Monthly archive: September 2011
Sep
That Book is Banned Why?
In recognition of Banned Books Week (Sept 24 – October 1), I thought I’d highlight some fan favorites that have been challenged or removed from libraries within the past year. Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares Challenged at the Theisen Middle School in Fon du Lac, Wis. by [...]
Local author, Norma Knapp, and illustrator, Faythe Mills, will be here at the library to talk about their book “Missing My Best Friend” on Monday, October 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In the story, a little boy moves to a small town and meets his neighbor named Jack. They soon become best friends [...]
Sep
My Father’s Daughter
Read and written by Tammy My Father’s Daughter is a wonderful 2011 cookbook written by actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The author and her assistant, Julia Turshen, have skillfully designed an eclectic mix of recipes, culinary wisdom, and family togetherness. The idea of trying something new for dinner can be stressful for some. Paltrow gradually eases readers [...]
Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on the Life of John F. Kennedy - Caroline Kennedy & Michael Beschloss That Used to Be Us – Thomas Friedman & Michael Mandelbaum In My Time – Dick Cheney with Liz Cheney Unbroken – Lauren Hillenbrand A Stolen Life – Jaycee Dugard Pearl Jam Twenty – Pearl Jam In the Garden [...]
New York to Dallas – J. D. Robb The Night Circus – Erin Morgenstern Kill Me If You Can – James Patterson Abuse of Power – Michael Savage Robert B. Parker’s Killing the Blues – Michael Brandman The Race – Clive Cussler A Dance with the Dragons – George R. R. Martin How Firm a [...]
Sep
New Books in September
We have several new books in the library for your enjoyment! Come in and browse or reserve your books today by going to wwww.morris.lib.mn.us. Angel – Nicole “Coco” Marrow Ballad of Tom Dooley – Sharyn McCrumb Blood Spirits -Sherwood Smith Burning Soul – John Connelly Forbidden – Ted Dekker Goddess of Vengeance – Jackie Collins [...]
Read by Roxane In The Ideal Man, Julie Garwood tells us the story of Ellie Sullivan, a beautiful, arrogant, prodigy doctor, who has just finished up her residencey at a St. Louis hospital. While jogging in the park one day, Ellie sees an FBI agent get shot by criminals known as the Landrys. After questioning by [...]
Hello everyone! We have just started a blog for the library. We will let you know what is going on in the library and also review books that have been read by the staff. BANNED BOOK WEEK Next week, September 26 – October 1, is Banned Book Week. Banned Book Week is kind of fun [...]
