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Bookmarks Archive 'Bookmarks' articles form The Tri-County News newspaper are printed below. They are listed in order by date, with the most recent article first on the list. Please use the scroll bar at the right to move down to past articles.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 15 January 2004
Fantasy readers will be delighted with the arrival of Robert Jordan’s latest in the Wheel of Time series, “New Spring: The Novel.” The city of Tar Valon is abuzz with rumors about the birth of a child destined to change the world. The forces of the Shadow have heard the stories too and are moving quickly to locate the infant for extermination. It’s the classic battle that wages between the forces of good and evil in a fantasy series that spans a decade of writing. * * * * * * * *
The Forbidden City is a place of reverence but also a place of potential danger. Hundreds are women are fighting to carve out a niche for themselves in the Emperor’s entourage; women who will stop at nothing to eliminate the competition. The story of “Empress Orchid” is set against the rich background of a mysterious and glorious city in a time period and culture steeped in tradition and tension. “Empress Orchid” is the first in Anchee Min’s trilogy about the fascinating Orchid. * * * * * * * *
Pete Rose has been the focus of many a news story lately as his “confession” coincides with the release of his book, “My Prison Without Bars.” Rose is a legendary and accomplished baseball player; a blue-collar hero who shattered records but also shattered dreams. Major League Baseball has its rules, but the big one is Rule 21- a ban against gambling. Violate the rule and you’re banned from the game forever…That’s the rule that has kept Rose out of the game and out of the Hall of Fame for the past 13 years. Pete Rose teams with actor/screenwriter Rick Hill to publicly tell his side of the story that rocked the world of baseball. * * * * * * * *
Dave Pelzer is known for his stories of courage and resilience in the likes of “A Man Named Dave” and “The Lost Boy.” His previous stories told of his abusive childhood and the resultant trust and connection problems that Pelzer experienced. This new book recounts the critical years of adolescence that were the catalyst for positive change and the turning point in his life. “The Privilege of Youth” is both uplifting and poignant as it reveals the taunting and bullying, the flashbacks to being beaten as a child and the relationships that helped to heal. * * * * * * * *
One of the first things most people will notice when they read the book jacket from Andy Rooney’s new book “Years of Minutes” is the absence of apostrophes in the text. This absence is explained in the forward – dont skip reading it or youll probably be confused when you read the rest of the book! “Years of Minutes” is a compilation of Rooney’s end piece of 60 Minutes episodes from 1982-2003. It’s the perfect book to keep around for those times in the day when you have just a few minutes to read, but be careful, it’s addictive! Those few minutes may turn to many before you know it! * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00 (prior to the opening of the library) and is repeated at 6:30 pm. Family nights are held once a month: watch the paper for details, pick up a flyer at the library, or check things out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 1 January 2004
Latham Green, Louisiana was still buzzing about Sunny Chandler and the “big scandal.” Three years had already gone by but the tittle-tattle hadn’t slowed. Sunny wasn’t at all enthused about going back for her friend’s wedding, but the pull of friendship is stronger than the fear of gossip, so it’s goodbye New Orleans and hello Latham Green…hmmm, and hello Ty Beaumont! Sandra Brown takes a look at “Sunny Chandler’s Return.” * * * * * * * *
It’s 1907 when Adam Arnring hops aboard a westbound train in his spanking new suit. He’s got a hundred and fifty dollars set aside to take him as far as his dreams have ever flown – a place where the sky is bluer than he’s ever imagined and the opportunities are as numerous as the stars. Adam hits the ground running in Texas, determined to build the world that he has already constructed in his mind. He’s set his sights on business and set his cap for Emma Rothirsch. “The Sight of Stars” by Belva Plain meanders through centuries in telling the story of Adam’s deceptions. * * * * * * * *
Jack Molloy, aka the “Jammer,” pushes his team to a Super Bowl victory the first year after inheriting half ownership from his father. The New York Hawks team has always been a good moneymaker, but now, with the championship trophy on their shelf they are golden: everybody’s looking for a piece of the action. Jack’s brothers cave when they see the color green, so they quickly sell out their half of the franchise and encourage Jack to do the same. Jack isn’t so sure that he wants to let go of his inheritance, but ultimately sells off a fourth to “Big Dick Miles.” Jack is figuring that this will be a great compromise – he’ll keep his hand on the operations but will also have a lot of freedom. It doesn’t take long for Jack to see the folly of his decision – the team is falling apart and the management is running for greener pastures. Mike Lupica, who has a solid reputation as a sports novelist, scores a touchdown with “Red Zone.” * * * * * * * *
Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval are advertising gurus, responsible for the likes of the AFLAC duck and Kodak moments. The two team up in “Bang!: Getting Your Message Heard in a Noisy World” to share the secrets that have propelled the two to success in advertising. The perfect book for anyone in the advertising field, it is also a great read for the consumer. * * * * * * * *
Another tutorial has just arrived, this one called “eBay the Smart Way: Selling, Buying, and Profiting on the Web’s #1 Auction Site” by Joseph T. Sinclair. This handy book details how to list items on the online auction, how to place bids, how to do searches and more. There are chapters explaining how eBay works, others on selling strategies and software that speeds the processes. There is information for the casual dabblers as well as those who are running a full time business through eBay. * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00 (prior to the opening of the library) and is repeated at 6:30 pm. Family nights are held once a month: watch the paper for details, pick up a flyer at the library, or check things out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 25 December 2003
Devra MacKay gives up her uppity New York City lifestyle when her daddy passes on, leaving the management of his sizeable estate and huge cattle ranch in her more than capable hands. She’d been living in the “Big Apple” hobnobbing with the socialites and tending to the cosmetic whims of the upscale clientele who flocked to her plastic surgery practice. It will be a big change, going back to Culdee Creek, but the alternative would be losing the ranch to that irritating Ross Blackstone, and that’s something Devra won’t let happen. A quick romantic read, “All Good Gifts” comes from author Kathleen Morgan. * * * * * * * *
“The Solomon Sisters Wise Up” from Melissa Senate is another quick read, but one that takes a fresh look at complicated family relationships. Ally and Sarah are usually joined in an alliance against their step sister Zoe, but there’s no time for troubles between the three when they find out that their father is getting married again – to a woman who’s closer to their age than his! And oh yes, Ally found out that her husband is a cheat, Zoe (who gives lovelorn advice for a living) can’t find love anywhere, and Sarah is pregnant! With more than their fair share of troubles, the three are forced to find a way to help each other and forge relationships that will get them through the tough times ahead. * * * * * * * *
PBS lovers will take delight in the new assortment of videorecordings that were just donated to the library. “Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip” tells the whimsical story of Horatio Nelson, a man who jumped into his horseless carriage in 1903, taking off on a bet to attempt the feat of driving across the continent. Ever popular actor/producer Robert Redford brings Tony Hillerman’s tales to cinema in “Skinwalkers” and “Coyote Waits” where Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee are Navajo Tribal Police with a reputation for always getting the bad guys. The fascinating scientist Galileo Galilei and his revolutionary theory about the earth and the sun are examined in “Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens.” Other exciting new arrivals include “Tragedy at the Pole,” “Blast,” “Danny Boy: In Sunshine or in Shadow” “Einstein’s Wife” and “Scientific American: Frontiers.” * * * * * * * *
Two new
arrivals, just in time for the playoffs, are “Green Bay Packers: A Measure
of Greatness” * * * * * * * *
If the calories you consume over the holidays leave their mark in unwanted places, “ProBodX: Proper Body Exercise” is just for you! This popular new fitness regime was developed by Marv Marinovich who was the Oakland Raiders conditioning coach in combination with Dr. Edythe Heus whose specialty is chiropractic rehabilitation for athletes. (Author Heus is the daughter of New Hosltein’s Harley Heus – congratulate him on Edythe’s latest venture when you see him!) The program uses unstable surfaces such as gymnastic balls, balance disks and slant boards in combination with movement and strength exercises to strengthen and stretch the body. The claim is that this program will reduce body fat, increase muscle and help to maintain a fit, healthy body. Let me know if it works!
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The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00 (prior to the opening of the library) and is repeated at 6:30 pm. Family nights are held once a month: watch the paper for details, pick up a flyer at the library, or check things out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Don’t forget that we are closed on the 24th, 25th, 27th and 31st of December and the 1st of Janauary to celebrate the holidays. We also have shortened hours on the 29th and 30th of December, with closing slated for 5:30p.m. The book drop adjacent to the library parking lot is always open to accommodate those who need to return items after hours. Enjoy the holidays!
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 18 December 2003
The hectic holiday season emphasizes the need for some down time: what better way to relax and regroup to flip through a few pages in a good book? Tuck a paperback in your purse, tote bag or glove box and you’ll be ever at the ready with something to read. If you’re traveling with the kids for the holidays give us a call – we’ll be glad to put an age appropriate tote bag together for you to toss in the car. A batch of books and a few fun games are guaranteed to keep the children occupied during travel times. As for you – we always have a stockpile of paperbacks to suit every taste available from our back room storehouse – grab a few at a quarter apiece, read them and leave them behind for the next person with some time on their hands! * * * * * * * *
Have a reluctant reader on your Christmas list? Scholastic, Inc. went on a mission the past few years to find books that piqued the interest of even the most unenthusiastic readers. Some suggestions for the middle school set include “Surviving the Applewhites” by Stephanie S. Tolan; Tony Johnston’s “Any Small Goodness;” “Going Solo” from Roald Dahl and Andrew Clements “Things Not Seen.” Give the gift of reading to the people on your list this year! * * * * * * * *
We’re working on the library calendar for January and have much in store for you. We’ll kick off the New Year with a special family night on the 7th with storyteller/musician Kris Mathes. No pre-registration is required; just bring the family in for a night of frolicking fun and laughter. Regular StoryTimes are held on Wednesday at 10:00 in the morning, prior to the opening of the library and again at 6:30 at night. The official business of the library board is conducted in their monthly meetings held on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:15p.m. in the library meeting room. It’s an open meeting, so if you would like to put your two cents worth in or would like to listen to the library issues, feel free to come in. Have an e-mail account already but don’t know much about how to use the bells and whistles? We’ve got you covered! Advanced e-mail classes will be held on Tuesday January 13th at 11:00a.m. and 6:30p.m. with a “repeat performance” on Saturday the 17th at 11:00a.m. “The Way We Talk Now” is the topic of January 20th book discussion. Peg Griem will lead the group in a discussion of Geoffrey Nunberg’s often irreverent take on the modern uses of language and “slanguage.” The group meets at 6:30p.m. in the library meeting room – and hey! You’re part of the group, so join us! Finally, basic computer maintenance classes will be offered on the 24th at 11:00 a.m. and again on the 27th at 11:00a.m. and 6:30p.m. This forty-five minute class will provide an outline of the little things that even the non-technical person can do to keep their computer in top-notch shape. Computer classes do require pre-registration and space is limited, so call soon to reserve a seat. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 11 December 2003
Marilee has been caring for Corrine ever since Anita took off, leaving the girl behind. Marilee had grown to love the girl just as though the teenager was her own, and she almost resented the idea of Anita coming back into the picture. It’s Christmas though, a time of cheer and goodwill, so Marilee and Corrine both decide to forgive and forget, and to do their best to reconnect with the woman who had hurt them so badly. Curtiss Ann Matlock writes of holidays and special wishes in “Recipes for Easy Living.” * * * * * * * * Another Christmas story comes from Karen Kingsbury and “Maggie’s Miracle.” When Maggie was thirteen years old, she believed in fairy tales and love at first sight. A lot of time has passed though, and Maggie grew into her New York persona as Attorney Megan Wright, straight-laced and sour-faced. Her son Jordan is her only joy in life, so she is devastated when she finds a letter that the child wrote to God, asking for a daddy who would love him. Putting aside her own feelings of hurt and sadness, Megan enrolls Jordan in a Healing Hearts program that pairs children with a mentor, usually a single adult who is coping with their own losses. Jordan may just be the catalyst for a Christmas miracle! * * * * * * * * To some the sight of a billy club and a 357 magnum might be scary and intimidating, but to Mel C. Miskimen, those icons trigger memories of her dad, a Milwaukee police officer. Miskimen grew up with cop’s shoptalk and uniforms, squad cars and late night phone calls interrupting sleep. She grew up thinking that a gun on the dresser was the norm, and that everybody’s dad had a John Wayne swagger and a butch haircut. And she loved it. She loved her father’s stories and his outlook on life; she loved growing up in the 50’s and loved knowing that she was safe from the bad guys because her father was a cop. “Cop’s Kid: A Milwaukee Memoir” is the story of an ordinary guy who made being around him an extraordinary experience. * * * * * * * * The politically charged social life of Georgetown is the subject of C. David Heymann’s latest book. Heymann, known for his best selling biographies looks at the group that Ronald Reagan referred to as “The Georgetown Ladies’ Social Club.” This elite group of politically connected and monied women include the likes of Katharine Graham, Lorraine Cooper, Pamela Harriman and Sally Quinn. Ultimately, Heymann contends that it’s the women who steer the ship in Washington. * * * * * * * * Christmas is coming and so are the new seasonal books and videos for children. Fresh off the press are the picture books “The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas,” “Witzy’s Winter Wonderland,” “Santa Comes to Little House” and others. New videos include “’Twas the Night: A Holiday Celebration,” “Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Merry Christmas” and more! Check out a book or two to snuggle up with the kids while the snow falls, then slip in a video to watch as a family before the children get tucked in at night. Enjoy the holidays! * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00 (prior to the opening of the library) and is repeated at 6:30 pm. Family nights are held once a month: watch the paper for details, pick up a flyer at the library, or check things out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 4 December 2003
A good public library is one of the most important tangibles that a government can offer its community. The library is a fundamental icon of democratic society: it’s a place where information, books, movies, music and computer access are all available, free of charge, to anyone who walks through the doors without regard to race or income. Over a hundred years ago, Andrew Carnegie thought that libraries were so vital to personal growth and education that he funded over 2000 buildings throughout the United States and Europe, making materials available to many who had previously been denied access. There were many who believed that advances in technology signaled the end of libraries but instead are realizing that these new resources are not replacing the old, but merely expanding the role of the library. * * * * * * * *
Some of the expanded “non-traditional” resources available from New Holstein Public Library include a wide selection of music CD’s, DVD’s and videocassettes. Many patrons have made positive comments about the expanded selection of new and classic movies in our collection, and have left with arms full of movies and CD’s – without spending a dime. We have a wide and varied collection of current magazines available for checkout or for browsing, and stock many of the local and national newspapers. We even have comfortable chairs for you to sit and relax while reading. Our tables are often filled with kids using educational games and interacting socially, the playhouse is often occupied by children looking for a hideaway to sit and read, and all of the computers are often in use. * * * * * * * *
A recent article in Scholastic Parent magazine addressed the importance of libraries in the life of a family. The author of the article pointed out that over 50% of children between the ages of 3 and 8 visit a library every month and over 50 million parents, child caretakers and youngsters visit the library annually. Those numbers continue to grow and our library has responded to the patron’s needs by offering special programs for children and for youth, book discussion groups for all ages, computer classes and training in addition to increasing the numbers and varieties of materials and equipment available for you and your neighbor to borrow without fees. * * * * * * * *
Visit the library soon, and visit us often! We have StoryTime every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., prior to the opening of the library, with a repeat performance at 6:30 p.m. to accommodate the working moms and dads. Ann Heus does a terrific job of getting the group interested in reading, plus provides an opportunity for eye-hand coordination exercises with a make it and take it craft right after the stories. She invites families of all shapes and sizes to join her on the first Wednesday of the month for special “Family Nights.” She’s held pumpkin carving extravaganzas, pie making adventures and crazy crafts – all festivities are geared to family fun and bonding, and all are free. Of course we’d never turn down a donation or two to help keep the programs going! The next book discussion is scheduled for December 16th at 1:30 in the afternoon. In keeping with the holiday season, the “Doing the Dewey” selection is Christmas Remembered by Ben Logan. Join us for some Christmas reminiscing and holiday cheer! * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00 (prior to the opening of the library) and is repeated at 6:30 pm. Family nights are held once a month: watch the paper for details, pick up a flyer at the library, or check things out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 27 November 2003
The approach of high calorie holidays reminds many of us about the need for more sensible recipes, so the release of “Cooking Light: Annual Recipes 2004” is perfectly timed. The popular magazine (seldom found on our shelves, it circulates that quickly!) is always a treasure trove of delicious offerings that are easy on the pocket book as well as the waistline. The annual compendium includes all of the recipes from the magazine, plus another couple of thousand that couldn’t be fit into the monthly offerings. Organized with a monthly menu format and filled with mouthwatering photographs, the yearly compilations of “Cooking Light” are a terrific gift for those who love to cook or just love to eat! * * * * * * * *
If the calories you’ve consumed have left their mark in unwanted places, “ProBodX: Proper Body Exercise” is just for you! This popular new fitness regime was developed by Marv Marinovich who was the Oakland Raiders conditioning coach in combination with Dr. Edythe Heus whose specialty is chiropractic rehabilitation for athletes. The program uses unstable surfaces such as gymnastic balls, balance disks and slant boards in combination with movement and strength exercises to strengthen and stretch the body. The claim is that this program will reduce body fat, increase muscle and help to maintain a fit, healthy body. Let me know if it works! The Dr. Heus listed as one of the authors donated this volume to the library – she is the daughter of New Holstein’s Ruth Heus. * * * * * * * *
“The LeRoy Butler Story: From Wheelchair to the Lambeau Leap” is an uplifting story about the poor, young African American boy from Jacksonville, Florida who fought his way through surgery for club feet, uncomfortable and often unbearable pain from braces and casts and the prospect of spending his life in a wheelchair to being the Packer superstar who “invented” the Lambeau Leap. Butler relied on his faith system and a lot of guidance from his mother to persevere in overcoming his health problems. That same foundation helped in setting and achieving goals throughout his schooling and sports training, ultimately landing him in the NFL where the rest, as they say, is history. “The LeRoy Butler Story” is co-authored by James J. Keller of Neenah’s J.J. Keller Associates. * * * * * * * *
Family night is planned for Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30. Bring the kids dressed in old clothing, ready to decorate Christmas cut out cookies! Ann Heus will have all of the supplies on hand- all you need to do is pre-register so that we have enough for all of the families! Be sure to check out a few special holiday books while you’re here, or grab a holiday video to watch together while you sip on hot chocolate and munch on those wonderful cookies. * * * * * * * *
Christmas collectibles are especially hot this year, with some ornaments surpassing the $5,000 value mark and a few Christmas pins selling for hundreds! George Johnson’s “Pictorial Guide to Christmas Ornaments & Collectibles” will open your eyes and raise a few eyebrows with the wide variety of decorations pictured and evaluated. “Christmas Pins: Past and Present” from Jill Gallina demonstrates that some of that “junk jewelry” floating around in your jewelry box is bring far from junk prices in the marketplace. * * * * * * * * Looking for a way to “thank the library” for excellent personal treatment over the past year, or to acknowledge all of the wonderful free services that we provide? Subscriptions to magazines are always a welcome treat – they provide enjoyment for many over the year, and help us in dealing with budget constrains and cutbacks. Volunteering is another great way to show appreciation – there are always stacks of children’s materials that need reshelving! A quick half hour of work would put a big dent in the pile! Donations of cash to purchase books or furnishings for the library are terrific, and used book donations get turned into cash via the book sale, so they are always a welcome sight. New items that are suitable for prizes are always helpful – we use giveaways for program attendance and summer reading bonuses. And from our end, the library staff can’t say “thank you” enough to all of our patrons – you make it fun and exciting to come to work everyday! * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00 (prior to the opening of the library) and is repeated at 6:30 pm. Family nights are held once a month: watch the paper for details, pick up a flyer at the library, or check things out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 20 November 2003
A departure from his Prey series, John Sandford’s “The Hanged Man’s Song” is more aptly termed techno-suspense than mystery. Main characters Kidd and LuEllen have spiced up some of Sandford’s earlier novels of the same genre. In “Song,” Kidd is worried about his superhacker friend, Bobby – he hasn’t been online and no one’s heard from him. When Kidd goes looking for him, he discovers that his friend has been murdered in his home…that’s bad luck for Bobby…but his laptop’s been stolen, too, and that’s really bad luck for a whole lot of people! It’ll be up to Kidd and LuEllen to track down the missing information and see the person responsible locked behind bars. * * * * * * * *
“The Opposite of Fate” is a collection of essays, personal thoughts and musings from author Amy Tan. Tan explains that her family culture is linked to a belief in fate, but that she herself tried to find other explanations for the way things transpire. After reading and rereading her own writings, Tan realized that in spite of her resistance to traditional outlook, fate is an underlying theme in her work. * * * * * * * *
Former President Jimmy Carter turned an interest in the Revolutionary War into a sweeping story of love, suspense and action with “The Hornet’s Nest.” Ethan Pratt and his wife Epsey move from Philadelphia to North Carolina and on to Georgia with a group of Quakers. As the War of Independence escalates, they find themselves caught between the clashing beliefs of neighbors and friends. Jimmy Carter is the first American president to author a work of fiction. * * * * * * * *
Children’s Book Week is underway! Celebrated from November 17-23, Free to Read encourages children to spend time with a book each and every day. Children’s Book Week activities at the library include drawings for special prizes and a read-in at the library on Friday. Join us for the fun! * * * * * * * *
After reading Cosby, you may want to grab the new recipe book from the American Heart Association and start making some healthy choices. “One-Dish Meals” has more than 200 all in one recipes designed for the health-conscious person on the run. Recipe choices run the gamut from seafood to poultry, meats to vegetarian; plus there are sections on meal planning, shopping information and risk factors for heart disease. * * * * * * * * Bill Cosby is back with his madcap slants on life in “I Am What I Ate…and I’m Frightened!!!” The pop icon of comedy looks back on sixty five years of his own dining choices, his cravings and his snack attacks, musing and wondering how he has stayed alive after all of the cookies and cholesterol he’s consumed! Nothing is sacred as he pounces on the way we abuse our bodies, from jelly donuts to junk food, fast food to cigarettes. Grab a hot dog and a coke, then sit back and enjoy a few laughs! * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00 (prior to the opening of the library) and is repeated at 6:30 pm. Family nights are held once a month: watch the paper for details, pick up a flyer at the library, or check things out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 13 November 2003
It didn’t start with the “Da Vinci Code.” Dan Brown actually laid the groundwork for the story in his year 2000 novel, “Angels & Demons,” now repackaged and republished to capitalize on the runaway success of “Code.” In “Angels,” Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon has been called to Switzerland to decipher a symbol burned into the chest of a murdered physicist. Quickly Langdon determines that this was the work of a secret and ancient organization, the Illuminati. Their target? The Catholic Church. * * * * * * * *
Artist Matt Bowles has never met anyone quite like the eleven-year-old Pip Mackenzie. She’s a sad child, dramatically affected by a tragedy that devastated her mother, leaving Pip to fend for herself both physically and emotionally. Matt’s relationship with the child widens to include Ophelie, the mother, and with time, each begin to blossom once again. “Safe Harbour” is Danielle Steel’s fifty-ninth novel. * * * * * * * *
Sunny Gordon and her cousin Dahlia dreamed of making it big in the music world. The two had unique talents and an unusual sound sure to take them to the top of the hit parade. Sunny’s name proved to be a misnomer, though, when she schizophrenia plunged her into a life of darkness. It would take “Some Kind of Miracle” to bring Sunny back to a place where she could write music again, and Dahlia is determined to make it happen. Author Iris Rainer Dart makes a strong case for the power of friendship. * * * * * * * *
David Brinkley was a big player in the world of journalism, well respected and intelligent, clear-sighted and considered by most to be unbiased in his news delivery. Published posthumously, “Brinkley’s Beat: People, Places, and Events That Shaped My Time” is a compilation of recollections and profiles of the movers and shakers in our nation. * * * * * * * *
Wake Island is just a tiny place in the Pacific Ocean, but it was an important stronghold for the United States during World War II. A small battalion of American soldiers protected the island when several thousand Japanese soldiers attacked it. For sixteen days the American troops and civilian workers fought tenaciously to keep control of the area, struggling against incredible odds and loss of life. “Given Up for Dead” comes from veteran journalist Bill Sloan. * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00 (prior to the opening of the library) and is repeated at 6:30 pm. Family nights are held once a month: watch the paper for details, pick up a flyer at the library, or check things out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Wendy Cramer For publication 30 October 2003
Father Tim isn’t certain that he is up to the challenge of repairing and restoring a tattered old nativity scene, unaccustomed as he is to working with his hands. He was strangely drawn to the project, though, and kept working at it, spurred on by anticipating how delighted his daughter would be to see the display on Christmas Eve. Jan Karon takes us home to Mitford for the holidays in “Shepherds Abiding.” * * * * * * * *
Deborah Crombie also writes of a homecoming, but tinges the experience with bittersweet memories, crimes and passion in her latest “Now You May Weep.” When Detective Inspector Gemma James accompanies her friend Hazel on a trip to the Highlands of Scotland she is stunned to discover that dear Hazel has a rather hazy and haunting past. Couple that with a murder that the local authorities are trying to pin on Hazel and suddenly Gemma’s vacation turns into just another day on the job. * * * * * * * * The Sons of the Second Amendment carry a lot of weight in Washington and few dare to challenge their power. U.S. President Kerry Kilcannon never saw reason to buck that particular system but when his wedding day was marked with violence and gunfire, he and his wife made gun control a priority. Not to be outmaneuvered, the powers that be in the SSA called out their big guns with the intent of destroying Kilcannon’s political career, and even his life. Richard North Patterson is well versed in the ways of Washington and draws upon that knowledge in his latest, “Balance of Power.” * * * * * * * * Marion Morra and Eve Potts are considered experts in the health field, Morra as a communications expert and advisor to cancer centers throughout the world; Potts is a celebrated writer about medical concerns, adept at translating doctor-speak into layman’s terms. Their collaborative effort, “Choices: The most complete sourcebook for cancer information” is filled with easily understood information on cancer treatment, procedures and medicines. Included in the volume is a state-by-state breakdown of where the cancer patient can receive financial and emotional assistance. * * * * * * * * “Doing the Dewey” moves into the Religion-200’s section of the classification system with “The Cloister Walk” by Kathleen Norris. Everyone is welcome to attend the discussions – a new perspective is always appreciated! Pick up a copy of the book at our library and get ready to join in on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 PM. December’s topic is from the Social Sciences, with a wonderful holiday selection by Ben Logan, “Christmas Remembered.” * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00 (prior to the opening of the library) and is repeated at 6:30 pm. Family nights are held once a month: watch the paper for details, pick up a flyer at the library, or check things out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 23 October 2003
Timothy Underhill is well versed in horror and suspense – they’re the trademarks of his best-selling novels. Usually his stories came from an overactive imagination, but now he can write about first hand experiences. His sister-in-law has committed suicide under somewhat suspicious circumstances, his nephew has disappeared, and a pedophile with murder in his heart is on the loose. “Lost Boy Lost Girl” is Peter Straub at his best. * * * * * * * * Sandra Brown’s “Hello, Darkness” pits Paris Gibson, a late-night radio host against an unstable listener who calls himself Valentino. Gibson had apparently offered some on-air advice to the woman Valentino was linked with, advice that gave the woman the courage to leave an unpleasant relationship. Now Valentino has nabbed the girl, is threatening to do her harm, and says he will then seek vengeance against Gibson for the part she played in the relationship. * * * * * * * * Kay Scarpetta knew that her job was in peril – the governor made it clear that he wanted her out of her position as the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia, and the rumor mill was making her life miserable with innuendos and whispers tying her to the murder of a deputy police chief. Looking at the situation as an opportunity to switch career gears, Scarpetta packed up lock, stock and barrel and headed for the sunshine of Florida. Her first case is a puzzling one that has stumped the pros who dealt with the initial investigation. Even with this tough assignment on her plate, it looks like the boiling point stress that Scarpetta was accustomed to has dropped to less than a simmer…until the phone call comes from Jean-Baptiste Chandonne. Patricia Cornwell kicks it up a notch in her latest Scarpetta novel, “Blow Fly.” * * * * * * * * Hannah, Grace and Amelia are ready to welcome readers back to Covington while the farmhouse the ladies hold dear is being rebuilt after a devastating fire. The locals in this beautiful North Carolina mountain area have stepped up to help in any way that they can. Grace leaves the trio temporarily to care for her friend, Bob, who has suffered a heart attack. Hannah and Amelia have always relied on Grace as mediator, and to smooth the sometimes-rocky relationship between their very strong, very different personalities. Will there be changes that alter the living arrangements and even the relationships between the three wonderful ladies of Covington? Joan Medlicott writes their story in “The Spirit of Covington.” * * * * * * * * It’s Halloween night in a quiet New England town. Trick or treaters are out in force, celebrating the holiday with their youthful exuberance and innocence. When night falls, all of the children will find their way home to the safety of their beds, falling to sleep with memories of fun, fright and laughter. There are some, though, who don’t make it home. Instead, Halloween fright will be the final memory for a group of teenagers as their car crashes into a tree, killing three and leaving two alive with those images forever burned into their mind. The three victims of the fatal crash returned to earth on a mission one year after their deaths. Author Stewart O’Nan, named one of the top twenty young novelists, spices up Halloween with “The Night Country.” * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00 p.m., Friday from 10:30 until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00 (prior to the opening of the library) and is repeated at 6:30 pm. Family nights are held once per month: watch the paper for details, pick up a flyer at the library, or check things out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 2 October 2003
Ida and Abram Ebersol are committed members of the sheltered Amish community in Lancaster County. They grew up with the rules and regulations of the Plain life, and are content to raise their children in that same way. The children, however, see things differently…Sadie is intrigued by the world of the “English” and the twins are looking over the horizon to distant pleasures. Beverly Lewis’s “The Betrayal” is the second in the Abram’s Daughters series. * * * * * * * * When 83-year-old Eddie wakes up after an auto crash, it’s not in a hospital bed, it’s in heaven. Heaven isn’t what he had dreamed about or learned about in Sunday school, instead it a place where five people are waiting to talk with Eddie about how he lived his life. Each of the five crossed Eddie’s path at some point in time, and effected a change in his life without Eddie ever realizing it. “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” is from popular author Mitch Albom. * * * * * * * * Regan Reilly is off and running to the aid of an old friend in Vegas. Friend Danny Madley is in the middle of shooting a pilot reality show where three couples are battling for a million dollars. Seems there are two producers with pilots fighting for the same time slot, and someone isn’t playing by the rules. Madley’s show is being sabotaged, his career is in danger, and Reilly is the man to fix things. “Popped” is the latest from Carol Higgins Clark. * * * * * * * * David Maraniss takes us back to the turbulent times of the Vietnam War, incorporating the story of the soldiers with that of the protestors back home, including an examination of the political state of Washington. No matter your stance on that war, “They Marched into Sunlight: War and Peace Vietnam and America October 1967” makes for interesting and intelligent reading. * * * * * * * * Scott Turow parlays his experiences as an attorney into a gripping analyzation of the “Ultimate Punishment.” Subtitiled “A Lawyer’s Reflections on Dealing With the Death Penalty,” this short series of essays examines the many arguments for and against the death penalty, using specific cases and examples to support his theories. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 25 September 2003
Fate throws Becca Reinhart and Edward Kirkland together when the two strangers are given joint custody of a rather delightful but precocious four-year-old. Becca is a career woman through and through, bent on crashing through the glass ceiling at her Wall Street office, while Edward works hard at his playboy image and his womanizing. Now the pair have to learn to put someone else’s needs first as little Emily demands their attention. “Family Trust” is Amanda Brown’s second novel. * * * * * * * * Bobby Newman is an unscrupulous Hollywood screenwriter looking for a way back into the game. He has a penchant for spying on his neighbors through a high-powered telescope, enjoying their lives through his vicarious viewings. This time, he gets more than he bargained for when he zooms in on a steamy love scene turned murder. Rather than take his information to the police, Bobby decides that this could be his ticket to fame and turns the scene into cinema. Stephen Bochco, known as co-creator of such programs as Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue spins a dark tale in “Death by Hollywood.” * * * * * * * * Pi Patel and his family climb aboard a Japanese cargo ship, heading from India to North America, just after Pi’s sixteenth birthday. There’s a panicked scramble for lifeboats when the ship starts sinking, and Pi considers himself lucky to be alive and afloat when he finally calms down. Turning to meet his fellow survivors, he finds that he’s onboard with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a very hungry tiger! “Life of Pi” garnered the Man Booker Prize for author Yann Martel. * * * * * * * * Post war Britain is the setting for Melvyn Bragg’s continuation of the story of the Richardson family. “A Son of War” tracks Sam Richardson, a soldier struggling to put the memories of Burma behind him by leaving Britain for Australia. Richardson hopes that Australia will be an idyllic place, a Mecca, but soon faces the realization that his memories are burned into his consciousness and will color even his relationship with his wife and son. * * * * * * * * It’s canning time! Just in time for the apples and other fall fruits comes “The Farmer’s Wife Guide to Fabulous Fruits & Berries: Growing, Storing, Freezing, and Cooking Your Own” from author Barbara Doyen. This volume starts with easy to follow information about growing and caring for fruits and berries, followed by hundreds of recipes for using the harvest. The grape pie is heavenly! Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 18 September 2003
If Wilson Lewis had emulated his in-laws, he would have been looking at a fiftieth wedding anniversary and a poignant story of love and sharing. Instead, his mind has been on work and his time has been spent at the office, leaving a wide chasm between he and his wife and family, one that may be too wide to cross. It isn’t that Wilson doesn’t love Jane; it’s more that he has forgotten how to reach her and hold her close. Nicholas Sparks rekindles the flame in his latest, “The Wedding.” * * * * * * * * Everyone said that Neely Crenshaw was the best quarterback ever to set foot on the field for the Spartans. The Messina team had a reputation for fielding a good team, often a great one… but Crenshaw…well, all you can say is that Crenshaw was an All-American. Coach Eddie Rake was the mastermind behind all of those winning games, but he was a coach that inspired hatred as often as he inspired love. The community looks to their famed Neely Crenshaw to lead the prayers when they put Coach Rake in his final resting place, but Crenshaw needs to put a few things to rest, first. John Grisham draws from his days on the field to write “The Bleachers.” * * * * * * * * Nora Roberts aka J.D. Robb combine genres in “Remember When,” a novel that unfolds with action and suspense in a two-part story. The first section of the book is written ala Nora Roberts in a tale about Laine Tavish, an antique dealer with a secret past and a frightening future. Laine’s past may have caught up with her when uncle is killed in front of her shop, and her home is burglarized. In the second part persona J.D. Robb takes over, transporting us to the city of New York circa 2060. The two sections are tied together via some missing gems from the burglary, some diamonds that seem to carry a curse. * * * * * * * *
The news of her boss being murdered doesn’t shock Clare Westbrook as much as it might have. After all, Harvey Kredd was exactly an angel. He had helped Clare out with a loan for law school a few years back, but demanded that she pay him back by working long hours at little or no money. Even after he’s gone her contract binds her to his firm with an equally distasteful set of people. Throw in a homicide detective who’s determined to reconnect with Clare, a complicated situation with a niece that Clare is raising, and “Don’t Look Now” becomes one of Linda Lael Miller’s best. * * * * * * * * Family night provides a great opportunity to share the fun of baking with your youngsters. Families are invited to join Ann Heus in an apple pie extravaganza on Wednesday, the 1st of October at 6:30PM. Each family will put a crumb topped apple pie together to take home for baking. As always, there is no charge for this library program, but pre-registration is required. Bring the kids, bring a bowl and a spoon for mixing and we’ll supply the rest! Phone 898-5165 to reserve your “fixins.” * * * * * * * * Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 11 September 2003
The start of school also signals the start of StoryTime, a free program for pre-schoolers. The programs combine books and crafts in an entertaining fashion sure to capture the attention of your little one. Bring the children in on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 or evenings at 6:30. Remember, reading to your children is an excellent way to help improve their skills for the future, plus StoryTime is a great way to meet other parents and provide socialization for the kids! * * * * * * * *
In addition to the traditional books for kids, the New Holstein Public Library offers a wide variety of computer games, video materials, flannel board stories and toys that can be checked out and used at home. Need help in finding age appropriate materials? Ask any of the library staff for assistance – we’ll be happy to help you find just the right area! * * * * * * * *
The New Holstein Public Library is part of a library system that also includes Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Kiel and Chilton. Being a part of the expanded collection provides many benefits for our patrons as the type and number of materials available for checkout is greatly expanded. Think of it! Now the catalogs of five libraries are just a click away! There are a few new rules to adjust too, of course, including an expanded circulation time of three weeks for books, CD’s and magazines; one week for DVD’s and VHS materials. If you need to renew an item, don’t get caught short! Renewals are granted for just two days on videos. In fairness to all patrons, due dates will not be extended if an item is on hold for another patron. More books, more magazines, more videos, more access! * * * * * * * *
Internet access is one of the nice offerings from the modern library. New Holstein is fortunate to have free public Internet access available on a dozen computers. Sign up at the desk to surf for an hour – just initial the sign-in sheet in the appropriate time period and you are ready to “cruise the “net.” Those patrons between fourteen and eighteen must have a parental permission slip on file and those under fourteen must have a parent present to use the computers. We also have many popular programs available, including Word, Power Point, Excel and Access. Libraries aren’t just about books anymore – they’re about information in a myriad of forms. * * * * * * * *
Other services offered by the library include a photocopy machine, with copies priced out at just .15 each for single sided copies; a fax machine with the first page cost a mere $1.00, and a scanner for those familiar with the technology. The Arps Room, a public meeting room, is available for meetings and group usage – contact the library for details. Can’t make it in to the library because of health or transportation problems? We’ll be happy to find a way to accommodate you. And don’t forget to join the popular book discussion group – the first session begins the 16th of September. Pick up a flyer at the library for more information, or check online at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 4 September 2003
When an upscale Paris apartment is rocked with an explosion, the CIA is called in to assist in the investigation. The sole victim of the blast is a man on the suspected terrorist list, a man believed to be the mastermind behind a planned attack on the U.S. The elite task force dubbed “Blood Money” is assigned to tracking down a half million dollars missing from the crime scene and unearthing the circuitous path of terrorist dollars. The team’s ultimate goal is to stop the terrorists before they can strike. Christopher Reich combines high finance with current events in the thriller “The Devil’s Banker.” * * * * * * * *
Julia was a precocious child prone to wandering off, causing varying degrees of panic and exasperation for her mother, Cindy Carver. That pattern continued throughout the years, culminating in Julia’s abrubt moving out of the house to live with her father. These “disappearances” were hard on Cindy emotionally and physically. The sudden realization that her daughter was gone would send Cindy’s heart rate skyrocketing and her imagination soaring. Even after the two were reunited or Cindy was assured of Julia’s safety, the palpitations and fears would continue, taking forever to subside. Julia was always found safe, though, and Cindy was learning to live with Julia’s flightiness. Now Julia has not been seen since an audition with a big-time Hollywood actor…she has disappeared once again, but somehow Cindy knows in her heart that this time, something is very, very wrong. Fear and frustration won’t stop Cindy from spearheading a search for her daughter, or from pushing the police to believe that her daughter is truly gone. Joy Fielding writes of every parent’s nightmare in “Lost.” * * * * * * * *
Emilie Richards brings an Irish lilt to “The Parting Glass,” the story of the Donaghue sisters. The three share in the ownership of the Whiskey Island Saloon, an old Irish style pub on Lake Erie. The place has been in the family forever, and Megan does a fine job overseeing day-to-day operations. She’s juggling things a bit as she is in the midst of planning a wedding, but her organizational skills and capable ways smooth the way. Casey has just gotten married, and Peggy is struggling with the news that her beloved son, Kieran has autism. When a letter from a distant relative arrives, seeking help from the “girls”, Peggy is thrilled to fly to Ireland to help her. It’s the perfect arrangement – relative Irene with have someone to look after her, and Peggy will have the time to work with her son. When the three sisters have an impromptu reunion in Ireland, a veritable Pandora’s Box is opened. * * * * * * * * New DVD arrivals this week include “Chicago,” Disney’s “Savage Sam,” “The Life of David Gale,” “Cowboy Bebop,” “Bowling for Columbine” and “Roger & Me.” VHS releases for the kids are “Barney’s Outdoor Fun!,” “Bartleby,” “Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders” and “Bob the Builder’s Building Friendships.” DVD’s and videos circulate for one week, renewals are for two days only. Check out our great selection of films – you’ll be pleasantly surprised. * * * * * * * * It’s book discussion time! “Doing the Dewey” is the focus of this year’s book selections, with the first session scheduled for September 16th. Grace Flora will moderate the first discussion, centering on Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee’s “A Good Life: Newspapering and Other Adventures.” Discussion books are available at the library in regular, large print and audio formats. Pre-registration is not necessary – just pick up a copy of the book and join in the fun! Pick up a brochure and get ready to read! Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 28 August 2003
School starts soon, and with the beginning of the academic year comes a number of non-fiction arrivals, geared to get your mind back in the deep-thinking mode. Our non-fiction selections are housed on the outer walls of the library in the adult and children’s sections. Young adult reading levels are kept in the YA niche. * * * * * * * *
First on the list of new titles is “The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator’s Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child.” Ron Clark earned the reputation as a great teacher and was honored in 2001 with the Disney Teacher of the Year Award. Since then, he has traveled across the nation sharing advice about how to reach every student to ensure that they have a successful academic career. The perfect book for teachers and parents alike to help get the children off to a good start! * * * * * * * *
Curiosity about Prince Henry and the Royal Family has resulted in another flurry of articles and books about them. One of the better biographies is “Prince Harry” from Mark Saunders, known as an expert on the Royals. The Prince is perceived as an easygoing bloke, filled with mischief and often skirting the law. He is also a sensitive sort, struggling to cope with the loss of his mother amidst all of the flashbulbs and attention from paparazzi. * * * * * * * *
Ever wondered whether the threat of bioterror is real? Are there other risks to our world that we could perhaps prevent? Sir Martin Rees, a scientist who has dedicated his life to studies of the universe, reports that the threats and risks are very real and says that mankind is constantly creating new problems for the world. “Our Final Hour” will frighten and enlighten with the knowledge revealed. * * * * * * * *
How to use food and nutrition to maintain health and fight disease is detailed in Phyllis Balch’s new “Prescription for Dietary Wellness.” Balch offers advice on food storage and preparation; designing a diet to address special health needs and weight loss efforts, plus includes information about environmental impacts on foodstuffs. * * * * * * * *
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 21August 2003
Karen Robards’ “Beachcomber” wafts in on the last breezes of summer with Christy Petrino hitting the sands at Ocracoke Island, looking to escape a broken engagement with a mobbed-up guy. She’s ordered to make a delivery for her fiancé/boss, or a barrier that kept Kiley away for nearly twenty years. “Summer Harbor” from Susan Wilson explores human shortcomings and the coping mechanisms that kick in to help people heal and survive. * * * * * * * *
Greg Iles is back on the shelves with a new thriller that pits man against machine, tied in a confrontation that will detail the future of humankind. America’s top-level scientists are hunkered down behind top-secret doors in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, combining their skills and intelligence to develop a computer system that surpasses the human brain. Project Trinity has great potential as a groundbreaking scientific coup, but it also presents some moral and ethical issues that could alienate. A murder and assassination attempts changes the focus of the project when the people working on the project realize that their own lives are in grave danger. “The Footprints of God” explodes with suspense and thrills in a novel based on technology and change. * * * * * * * *
Larry Wyler has found his niche, penning prose and stories for his living. He’s also found the love of his life, the liberal Iris, a woman determined to spearhead positive change in the world. The two make a wonderful couple in a relationship filled with joy and sharing, but they travel their own paths, each destined for greatness. When Wyler hits the bestseller lists with his first novel, he loses sight of what’s important, leaves for Manhattan sans Iris, and parties until dawn. Garrison Keillor fleshes out the characters and the story in his inimitable style in “Love Me.” * * * * * * * *
Kay Hooper’s “Sense of Evil” pits Police Chief Rafe Sullivan against a serial murderer going after blond, beautiful women in his territory. Quickly realizing that he’s in over his head in trying to stop these heinous crimes, Sullivan turns to the FBI for help. Special Agent Isabel Adams, one of their best profilers is dispatched to assist Sullivan, but ironically, she fits the description of the past victims to a tee. So profiler becomes target, and the story takes off at warp speed. * * * * * * * *
The New Holstein Public Library will switch over to winter hours right after Labor Day, with more evening hours and Saturday openings. The book drop is located adjacent to the driveway for those of you who can’t make it in during regular hours, and our online catalog also allows for renewal of materials. Ask at the desk if you need a crash course in using the web access – it’s easy and it’s fun! * * * * * * * * Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 14 August 2003
There are a lot of wonderful memories that tie Kiley Harris to Hawke’s Cove in New England. She spent a lot of time with Grainger and Mack, swimming and laughing, hiking and dreaming, creating the childhood bonds that would last a lifetime. Events took a tragic turn that bittersweet summer following high school graduation, creating a barrier that kept Kiley away for nearly twenty years. “Summer Harbor” from Susan Wilson explores human shortcomings and the coping mechanisms that kick in to help people heal and survive. * * * * * * * * Jenny Porter has a cyberspace job as assistant to a financial executive, an interesting and challenging position that offers her flexibility and variety. It also provides a much-needed escape after an especially unpleasant row with her boyfriend. Still reeling from the argument, Jenny jets off to Scotland to evaluate a textile mill that has become a major financial drain. She’s expecting that her sour mood will color her assessment, but finds instead that she wants to become a champion for their cause. Join Katie Fforde in the “Highland Fling.” * * * * * * * * Door County is the setting for the latest Larry Watson novel, “Orchard.” Ned Weaver has a worldwide reputation as a first class artist, but he’s also known for his sleazy affairs with his models. The models are nothing more than playthings to him, so his wife never makes an issue of the infidelities. Indeed, she excuses them believing that his artistry is what is ultimately important. When a new model from Norway enters the studio, Ned’s heart is captured and he quickly decides that this married woman should be his muse and his own. * * * * * * * * New Orleans Police Detective Skip Langdon and the evangelical preacher Errol Jacomine have a long history of animosity. Jacomine is a radical known for his double-dealing, down and dirty ways of operating. He’s been implicated but never convicted in numerous thefts, kidnappings and murders. Not you average man of the cloth…When Skip discovers that she and her friends are Jacomine’s new targets, she knows that this won’t be an easy ride. Julie Smith plays with new and old definitions of the term “nemesis” in her latest in the Langdon series, “Mean Woman Blues.” * * * * * * * * It’s not too late to register for the instant art class being offered on Sunday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. Local artist Bob Schleh is repeating his popular landscape class held during Art in the Park last year, with the $25.00 participation fee covering materials and also providing seed money for future library programs. Come join the fun and open your eyes to the creativity within! Pre-register is strongly urged – call the library at 898-5165 to reserve a spot on the lawn! * * * * * * * * Another popular library event is scheduled for the same day, Sunday August 17. The annual book-sale will open at 9am and run until 3pm. Books are priced low, so bring someone along to help carry the bags and boxes – you’re sure to buy more than you can carry on your own! We have an especially wide range of books this year – the tables will be overflowing! * * * * * * * * Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 31 July 2003
Bennie Rosato is a tough nut - she's won almost every courtroom case that she took on and she's not afraid to take risks in her career or in her personal life. She has a good reputation in Philadelphia, one that she has worked hard to keep untarnished. But now her wallet has fallen into the hands of an unscrupulous someone who is running around town pretending to be Bennie, or at least an evil Bennie. "Dead Ringer" is the latest thriller from Lisa Scottoline. * * * * * * * *
Another popular mystery/thriller writer hits the mark with "Exit Wounds." Author J.A. Jance shifts into the killer heat of an Arizona summer to establish the crime scene for Sheriff Joanna Brady. Distracted by election year shenanigans and marital monkeyshines, Brady needs to focus on the ties between three bodies discovered in different locations - all three killed with the same weapon, using ancient bullets. * * * * * * * *
An 1870's Texas locale is the backdrop for Johanna Lindsey's latest, "A Man to Call My Own." Twins, as different as night and day, have each set their cap for a good-looking cowboy, Chad Kinkaid. Plain Marian has always stayed in the beautiful Amanda's shadow, in fact, she has intentionally played down her looks and intelligence to avoid attention. Seems that Amanda has a mean streak, and Marian learned early on that she would pay dearly if Amanda thought Marian was stealing any thunder. Chad is not easily deceived, though, and quickly sees through the facades of each of the girls to discover the truths hidden beneath the surface. * * * * * * * *
Another historical setting, this time the southern mountains during the Civil War, creates the stage for Sharyn McCrumb's "Ghost Riders." Malinda Blalock wasn't about to stay behind when her beloved husband went off to fight the war, so she quickly donned pants, chopped off her hair, and joined him in a ride to destroy the crops of those who backed the Confederacy. On another level of the novel, modern day Civil War re-enactors are startled by "ghost soldiers" joining the camps of the history buffs, forcing the players to turn to local "seers" to calm things down. History and imagination co-mingle as the story is told of mountain man turned governor Zebulon Vance and the divisive effect the war had on many families of the South. * * * * * * * *
Brats and burgers will transform into chairs and shelves when you support the New Holstein Public Library Brat Fry this Friday. Members of the New Holstein Kiwanis will do the grilling and serving from 10:00 until 6:00 at Stell's Piggly Wiggly. The Wal-Mart Foundation will match the effort dollar for dollar, so support the library by buying lunch for the whole gang! All proceeds will be used to purchase furniture for the youth section of the library. Bring your appetite! Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 10 July 03
Whenever Senator Ashley Butler hears the word cloning or anything about processes that he believes even remotely tamper with human reproduction, he sees red and his brain closes off to any reasoning. He's not afraid to go head to head with his opponents on this, and uses his tenure in the Senate to push his agenda. Will his stance alter when the very same processes he has vehemently opposed are the only medical options available to him when diagnosed with Parkinson's? Robin Cook pushes into this new frontier with "Seizure." * * * * * * * *
Oprah has reached back onto the classic bookshelf for her new club choice, John Steinbeck's "East of Eden." Originally published in 1952, "East of Eden" has never been out of print, has been published in many languages, was made into a movie, and was touted by Steinbeck as being his best work. He started the novel with the idea of giving his two sons a feel for the Salinas Valley, a place Steinbeck held dear, and based the story itself on the book of Genesis in the Bible. Oprah's endorsement is certain to send the book back to the top of the bestseller lists. * * * * * * * *
Janet Evanovich fans, start calling! Her "To the Nines" has just come through our doors, and the holds list is mushrooming! Savvy patrons have discovered that a hold can be placed on new books as soon as they show up on the catalog, so be certain to get your name on the list as soon as you hear about a book you would like! If you're computer-challenged, give us a list of favorite authors - we'll be happy to watch for new releases for you. * * * * * * * *
FBI Agent Alyssa Locke shares a long history with Lt. Sam Starrett, a hotshot investigator known as a player in the realm of romance. Locke has a knack for reading people accurately, so she understood going in that their "relationship" was more akin to a one-night-stand, but she also knew that Starrett was a good man underneath it all. When she's called in on a murder scene at the home of Starrett's ex-wife, Locke never questions Starett's innocence, even when the scales are tipping towards his guilt. "Gone Too Far" from Suzanne Brockmann will keep you turning pages all night long. * * * * * * * *
Most everyone rents an apartment at some time in their lives, and some of us become landlords. A helpful new arrival in the non-fiction arena is Nolo's "Every Landlord's Legal Guide." Legal information and legal forms covering leases and rental agreements, security deposits, renting rules, repair and maintenance are all included in this volume, with printable forms included on a cd-rom. An award winner in Wisconsin, "Love at Goon Park" has just hit our shelves. Garnering the prestigious Banta Award for author Deborah Blum, the book examines the work of psychologist Harry Harlow, a man who conducted experiments with primates at the University of Wisconsin, searching for the relationships between affection and emotional development. * * * * * * * *
Summer reading is still going hot and heavy - grab a schedule at the library or off of the website so that you can join the fun as we "Laugh It Up @ the Library!" A reminder to parents whose children attended summer school - check under the beds, next to the sofa and in the car for the few books that have not yet been returned. It's great to see all of these young readers and the enthusiasm they have for books. A special thanks to the many parents who work hard to foster that lifelong joy of literature.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 3 July 03
There was something special about Johnny Peterson, an intangible characteristic that endeared him to all he came in contact with. He was the sports hero at school, the class valedictorian, and the type of kid whom everyone looked up to. They say that only the good die young, and in Johnny's case, they were right. Prom night is a night that makes memories, but that memory of Johnny dying is one people would sooner forget. Danielle Steel tugs at the heartstrings in "Johnny Angel." * * * * * * * *
Adriana Trigiani of Big Stone Gap fame is back with "Lucia, Lucia." Lucia Sartori is an ambitious and talented woman of the 1950's, capitalizing on the freewheeling postwar boom in New York. The fashion industry is rocking, Lucia is engaged to her best friend from childhood, and she's surrounded by a bevy of loving and ebullient Italian relatives. Life couldn't be better! Then along comes an uptown kind of guy who sweeps Lucia off her feet while at the same time her career connections plop her into the middle of a super-sized scandal. What more can happen? * * * * * * * *
Dr. Temperance Brennan is looking forward to the romantic vacation that will get her out of Charlotte's sweltering heat. She's made her plans, packed her bag, and is ready to lock the doors behind when the call comes in. Bones are turning up, charred bones; bones covered with a mysterious substance…bones hiding clues to a hideous series of crimes. Now Brennan isn't going anywhere except to crime scenes and laboratories as she races to put the pieces together in Kathy Reichs' latest, "Bare Bones.". * * * * * * * *
There's still time to weed through your garden of books and audiovisuals to make a donation to the library book sale! The sale this year promises to be great fun, with a wide variety of materials available ranging from paperbacks to coffee table formats. Donations can be dropped off at the library, or call us to arrange for pick up! The sale is scheduled for August 17th in conjunction with the Arts in the Park festivities. Support you library with donations and purchases - we'll be open from 9am until 3pm with book treasures for all ages! * * * * * * * *
Google is the search engine of choice for many looking for information on the World Wide Web, as it has a comprehensive index that sifts through more than 2.4 billion web pages. As anyone who has performed a search knows, though, the returned results often include a myriad of useless and irrelevant information. For those who are serious about improving the efficiency of their online searches, "Google Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips and Tools" is just the ticket. Written by technology experts Tara Calishain and Rael Dornfest, this slim volume is filled with information that demystifies syntax and applications, offers suggestions and tips on how to improve the quality of your search results, explains how to integrate Google with other web tools, and makes it easy to have fun while "googling"! Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 26 June 2003
Author P.J.Tracy is actually two people, as a mother and daughter have teamed up in writing this hot new thriller, "Monkeewrench." Monkeewrench is the name of a software company whose claim to fame is a popular computer game pitting a murderer against the police. Authorities from Wisconsin and Minnesota are set to scurrying when life (or in this case, death) mimics fiction as a killer copies the modus operandi of the game in real time terror. * * * * * * * *
Another story set in the Midwest comes from Ann Tatlock and "I'll Watch the Moon." A St. Paul, Minnesota boardinghouse filled with an eclectic group of tenants is the backdrop for the story of Nova Tierney. Nova is a young girl who has promised her brother that she will watch the moon for him until he is well and released from the hospital. The U.S. is in the throes of a polio epidemic that has touched Nova's brother, Dewey, who long ago earned the moniker of "Galileo" because of his passion for astronomy. The two siblings whiled away many hours searching the night sky for stars, speculating about the moon and planets, wondering about the presence of a greater being. Now the mother of the two is searching that same sky, questioning her faith in a world where tragedies occur. The arrival of an amicable boarder, a survivor of Auschwitz, helps Nova's mother to put things back into perspective. * * * * * * * *
Sir Martin Gilbert, a prolific writer and researcher with a focus on the Holocaust and World War II, now writes of the other side of the story, the hundreds who fought to save the Jews from death and deportation. They are "The Righteous;" the people from varied backgrounds and countries who risked their own lives in an attempt to stop the Holocaust. "The Righteous: The Unsung Heroes of the Holocaust" includes such unsung heroes as Major Karl Plagge, a German officer who protected Jews by hiring them to work in his company. * * * * * * * *
It's never too late for gardening! The beautiful weather we have been experiencing has encouraged many to spiff up their yards and gardens, and to turn to the local library for assistance. Some new titles on our gardening shelves include: "Caring For Perennials: What to do and when to do it" by Janet Macunovich and Pam Duthie's "Continuous Bloom." "Caring for Perennials" contends that a well-organized perennial garden will only require an hour of work every month per 100 square feet of usage. Tips on design, weeding, tools and plant divisions are surefire ways to get any garden under control. "Continuous Bloom" offers the route to non-stop color in your garden, suggesting perennials arranged by month of bloom along with easy to follow information about where to plant and what to plant nearby for maximum beauty. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 19 June 2003
June 21st is almost here, a date that many have circled on their calendars in anticipation of the release of the latest Harry Potter book. Security abounds as booksellers and libraries have signed statements promising that they will not release the book prior to 12:01 a.m. on the 21st. The agreement even dictates that individuals may not open the book for a sneak peak prior to that time and date! At any rate, the book release is a huge event in the publishing world, a guaranteed bestseller for author JK Rowling, and the fifth Harry book to capture the fancy of readers both young and old. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" will be here soon - get your name of the waiting list as soon as you can! Ask one of us to put your name on the hold list, or you can do this yourself at any of the computer card catalog stations. You can even place holds, check on books and renew materials online by visiting our website at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us, clicking on "Online Catalog" and following the prompts * * * * * * * * New Holstein, Wisconsin is not generally known as a habitat for flamingos, but library visitors and passers-by know better! The library is being surrounded by an ever-growing flock of flamingos, and the interior of the building is filling up fast with the fine-feathered friends. "Laugh It Up @ The Library" is the official title for the summer program, a summer filled with fun and laughter. Since flamingos are such a funny bird, we thought it only fitting that participants in this program should "mingle with the 'mingos." Kids still have the opportunity to sign up for the program and to decorate a flamingo for display. The programs throughout the summer are guaranteed to be fun for kids of all ages, including the young at heart, so grab a flyer and get ready to laugh it up with the rest of us! * * * * * * * * Children seem to have an affinity with animals and always enjoy reading or hearing about them. A new series of non-fiction titles caters to that curiosity with "Name That Animal!" Included are titles such as "Whose Baby Is This?," "Whose Feet Are These?" and "Whose Bottom Is This?" Sure to delight and entertain as well as educate, the books are perfect for the K-5 crowd, although the older readers seem to get a kick out them too! * * * * * * * * The library has responded to many community needs through the writing of grants. While the paperwork is often time-consuming, these grants provide the wherewithal for specialized materials that the library perhaps would have been unable to provide otherwise. Some of the needs addressed during this past year have included large print materials, audio tapes for youth, an extensive and up to date health collection and the latest, materials in the Spanish language. If you have a special need that the library can help you with, speak to any one of us. We will be glad to try to find a way to accommodate you. * * * * * * * *
Wendy Cramer For publication 5 June 2003
Hollywood is filled with pretty faces, but Channing Manheim outdazzles them all. He's the gold standard, the icon that everyone emulates. He's the one who draws the adoring glances, the one the fans inundate with letters and requests for photos. He's also the one who has, for some unknown reason, drawn the disdain and anger of a tormented, twisted soul bent on doing Manheim harm. Manheim depends on his security chief, Ethan Truman to protect him from these nuisances, but can anyone protect "The Face" from such evil? Dean Koontz combines eccentric characters with mystery and suspense in his latest novel, already climbing the best-seller ladder. * * * * * * * *
For those who enjoy the writings of Elizabeth Berg, two new paperback releases have arrived, re-releases of earlier novels. "Durable Goods" was her first book, a 1993 award winner set on an Army base in Texas. Katie and her sister try to keep their distance from a violent father who is reacting inappropriately to the pain of the mother dying. The two girls need to find a way to grow around the abuse of the father and become the women that their mother predicted. "Ordinary Life" becomes a little less than ordinary when Mavis McPherson retreats to the bathroom, locks the door, and refuses to deal with living for a full week. Her husband is left on the outside, staring at the locked door, trying to figure out exactly what he should be doing about this bizarre turn of events. * * * * * * * *
Susan Wittig Albert writes another story of small town Texas with China Bayles as the central character. China has opened her dream shop, Thyme and Seasons and has fallen in love with her detective friend Mike McQuaid. Times should be quiet in the sleepy town of Pecan Springs, Texas, but times are never quiet for China Bayles. Ten cases that would baffle most are solved in "An Unthymely Death and Other Garden Mysteries," and the pages abound with herbal recommendations interspersed with wonderful recipes and garden tips. * * * * * * * *
"Laugh It Up At the Library" is ready for kick-off, with fun and entertainment packed into six weeks of summer reading fun. Bring the kids in to sign up during the week of June 9th - craft a flamingo for the library display, and get ready to enjoy! Read five books and win a prize from the prize buckets! Read ten to get coupons for the summer picnic! Kids 4th grade and up can play the "Laugh it Up" game - you'll earn a prize for every sheet completed. StoryTime for the toddlers will be held all summer long with guest storytellers running the show. Mark your calendar for Wednesdays at 10:00 - we'll sneak you in before the library opens! The summer will be filled with performers, including Doug the Jug, a juggler; Mr. Billy and his musical talent; Randy Peterson with songs and stories and a great picnic with games and clowns and food and fun! Each week the librarians will choose two "Readers of the Week" from the roster of summer reading participants, and will honor them with a flock of flamingos and a prize bag! Mingle with the flamingos this summer as the New Holstein Public Library celebrates summer with one of the funniest birds around! * * * * * * *
Recent visitors to the library have commented on the wonderful services that we provide for the public, services not necessarily available in other cities or states. The New Holstein Public Library offers VHS and DVD's at no charge, Internet service without fees, computer programs for public usage and of course magazines and books for every taste! Our programming includes pre-school story and craft hour, book discussion groups and programs for young adults. The library is open to all without charge - make it one of your weekly stops! * * * * * * * *
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 22 May 2003
Lucas Davenport is married now and has a child of his own; his boss has moved up the ladder and pulled Lucas along to handle the tough and high profile cases. His latest assignment certainly meets that criteria: a lynching in a Minnesota woods. Or are the deaths something else altogether? As usual, Lucas won't rest until he has all of the answers. John Sandford hits a lucky thirteen in this, "Naked Prey." * * * * * * * *
David Halberstram writes of the incredible bond between four of baseball's greats, the Boston Red Sox players whose friendship spanned six decades. When the news circulated that Ted Williams was dying, Dominic DiMaggio and Johnny Pesky took no time at all to reach the decision to travel across country to be with their friend. The fourth cohort, Bobby Doerr, was with them in spirit only, needing instead to be with his wife as she recuperated from a stroke. Baseball is central to the story, but friendship is what makes "The Teammates" a worthwhile read. * * * * * * * *
Price guides for the antique and collectible aficionados have arrived, including references on battery operated toys, pressed and patterned glassware, made in Japan pieces, Star Wars collectibles and the latest garage sale finds. We have a wide array of reference information useful for identifying and evaluating your treasures - who knows what you might find! * * * * * * * *
The library is in the early planning stages of another batch of computer classes. Watch the paper and the library postings for more information, and if there is a certain aspect of computer training that you would especially like to see offered, be certain to let one of the staff know - we are open to suggestions! Right now we are considering an intro to e-mail, an advanced e-mail class, an introduction to the Internet, and an everyday computer maintenance section. * * * * * * * *
We could still use a few volunteers for "guest readers" this summer. Programs are held on Wednesdays at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library. No special skills are necessary, just enthusiasm and a spirit of sharing. Contact the library for more details. * * * * * * * *
Memorial Day weekend marks the switch to summer hours. We are closed on Saturday, open Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 until 8:00, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 5:30. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library. Special programs are held throughout the summer to celebrate the reading program. Pick up a flyer, watch the paper for details, or check out our web page at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 24 April 2003
Christmas was going to be tough, no, downright impossible for Julie to get through. She and Jim had loved the holidays; they reveled in picking out just the right tree, in hanging the ornaments while crooning "White Christmas." They loved the holidays, and they loved each other. It was absolutely heartrending when Jim died…now Julie is faced with spending their favorite holiday alone. Worse yet, spending her future alone. But will she? Nicholas Sparks has other plans in mind in his latest, "The Guardian." * * * * * * * *
A recycled effort from Lawrence Block has been published, an old paperback written under the name of Andrew Shaw. Retitled "Cinderella Sims," it's a bit rough and a tad racy, but it's definitely Lawrence Block. Main character Ted Lindsay is running from memories when he moves to New York and buries himself in monotony. His life is dull, his feelings are numb, and that's exactly how he wants things. At least, until Cinderella Jones walks in. Suddenly he's "on the lam" with a "hot dame" and "fifty large." * * * * * * * *
There's no love lost between Meghann Dontess and her sister Claire. The two haven't seen eye to eye for almost thirty years and haven't even seen other in twenty. Meghann isn't looking forward to having Claire at her upcoming wedding, but after all, she is family. Falling in love was something that Claire never thought was possible, and getting back together with her sister seemed even less likely, but it looks like both things are going to happen! Join Kristin Hannah in celebrating the special love and friendship "Between Sisters." * * * * * * * *
Books on tape are perfect for travel, great for curious minds, and a wonderful adjunct to reading. A grant from the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System provided funding for the purchase of many popular titles for our juvenile collection. New additions include such favorites as the Wayside School titles, selections from Sharon Creech, award winners from the ever-popular Beverly Cleary, Magic Tree House titles and more. Books on tape are a great way to pique the interest of reluctant readers. * * * * * * * *
Looking for ways to save money? Clark Howard, the popular talk show host offers a wealth of ideas in "Clark's Big Book of Bargains." From camcorders to prescriptions, cars to vacations, Clark Howard reveals the insider secrets on getting the most "bang for your buck." * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 10 April 2003
Sitting on the porch reading or cuddling up on the sofa is a spring ritual for many, so we have stocked up on new titles as the nice weather approaches. Arrivals this week include "On His Terms" from the popular Linda Howard, Jo Goodman's "Everything I Ever Wanted," "Second Thyme Around" from Katie Fforde, Nicci French's "Beneath the Skin," Sandy Hingston's "The Affair," Mary Balogh's "Slightly Married" and finally, "Born Evil" from Adrian Havill. Check out our paperback shelf, located in the center aisle of the adult section. Need something more disposable for traveling? Grab a paperback or two from the book sale stock- the "in" thing right now is to leave a paperback behind for someone else to read. There's even an Internet site to log the title of the book and where you left it or where you found it! Check out www.bookcrossing.com for the skinny on how to get involved in this fun way to recycle. The site is also filled with book reviews, lists and recommended reads. * * * * * * * *
Jacquelyn Mitchard is back on the scene with "Twelve Times Blessed." True Dickinson and her circle of friends are celebrating her forty-third birthday at the latest "hot-spot" restaurant. This is a group who stood beside her during tough times, helping her come to terms with her husband's untimely death; holding her hand and offering her support as she struggled to raise her son and get a business off the ground. True has much to be grateful for, but she really misses that edge of romance in her life. Surrounded by lady friends, she still wishes for that special man. Leaving the restaurant amid peals of laughter, the group cautions each other to travel safely in the freshly fallen mix of snow and ice. On that hazardous trip home, True slides off the roadway and into the arms of a stranger. Will this become the romance she has been yearning for? * * * * * * * *
Tom McMichael catches the investigation into the murder of Pete Braga, but has to wrestle with old memories and clear his head before he can do what he does best: solve homicides. This assignment is a tough one, there's a lot of family history to deal with and a lot of old wounds. McMichael's grandfather was shot years back by Braga and a retaliatory strike was made against Braga's son, so there has always been bad blood between the two families. McMichael's professionalism propels him on his investigative course, even when the McMichael's name keeps cropping up. T. Jefferson Parker fans will revel in "Hot Pursuit." * * * * * * * *
Callie Dunbrook makes a living digging into the past. As an archaeologist, she spends her time uncovering secrets of life long passed and is accustomed to searching deeply for answers. Working at the Antietam Creek dig, Dunbrook finds herself in the middle of controversy and fear when rumors circulate of curses and strange occurrences at the site. The dig assignment becomes far too personal when Dunbrook's childhood and indeed, her identity, are called into question. "Birthright" is from the Romance Writer's hall of famer, Nora Roberts. * * * * * * * * Are there specific services that the library could provide to make your life easier? Are we doing something particularly well or is there something that we could really improve upon? Pick up a survey at the New Holstein Public Library to express your ideas and suggestions. We are always eager to hear from our library users, and always looking for ways to bring in new faces! * * * * * * * *
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 3 April 2003
After her mother's death, Lucinda Hunter hid away in her mom's farmhouse. She occasionally ventures out to the library or to mail her letters and pick up packages, but mostly she touches the outside world through the Internet. The rare journeys outside of her sheltered existence cause debilitating migraines and excruciatingly painful planning. No one comes around except for the postman, and that is exactly the way Lucinda wants it. When Lucinda spots a small child in the garden, though, she doesn't feel threatened at all…in fact, she feels curious and excited. Will this child, Katanya, be the impetus for change in Lucinda's lifestyle? Charlotte Vale Allen pushes an agoraphobic woman into the "Fresh Air." * * * * * * * * It's been thirty years since Emily Gordon was killed in an unsolved bank robbery. Time has eroded any clues that might have been out there, and people only vaguely remember the details of the event: mostly, the stories have morphed over the years into some unrecognizable form. The only thing that people seemed to agree on was that some left-wing radicals perpetrated the crime, and that there were a whole lot of people who were content to look the other way instead of pursuing an arrest. Private eye Spenser, lured into the investigation by six Krispy Kreme donuts, quickly discovers that people still want this crime left alone, and that they are willing to do anything, and harm anyone, to keep the case closed. "Back Story" is the latest Spenser novel from Robert B. Parker. * * * * * * * * Susan Wiggs uses the old caution to be "Home Before Dark" as the title of her latest novel about relationships and the way they color life's experiences. Jessie Ryder is a free spirit, traveling across the world with her camera, carefully and artfully recording her surroundings. Her photos are striking and often thought provoking, uncovering details previously unnoticed. The shutter is a shield for Jessie, a way to close off the memories of the daughter she gave away. Now Jessie's career and indeed, her sense of being are threatened by a quickly progressing loss of eyesight that prompted her physician to suggest that Jessie see the things she loves while she can. So it's back to Texas where Jessie will struggle with the wisdom of revealing her identity to her daughter, a girl who was raised thinking that Jessie is her aunt. * * * * * * * * Children's health problems are the focus of two new volumes in our non-fiction collection. "Does Your Child Really Need Glasses" from Robert A. Clark, M.D., is billed as "A Parent's Complete Guide to Eyecare." Clear and concise explanations are given about eyesight problems, eye charts and the way to detect potential problems. Also included is a chapter dealing with sight problems as they relate to learning difficulties, and another that explodes sixteen common myths about your eyes. Sorry mom, you were wrong…sitting too close to the TV will NOT make me go blind! The second volume of interest, a product from the Children's Hospital in Boston, deals with child developmental stages and issues. Entitled "The Children's Hospital Guide to Your Child's Health and Development," this book is filled with tips and information about pregnancy, child birth, clothing and equipment for babies, expected developmental steps and clear explanations of childhood illness and injuries. * * * * * * * * Just a reminder that the library benefits from the donation of old ink cartridges and cell phones! We are participating in the nationwide Green Library Project and will receive cash for every unit that we collect and send in for recycling. Many of these throw-aways will garner enough money to buy a new book, so think of us before you toss! We have a container for these items right by the office windows. Thanks for supporting your library in such an ecologically correct way! And to support another good cause, we have a bin for unwanted eyeglasses just inside the front entrance. Your generosity will help others throughout the world. * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 27 March 2003
A slew of new books has arrived for the younger sets, including cartons full gleaned from a Scholastic book sale in Milwaukee. Picture books, series readers for beginners, middle school and young adult paperbacks filled boxes to overflowing and are now circulating amongst our young readers. Encourage your child to use the library - it is safe, free and a fun place to be! * * * * * * * *
Travel plans are on the minds of many as spring and summer approach, so we've stocked up on new guides to help you. New arrivals from the Frommer's guides include Washington D.C, Grand Canyon National Park, New England and Chicago. We can also set you up on the Internet where you will be able to check weather and hotel information, special events and festivals, travel tips and advisories and more. Don't forget that we have back room books available at low, low prices for you to take along for the trip! * * * * * * * *
Our magazine offerings go through an evaluative process each year as we pick and choose those titles we believe are most used and thus most valuable to our patrons. Choices for this year include Antiques & Collecting; Budget Travel; Better Homes & Gardens; Bride's Magazine; Business Week; Consumer Reports and Consumer Reports on Health: Country Decorating Ideas; Country Home; Crafts; Entrepreneur; Family Circle, Family Fun and Family Handyman. We also offer titles such as Quick Cooking; Redbook; Reminisce; Taste of Home; This Old House; Traditional Home; Men's Journal; Fast Company; Kiplinger's and Victoria. Magazines check out for three weeks, or you are welcome to sit in the easy chairs and browse the collection. A gift subscription to your favorite magazine is always a wonderful way to support your local library! * * * * * * * *
Wisconsinite Richard Dawley spent years researching the Amish people and settlements in our state as he gathered information for "Amish in Wisconsin." All profits from the book, according to the New Berlin author, will be donated to the Amish to help defray medical costs. Dawley writes of the 8,000 Amish in our state, including the settlement in our area, in a casual, anecdotal style that combines fact with personal glimpses into the life of the Amish. * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 13 March 2003
"Dating Game" fits right into the template for a romantic best seller: the plot includes the twenty-year plus marriage gone awry; the broken hearted wife; the man with the younger lover…but somehow this age-old story plays out like something new. Paris Armstrong decides that her only option is to put as much geographic as emotional distance between she and her ex - so look out San Francisco! Suddenly, starting over doesn't seem so bad! Danielle Steel pens another bestseller with "Dating Game." * * * * * * * *
Amanda Jaffe had her five minutes of fame when she headed up the defense team for the Cardoni trial, but this didn't come without a price. After the trial was over, she felt drained and exhausted, traumatized and almost paranoid, unable to believe in herself. Now she's faced with an even more high-profile case, one that no one else is willing to get connected with. Jon Dupre makes his living peddling high-class flesh to moneyed men; a living that's interuppted by accusations of murder. Dupre is looking to make a deal by offering information that would uncover a secret organization whose initiation rite is the commission of a murder. Sounds far-fetched to Attorney Jaffe, until pressure is put on for her to drop the investigation. Philip Margolin, a defense attorney himself, pens the "Ties That Bind." * * * * * * * *
Camille Delonga jumps into wedding planning with joy when her daughter Jordan announces her engagement. She's always in a whirl, helping to choose flowers and dresses; making favors and offering encouragement to her daughter, keeping the "you're so young!" admonishments under wraps. She wants this to be a wonderful celebration, a wedding that will bind the bride and groom forever. Camille's own wedding was a quick and hurried affair, beautiful in it's own way, but the marriage itself was a disastrous failure. Seeing her ex during all of these preparations though is tugging at her emotions…Camille never did forget her handsome Creed Burke. Romance, excitement and enduring friendships abound in the latest offering from Kathleen Eagle. * * * * * * * *
The book discussion series for spring promises to be enjoyable, interesting and thought provoking. The season kicks off on March 18 at 7:00 PM with Jim Flora hosting the first event with a discussion of Charles Frazier's "Cold Mountain," a story of a Civil War deserter and his search for love and place. Copies of the book are still available at the library - pick one up today! Programs are free and everyone is welcome. Future discussion dates set for April 8, April 29 and May 13 - mark your calendar! * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 6 March 2003
Shopaholic protagonist, Becky Bloomwood, is moving at warp speed to plan the wedding of her dreams. She's happy, she has a great job and a fabulous fiancee, a stunning ring and a wedding date set. Unfortunately, she also has two very strong women trying to orchestrate the wedding plans to suit their own tastes. Becky's never been one to stand up for herself, especially when she'd have to go head to head with her mother and the future mother-in-law, but things are simply getting out of hand! Sophie Kinsella sends Becky down two aisles in "Shopaholic Ties the Knot." * * * * * * * * Ray Mitchell recreates his life when he returns to Dempsey, New Jersey, searching for meaning and hoping to reestablish a relationship with his daughter. He's a white man in a changed neighborhood… the neatly tended homes and lawns have gone to seed; the projects loom large against the landscape. Coke is no longer a soft drink, and crime is commonplace in this new version of the 'hood. Mitchell wants to share his wealth; he wants to make a difference in the lives of those around him. He's teaching again, he's hooked up with a new lady friend, and then he's beaten senseless by a person he refuses to identify. "Samaritan" is Richard Price's sixth novel. * * * * * * * * Divorce has become more and more common in today's society, with failed marriages surpassing the number of successful ones. Drifting in the background of these statistics are the faces of those held hostage: the children. "What About the Kids?" examines the impact that divorce has on the rest of the family, meanwhile providing common sense advice and professional opinion about the ways to minimize the damage and capitalize on the learning experience. Judith S. Wallerstein, child psychologist and director /founder of the Center for the Family in Transition teams with accredited Sandra Blakeslee in an effort to educate about the parenting changes necessitated by divorce. * * * * * * * * Animals undergo incredible transformations as they prepare themselves for the winter, including radical physiological and behavioral change. Humans force changes in their own environments to adapt to the influences of weather, whereas evolutionary advancements provide survival techniques in the animal world. Some birds, for example, actually hibernate in order to save energy, then go through a shivering cycle to re-warm themselves. Toads will dig deep into the ground to hide away from frost, and some frogs actually become encapsulated in ice, "coming alive" again when they thaw! Bernd Heinrich writes of nature's adaptations in "Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival." * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 27 February 2003
When Jake Grafton discovers that four nuclear warheads are in the hands of Islamic terrorists, plans are immediately put into place to save Western civilization from nuclear holocaust. The word is that the extremists intend to detonate the warheads in highly populated areas of the United States in retaliation for perceived wrongs against the Muslim world. It seems simple enough…track down the terrorists, find the bombs, and disable them. Trouble is, the hunt is through waters muddied by politics, traitors, spies and unexpected identities. Stephen Coonts examines the concept of how far we will go in the fight for "Liberty." * * * * * * * * A dream house atop a mountain built especially for her by the man who loves her…Leigh Kendall is reveling in her good fortune as she traverses shadowy late nigh roads to join her husband, Logan at their new "love nest." Unfamiliarity with the route becomes a critical factor when Leigh finds herself in the middle of a swirling, blinding blizzard. She remembers being frightened, she remembers being run off the road, but then she remembers nothing until waking in the hospital. It all seemed like a dream…Then it turns to nightmare when the police arrive to question her about her suspected role in the disappearance of her husband! "Someone to Watch Over Me" is another suspense/thriller from Judith McNaught. * * * * * * * * "The Master Butchers Singing Club" is a story of passion and of secrets. Fiedelis Waldvogel loves singing, and he loves his family. His secret past is one he would like forgotten, in fact, he fled Germany for North Dakota in his quest to put the part he played in the war behind him. His life is calm, now, and centers around the singing group and the many characters it enfolds. Then along comes Delphine Watzka who shatters the serenity and shakes up the lives of all around her. Author Louise Erdrich draws on her personal knowledge of life in North Dakota to flesh out the background and create the regional nuances in the rich characters in this, her latest novel. * * * * * * * * Timothy Ferris shares an interest in astronomy, encouraging all to experience the joys of "Seeing in the Dark." Ferris includes charts, guides and glowing descriptions of the wonders of outer space. Through stories and hard information, Ferris offers persuasive reasons to join the "most accessible and democratic of all the sciences." Low cost, nontechnical, available to all just by walking out the door, stargazing is touted by Ferris as a great way to pass the time and to experience nature. * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 20 February 2003
The mores of 1800's England proclaim life to be empty without the inclusion of a successful marriage. Simon Frederick Cynster has everything that makes for a good main character: he is rich beyond belief, his social status is unparalleled, and his personality perfectly compliments his extraordinary looks. All that is missing is someone permanent to share with. Cynster is never lacking for female companionship; on the contrary, he has damsels and lassies practically throwing themselves at his feet. No one has captured his heart, though, until his eye is drawn to Portia Ashford, a strong and willful beauty. Stephanie Laurens orchestrates the search for "The Perfect Lover." * * * * * * * * Inspector John Rebus has a knack for solving crimes, but he also has a knack for getting into trouble! This time, his blow-up with the boss gets Rebus sent packing to the Scottish Police College for re-training in the hopes that he will better learn to deal with authority. Rebus soon teams up with a large group of miscreants who call themselves the Resurrection Men, and the band of rebels are assigned to follow the trail of an old, cold case. "Resurrection Men" takes some dizzying twists and turns through the skill of author Ian Rankin. * * * * * * * * Cady Jordan has come home to Indigo Valley to look after her beloved grandmother, a once popular movie star whose movies are now relegated to the archives of the great production studios. Growing up in the Valley, Cady and her friends spent a lot of time at a secret playground, at least until "that day…" Then more than the playground became secret when one child was killed and Cady was seriously injured in circumstances that Cady has never been able to bring to the foreground of her memory. Now that she's back home, little bits and pieces are breaking their way through the barriers in her mind, an occurrence causes much concern and consternation amongst those who are intimately familiar with the events of that long-ago day. "Late Bloomer" from Fern Michaels combines mystery, suspense and self-discovery in a captivating read. * * * * * * * * Being part of a shared system affords many advantages to our patrons, the most noticeable being the expansion of our collection offerings! Patrons are often thrilled to discover that there are dozens of copies of the latest hot-sellers available, cutting wait list time dramatically. Popular movies are just a click away if not available on our shelves, and that elusive title you remember from childhood may well be sitting on a shelf in one of the other system libraries, deliverable to our door within days! Technological advances are also a boon, making our combined catalog available 24/7 on the Web. Renewals? You can do them on-line…want to place a hold? Log on and it's done! Don't have the Internet at home? We have it here, available at no charge. E-mail access, Internet classes - they are all available here at the library. What a wonderful world! * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 13 February 2003
John Grisham fans won't be disappointed with the latest suspense novel, "The King of Torts." Public Defender Clay Carter was never too thrilled with his job, his eyes were always roaming, looking for greener fields, but he stayed a bit too long in his position and now finds it hard to get a second interview with any of the "better" firms in town. He knows he has it in him to make a name for himself as a power attorney, but he also realizes that he'll probably never get the chance, stuck as he is defending petty criminals and drunk drivers. Even this latest case of a young man charged with a street murder doesn't do much to stimulate his interest…but wait! Is there a conspiracy lurking in the background? Is there a possibility of a multi-million dollar suit against one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies around? * * * * * * * * The cats are back! Lillian Jackson's Braun's "The Cat Who Brought Down the House" centers on Thelma Thackeray, an aging but well-known Hollywood star living out her life in rural Pickax. Thelma's "new life" as a film club organizer gets off to a bumpy start what with the nabbing of her Amazon parrots followed by a report that the death of her twin is being ruled "suspicious." The Kit Kat Revue will have to wait as the super-sleuth Siamese Qwill sniffs out the bad guys to solve these mysteries. * * * * * * * * Another stellar mystery selection comes from Linda Fairstein, the queen of suspense. "The Bone Vault" plays off of a macabre exhibit that has heads shaking in the art world. The wealthy donors have gathered to kick off the opening, much to the chagrin of some of New York's finest. All is going well, though, until the museum director seeks out an assistant district attorney in attendance, advising her of a rather unusual discovery on the loading dock. * * * * * * * * Preparations are underway for the next round of book discussions at the New Holstein Public Library. A wide range of non-fiction titles will be covered, working straight through the Dewey Decimal System! The discussions are always lively and insightful. New perspectives are welcomed, so join in whenever your schedule permits. Check with Director Barb Weber for more information, and watch the website for updated schedules. * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 16 January 2003
When the sanctity of the San Diego courthouse is violated with a volley of bullets, the building is forever scarred with holes and ricochets. When the dust settles and the screaming stops, people who had hit the ground hoping to hide from the barrage begin to gingerly raise up, knowing that they will never feel quite as safe on these steps again. As they look around to each other for comfort, they realize that two have not been so fortunate, and the calls to 911 begin ringing in. Attorney Paul Madriani knows that his close relationship with one of the victims may color his defense of the man involved in the deaths, but he takes on the case anyhow, determined to ferret out the reasons for the murder of his friend. Steve Martini moves from courthouse to Mexico and back in his latest, "The Arraignment." * * * * * * * * Arizona is the setting for the newest Jayne Ann Krentz romance, featuring Zoe Luce and Ethan Truax. Zoe does a brisk business as an interior designer, but she also has a nose for secrets. When one of her clients seems to be walking on the wrong side of the truth, Zoe calls upon her private investigator friend Ethan to do a little digging. Soon Zoe finds that Ethan's investigation has taken a twist where it is Zoe's own past that is being looked into…a past that Zoe hoped to keep under tight wraps. * * * * * * * * Readers of "The Wheel of Time" series will delight in book ten from Robert Jordan, "Crossroads of Twilight." The power of the Shadow is growing stronger and the characters find themselves at a vital junction where immediate action and strong forces are necessary to save the world. * * * * * * * * How many of you have had your teenager refuse to wear a pair of shoes or jeans because they weren't the "right" brand? Alissa Quart looks behind the billboards and labels to discover the ways that American business is "branding" our youth. "Branded: the buying and selling of teenagers" treads through the halls of Madison Avenue and through the halls of high schools to discover the impact of advertising on the buying habits and on the esteem of the average teen. * * * * * * * * Joe Lieberman skyrocketed to the front page of the American press when his name was inked in as Al Gore's running mate in the presidential campaign of 2002. "An Amazing Adventure," authored by Joe and Hadassah Lieberman, opens the door to the private rooms and recollections of a whirlwind campaign and the way politics changes the lives of the candidates. * * * * * * * * Roger MacDonald spent his life caring for the medical problems of residents in the remote and isolated regions of northern Minnesota. While tending to the needs of the many rural folk he encountered, he made life-long friends and learned valuable lessons from their independence and toughness. "A Country Doctor's Casebook" is subtitled "Tales from the North Words." * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. For publication 9 January 2003
Joy Anderson served as a guide to journalist Gabe Venture when he explored the Lost River Cave in New Mexico, but it quickly became apparent that the two had much more to discover. The chemistry was instant and explosive and their relationship would leave forever footprints in Joy's life. Gabe, though, heedlessly moved on in pursuit of his career, determined and destined to be a world-renowned reporter. Years pass, Joy is a professor, Gabe a superstar returning to the endangered cave…is "This Time Love"? Elizabeth Lowell's latest is a recycled 1980's plot destined for the bestseller lists. * * * * * * * * Jeff Shaara has built his reputation writing of the American Revolution and the Civil War in novels that mirror historic events. "Rise to Rebellion" transports the reader to the 1770's as the American Revolution escalates from discontent to war. The first in a projected two-volume novel, "Rise" is told from the viewpoint of the major players in the Revolution. George Washington, Nathaniel Greene, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Cornwallis and others are represented in the telling of the origins of the war that defined America. * * * * * * * * Rainwater, Oklahoma is right in the middle of oil country, and protagonist Jill Jones is right in the middle of a male population that outnumbers females four to one. She's a wildcat, protecting her territory in a newly settled Oklahoma. She's come from Fertile, Missouri where to help her ailing aunt run a whorehouse turned hotel, and she's doing it with gusto! Dorothy Garlock layers the plot with historical research, a stalker, a handsome stranger, and a battle royale in "A Place Called Rainwater." * * * * * * * * Demystify simple repairs and fixes with "How to Fix just about Everything" from Bill Marken. A handy volume of quick and simple instructions dealing with "Everday Annoyances" such as restringing your guitar or fixing a stuck zipper to "Occasional Disasters" like stabilizing a Christmas tree, fixing a run-on sentence. Running the gamut from clothing to computers, cleaning to cars, if you can't find the answer in this one, you probably need to call in an expert! Another repair guide, this one geared to women, "Dare to Repair" is touted as a "Do-It-Yourself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home." Julie Sussman & Stephanie Glakas-Tenet include clear and detailed illustrations side by side with simple instructions on fixing the little things that go wrong in a home. * * * * * * * * "Knock 'em Dead 2003" is chock full of advice for the job hunter. Beginning with packaging a strong resume, pushing through the how's and what's of interview attire and responses, closing with tips on how to land the job you want at the salary you need, it's a job-hunters dream guide. Martin Yate has spent his life advocating for the working professional. For publication 2 January 2003
The non-fiction aficionado will find much to enjoy within the boxes of recent arrivals. "How to Pay Zero Taxes" is a great solution to fending off the taxman blues - it's advertised as having hundreds of tips and techniques that will help save money through tax loopholes and exemptions. The ins and outs of the new 2002 laws are discussed in detail using layman's terms to demystify the complex laws of the land. Jeff A. Schnepper hits his 20th edition with this new release. * * * * * * * * Lundy Bancroft doesn't hold back when examining the ever-growing problem of abusive relationships. A difficult topic is dealt with sensitivity and compassion, but also with a tough and realistic approach. "Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men." Bancroft details nine different types of abusers, along with warning signs of potential abusers, plus explains the dynamics of how abuse is overlooked, condoned and perpetuated by society. * * * * * * * * "A Single Step" is Heather Mills McCartney's poignant and extraordinary life story, a reflection on her childhood days through her modeling years, culminating with her widely publicized life with rock icon Paul. Her indomitable spirit shines through as she speaks of her wild, troubled childhood; the disastrous accident that left her an amputee, and the commitment she made to help others through medical relief work. * * * * * * * * For those who enjoyed the oral history and biographical tales in the Round Barn, Jacqueline Dougan Jackson is back with "More Stories from The Round Barn." Grampa, Grama and the whole family are back with delightful reminisces about life on a Wisconsin dairy farm. Rural pleasures, comedic stories and dramatic intrigue are all interlaced in the anecdotes Jackson holds dear. * * * * * * * * On another rural note, "Living with Chickens" is an in-depth but down-home style reference guide to raising a backyard flock. Jay Rossier provides the information, Geoff Hansen the photographs in an easy to follow, enjoyable to read compilation of chicken knowledge. Ranging from "The Charm of Chickens" to "Chickens and Children," Rossier's book will be an invaluable source for the chicken owner. * * * * * * * * The library has shortened hours during the holidays. We are closed on Saturday the 28th, open Monday the 30th until 5:30, then closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Normal hours will resume on the 2nd of January 2003. StoryTime returns on January 8th, and Family Night will be back in February. Watch the paper for details, or log on to www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.For publication 26 December 2002
The non-fiction aficionado will find much to enjoy within the boxes of recent arrivals. "How to Pay Zero Taxes" is a great solution to fending off the taxman blues - it's advertised as having hundreds of tips and techniques that will help save money through tax loopholes and exemptions. The ins and outs of the new 2002 laws are discussed in detail using layman's terms to demystify the complex laws of the land. Jeff A. Schnepper hits his 20th edition with this new release. * * * * * * * * Lundy Bancroft doesn't hold back when examining the ever-growing problem of abusive relationships. A difficult topic is dealt with sensitivity and compassion, but also with a tough and realistic approach. "Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men." Bancroft details nine different types of abusers, along with warning signs of potential abusers, plus explains the dynamics of how abuse is overlooked, condoned and perpetuated by society. * * * * * * * * "A Single Step" is Heather Mills McCartney's poignant and extraordinary life story, a reflection on her childhood days through her modeling years, culminating with her widely publicized life with rock icon Paul. Her indomitable spirit shines through as she speaks of her wild, troubled childhood; the disastrous accident that left her an amputee, and the commitment she made to help others through medical relief work. * * * * * * * * For those who enjoyed the oral history and biographical tales in the Round Barn, Jacqueline Dougan Jackson is back with "More Stories from The Round Barn." Grampa, Grama and the whole family are back with delightful reminisces about life on a Wisconsin dairy farm. Rural pleasures, comedic stories and dramatic intrigue are all interlaced in the anecdotes Jackson holds dear. * * * * * * * * On another rural note, "Living with Chickens" is an in-depth but down-home style reference guide to raising a backyard flock. Jay Rossier provides the information, Geoff Hansen the photographs in an easy to follow, enjoyable to read compilation of chicken knowledge. Ranging from "The Charm of Chickens" to "Chickens and Children," Rossier's book will be an invaluable source for the chicken owner. * * * * * * * * The library has shortened hours during the holidays. We are closed on Saturday the 28th, open Monday the 30th until 5:30, then closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Normal hours will resume on the 2nd of January 2003. StoryTime returns on January 8th, and Family Night will be back in February. Watch the paper for details, or log on to www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.For publication 19 December 2002
Bob Dollar isn't all that sure about where he's going or even where he wants to get in life, but he's made it through college and knows that it's time to start supporting himself. Global Pork Rind is offering a job that sounds just as good as any other and not as bad as some, so faster than you can saw "hee-haw" Bob is in undercover in Woolybucket, Texas. He's hired on as a farmhand, but his real purpose is to convince the farm owner to sell out to Global, a company who specializes in buying up land to create mega hog-farms. It doesn't take Bob long to find out which side of the fence he's really on in "That Old Ace in the Hole" from Pulitzer prize winning author Annie Proulx. * * * * * * * * Rommy "Squirrel" Gandolph has been sitting on death row, waiting for justice to be administered for a brutal triple slaying in 1991. Ten years have passed with Rommy protesting his innocence, begging for someone, anyone to help him avoid being put to death. Arthur Raven didn't really want to get involved in the case from the beginning: he's a corporate attorney, not a criminal lawyer, but there was no option for him to turn down the court appointment. He's invested a lot of time and effort in searching for procedural flaws of the case, but has been unable to come up with a way to save his client. When it seems that all resources have been exhausted, another inmate claims "credit" for the murders. Author Scott Turow writes about what he knows in "Reversible Errors." * * * * * * * * Commissioned to tune and repair a rare piano in Burma, young Edgar Drake traveled to 1886 Burma on what proved to be the adventure of a lifetime. Surgeon-Major Anthony Carroll used the hitherto unknown musical and scientific instruments to create peace with the locals, playing on their ignorance of 19th century technology. The journey to Burma is a long one, but it is time that Drake spends examining his marriage and his life, and time spent marveling at the changing landscape. Burma proves to be an intriguing and exotic place that strikes a chord within Drake. His friendship and admiration for the eccentric and charismatic Carroll grows, and a local beauty proves to be a kindred spirit. Will Drake be able to leave Burma and return to his life in England? Daniel Mason pens his first novel - "The Piano Tuner." * * * * * * * * Those with an interest in such things as the West Nile virus and bioterrorism will find Robert S. Desowitz's new book to be a satisfying and intriguing read. "Federal Bodysnatchers and the New Guinea Virus: Tales of Parasites, People, and Politics" examines such diseases and illnesses as malaria, West Nile, cryptosporidiosis (remember the Milwaukee outbreak?) and others, explaining the medical and scientific information in layman's terms. Desowitz warns of the devastation these types of diseases can cause, and lays bare the inadequacies of the world's ability to fight them. * * * * * * * * As the holidays approach, we at the library take time to reflect on the many wonderful patrons who make our year special. This library is fortunate to have a dedicated group of parents who encourage their children to explore reading, parents who bring their toddlers to StoryTime programs and to Family Nights, parents who allow their children to spend school lunch time and after school time in our building. These parents, through their behavior, model the Dr. Seuss quote: "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." It brings us great pleasure to watch the small children we come to know and love grow to adulthood, and to see them continue to use the library. We have a long list of patrons who eagerly await the newest releases in fiction and in non-fiction and equally as many who spend hours browsing the stacks, list in hand, searching out works by beloved authors. It's always gratifying to see the easy chairs occupied by those who stop in to read a magazine or a newspaper, and equally pleasing to us to see the Internet computers constantly busy. The library's list of things to be thankful for could go on and on, but suffice to say, we are indeed blessed.* * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. The library will be closed on the 24th, 25th, 28th and 31st of December , and will close at 5:30 the 26th, 27th and 30th. Join us online at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 12 December 2002
Sandra Brown does a reverse twist on the Cinderella story when the protagonist in "The Rana Look" is a well-known and recognizable super-model hiding out in oversized clothing and a remote location. Reeling from a confrontation with her mother and determined to find her own way in life, Rana seeks solace and quietude in the boarding home of a delightful older woman. Rana's self-imposed exile comes to an abrupt halt when a good-looking nephew shows up to recuperate at his aunt's home. This being a Sandra Brown novel, we all know what happens next…but the reading is light and tinged with humor and the story is one that never grows old. * * * * * * * * Sandra Dallas, author of the wonderfully entertaining "Persian Pickle Club," draws on a Western theme in her latest offering, "The Chili Queen." Emma Roby is a quiet and unassuming woman on her way to New Mexico to start a new life as a mail-order bride. Taken in by Addie French, proprietor of Chili Queen boarding house (read brothel by everyone in town!) Emma soon catches on to the place and soon enters into the opportunities of illegal adventures with a vengeance! * * * * * * * * The legendary games that set the standards for football history are the focus of "The Magnificent Seven." Bud Lea covered the Packers for years for the Milwaukee Sentinel; Vernon Biever was the official team photographer since 1946 and John Biever is on staff for the Sports Illustrated. In this volume, the three have teamed up to swap tales and pictures of the amazing Green Bay Packers, heralded in the sixties as "one of the greatest sports dynasties of all time." The legendary "Ice Bowl" is arguably the most talked about game in the annals of football history, one of the seven games broken down play by play through the eyewitness accounts and photographs of the authors. Think Christmas giving with this one! * * * * * * * * Pat Conroy was a basketball player long before he became a writer of fiction, and his love of the game combines poetically with his wordsmithing skills in "My Losing Season." Conroy hit the courts as a nine-year-old in Orlando, Florida, an "Army brat" shifting from city to city, school to school, always trying to fit in but never having the time to do so. Orlando, though, was different from the first time he stepped foot on the basketball court and discovered the player within. The telling of Conroy's basketball career opens up the lane for the telling of his childhood, shedding light on the events that shaped the man he is today. * * * * * * * * "What is e-mail and how do I get it?" If that's a question you have been asking, sign up for an introductory class at the library! In the beginner class we'll walk you through an explanation of e-mail, get you signed up for an account, and teach you the rudiments of getting and receiving messages. Classes are scheduled for Saturday, December 14th at 10:30 am. Call the library to sign up soon - registration is limited. * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 3 December 2002
Whenever a baby-sitter is needed in the wealthy summer homes along Long Island, the first name suggested is that of the lovely and ebullient Theresa. Everyone loves Theresa, and admires the way that she interacts with the many children of the island, but they also notice her for her beauty and her charm, traits that Theresa herself seems oblivious to. Her parents are hoping that in the future Theresa will catch the eye of a very wealthy gentleman who will then become their son-in-law. For now, though, it is a glorious summer of being fifteen and being a part of the idyllic life of the island. Alice McDermott follows on the success of "Charming Billy" with this, "Child of My Heart." * * * * * * * * James Manville didn't care whom he rode roughshod over as he fought his way to the top, amassing a huge fortune in the process. Along the way he found Lillian, made her his wife, and shared his billions with her in a shower of gifts and travels. She was always at his bidding, but she never complained: after all, she loved him and he loved her. She had his promise that he would always take care of her every need, even before she was aware of the need! What a shock, then, to discover that Jimmie didn't include her in his will! Bad enough that he was killed in a plane crash, but to discover that he also betrayed her sets Lillian's blood boiling. Jude Deveraux keeps the story moving in "The Mulberry Tree." * * * * * * * * David Baldacci reminds readers of the miracles of the seasons in "The Christmas Train." Tom Langdon is in a hurry to get back to L.A. for Christmas: he's distracted, moody and ready for a fight. Some harsh words at the airport put him on the wrong side of the gate so he ended up scrambling to catch a train instead. The slower pace of the trip allows some time for reflection and Tom discovers much about himself and about the way he has lived his life. * * * * * * * * Janet Evanovich mixes up a holiday treat in "Visions of Sugar Plums," Stephanie Plum is a top-notch fugitive apprehension agent with much cause, but little time for celebration. She's been checking her list, tracking down the bad guys, telling herself that there's plenty of time to get ready for Christmas. Now the holiday is just four days away and Stephanie's holiday preparations have yet to begin. No tree, no packages, no ribbon, and no cookies - but wait! There's a strange man in her kitchen - a man who says he's on a mission. Grab the fruitcake and a double shot Tom and Jerry for this one --- you'll need it! * * * * * * * * Tom Brokaw grew up in the heart of America, a place where a strong work ethic, high moral standards and values are part of the traditional upbringing. Brokaw describes his childhood as "…a Tom Sawyer boyhood" and remembers the value that was placed on hard work and enterprise. Reflecting on his own life and on the events that brought him to where he is today, Brokaw shares insights about his personal growth and the growth of the world around him. "Tom Brokaw: A Long Way from Home: Growing up in the American Heartland" is a story that will strike a chord with anyone who finds themselves living miles away from home. * * * * * * * * "What is e-mail and how do I get it?" If that's a question you have been asking, sign up for an introductory class at the library! In the beginner class we'll walk you through an explanation of e-mail, get you signed up for an account, and teach you the rudiments of getting and receiving messages. Classes are scheduled for Tuesday, December 3rd at 11:00 am and 6:30 pm. Another session is set for Saturday, December 14th at 10:30 am. Call the library to sign up soon - registration is limited. * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 31 October 2002
Kate Reddy is a human dynamo. She's a hedge-fund manager dealing with millions of dollars in multiple countries at any given time, and she is also a dedicated mom who can whip up on meal on a half hours notice, keep up with the kids, the laundry, the cleaning…It's exhausting to even think about the way she juggles her job and her family. Because so many moms are in the same predicament, there are sure to be sections of "I Don't Know How She Does It" that seem to have been pulled right out of your own life! Allison Pearson uses humor and perception to peek at the life of the working mother. * * * * * * * *
"Must Love Dogs" mixes comedy with romance when Sarah Hurlicky, a forty year old preschool teacher, prepares for her first post-divorce dating experience. Not sure about how to re-enter the world of romance, Sarah had taken to browsing the personals. A true dog lover and a romantic at heart, Sarah believes its kismet when she reads the lines from a man looking for the "slow bloom of affection." A meeting is arranged, Sarah reports to a café looking for the handsome man with a yellow rose. When she finally spots him, her eyes open in amazement. Good heavens, it's…well, you'll have to read the book to find out. Claire Cook creates a hilarious look at love and life. * * * * * * * *
Thinking about traveling a bit this winter to escape the cold and snow? "The Travel Detective: Flight Crew Confidential" is an insider's look at where to find the fun and values in travel around the world. Peter Greenberg, the travel editor of NBC's Today show, taps into the knowledge of those who travel most - flight crews - to get the skinny on where to go and where to avoid. Whether it's a restaurant, a hotel or entertainment, "The Travel Detective" gets behind the travel brochures to the places seldom seen. * * * * * * * *
Baseball great Yogi Berra covers all the bases with an irreverent look at life in "What Time is It? You Mean Now?" Berra, with help from Dave Kaplan goes from A-Z with snippets of advice and anecdotes in this slim volume subtitled "Advice for Life from the Zennest Master of Them All." * * * * * * * *
Need a book in hurry? Just log on to our website at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us, click on Online Catalog, create a search by keyword, by title, by author or by subject, and ta-da! The on-line system allows patrons to place holds, renew materials, check on due dates or simply browse for reading ideas. Curious about what's on the best-seller list? We've got you covered - just click on the tab labeled Find a Good Book. You'll have the option of choosing from ten different lists with book and music choices. To get back to our website, use the back button on your browser. The site is a wealth of information packaged and presented by Joelle Myers of the library staff. Log in and check it out! * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us. Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 24 October 2002
Prolific writer Sandra Brown has ripped another one out of her word processor, this time a romantic thriller featuring talented surgeon Rennie Newton. Rennie's serene attitude and professionalism are assets in the operating room that will also translate well into her role as a juror on an important murder case. The defendant is an especially unpleasant killer for hire, Ricky Lozada, a man everyone would like to see put away for as long as possible. Unfortunately, there just isn't enough evidence for Rennie to convict. But now he's implicated in the brutal death of Rennie's colleague -and at the same time has begun a fierce and frighteningly twisted campaign to win Rennie's heart. "The Crush" unveils the horror behind the face of a contract killer while revealing the fear hidden in a beautiful woman's heart. * * * * * * * *
Another female writer looks at friendships and a sense of something missing in "All is Vanity." Christina Schwarz introduces two thirty-something women, friends since early school days, both hitting times in their lives when they question the choices made long ago. Margaret always felt that she had the potential for writing a best-seller, if she only had the time…Letty is struggling to find her niche within the upscale group her husband is associated with. The two women swap stories and frustrations, share secrets and feelings, reaching out to each other for support in accomplishing their goals. Their friendship has carried them through some pretty rough waters. What will be the outcome when Margaret loses sight of what is important and uses Letty's stories to get beyond a writer's block? * * * * * * * *
The release of a large number of murder chillers and thrillers always seems to coincide with the approach of Halloween, and this year is no exception. Stuart Wood, a master of his genre, brings back Holly Barker, Chief of Police in Orchid Beach, Florida for her third starring role. "Blood Orchid" opens with Holly in the middle of trouble once again - this time, it's double trouble. She's investigating a report of shots fired into the home of a close friend while at the same time searching for clues in the discovery of a body found in the water. The investigation keeps pointing to Miami, the FBI gets involved, and the two find themselves in the middle of an unbelievable scam. * * * * * * * *
Another veteran writer moves through the alphabet with "Q is for Quarry." Sue Grafton chose California for the scene of this crime where eighteen years have passed since the unidentified female was found, murdered on the side of the road. It was an unsolved crime that always lurked in the back of the minds of the two investigators initially assigned to the case. Now the two are set to retire, but are determined to at least identify the woman before they close out their careers. When Kinsey Millhone agrees to help them, she never suspects that digging up the past will end in terror. * * * * * * * *
New video arrivals are waiting! Recent purchases include "Big Fat Liar," "Murder by Numbers," "Peter Pan's Return to Neverland," and a continuation of the popular Sentimental Sing-Along series, including "Songs of the Holiday Season," "Christmas Hymns & Carols," "Songs from the Heartland" and more. Videos are a great "deal" at the library - there is no charge for use and they circulate for one week. Check them out! We have a wide variety of new releases and old classics for young and old. * * * * * * * * You will have just enough time to get in on the bidding for a Trick or Treat Basket sponsored by the Library Angels. This delightful gift basket is filled with books, potholders, candy, muffin cups and a scary sounds audio tape - just in time for Halloween! Stop in the library to place a bid - all proceeds will benefit the library! Bid often and bid high!
* * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 17 October 2002
Dean Lynch never felt comfortable in her niche as "the preacher's wife." She was once a free spirit, given to flights of fancy and an independent attitude, but now twenty years with the Reverend Benjamin in his uptight Methodist church have reigned her in. A transfer to Florida marks a whole new page for the minister and his wife as Dean joins forces with another nonconformist who brings out the best (or is it the worst?) in her. Cassandra King creates a behind the scenes look at life as "The Sunday Wife." * * * * * * * *
The "small" books are starting to arrive, just in time for the hurried and harried holiday season. The first in our boxes is Debbie Macomber's "The Christmas Basket," a story of old love and new beginnings. An elopement was planned for Noelle McDowell and Thom Sutton, young couple trapped in a Romeo and Juliet type scenario. Thom's cold feet ended the arrangements, though, and Noelle was left standing alone at the altar. Years have passed but Noelle has never really forgotten her first love. Now she's home for Christmas and is stunned to find the once-warring mothers working side-by-side in a charitable project. Will the holiday season bring joy to the estranged lovers and their families? * * * * * * * *
Fern Michaels brings an end to the saga of the Coleman and Thonton families with "Kentucky Sunrise." Nealy Coleman Diamond is determined to "show them all" with another Derby winner. Her stables, the Blue Diamond Farms had a stellar reputation until her daughter Emmie took over. Now the place in rundown and seedy, and the colt Emmie plans to enter in the race is clearly not Derby material. Unwilling to see her standing in the horse world diminished Nealy steps back into the business and takes over the training of a winner in the making. * * * * * * * *
The indomitable Christopher Reeves shares the changes in his outlook in "Nothing is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life." Challenged physically, mentally and emotionally by the paralysis in his body, Reeves made the choice to move away from self-doubt and fears, to move towards self-actualization and reflection. * * * * * * * *
Doctor Richard Carlson looks at tackling obstacles from a more academic viewpoint as he asks "What About the Big Stuff?" Subtitled "Finding Strength and Moving Forward When the Stakes Are High," Carlson offers commonsense and practical advise on how to overcome adversity and deal with life changing occurrences such as retirement, death, divorce and more. * * * * * * * *
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 10 October 2002
Sunny Randall is back fighting crime in Robert P. Parker's new release, "Shrink Rap." A stalker is making life miserable for best-selling author Melanie Joan Hall so she calls upon the expertise of Sunny to make her life more serene. The identity of the stalker complicates things; after all, Melanie's ex-husband is very familiar with her routines. That familiarity proves to be his undoing when both he and the author are wounded in an incident at a book signing. The pages turn quickly in this one! * * * * * * * *
Martin Cruz Smith looks at history from the other side when he writes through the eyes of Harry Niles, a Japanese American living in Tokyo during the days leading up to Pearl Harbor. Niles is conflicted by his bifurcated roots: he was schooled in American ways and embraced the ideals of an American life, but he also learned the culture of Japan and beliefs that the Japanese hold dear. His presence in Japan causes consternation for some as they wonder which side he "belongs" to. "December 6" puts a different spin on the events leading up to a moment in time. * * * * * * * *
Foot in less than hour easily covers the French Island of El Devil. The island is publicized as having the shape of a woman lying down, with one village being her head, and another creating her feet. The two cities are light years apart in development and in the economic arena with Les Salants becoming more and more limited while La Houssiniere becomes the target for tourists. Madeleine was a product of the island, growing up with the belief that the patron saint of Les Salants holds some mystical and special powers. For years Madeleine felt the lure of the island trying to tug her back home. After ten years, she succumbs and returns to find her father a changed man, and the village diminished. Will she be the catalyst for a reunification of spirit and effort in Les Salants? "Coastliners" comes from best-selling author Joanne Harris. * * * * * * * *
A whole new batch of music cd's is scheduled for delivery around mid to end month. Choices run the gamut from country to Christian, rap to rock. Our cd collection is always expanding through purchases and through the generous donations by patrons. If you have cd's you have lost interest in, pass them on to us! * * * * * * * *
We are still looking for a few good men! Or women, or young adults! (For those students who need community service hours for religious or graduation requirements, listen up!) We could use some help in indexing the names in several publications used regularly by our patrons for genealogical studies. It's a fairly simple procedure, easy to master, and could be accomplished quickly by multiple people. Contact Barb Weber for details on this volunteer opportunity. Speaking of genealogy, we have purchased subscription to an online database of the U.S. Census information for the years 1790, 1800, 1810, 1840, 1870 and 1900. The 1900 census is the only one of the six that is indexed, but the others are wonderful stacks of information easily browsed. The beauty of this, though, is that the information can be printed at the click of a button, unlike our old system where information needed to be hand copied. The database is available on just one of the computers - check in at the desk for access. The 1880 census is also available in an easily accessible form: we have purchased this year on CD-ROM. Again, this allows you to browse for your family information and print it out for future reference. * * * * * * * * The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 until 8:00, Friday until 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 until 2:00. StoryTime is held Wednesday at 10:00, prior to the opening of the library, and is repeated at 6:30. Family nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch the paper for details, or check it out at www.newholstein.lib.wi.us.
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 3 October 2002
Carolina Mountcastle was shattered when her beloved husband died of a heart attack, but everyone reminded her that she had beautiful memories that she could draw upon; memories of the great life the two had shared. Even those memories were snatched away when Carolina discovers her husband's secret life, complete with another wife and family! Judith Gould tells a story of love and forgiveness in "The Best is Yet to Come." * * * * * * * *
Since way back in 1979, the old Buick Roadmaster has been sitting in a shed behind the Pennsylvania State Police barracks. All of the troopers knew it was there and knew that there was something sinister about the car…they knew that the car had to be hidden and kept secret. The old car was somehow tied to the disappearance of one of the troopers who found it, and now, no one wants to get near the thing…it's not just a hunk of metal anymore, it has taken on some evil and frightening persona. Uncover the secrets in Stephen King's "From A Buick 8." * * * * * * * *
When a dozen college coeds set off down the Mississippi River on a raft ala "Huck Finn," they cement relationships that carry them through their life times. The adventures and misadventures of the trip are talked about for years and ultimately become the template for a repeat performance. Thirty-five years have passed, the girls are women now, older and wiser, but they are still filled with a love of excitement and fun. The group plans a reunion of sorts, a recreation of the trip that will never be forgotten, but this time the raft will be a first-class steamboat. "The Last Girls" travel down the Mississippi with author Lee Smith. * * * * * * * *
Julie Garwood is relentless as she stokes up the fires in her latest suspense thriller, "Killjoy." Avery Delaney was just eleven years old when she witnessed her grandmother's murder. The killer also shot Avery and fled the scene, believing that there were no witnesses alive to help point the police in the right direction. Avery was a scrapper, though, a fighter who not only survived, but was strong enough to testify against the man who changed her life. This connection to law enforcement led to a fascination and ultimately to a career as a crime analyst for the FBI. Now she will have to use all of her skills and resources to stay alive as she's faced with an assassin bent on vengeance and murder. * * * * * * * *
Storytime is back in full swing, with programs running for the child in all of us every Wednesday at 10:00 before the library opens, and again at 6:30 at night. Mark October 24th on your calendar and bring the whole family for a night of pumpkin carving, spooky stories and refreshments. Pre-registration is necessary - call us by October 22nd to reserve a spot and a pumpkin! Watch the paper for information on future family nights. * * * * * * * *
Bookmarks Wendy Cramer For publication 26 Sept 02
Sabine Heartwood remembers her childhood being a blur of cities as her mother, the "famous" fortuneteller Madame Ruby dragged her across the country from on a whim, or perhaps on a premonition. When Sabine finally breaks out on her own, she settles in a quiet and unassuming little town where she feels, for the first time, a sense of belonging. Having inherited some of her mother's supernatural sensitivities, Sabine quickly sees through the slick façade constructed by the town's prodigal son, Danford Smith. She feels an immediate affinity with the man, and understands that his carefully honed surface is protection from some deep-seated pain. Then comes ruby, flamboyant as ever, turning up on Sabine's doorstep filled with portents of the future and disclosures of the past. Susan Wilson introduces us to "The Fortune Teller's Daughter." * * * * * * * *
Hurricane force winds, a marriage torn asunder, and a stranger running from his own past combine to make "Nights in Rodanthe" so memorable. Nicholas Sparks crafts a scenario whereby middle-aged Adrienne Willis, still in a state of shock from her husband's sudden departure, and Paul Flanner, a disillusioned doctor devastated by the inexplicable death of a patient, find shelter from the storm in each other's arms. Will the romance survive the storm? * * * * * * * *
When a wee baby turns up on the doorstep at Blessings, ex-con caretaker Skip Cuddy finds a new meaning in his life. Immediately protective and paternal, Cuddy enlists the help of the estates owner, Lydia Blessing, to find a way to keep this child as his own. As the two join forces, they revel in the miracle of this small child, and each learns more about love and redemption. Anna Quindlen sets the scene in "Blessings: A Novel." * * * * * * * *
David Halberstam goes to the epicenter of September 11's tragedy in "Firehouse," a chronology of what started out to be just an ordinary day. Through descriptive character sketches of the firefighters assigned to Engine 40, Ladder 35, the rituals and the culture of the job are revealed. Ultimately, there is an understanding of why entire families enter the fire-fighting profession and why it becomes not just a vocation, but a passionate mission. * * * * * * * * "Ghosts of the Fireground," from Peter M. Leschak intertwines the story of the Great Peshtigo Fire with tales of modern fires and fire-fighting techniques. Although the Peshtigo Fire was the worst blaze in the history of North America, the Great Chicago Fire has always overshadowed it; a fire that ironically started at the same hour and day. Leschak's descriptions pull the reader right into the center of the blaze, making the heat and the emotion almost unbearable. An interesting wrinkle is Leschak's supposition of how things would have been handled with today's equipment and knowledge. * * * * * * * *
The New Holstein Public Library has joined forces with the GreenLibraryProject; a recycling effort aimed at collecting laser and ink jet cartridges, and outdated cell phones. Help us out! We will receive cash for the materials we send in and at the same time, we will aid the community in learning about the importance of conservation and environmental responsibility. Just deposit your empties and your cells in the plastic box with the green lid located right behind the circulation counter. Thank you! * * * * * * * *
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