Jeannie recommends “Do Unto Animals”

Do Unto Animals by Tracey Stewart (new 1/16).

If you love animals, you have to check this one out…describes animals in their happiest environments, as well as what makes them sad. Includes animal-related crafts and recipes for your favorite pets; super guide to making animal’s lives better!

Kathy recommends "One Plus One"

Suppose your life sucks. A lot. Your husband has done a vanishing act, your teenage stepson is being bullied, and your math whiz daughter has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you can't afford to pay for. That's Jess's life in a nutshell-until an unexpected knight in shining armor offers to rescue them. Only Jess's knight turns out to be Geeky Ed, the obnoxious tech millionaire whose vacation home she happens to clean. But Ed has big problems of his own, and driving the dysfunctional family to the Math Olympiad feels like his first unselfish act in ages. Maybe ever. They cram into Ed’s car … along with Jess's bullied stepson, Nicky, and Norman, a slobbering 80-pound dog of "indeterminate" breed …for a hilarious and heartbreaking adventure. 

 You'll laugh, you'll weep, and when you flip the last page, you'll want to start all over again.

Recommended for Adults.  Available in multiple formats:  Book, Large Print, Audio CD and Overdrive Ebook.

Jeannie Recommends Sarah McLachlan's "The Classic Christmas Album"

Classic Sarah McLachlan, track #9 is a sure hit, Room on the Couch for Two. Christmas songs mixed with original tunes, excellent holiday listening! Or try it on Freegal (minus a few tracks) streaming will put you in the holiday mood.

Annie recommends "Journeys Home"

26 authors relate heartwarming stories as they explore their family histories around the globe.  This National Geographic publication is accompanied by stunning photographs and tips on research and travel for exploring those old family homesteads.  Perfect for the amateur genealogist.  Available in print and audio.

Emily recommends "Over the Garden Wall"

This original animated miniseries from Cartoon Network tells the story of two brothers, Wirt and Greg, who find themselves lost in a strange forest. With the help of a bluebird named Beatrice, they travel across a strange land in hopes of finding their way home. Recommended for older children and adults who can appreciate well done animation and fairytale-esque stories.

Lisa recommends Biography in Context

We have been seeing a lot of biography reports at CMPL lately and this is a great resource to help.  You can search for anyone that may have had information written about them, from Albert Einstein to Taylor Swift.  When you search, you will get printable selections from books, magazine articles, pictures, and sometimes even videos.  These are all from reputable sources that teachers will respect-best of all you will even be able to print a citation with the article for your bibliography.  My favorite part is that you have access to this information 24/7 from an Internet connection so you still get information for your report at 10 p.m. on Sunday night.

This is the direct link:

http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/bic1/?p=BIC1&u=lom_macombcmp

Kathy recommends "Cass County" CD by Don Henley

With “Cass County”, Don Henley has put together an outstanding album that stays with you long after the music is over.  Henley returns to his country/Americana roots.  It reminds me of early Eagles with an impressive set of guest stars:  Mick Jagger, Miranda Lambert, Merle Haggard, Jamey Johnson, Lee Ann Womack, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Dolly Parton,  and Lucinda Williams.  Even if you don’t generally listen to country music, you will enjoy this CD.