Wednesday, October 30, 2013

New and Upcoming Christmas CDs!

Since it’s Halloween, let’s talk about Christmas music…

This goes to show everyone has a Christmas album in them.  The Robertson’s from Duck Dynasty have a new holiday music CD coming out Oct. 29, Duck the halls.  Some of their musical guests include Alison Kraus, Luke Bryan and George Strait. 



If you like more traditional, Susan Boyle, The Piano Guys, Joshua Bell and Kelly Clarkson all have holiday CDs coming out this month.

As always, feel free to call us to check on their availability at 720-4106, or try our Barnard Crossing Branch at 663-3357. You can also check our online catalog 24/7 at http://greecepubliclibrary.org/.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

New book releases for 10/29/13

Hello library fans! There are TONS of amazing book releases today that we are so excited about! Here are just a few of the releases that we wanted to share with you that we're most looking forward to. As always, feel free to call us to check on their availability at 720-4106, or try our Barnard Crossing Branch at 663-3357. You can also check our online catalog 24/7 at http://greecepubliclibrary.org/.

DARK WITCH by Nora Roberts, the first in an exciting new trilogy that's set in Ireland!


FIFTEEN MINUTES by Karen Kingsbury is new inspirational fiction about fame, love, and having it all!


JUST LIKE OTHER DAUGHTERS by Colleen Faulkner sounds like a touching novel about a daughter with Down Syndrome who has fallen in love for the first time.

A NANTUCKET CHRISTMAS by Nancy Thayer... Christmas in October?! Yes, this is the time of year that the seasonal books start rolling in and we are pretty excited about them all. This looks like a promising family tale from this bestselling author.

WINNERS and PURE JOY by Danielle Steel... two new releases today from the prolific Ms. Steel. One is a new novel about overcoming tragedy and the other is a touching memoir about the love of dogs, the perfect treat for animal lovers!




Here are some other fantastic releases for today that we are really thrilled about here:
  • Accused by Lisa Scottoline (mystery, legal thriller)
  • Cold Snap by Allison Brennan (suspense)
  • The Gift of Christmas by Debbie Macomber (Christmas, romance)
  • The Influence by Bentley Little (horror)
  • The Mountain Between Us by Cindy Myers (Christmas, contemporary fiction)
  • Mrs. Jeffries and the Merry Gentlemen by Emily Brightwell (Christmas, mystery)
  • No Escape by Mary Burton (suspense)
  • Once She Was Tempted by Anne Barton (historical romance)
  • Parasite by Mira Grant (science fiction, horror)
  • The Perfect Match by Kristan Higgins (romance)
  • A Simple Faith by Rosalind Lauer (Amish fiction)
  • Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan (Christmas, romance)
  • Take Me Home for Christmas by Brenda Novak (Christmas, romance)
  • Time For Me to Come Home by Dorothy Shackleford (Christmas fiction)
  • The Tulip Eaters by Antoinette Van Heugten (historical fiction)
  • Upon a Winter's Night by Karen Harper (romantic suspense, Amish fiction)
  • The Way Home by Cindy Gerard (romantic suspense, Christmas fiction)
  • When the Marquess Met His Match by Laura Lee Guhrke (historical romance)
  • Wild Child by Molly O'Keefe (romance)
  • Wyoming Bold by Diana Palmer (romance)

Are you planning on reading any of these titles? Which one(s) are you most excited about?! Leave a comment below!

Friday, October 25, 2013

OverDrive Advantage!


Have you heard of OverDrive Advantage yet?

With OverDrive Advantage, Greece Public Library cardholders will experience shorter waiting times on popular eBooks, as well as access to exclusive titles!

We have purchased a selection of popular titles that are available exclusively to Greece cardholders. This means that many books will be available for your viewing immediately, and if not, the waiting list will be shorter!

We hope YOU will take advantage of OverDrive Advantage. Find an exciting new eBook today!

(Please click here to view the list of OverDrive Advantage titles).

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Nonfiction Review: Bringing in Finn by Sara Connell

Title: Bringing in Finn: An Extraordinary Surrogacy Story
Author: Sara Connell
Genre: nonfiction, memoir
Pages: 336
Published: 2012

Bringing in Finn is one woman's true account of her struggle to get pregnant and have a baby. After countless heartaches, lost pregnancies, and IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatments, Sara and her husband, Bill, knew they still wanted to have a child, despite having no success as of yet. Eventually, her 61 year old mother became a surrogate and carried their son, Finn, to full term for them.

This was a fascinating story. Not only was it incredible that Sara's mother became a surrogate for her own daughter, but her age was an astounding factor as well. It helped create a bond between the family that once seemed lost; what a beautiful thing! And what a gift... to help your child have her own child... just wow!

The first half of the story is also important. It chronicles Sara's own personal journey to having a child and the struggles she endured trying to have a baby. She discusses the various treatments they used while trying to get pregnant, the joy of finally becoming pregnant with twins, as well as the painful miscarriages she faced later on and the loss of the twins she was so excited to conceive after a long road of trying.

While I don't have children just yet, I was moved and fascinated by this story. I also learned a lot about infertility, pregnancy, IVF, and surrogacy making me a much more knowledgeable and empathetic person.

One thing to note is that Sara is very into alternative health and seems quite spiritual. She seems very unique and intelligent! I had a hard time connecting with these ideas at times though. However, it never hurts to learn about new things, ideas, cultures, and more, so this may not be a bad thing.
All in all, a very interesting and lovely story about family, love, and hope.

My Rating: 4/5
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Reviewed by Stephanie

You can find this book in our BIOGRAPHY section. Its location is "BIO CONNELL." You can also find this in our online catalog by clicking HERE.

As always, feel free to call us to check on their availability at 720-4106, or try our Barnard Crossing Branch at 663-3357. You can also check our online catalog 24/7 at http://greecepubliclibrary.org.



Tuesday, October 15, 2013

New Release: Sycamore Row by John Grisham

Is anyone else excited about John Grisham's newest book, Sycamore Row?! We are! It will be released on October 22nd. Read on to find out more!            

The suspense never rests when A Time to Kill's Jake Brigance fights the good fight once again.
Often named an all-time favorite by John Grisham's legions of fans, the book that started it all gets a brand-new chapter. America's favorite storyteller returns to Ford County, Mississippi, where defense attorney Jake Brigance will have to fight for justice in a trial that could tear the small town of Clanton apart.

Sycamore Row