Kathy recommends "Pursuit in Provence"

A vacation in Provence turns deadly. Jordan Mayfair is a widow, an architect and the mother of five. Foreseeing an empty nest, she's delighted to accompany her uncle Alex to Provence for a long-delayed vacation and to celebrate her fiftieth birthday. Things go wrong from the start when Alex misplaces his passport and they miss their direct flight to Paris. Rushing off the commuter train in Brussels, Jordan forgets her suitcase.  While enjoying sights and delicious food in Provence, Jordan is aware that she is being followed and finds herself thrown into a web of international intrigue all centered around her missing suitcase.  Vivid descriptions of Provence, interesting characters, and a hint of romance make this an entertaining read for those who enjoy both cozy and traditional mysteries. 

Kathy recommends "Dead Wake : The Last Crossing of the Lusitania" by Erik Larson

Bestselling author Erik Larson’s newest book, Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, is a compelling account of the May 7, 1915 sinking of the Lusitania off the coast of Ireland --- a casualty of Germany’s submarine campaign during World War I.  The story is told from four perspectives – the Lusitania’s passengers and crew; the British Admiralty; the German U-boat commander, Walther Schwieger; and President Woodrow Wilson.  Larson provides a fascinating description of an epic historical disaster that will intrigue not just history buffs, but anyone interested in a riveting tale of human foibles and hubris.

Recommended for adults and young adults.

Marilena recommends "THE PUTIN MYSTIQUE"

Not a biography of Vladimir Putin, this book explores the complexities of what we used to call the “Russian Soul” of the people he is ruling. The author’s look at history, current events and interviews of famous personalities, revolutionaries, bureaucrats and ordinary citizens opens a window on the difficulties East and West encounter when trying to come to any accord.  Appropriate for Adults.

Colette recommends "BEING MORTAL: Medicine & What Matters in the End" by Atul Gawande

BEING MORTAL is a very thoughtful examination of aging and our mortality,  It emphasizes the importance of conversations:  “If your time becomes short, what is most important to you?  What is your definition of a happy purposeful life?”  People really care about what we consider a good life as we age and shift from independence to dependence- we don’t look forward to it so we don’t plan for it.  People have priorities besides just surviving and staying safe; everyone deserves to live a meaningful life, even those with disease or the frailty of aging. BEING MORTAL is sure to encourage important and needed discussions.

Recommended for adults.  Available in audiobook, e-book and print.

Kathy recommends "The Kind Worth Killing"

Looking for the next Gone Girl ?  You have found it! 

Clever … Intelligent … Addictive … Enthralling …Twisted …

are just a few of the adjectives readers have used to describe this book.

Recommended for Adults.

For the inside scoop on other great reads,  please join your librarians for Chapter One

our semi-annual booktalk program.   We will talk about the best books we have read

over the last six months!

Chapter One

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 @ 7 pm

Main Library Auditorium

Kathy recommends "The Rosie Effect" by Graeme Simsion

Charming, quirky, clever, entertaining  --  all words to describe Simsion’s follow up to the Rosie Project.  Once again Professor Don Tillman is faced with a life adjustment well beyond his comfort zone.  He’s found the love of his life in Rosie, but now she’s expecting and Don is at a loss as to how to proceed with what he’s named  H.U.D. (Human Under Development).  His usual “go to” won’t aid him this time as no amount of research or spreadsheet pros and cons will help.  Don’s numerous missteps along the way don’t deter from the final outcome as he works to become father material for his little H.U.D.

Recommended for Adults and Young Adults

Emily recommends "Mason Jar Salads"

I almost always pack a lunch to bring to work and am always looking for new recipes and lunch ideas. I was very happy to have found this little book! It is packed full of different salad recipes that can all be packed and transported in pint size mason jars. You can even make up a week’s worth of salads at one time and store them in the fridge. If you’re looking for some tasty and different lunch recipes, I recommend you check out this book.

Adult, Young Adult