Book For October

The book for October is 'Just One Look' by Harlan Coben

This is a mystery/thriller and it is AWESOME!!  I thought it would be appropriate this time of year *wink*  I don't like reading the inside cover of these types of books because sometimes it gives away the story. So...the premise of the story is Grace Lawson's life turns upside down because of a mysterious picture.  If you like the kind of book that keeps you on the edge of your seat, you won't be disappointed. I chose this book because the mystery was FANTASTIC and I was not bombarded by sex and language.

Here are a couple of book reviews about it
"Harlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist - luring you in on the first page...only to shock you on the last."  Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code and The Lost Symbol

"The author doesn't build suspense. He opens fire." Daily News (New York)

There are plenty of copies at the library so no one should have an excuse not to get your hands on one.  I have two copies with me, so let me know if you need a copy.

Happy Reading!  :)
P.S. it is not a scary book (someone asked the question)

Sept. Book Club

The book for this month is "Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today, or, Six Good Reasons to Stay Home and Bolt the Door" by Lynne Truss. As the title suggests, it's about manners, but not in a "do this, don't do that" sense. It's more of a commentary on society and the state of good behavior. I make it sound incredibly boring, but it is actually hilarious and very British. :)

There are quite a few copies available from the library, although I checked out the two from Nampa, so you'll have to put one on hold unless you want to go to Boise. It's a fairly quick read (barely 200 pages). There is one swear in the very front of the book, but if you skip right to page one, you'll be in the clear.

Book Club this Thursday for "Way to BE"

Just a reminder for Book Club.....

Thursday August 12th 7pm

Rebecca's home

Come for food, conversation and enjoyment!

Hope you can all come!
-Rebecca

August-Way to Be! by Gordon B. Hinckley

Just the other day I was talking with a friend about one of our mutual friends; who had just had twins. We were talking about how wonderful it was to be a mother, but how crazy life must be for our friend with TWO babies to tend to. My friend said, "I doubt she has a chance to just BE!" I had already picked our book club book Way To Be by Gordon B. Hinckley, but my friend summed up my thoughts in three words, "To Just Be."

While reading our book club book, I want you to think about a few things.

If you had just a moment, what would you do to "Just Be?"

What do you want to BEcome? A BEtter mother, friend, sister, daughter, coworker, neighbor?

This book should be an easy read that can be picked up for a moment, go change a diaper, eat lunch, put children down for nap, and pick up to read the next chapter. It is a complilation of 9 essential qualities to possess to live a more full, productive, happy life.

I hope you enjoy it just as much as I have. For the last year, this book has been the theme for our Family Nights and can be read and read again.

Search of the Moon King's Daughter

The book for July at Stacy's is "Search of the Moon King's Daughter" by Linda Holeman. It's historical fiction set around the time of the Great Depression.

There are a TON of copies at the library.

June Book Club at the Cabin

I am hosting this month's book club at my family's cabin in Garden Valley on Friday, June 18th, for a fun over-nighter. We will leave at 4pm, and I will arrange a carpool once I have a definite headcount. If you need to leave a little later, just let me know and we can get another vehicle going up later on. There are plenty of beds, but plan to bring a sleeping bag (so I don't have to wash sheets) and your swimming suit in case you want to take a dip in the hot pools. If you haven't already RSVP'ed, please let me know. Looking forward to a great time!! Tendra

The Scarlet Pimpernel!

by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

More info coming but get it and read it!