Feedback

Feedback is so important to us at the library. We want to know what books you are interested in us having in our collection, what events you would like to see, and what you think of our DVDs.
I mention this because last night we had a program at the library about blueberries. Once again, it was a standing-room only event, and everyone enjoyed hearing about the fruit and getting to eat some of it too! This morning I heard the rave reviews, and was asked would the speaker be back to give her impression of cranberries.
That is feedback. And that is what we want to hear.
If you have any ideas let me know. We listen, We need feedback.
And don't forget that our friendly partner, Scotch Plains Library, is having psychic Jane Doherty talking about her new book on July 17 at 7:00pm .

Do You Blog?

You know that we do! Even people who will say that they HATE blogs read them. In fact you blog because you are reading one now. Our neighbor library Scotch Plains LIbrary has a blog that will be of interest to you. About books, the library and more. So, please, check it out.
And also check out one of my favorite blogs http://www.davidlebovitz.com/, about Paris, baking, life, and love.

Summer reading, part 2

The summer reading list is up and running at the library. All members of the class of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 can come to the library and pick up a copy of your required reading. While doing that you can also pick up a quick beach read, something interesting to read before sleep, something that will make the tv not turn on, or something new and exciting! The summer reading list books are located in the Young Adult section of the library.

The New York TImes Book Review Summer Reading

I was away this past weekend and didn't get to look over the Book Review section until this afternoon, after I spied Dan checking out 10 days in the valley, because he read about it in the book review. (I didn't finish the book, just didn't like it, but I don't think I like her books, and that's why so many books are published so that I can read ones I like to finish.)
Anyway this post is going to be split in two: Books I plan to read this Summer (and I am always optimistic that I will get through most!) and past Summer reads that I have loved. I need you help on the second post but we will get to that then.
I have circles on pages 8, 14, 16, 17, 27, 35, 38, and 54. I have already read a few, yes, I put them on reserve so when they came in I started reading, like Literacy and Longing in L.A. (page 55) , A Thousand Splendid Suns (page 58 and a definite must read) and Abundance (page 4). Like the first loved the second and found the third to be of great interest.
The time is right for you to start our own summer reading list. Remember you can put books on hold from home (with your library card number and your pin number which is usually the last 4 digits of your telephone number) or come in and we will help you. But you better get started soon. There are a lot of great books to read this Summer!