Barnard Relocation

If you haven't yet heard, our Barnard Crossing Branch will be relocating just one block over to 2808 Dewey Ave! Our grand reopening will occur on November 24th at 9:00 A.M. with a ribbon cutting ceremony! We can't wait to see how the new location will look once it's complete, and we are so excited to show you all as well. Please find some details of the move below, as well as a photo of some of the ongoing construction.

October's Most Wanted

There are some really thrilling new books this October by some big name authors. Some are already out, and some are going to be released shortly. Check out some of the big titles below. Be sure to give us or a call or place a hold online for any of the below titles on or after their release date!

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult (10/14/14)

Gray Mountain by John Grisham (10/21/14)

Deadline by John Sandford (10/7/14)

The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain (10/7/14)

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As always, feel free to call us to check on an item's 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/. Click on the title above to link directly to the item in our catalog!

Cookbook Review: Sweet (Food Network)

Title: Sweet: Our Best Cupcakes, Cookies, Candy, and More

Author: Food Network

Genre: Cookbook, nonfiction

Pages: 336

Published: 2014

I received a copy of Sweet: Our Best Cupcakes, Cookies, Candy, and More from Blogging for Books for an honest review. I am a person that really enjoys cooking, and looked forward to seeing this book since I am a fan of the Food Network magazine. The cookbook did not disappoint. The book is organized in eight sections; cupcakes & whoopie pies, cookies & bars, candy & snacks, pies & crumbles, fake-out cakes, show-off cakes, frozen treats, and holiday desserts. The only chapter that I probably will not make anything from is the "fake-out" cakes - although they look cool, I would rather focus on desserts that taste great and appeal to my family and friends. One general thing I liked about the cookbook is the nice, clear photograph of the recipe - it is nice to see how the finished product should look! There are several recipes that drew me in, and that I will definitely try. The Red Velvet Whoopie Pies look amazing, and I think they would make a great holiday dessert. My family also loves oatmeal-raisin cookies, and I was glad to see a chewy cookie recipe included in the book. There are a number of trendy recipes that include bacon, etc. along with classics like lemon bars. I recently ate a macaroon at a bakery in town, and was happy to see two different macaroon recipes included. The salted pretzel-marshmallow bars will be something I make for my son in college - he will love them! The jam shortbread bars look easy, and anyone could probably make them with ingredients they have on hand. Cinnamon raisin-nut toffee would make a great office Christmas gift. 

There are few recipes that look great for the fall - apple cider doughnuts, bourbon praline cake, and chocolate-toffee pecan tart. The watermelon squares look like a great summertime treat! If you have a banana lover in the house, you might want to make the banana-marshmallow meringue pie - it looks really good. There is a nice, basic ice cream crunch cake recipe that would make a great birthday cake. It looks just like the ones you buy from Carvel. There are some interesting holiday recipes, including one to make your own conversation hearts from scratch! A little ambitious for me - but nice if you want to "Get your Martha On." I will definately make the star studded berry tarts on my next patriotic holiday. There are also fun side notes, like suggested chocolate dipped treats, or varieties of candy apples. All in all, the cookbook is fun, has clear photos and instructions, and has a good variety of treats to make.

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Reviewed by Claire T. 

As always, feel free to call us to check on an item's 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/. Click on the title above to link directly to the item in our catalog!

Eyes on You by Kate White

Title: Eyes on You

Author: Kate White

Genre: Suspense

Pages: 308

Published: 2014

"After losing her on-air job two years ago, television host Robin Trainer has fought her way back and now she’s hotter than ever. With her new show climbing in the ratings and her first book a bestseller, she’s being dubbed a media double threat.

But suddenly, things begin to go wrong. Small incidents at first: a nasty note left in her purse; her photo shredded. But the obnoxious quickly becomes threatening when the foundation the makeup artist uses burns Robin’s face. It wasn’t an accident—someone had deliberately doctored with the product.

An adversary with a dark agenda wants to hurt Robin, and the clues point to someone she works with every day. While she frantically tries to put the pieces together and unmask this hidden foe, it becomes terrifyingly clear that the person responsible isn’t going to stop until Robin loses everything that matters to her . . . including her life."

I always enjoy Kate White’s books. This one kept me guessing until the end. - Cathy H. 
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As always, feel free to call us to check on an item's 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/. Click on the title above to link directly to the item in our catalog!

Horror authors (who aren't Stephen King!)

Now that it's October, and Halloween is right around the corner, you might be like me... looking for some great horror to read to get you in the Halloween spirit. While Stephen King is the master of horror, perhaps you are looking for some other horror writers to read. Below are some horror authors you might enjoy who may be lesser known. If you click on their names, you will be taken to their books in the catalog:

• Alexandra Sokoloff
• Jack Ketchum
• Richard Laymon
• Peter Straub
• Brian Keene
• Graham Masterton
• Robert McCammon
• John Saul
• Joe Landsdale
• Clive Barker

This is just a small list comprised of some authors whose books we own here in the library system. There are so many great horror authors to choose from! Who might you add to the list?
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As always, feel free to call us to check on an item's 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/. Click on the title above to link directly to the item in our catalog!