Hiss, Whine, and Start Over

by Jane Caryl Mahlow, DVM; at your Foster libraries! A very enjoyable, informative, and light read while touching on some heavy issues faced by animal shelters across the country. The author incorporates humor, internal conflict and growth, and varied relationships which will hold your interest. Compassion and appreciation will be felt throughout this book, as is the author's purpose. As Bob Barker says... Spay and neuter your pets and support your animal shelters!

Recent reads by Barbara

Would like to share some new book titles. First, on a recommendation from a patron read Amazing Grace by Danielle Steel. Not a Steel admirer I have to say that this book was great! A good story around the aftermath of a San Francisco earthquake. Jonathan Kellerman's newest thriller, Compulsion , kept me on edge. I really enjoyed Losing You by Nikki French. This book is a keep-you-up-all-nighter! John Grisham's newest book, The Appeal is about big business and courts along with the story of the election of a judge. Finally Betrayal by John Lescroart features Dismas Hardy's law firm and his friend Abe Glitsky. This book is written well and gives us insight to the support groups to the war in Iraq.

What's new in audio books

Are you sick and tired of a long commute? Like to listen to books while cooking or knitting? Come check out Tyler's rotating collection of leased audio books, available on both CD and cassette.

Some of the new titles available that are highly recommended are:

ON BEAUTY by Zadie Smith

SAFFRON KITCHEN by Yasmin Crowther

AWAY by Amy Bloom

MIDDLESEX by Jeffrey Eugenides

BRIDGE OF SIGHS by Richard Russo

DAVID SEDARIS' BOX SET

LIGHT ON SNOW by Anita Shreve

Non-fic pick!

Are you a local Rhode Islander? Check out "Rhode Island Curiosities"(pick it up at Foster Public Library)! It is full of Rhode Island's favorite and often unusual landmarks (the Big Blue Bug being one of them). You'll read about the origin and history of each curiosity. The author adds his bit of wit, too!

Barbara's mystery reading

Linda Fairstein's latest book, Killer Heat, is a great thriller. The action is fast-paced and set in the city of New York. Manhattan D.A. Alex Cooper along with her detectives Mercer and Mike set out to find a serial killer. Fairstein gives us a lot of New York city history along the way and keeps the reader entertained.

Barbara's mystery reading

Check out author, C.J. Box. You follow Jim Pickett, game warden, as he oversees areas in Wyoming and Idaho. Box's writing is very descriptive and the action keeps you reading. He has nine books published...should read them in sequence!

I found another author (new to me) - Randy Singer. If you like lawyer books these are for you. Each book features a different story around a courtroom trial. These books are impossible to put down.

Eva's Blabbery

The Foster Libraries are now subscribing to Rhode Island's own food magazine, Edible Rhody. It's a beautifully presented look at the truly local sources of great food here in our state. From fresh greens, shellfish and pasta to farm-raised meats and hand-made cheeses, there is something for every appetite. If you've been wondering where to get good things to eat whose production supports our local economy and uses more natural resources, take a look at this quarterly magazine.