Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Summer Reading Reviews, Week Two

Thanks to our Barnard Crossing patrons for submitting reviews of the books they've been reading for the summer reading program this year!

Hover by Anne Wilson
Reviewed by Ann W.
"A vivid view of females in the armed service. An upfront narrative of helicopter use in the war in the Mideast, the difficulty landing on board the ship, the intricate flying required." 10+/10
 
 

Heart Like Mine by Amy Hatvany
Reviewed by Diane H.
"Interesting story about a family with hidden pasts, and the consequences of keeping them secret." 10/10



Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
Reviewed by Patty N.
"An estranged wife leaves her abusive husband and ends up in a small town with an identity of a dead woman. She falls in love with a widowed guy with two children. Her husband tracks her down and tries to kill them." 10/10



I Regret Nothing by Jen Lancaster (nonfiction)
Reviewed by Kim T.
"Entertaining as all her books are but not as funny as Bitter is the New Black." 8/10



The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman
Reviewed by Lisa C.
"Set in turn-of-the-20th-century New York City, sandwiched between the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and fire at Coney Island, the story of two outsiders - one by choice and one by birth - and how they find each other. Creepy and repellent; mesmerizing and magical." 7/10



Teddy's World by Mirja de Vries (nonfiction)
Reviewed by Kellie G.
"In the book, it shows you the teddy's perspective on life and also tells you about the different teddy bears that were made at different times in history." 8/10



The Guest Cottage by Nancy Thayer
Reviewed by Susan W.
"An excellent beach read. A mom and her two kids and a dad and his son each decide to take a summer getaway to Nantucket to deal with recent family issues. Without knowing it, both families have rented the same beach house. Realistic characters, great plot, and vivid images make this a great book." 10/10



The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale (nonfiction)
Reviewed by Christol W.
"The book talks about success and how people succeed and reach their goals in life by being focused and knowing what they want to achieve in life." 10/10



Valley Fever by Katherine Taylor
Reviewed by Ann W.
"A story about a family's struggle to maintain their livelihood in the California wine country, despite the greed of family and dishonesty of employees." 8/10

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Summer Reading Reviews, Week One

Thanks to our Barnard Crossing patrons for submitting reviews of the books they've been reading for the summer reading program this year!

Country by Danielle Steel
Reviewed by Susan W.
"A classic, happy love story by this well written and well known author. Likable characters; light story line of girl meets boy and eventually end up together. Easy read even though it's a bit predictable." 8.5/10



Freedom's Child by Jax Miller
Reviewed by Kim T.
"Debut novel from a new author. Interesting story line and a good read." 8/10



The Guest Cottage by Nancy Thayer
Reviewed by Jane B.
"Two families unknowingly rent the same beach cottage on Nantucket Island, so they share. Happiness all around. Perfect, light beach read." 7/10



The Hummingbird's Cage by Tamara Dietrich
Reviewed by Susan W.
"A new twist on the unfortunate story of abuse and how it's dealt with and the ramifications physical and emotional abuse has on many lives. Thought provoking, honest, and heart-wrenching. A bit of mystical throughout. Fast paced and hard to put down." 9/10


Tuesday, June 23, 2015

New release summer reads!

It's (finally) officially summer! Fingers crossed this means good weather... though you really never know what you're going to get here in Rochester. To get you in the summer spirit, regardless of weather, here are some great summer picks that were recently released. We hope you'll find some of these in your beach bag this summer! Call us if you'd like a copy at 225-8951, or call Barnard Crossing at 663-3357.

Summer Secrets by Jane Green - a novel of secrets, family, and fixing the past.



Wicked Charms by Janet Evanovich & Phoef Sutton - the latest adventure in the Lizzy and Diesel series.



The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand - a story of gossip, friendship, and rumors.



Grey by E.L. James - the latest in the Fifty Shades saga, this novel tells the story from Christian Grey's point of view.



All the Single Ladies by Dorothea Benton Frank - a friend's death causes a group of women to ask the big questions.



Blueprints by Barbara Delinsky - a mother and daughter have a home renovation show but big changes are going to come for the mother as she must face some difficulties.



Tuesday, June 16, 2015

New book releases for 6/16/15

Below are some new books that are being released today! Are you planning on reading any of these new titles?





Country by Danielle Steel

Invasion of Privacy by Christopher Reich

Love May Fail by Matthew Quick

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman

The President's Shadow by Brad Meltzer

The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand

The Santangelos by Jackie Collins

Tom Clancy's Under Fire by Grant Blackwood

The Ultimatum by Dick Wolf

The Wrong Man by Kate White

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

New book releases for 6/9/15

Below are some new books that are being released today! Are you planning on reading any of these new titles?







All the Single Ladies by Dorothea Benton Frank

Blueprints by Barbara Delinsky

The Fixer by Joseph Finder

I Saw a Man by Owen Sheers

Language Arts by Stephanie Kallos

Only a Promise by Mary Balogh

Rise by Karen Campbell

Second Life by S.J. Watson

The Sunken Cathedral by Kate Walbert

The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell

The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Book sale!

Our Friends hold several annual book sales each year, and the next one is this week! This sale is held at the library in the Welsh Room.

Wednesday is the preview sale for members. You can join at the door for $5.00 if you aren't a member yet.

The sale will open to the public on Thursday and will run through Saturday.

Stock up on your summer reading at great prices while supporting your library.

We hope to see you there!


Monday, May 11, 2015

Patron Favorites

We now have a new "Patron Favorites" display at Barnard Crossing Branch! This display contains books that our patrons have really enjoyed and have left good comments for on the sheets in the back of the books.


We are constantly replenishing and updating the titles on the display so be sure to check it frequently! Below are just a FEW of the recent favorites:

Then and Always by Dani Atkins
Dollface by Renee Rosen
Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline
The Returned by Jason Mott
Paw Enforcement by Diane Kelly
The Blessings by Elise Juska
What We've Lost is Nothing by Rachel Louise Snyder
Thief by Mark Sullivan