August
is a month that most people find extra time to read. Sometimes it is
because of vacations. And sometimes it’s just too hot to do anything
but sit under a tree with a cool drink and immerse yourself in a great
novel.
We have scoured the lists
of new titles and what’s hot for the summer and have purchased
them for your reading enjoyment.
Many young adults
have been waiting anxiously for the final novel of the Twilight Saga
by Stephanie Meyer. When Twilight, the first of the series
was published in 2005, many critics predicted that this series would
become as popular as the Harry Potter series. And, it has a huge following
of fans. The story is about an ordinary girl who falls in love with
a vampire. Her experiences with her vampire friend force her to make
a decision; should she journey to the dark side with him or pursue a
fully human life? This is a truly wonderful summer read series…but
get your name on the list fast as copies are flying out the door!
Our non-fiction collection
has numerous titles that inform and entertain.
Isabel Allende,
author of eight popular novels, has published a memoir entitled The
Sum of Our Days. In the book she details her life and experiences
after the tragic death of her daughter. She narrates “with warmth,
humor, exceptional candor and wisdom” as she tells the story of
“a contemporary family bound together by the love, fierce loyalty
and stubborn determination of a beloved, indomitable matriarch.”
In The Body
Toxic, Nena Baker exposes the hazardous chemistry of everyday things.
Known for her award winning investigative reporting on the Nike shoe
factories in Indonesia, Baker has compiled a stunning list of items
that raise our standard of living yet come with dire consequences for
our health. This is a book that everyone should read
Enjoy your summering
reading!

Debra
Radosevich,
Librarian
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