My LINKcat AccountWhile we have had a temporary reprieve from the weather lore of “As the days lengthen, the cold strengthens” the 10 day forecast at this writing has us heading right back into the freezer this weekend and into the start of next week. But let’s not dwell on that. Let’s think happier thoughts --which I know is hard, what with the Packers losing this Sunday past which eliminated them from continuing in the playoffs. However, the Winter Reading Program is well underway Our Winter Woodland Reading Adventure continues on apace from now until March 1st. As of this writing, 137 readers have read 3.466 books. They have completed 919 activities. They have written 28 reviews. Our youngest group of 47 (the Chipmunks) have read through 2,402 board books and picture books. The 27 youngsters who read chapter books (a.k.a. the raccoons) have made it through 396 books. The 12 teen participants have so far read 181 books. And the 36 adults have read 192 books. Now if you do the math on these numbers you will find that the littlest kiddos are getting through the largest number of books – slightly over 51 books per participant. The chapter book readers are at almost 15 books per person. The teens are also reading about 15 books each. And you adults (I am assuming if you are reading this you are probably an adult) are only reading 5.36 books per participant. I would hope all of us in the “adult” category would view these numbers as a challenge. There is still lots of time (43 days to be precise) until March 1st when the Winter Reading Program ends. So let’s get reading and upstart readers what mature readers are capable of. Below you will find some of the books which recently arrived at the library. Read! Read! Read! And enjoy!
New Non-Fiction
“The Cure for Women: Dr. Mary Putman Jacobi and the Challenge to Victorian Medicine That Changed Women’s Lives Forever” by Lydia Reeder. Chronicles the struggles of Mary Putnam Jacobi and other pioneering women physicians who, facing exclusion from mainstream medical institutions, built their own schools and hospitals, conducted groundbreaking research on women's reproductive biology, and challenged the sexist, eugenics-influenced science of the late 19th century.
“Lincoln Vs. Davis: The War of the Presidents” by Nigel Hamilton. From a New York Times bestselling presidential biographer comes an untold story of the Civil War: how the American president and the leader of the Confederacy faced off as the fate of the United States hung in the balance—and how Abraham Lincoln came to embrace emancipation as the last, best chance to save the Union.
“How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy As a Way of Life in the Modern World” by Donald Robertson. Explains how readers can apply the teachings of Socrates, one of the greatest ancient philosophers, to modern life.
“99% Perspiration: A New History of the American Way of Life” by Adam Chandler. An engaging exploration of the myth of American self-reliance, examining how the obsession with hard work and individual success distorts reality, deepens inequality and overlooks the importance of community, historical privilege and systemic factors in shaping achievement.
“It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life” by Jillian Turecki. A relationships coach and healer offers a holistic, no-nonsense guide to meaningful relationships, revealing nine core truths and practical tools that empower readers to take responsibility for their love lives and heal themselves.
New Fiction
“Booked for Murder, No.1 (Old Juniper Bookstore Mysteries)” by P.J. Nelson. Returning to a small Georgia town to inherit her eccentric Aunt Rose's quirky bookstore, Madeline Brimley is threatened by arson and a murder in the store, forcing her to investigate before she becomes the next victim.
“The Resurrectionist” by A. Rae Dunlap. In 19th century Scotland, when real-life serial killers Burke and Hare terrorized the streets of Edinburgh, a young medical student is lured into the illicit underworld of body snatching.
“Stuart Woods’ Golden Hour, No.7(Teddy Fay)” by Brett Battle. Former CIA operative Teddy Fay embarks on a European press tour for a film while secretly investigating the mysterious deaths of former colleagues linked to a past mission, all while evading assassins determined to expose his identity.
“Tom Clancy Defense Protocol, No. 25 (Jack Ryan)” by Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson. As Chinese President Li Jian Jun plans a secret military takeover of Taiwan, Defense Minister Qin Haiyu seeks asylum with the CIA, prompting a covert task force led by John Clark and Lt. Commander Katie Ryan's defense of Taiwan, while President Jack Ryan races to prevent a catastrophic war.
“Great When (Long London)” by Alan Moore. The author of “The League of Extraordinary Gentleman” presents the first book in a new fantasy series about murder, magic and madness in post-WWII London.
“The Wood at Midwinter” by Susanna Clarke. From an internationally bestselling and prize-winning author comes a short story set in the world of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.
“Immortal: A Novel of the Celestial Kingdom” by Sue Lyon Tan. Queen Liyen vows to sever ties with immortals but knows she must for a risky alliance with a ruthless God of War in a standalone novel set in the same world as “Daughter of the Moon Goddess”.
“Mother of Rome” by J.A. Lauren Bear. In a reimagining of the earliest Roman legend, after her father loses his kingdom in a coup and she becomes pregnant and ostracized, Rhea Silvia forges a dangerous deal with the divine to save her sons, Romulus and Remus, and reclaim their birthright.
“The Three Lives of Cate Kay” by Kate Fagan. Cate Kay, a reclusive bestselling author, has concealed her identity for years, but when a devastating tragedy from her past resurfaces, she’s forced to confront the secrets that derailed her dreams and return to the place she’s been running from.