The Libraries of Foster

A Change of Pace for Balacci

2011-06-28T10:40:00.000-07:00

How appropriate that on the first day of summer I started to read David Baldacci's newest book "One Summer". We all know him as a writer of thrillers but in this unusual novel he turns out
an unforgettable story of family love. "One Summer" is a beautiful story and I highly recommend this book for you to read.

Some Good Reading Ahead

2011-05-06T06:04:00.000-07:00

What a delightful week I had reading Sarah Addison Allen's books. On a recommendation from a fellow worker checked out her newest book The Peach Keeper. This was so enjoyable I just wanted to read Allen's three previous books. Put this author's name on your list for your summer reading! Sixkill by Robert Parker with Spenser doing his investigative stuff doesn't add up to his previous novels. Just pass this one by. Another bestseller by David Baldacci is the 6th Man. With so many twists and turns to the story Baldacci has another masterpiece thriller to entertain so many of us.

Book 13 in the Alex Cooper series

2011-04-21T06:59:00.000-07:00

What a thriller: Linda Fairstein's latest book - Silent Mercy.
With Prosecutor Alexandra Cooper we discover Manhattan's
churches provide a link between the murder victims. This
brings Alex close to danger and keeps you reading right to the
end.

2011-04-13T04:54:00.000-07:00

OK, I listen to books probably more than I read them. Some would say this is cheating but I disagree. The tradition of oral storytelling goes back further than the written word and plus, I'm really busy! I have two teenage girls who, thankfully, like to spend time with me, so as a result, I may not have read the latest NY Times bestseller but I can tell you what happened on the last episode of Glee! Yet, I'm still a librarian so I have to get my stories somehow and that is, of late, in the car; the only time I'm alone.
My latest reads, no, make that "listens" have been two autobiographical audio books by Lisa Scottoline. You probably know her for her crime fiction, but here she takes a hard and humorous look at her life. There are her 5 dogs and 2 cats she lives with, her "octogenarian" mother, Mother Mary, her gay brother, Frank and her beloved, out of the nest daughter, Francesca. Oh, and her two ex-husbands, Thing one andThing two. The stories are full of love and laughter. So check out Why My Next Husband Will be a Dog and My Nest Isn't Empty, It Just has More Closet Space by Lisa Scottoline. You'll be glad you did!

P.S. Of course, you can read them but I recommend the audio book narrated by the author, she's great!

C.J. Box newest mystery -

2011-04-12T05:47:00.000-07:00

Cold Wind featuring Joe Pickett again as game
warden in Wyoming after a stint of being the
governor's point man. Family is the main thrust
of this book when his father-in-law goes missing
and his mother-in-law (whom he dislikes) asks for
Joe's help. The wind turbine industry hence the
name of the book Cold Wind is interesting. How
does this tie in with the missing father-in-law?
Check out this book and discover the answer yourself.

Thrilling mystery by J. Kellerman -

2011-04-06T06:50:00.000-07:00

Mystery by Jonathan Kellerman is another masterpiece set in Los Angeles.
Psychologist Alex Delaware gets drawn into a classic whodunit of scandal and murder along with his friend, Milo, from the L.A. police department. This thrilling mystery will keep you up reading as you are carried right in the drama unfolding. Catch this on audio book too!

Another quilting novel by Jennifer Chiaverini -

2011-03-31T06:16:00.000-07:00

The Union Quilters by Jennifer Chiaverini is a historical fiction set in southern Pennsylvania during the Civil War. The women of the Elm Creek Valley Quilting Circle help their men who have gone off to the battlefields by making quilts. Their strength and compassion is amazing as they face the hardships of life at home. This is the 16th Elm Creek Valley novel - you'll enjoy reading all of them.

Too much technology? Check out this book...

2011-03-30T11:51:00.001-07:00

As a mom of two teenage daughters, I often feel disconnected from my children as they embrace the latest technologies be it Facebook, Twitter, texting or what have you! I didn't realize how disconnected we were until my daughter texted me from the next room to see when dinner was going to be ready! So when I was looking for books to buy for the library, this title jumped out at me, The Winter of Our Disconnect by Susan Maushart.
The author bravely turns off (literally) all technology in the house and lives to tell the tale! She starts by shutting down the electricity and then gradually adds back basic modern conveniences. This book provides insight into how all of us, not just teens, have been sucked into the age of faceless interaction with our fellow human beings. Heady stuff, but always delivered with a sense of humor! I'm not sure if I could ever be so brave but I truly enjoyed this book!

P.S. For total irony, you can probably download a copy on your iPhone or your iPad!