Madison Library » recommendations http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP Madison, New Hampshire Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:10:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Beat (or appreciate) the heat with some wintry tales http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2010/07/16/beat-or-appreciate-the-heat-with-some-wintry-tales/ http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2010/07/16/beat-or-appreciate-the-heat-with-some-wintry-tales/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:55:39 +0000 madisonlibrary http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/?p=1238 Need an escape from the temperature and humidity? Find a double dose of chills, read a thriller set in winter.

Chill of the Night by James Hayman Origin by Diana Abu-Jaber The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney 61 Hours by Lee Child Winter Study by Nevada Barr Chasing the Dead by Joe Schreiber ]]> Need an escape from the temperature and humidity? Find a double dose of chills, read a thriller set in winter.

]]> http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2010/07/16/beat-or-appreciate-the-heat-with-some-wintry-tales/feed/ 0 First Fridays are for pop culture http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2010/02/04/first-fridays-are-for-pop-culture/ http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2010/02/04/first-fridays-are-for-pop-culture/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:02:30 +0000 madisonlibrary http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/?p=821 We’re trying something new–an informal lunchtime discussion of pop culture on the first Friday of each month at noon, the first one is February 5, 2010. Join assistant librarian Leonora Southwick to talk about new books, movies, and more. Find out what’s new at the library, tell us what new books or videos you’re waiting [...]]]> We’re trying something new–an informal lunchtime discussion of pop culture on the first Friday of each month at noon, the first one is February 5, 2010. Join assistant librarian Leonora Southwick to talk about new books, movies, and more. Find out what’s new at the library, tell us what new books or videos you’re waiting for and would like to see at the library. Trade reading or viewing recommendations with others. Bring your lunch, the coffee’s on us. We may even bring cookies.

]]> http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2010/02/04/first-fridays-are-for-pop-culture/feed/ 0 Stephen King recommends summer reading http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2009/05/23/stephen-king-recommends-summer-reading/ http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2009/05/23/stephen-king-recommends-summer-reading/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 02:10:00 +0000 madisonlibrary http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2009/05/23/stephen-king-recommends-summer-reading/ Stephen King’s list this year has something for everyone (follow link for his annotations): Shatter by Michael Robotham Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson The Tourist by Olen Steinhauer* Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens Drood by Dan Simmons Dog On It by Spencer Quinn* Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult*

*in Madison Library’s collection. Other titles can be borrowed from other libraries.

]]> Stephen King’s list this year has something for everyone (follow link for his annotations):
  • Shatter by Michael Robotham
  • Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson
  • The Tourist by Olen Steinhauer*
  • Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens
  • Drood by Dan Simmons
  • Dog On It by Spencer Quinn*
  • Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult*

*in Madison Library’s collection. Other titles can be borrowed from other libraries.

]]> http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2009/05/23/stephen-king-recommends-summer-reading/feed/ 0 Lots of year-end top ten lists http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2008/12/10/lots-of-year-end-top-ten-lists/ http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2008/12/10/lots-of-year-end-top-ten-lists/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:15:00 +0000 madisonlibrary http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2008/12/10/lots-of-year-end-top-ten-lists/ It must be December, there’s a new list every day. For list lovers, see this Reader’s Advisor Online Blog post, scroll to end of post for a long list of “Best Books of 2008″ lists.

Here’s a good list: Stephen King’s Ten Best Books of 2008. For some weird reason, we have the even numbered selections [...]]]> It must be December, there’s a new list every day. For list lovers, see this Reader’s Advisor Online Blog post, scroll to end of post for a long list of “Best Books of 2008″ lists.

Here’s a good list: Stephen King’s Ten Best Books of 2008. For some weird reason, we have the even numbered selections at the Madison Library, but that Robert Goddard book (#1) and Nixonland (#5) look like they may just have to be considered for purchase. Let us know what you think.

]]> http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2008/12/10/lots-of-year-end-top-ten-lists/feed/ 0 Favorite holiday-themed books http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2008/11/25/favorite-holiday-themed-books/ http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2008/11/25/favorite-holiday-themed-books/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:15:00 +0000 madisonlibrary http://madisonlibrary-nh.org/WP/2008/11/25/favorite-holiday-themed-books/ The Madison Library Book Group doesn’t meet in December, so here’s a list for those who like reading recommendations (and who doesn’t?) These are all in the Madison Library’s adult collection, except for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, which is probably the funniest holiday book ever for all ages. We have lots of children’s titles, [...]]]> The Madison Library Book Group doesn’t meet in December, so here’s a list for those who like reading recommendations (and who doesn’t?) These are all in the Madison Library’s adult collection, except for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, which is probably the funniest holiday book ever for all ages. We have lots of children’s titles, too. Please add your favorites in the comments.

The best of the best:

  • Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O’Nan
  • Three Wishes by Barbara Delinsky
  • The Christmas Train by David Baldacci
  • A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote
  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson (great family read-aloud)

And more:

  • A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny (mystery)
  • A Cedar Cove Christmas by Debbie Macomber
  • This Year It Will be Different by Maeve Binchy
  • Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
  • Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich
  • The Christmas Tree by Julie Salamon

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