Shutter Island Book Club Discussion

Last night, we discussed Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane. Mostly everyone liked the book, but we all interpreted it differently. It was a fascinating, thrilling read- perfect for the Halloween season. If you have read the book, feel free to post your thoughts on it here.

Next Month: The Living by Annie Dillard

-LP

Experience "The War"

Did you miss the PBS presentation of Ken Burns’ The War? This seven part documentary about World War II is now available on DVD and can be checked out here at Glenside. The film focuses on ordinary Americans from four different towns and shows how the war touched the lives of every family in the country. The moving stories of both soldiers and civilians are presented. The companion book The War: An Intimate History, 1941-1945 by Geoffrey C. Ward is also available.
--KC

El venir pronto a la Biblioteca!

Inglés sin Barreras

"Inglés sin Barreras es el método de inglés con más éxito en los Estados Unidos. Inglés sin Barreras se centra en las necesidades específicas de las personas de habla hispana que residen en los Estados Unidos. La ortografía, pronunciación y acentos que se enseñan en este método son los que se usan en los Estados Unidos. Podrá escuchar discos compactos, mientras se relaja, hace las labores domésticas o conduce su automóvil. Más fácil, cómodo y práctico, imposible. Inglés sin Barreras le presenta situaciones de la vida real. Por lo tanto, se familiarizará palabras y frases que podrá utilizar inmediatamente."


LK

Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton & Me

Patti Boyd proves herself a class act by not making her autobiography "Wonderful Tonight" a tell all. Which is exactly why it left me dissatisfied and in search of some dirt. She was muse to two rock legends and inspired the songs "Something" and "Layla" two of the greatest rock love songs of all time. Caught in a love triangle with her husband George Harrison and his close friend Eric Clapton, she was the central figure in one of rockdoms most notorious love triangles. The tale is one of rock legend. Surely she has a passionate story to tell. Ms. Boyd is not a professional writer and despite her use of a co-author her story is told with no dramatic tension even though she lived a real life soap opera. Nontheless, Patti does have an important story to tell as a survivor of emotionally abusive relationships. She amazingly holds no grudges against her two self absorbed and distant ex-husbands. If she did, she would probably not be the well adjusted woman that she comes across as today.

Eric Clapton's own book Clapton: the Autobiography is out now and should prove an interesting counterpoint to Boyd's story.

LS

Character Counts! Week / Red Ribbon Week

October 21-27 is Character Counts! Week and Red Ribbon Week. You can help a child learn more about good character by checking out these books from our library.

Caring counts by Marie Bender
J 177.7 Ben
Fairness counts by Marie Bender
J 179.9 Ben
Good citizenship counts by Marie Bender
J 323.6 Ben
Honesty counts by Marie Bender
J 179.9 Ben
Respect counts by Marie Bender
J 179.9 Ben
Responsibility counts by Marie Bender
J 179.9 Ben

The library also has videos about character in the Parents section of the library.
Let's teach character! VHS Parents J 179.9 Cha
Kids for character choices count! VHS Parents J 155.2 Kid

-- NB

Still Laughing...

There is still time to celebrate Teen Read Week ™ LOL@Your Library!

Tomorrow, October 18, is Make a Librarian Laugh Day at the Glenside Public Library. From 3-5 PM, teens can tell the Young Adult Librarian a joke and earn a small prize. All the patrons who tell a joke will be entered in a drawing to win a gift card. The library has many joke books like Laugh your head off : great jokes and giggles by Mike Artell if you are stumped for a good joke.

Teens can also vote for next year's Teen Read Week™ theme at http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/teenreading.cfm.

-- NB

Sushi in the Attic

Most females read V.C. Andrews' story "Flowers in the Attic"

when they are teens. But last Sunday 3 late blooming librarians

decided to catch up on what they missed in youth to discuss

the book over sushi.

What had we been missing all of these years? A sad tale

of forbidden love, child abuse and dysfunction! One librarian was so disturbed that she had bad dreams. Another librarian said she would have been more shocked if she hadn't seen the bad movie. We all agreed that we would have enjoyed it more

during our angst ridden teen years. We also wanted to know what happens in the next book but we didn't actually want to read the next book. So we settled for the synopsis provided by Wikipedia.

As for the sushi, it was delicious and something best appreciated as an adult.

LS

Women's Murder Club

Women's Murder Club premiers tomorrow night on ABC at 8pm. This television series is based on the best selling books by James Patterson. Check out one of those books today to familiarize yourself with the series.

F Mys Pat

1st to Die
2nd Chance
3rd Degree

4th of July

5th Horseman

6th Target

- LP

LOL @ Your Library!

Across the country, teens celebrate the power of reading during Teen Read Week™, October 14-20. This year’s theme is LOL!@ your library. The Glenside Public Library District offers exciting programs highlighting humor during this week for patrons in grades 6-12.

Teens can join our reading club beginning on October 11 to earn fabulous prizes, and they can attend a Create Your Own Bobblehead program on Tuesday, October 16 from 4-4:45 PM. Young adults can also tell jokes on Thursday, October 18 from 3-5 PM for a chance to win prizes.

If you are looking for a funny novel to read this week, check out the featured titles in the libary's display case.

-- NB

Happy Birthday, Nora Roberts!

Today is Nora Roberts birthday! Celebrate by reading one of her books! Try Angels Fall or Blue Smoke for a good romantic read. - LP

Grande Nonfat Chai Please

Can't get through the morning without your Venti Latte? Then you should pick up Michael Gates Gill's book, How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else.

In this short memoir, Gill contrasts the charmed life of his childhood and successful advertising career to that of his job as a Barista at a NYC Starbucks. After being fired from a high powered advertising firm, Gill's life falls apart. Soon, he finds that the only luxury he can afford is a latte from his local Starbucks. Luckily, fate brings Crystal, an energetic Starbucks manager, across his path, and, with her, a job.

Once working at Starbucks, Gill finds out that although he was once a corporate executive, he still has much to learn. This is a heartwarming tale of a man who finds out late in life what truly is important.

National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work Day

On Wednesday, October 10, bring your teddy bear to work to celebrate the joy and stress relief that these bears provide.

In honor of this day, read a book about these lovable stuffed animals which were named after Theodore Roosevelt.

Teddy Bear : A Loving History of the Classic Childhood Companion by Gustav Severin
688.724 Sev

A Tale of Two Teddies: The First Teddy Bears Tell Their True Stories by Kathleen Bart
J 688.7243 Bar

- NB

Love in the Time of Cholera

Oprah has picked her next book club selection: Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

The novel, published in 1985, is set in South America and follows a woman and two men and their tale of unrequited love that spans 50 years.

--KL

Remember to Dial 630

As of Sunday, October 7, 2007 everyone in the region will need to dial 1 plus the full 10-digit number to reach another 630 phone. Due to a shortage of numbers, a new area code will be introduced in the region. The new area code is 331 and will most likely be used for cell phone customers.

Don't worry, if you forget to dial the area code, you will get a friendly reminder of the transition!

There's Always Next Year...

With the Cubs out of the Playoffs, now is the time to console yourself by reading up on Cubs history and lore. Check out one of these books from the library and There's Always Next Year...

Murder at Wrigley Field
Troy Soos PB Mys Soo

The Cubs and the kabbalist : how a kabbalah-master helped the Chicago Cubs win their first World Series since 1908 : a novel
Byron L. Sherwin F She

Banks to Sandberg to Grace : five decades of love and frustration with the Chicago Cubs
compiled by Carrie Muskat 796.357 Ban

The Cubs fan's guide to happiness
by George Ellis 796.357 Ell

Chicago in the World Series, 1903-2005 : the Cubs and the White Sox in championship play
by Bruce A. Rubenstein 796.357 Rub

Few and chosen : defining Cubs greatness across the eras
by Ron Santo with Phil Pepe 796.357 San

Cubs journal : year by year and day by day with the Chicago Cubs since 1876
by John Snyder 796.357 Sny

When Chicago ruled baseball : the Cubs-White Sox World Series of 1906
by Bernard A. Weisberger 796.357 Wei

Cubs nation : 162 games, 162 stories, 1 addiction
by Gene Wojciechowski 796.357 Woj

-LP