9780525952060 Check Our Catalog


Myron Bolitar's family takes center stage in this new Coben thriller. Former tennis star Suzze T and her rock star husband, Lex, are both clients, and now Lex has disappeared and a very pregnant Suzze is in tears. Myron is forced to confront deep secrets in Suzze's past, his family's mortality, and before "Live Wire" is over, his own. …More


Mutation



Mutation
By Cook, Robin
Author Cook
1990-01 - Berkley
9780425119655 Check Our Catalog


Dr. Victor Frank genetically altered an embryo to create a perfect child. But the result is far from perfect. Instead of creating the child of his dreams, he has invented a living nightmare! The explosive two-month New York times bestseller from the bestselling author of Outbreak and Mortal Fear. …More


The Jungle



The Jungle
By Cussler, Clive
Author Du Brul, Jack B.
2011-03 - Putnam Adult
9780399157042 Check Our Catalog


The extraordinary new adventure from the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author. Juan Cabrillo and his crew face the greatest threat against U.S. security that the world has ever known. …More


Pacific Glory



Pacific Glory
By Deutermann, P. T.
2011-03 - St. Martin's Press
9780312599447 Check Our Catalog


"Pacific Glory" is a thrilling, multilayered World War II adventure following two men and an unforgettable woman, from Pearl Harbor through the most dramatic air and sea battles of the war. …More


The Scent of Jasmine



The Scent of Jasmine
By Deveraux, Jude
2010-12 - Pocket Books
9780743479028 Check Our Catalog


…More


Come and Find Me: A Novel of Suspense



Come and Find Me: A Novel of Suspense
By Ephron, Hallie
2011-04 - William Morrow & Company
9780061857522 Check Our Catalog


The author of "Never Tell a Lie" returns with a page-turning novel of psychological suspense, in which a recluse who works and lives online must brave the real world after her sister goes missing. …More


He Was My Man First



He Was My Man First
By Flowers, Sj
Author Parker, Courtney
Author Flowers, Nancey
2011-03 - St. Martin's Griffin
9780312678494 Check Our Catalog


When uptown girl Vanessa Knight starts to move in on Richard Washington, his ride-or-die girl Valentine Daye will stop at nothing to keep him, in this fight for one man's heart that will keep readers talking. …More


Devil's Food Cake Murder



Devil's Food Cake Murder
By Fluke, Joanne
2011-02 - Kensington Publishing Corporation
9780758234919 Check Our Catalog


A new minister has come to Lake Eden, Minnesota, to fill in for Reverend Bob Knudson, who's on his honeymoon. But when the replacement is found dead in a plate of devil's food cake with a bullet in his head, Hannah Swensen starts asking questions. …More


At Hidden Falls



At Hidden Falls
By Freethy, Barbara
2011-01 - Pocket Star Books
9781439176498 Check Our Catalog


The fourth book in a heart-tugging contemporary romance series from "USA Today"-bestselling author Freethy, set in the California town of Angel's Bay. Original. …More


Afraid of the Dark



Afraid of the Dark
By Grippando, James
2011-04 - Harper
9780061840289 Check Our Catalog


The "New York Times"-bestselling author is back with a sinister thriller that leads his ever-popular hero, Jack Swyteck, to secret detention sites and an underground video ring spanning the globe. …More


Kissing Arizona



Kissing Arizona
By Gunn, Elizabeth
2011-02 - Severn House Publishers
9780727869616 Check Our Catalog



The new 'Sarah Burke' mystery from the creator of Jake Hines - As Sarah Burke and her crew of police detectives investigate an apparent murder-suicide in a well-known family of local merchants, their facade of diligent respectability explodes in a burst of violence that rips the cover off long-concealed family secrets. In a second case, Southern Arizona's diverse population streams collide as border crossers and drug smugglers, federal agents and local cops fight for turf and answers in a beautiful valley that's been loved and battled over for centuries. …More


Who Is My Shelter?



Who Is My Shelter?
By Jackson, Neta
2011-03 - Thomas Nelson Publishers
9781595548634 Check Our Catalog



Every woman needs a safe shelter.
The tables have turned and Gabby's estranged husband--who threw her out when she didn't live up to his image of a "corporate wife"--needs her in a way neither ever expected. He's begging for reconciliation, but Gabby has moved on, finding purpose and a future in the House of Hope. Not only has she found shelter for herself and her sons there, but she's able to help provide shelter for homeless moms and their kids.
And yet . . . there's a hole in her life. Is God leading Gabby down a new path and giving her something--and someone--new? Or is He redeeming what she thought was gone forever? …More


How to Woo a Reluctant Lady



How to Woo a Reluctant Lady
By Jeffries, Sabrina
2011-01 - Pocket Star Books
9781439167557 Check Our Catalog


The grand mistress of storytelling ("Romantic Times") and "New York Times"-bestselling author delivers the third novel in her Hellions of Halstead Hall series, featuring the independent and talented Lady Minerva Sharpe. Original. …More


Rodin's Debutante



Rodin's Debutante
By Just, Ward
2011-03 - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
9780547504193 Check Our Catalog


Lee Goodell's life decisions--to become a sculptor, to sojourn in the mean streets of the South Side, to marry into the haute-intellectual culture of Hyde Park--play out against the crude glamour of mid-century Chicago. …More


Mystery: An Alex Delaware Novel



Mystery: An Alex Delaware Novel
By Kellerman, Jonathan
2011-03 - Ballantine Books
9780345505699 Check Our Catalog


Alex Delaware, the L.A. psychologist and crime-solver, returns to tackle another tricky case. A woman has been murdered, her body mutilated. Homicide detective Milo Sturgis, Delawares frequent partner, brings Alex into the case, hoping for some insight into the psychology of the killer. Alex is surprised to discover that the victim is familiar to him; Alex and his girlfriend saw her at a restaurant only hours before her death. But how can Alex and Milo expect to find any usable clues when the restaurant is now out of business? …More


The Briar King



The Briar King
By Keyes, J. Gregory
2004-03 - Del Rey Books
9780345440709 Check Our Catalog


Two thousand years ago, the Born Queen defeated the Skasloi lords, freeing humans from the bitter yoke of slavery. But now monstrous creatures roam the land--and destinies become inextricably entangled in a drama of power and seduction. The king's woodsman, a rebellious girl, a young priest, a roguish adventurer, and a young man made suddenly into a knight--all face malevolent forces that shake the foundations of the kingdom, even as the Briar King, legendary harbinger of death, awakens from his slumber. At the heart of this many-layered tale is Anne Dare, youngest daughter of the royal family . . . upon whom the fate of her world may depend. …More


Leaving



Leaving
By Kingsbury, Karen
2011-03 - Zondervan
9780310266280 Check Our Catalog


The book you've been waiting for from New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury ... Leaving is the first volume in a new series that features members of the popular Baxter family and finally completes the Bailey Flanigan/Cody Coleman story. …More

Friday, April 1, 2011

Book Review-Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

"In general, librarians enjoyed special requests. A reference librarian is someone who likes the chase. When librarians read for pleasure, they often pick a good mystery. They tend to be cat people as well, for reasons more obscure."

-Fowler, Karen Joy. "The Jane Austin Book Club", G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 2004. page 213.

Well, I am that typical librarian that Karen Joy Fowler talks about. I have a cat (at one point I had 4 at the same time) and I like mysteries. Agatha Christie, Colin Dexter are two of my favorites.

A few weeks ago a patron came in asking for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. We didn't own it, but the name was intriguing and while I was looking for a copy for the patron I noticed that it was available through Overdrive as an audiobook. I had to wait a bit for it, but when it was ready I quickly downloaded it and put it on my mp3 player.

The narrator was as entertaining as the story! The story takes place in England during the 1950's. The narrator has a British accent and makes you believe you are hearing Flavia, the main character. And a character she is! She lives in the family manor with her two older sisters and her father, a handy man, and a woman who comes in daily to cook and clean. Flavia has a passion for chemistry and spends much of her time in the lab that an ancestor had set up. She enjoys a good mystery and when a man turns up dead in the cucumber patch there is no stopping her.

The story was very entertaining, so much so that I looked forward to driving around town so I could listen in the car. The plot was pleasantly twisty and turny. I can hardly wait to read the next in the series!


The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie



The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
By Bradley, Alan
Author Bradley, C. Alan
2009-04 - Delacorte Press
9780385342308 Check Our Catalog

2009 Agatha Award Winner-Best First Novel
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In his wickedly brilliant first novel, Debut Dagger Award winner Alan Bradley introduces one of the most singular and engaging heroines in recent fiction. …More

The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag: A Flavia de Luce Mystery



The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag: A Flavia de Luce Mystery
By Bradley, Alan
2010-03 - Delacorte Press
9780385342315 Check Our Catalog

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From Dagger Award-winning author Bradley comes this utterly beguiling mystery starring one of fiction's most remarkable sleuths: Flavia de Luce, a dangerously brilliant eleven-year-old with a passion for chemistry and a genius for solving murders. …More

A Red Herring Without Mustard: A Flavia de Luce Novel



A Red Herring Without Mustard: A Flavia de Luce Novel
By Bradley, C. Alan
2011-02 - Delacorte Press
9780385342322 Check Our Catalog

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In the third installment of Bradley's bestselling series, Flavia de Luce must clear a woman's name to prevent a grave injustice, while trying herself to avoid an early (and unjust) grave. …More

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Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library




Evening Storytime
Monday, April 4

6:45 pm
Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Signup required.  Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.


 

Morning Toddler Storytime
Monday, April 4

11:00 am
Toddlers and care givers attend Toddler Time together.  The simple books and activities are just right for kids under 3.  Signup is required.  Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.


 

Butterfly Gardens
Tuesday, April 5

6:00 pm
Joe Hill, Advanced Master Gardener, will explain how to attract butterflies to your garden.  Free and open to the public.
For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.


 

Morning Storytime
Tuesday, April 5

11:00 am
Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Signup required.  Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.


 

Muskegon County Genealogical Society
Tuesday, April 5

6:30 - 9:30 pm. 

Meets at the Torrent House

 

Tech Wednesday-Storing Pictures
Wednesday, April 6

Tech Wednesdays
 
2:30 pm
Each class will cover a specific topic and run from 30 – 60 minutes. No registration is required, just show up! All classes will start at 2:30 pm in the Julia Hackley Room. If you have your own laptop feel free to bring it along, otherwise these are watch and learn classes.
 
March 9:  Overdrive eBooks
March 23:  Ebay
April 6:  Storing Pictures online (Flickr, Picasa)
April 20:  Learning Express Library (MeL practice tests)
May 11:  Chat Rooms
May 25:  Surfing the Internet


 

Twirly Day
Wednesday, April 6

2:00 PM
Unusual twirly fun for young children, age 2 - 6.   They’ll make a variety of toys that spin, flutter and fly.   Projects include Streamers, Magic Wands, Mini-Helicopters, and a “Twirly Thing on a String.”
Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.


 

Time Travel to ANCIENT EGYPT!
Saturday, April 9

2:00  PM

Enjoy hands-on activities that help kids experience Ancient Egypt.  Write your name in hieroglyphics.   Play “Senat,” the ancient board game.  Taste Egyptian Barley Bread and learn how mummies were made.   For ages 5 and up.
Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.


 

Evening Storytime
Monday, April 11

6:45 pm
Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Signup required.  Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.


 

Morning Toddler Storytime
Monday, April 11

11:00 am
Toddlers and care givers attend Toddler Time together.  The simple books and activities are just right for kids under 3.  Signup is required.  Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.


 

Morning Storytime
Tuesday, April 12

11:00 am
Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun.  Each session ends with a craft project.  Signup required.  Call 231-722-7276 x 230 to register.


 

Pre-Planning a Funeral
Tuesday, April 12

6:00 pm
Carla Yerke from Sytsema Funeral Home will discuss how to pre-plan a funeral. Free and open to the public.  This is a Money Smart Week event.
For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.


 

Ulysses Group
Tuesday, April 12

10:00 am
Led by Fran Fisher, this book discussion group meets in the Julia Hackley Room of the Library on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00-11:30 am. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 222.


 

MS Support Group
Wednesday, April 13

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Torrent House

 

Yarnspinners
Wednesday, April 13

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Torrent House

 

Members Only Gala Pre-Sale
Thursday, April 14

Members Only Gala Pre-Sale:  Thursday, April 14, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  Join at the door for as little as $20.  Enjoy fabulous refreshments and good company and get first pick of the thousands of books and other items on sale..

For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.


 

Annual Friends of Hackley Library Book Sale
Friday, April 15

Annual Friends of Hackley Library book sale will be held Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16.
Giant annual used book sale at the Torrent House, corner of Webster and Third Streets in downtown Muskegon.  Hardcovers $1.00 and paperbacks $.50.  Thousands of books to choose from.  Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm both days.  Proceeds go towards repairing and refurbishing the children's department of the Hackley Public Library.
For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.


 

Annual Friends of Hackley Library Book Sale
Saturday, April 16

Annual Friends of Hackley Library book sale will be held Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16.
Giant annual used book sale at the Torrent House, corner of Webster and Third Streets in downtown Muskegon.  Hardcovers $1.00 and paperbacks $.50.  Thousands of books to choose from.  Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm both days.  Proceeds go towards repairing and refurbishing the children's department of the Hackley Public Library.
For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.


 

Charity Bazaar
Saturday, April 16

Saturday, April 16.  Charity Bazaar featuring local, home-based businesses to benefit the Building of Character campaign.  Activities for children will allow moms to browse.  9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Women's Club, Webster Ave. at 2nd Street.
For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.


 

Dr. Tom’s Semi-Silent Theatre
Saturday, April 16

2:00 PM

Performer Tom Pierce presents an innovative blend of mime, magic, clowning and comedy.  Tom thrives on audience participation and everyone is engaged in his one-of-a-kind show.  All ages.

Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.