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October 30, 2019
Book some time at the Bandera Library
By Michael Garr, Library Director
Special to the Prophet
The Friends of the Library will hold their popular Book Sale on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., inside the Bandera Public Library. Bargains will abound as the “priceless” sale is determined by your donation. Thanks for being so generous.
The Thursday Book Club will have their last meeting of 2019 at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 and will be discussing Christine Baker Kline’s “A Piece of the World.” The back cover of the book says this, "To Christina Olson, the entire world was her family's remote farm in the small coastal town of Cushing, Maine. Born in the home her family had lived in for generations, and increasingly incapacitated by illness, Christina seemed destined for a small life. Instead, for more than 20 years, she was host and inspiration for the artist Andrew Wyeth, and became the subject of one of the best-known paintings of the twentieth century.”
Lots of the later October books have arrived this week. JoJo Moyes latest book is “The Giver of Stars.” In depression-era America, five extraordinary women embark on a remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond. It is described as a story of friendship and of true love. “Takes One to Know One” is by Susan Isaacs. She writes about a retired FBI agent turned Long Island housewife that taps into her investigative past when she suspects that her neighbor is harboring criminal secrets. Finally, Anne Perry has a new Elena Standish novel, “Death in Focus.”
Stephen King’s new book called “The Institute” is in the tradition of “Firestarter” and “It.” Described by the author as “a gut-wrenching dramatic story of good vs. evil in a world where the good guys don’t always win.” “Nothing Ventured” is a new series by English author Jeffrey Archer and introduces Detective Constable William Warwick. This is the first book in a new series, featuring many twists, with triumph and tragedy, hallmarks of all good Archer books.
Non-Fiction fans will enjoy two new arrivals. “Crusaders-The Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands” is by Dan Jones. It is a major new history told in a large scope with portraits of people on both sides of the war. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Templars.” Deepak Chopra’s release is called “Metahuman-Unleashing Your Infinite Potential.” Harvard Professor and PhD, Arthur C. Brooks has this to say of Chopra’s new book. "Our world is preoccupied with material progress, yet too often we overlook the miracle of our very existence. In this remarkable book, Deepak Chopra reminds us not to be distracted by the idols of our age but to marvel at the deep truths of being. Metahuman is a handbook to becoming fully alive."
Concluding this week are two new books for Christmas. Now, don’t yell at the Library for rushing the season when the big box stores have had trees and snowmen on display for two months before Halloween. Debbie Macomber has her annual story, “A Mrs. Miracle Christmas” and Jennifer Chiaverini has another book in her Elm Creek Quilts series, “The Christmas Boutique.”
Enjoy your week checking out books, DVDs and audio books at your Bandera Public Library. Read well and be safe.
The Thursday Book Club will have their last meeting of 2019 at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 and will be discussing Christine Baker Kline’s “A Piece of the World.” The back cover of the book says this, "To Christina Olson, the entire world was her family's remote farm in the small coastal town of Cushing, Maine. Born in the home her family had lived in for generations, and increasingly incapacitated by illness, Christina seemed destined for a small life. Instead, for more than 20 years, she was host and inspiration for the artist Andrew Wyeth, and became the subject of one of the best-known paintings of the twentieth century.”
Lots of the later October books have arrived this week. JoJo Moyes latest book is “The Giver of Stars.” In depression-era America, five extraordinary women embark on a remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond. It is described as a story of friendship and of true love. “Takes One to Know One” is by Susan Isaacs. She writes about a retired FBI agent turned Long Island housewife that taps into her investigative past when she suspects that her neighbor is harboring criminal secrets. Finally, Anne Perry has a new Elena Standish novel, “Death in Focus.”
Stephen King’s new book called “The Institute” is in the tradition of “Firestarter” and “It.” Described by the author as “a gut-wrenching dramatic story of good vs. evil in a world where the good guys don’t always win.” “Nothing Ventured” is a new series by English author Jeffrey Archer and introduces Detective Constable William Warwick. This is the first book in a new series, featuring many twists, with triumph and tragedy, hallmarks of all good Archer books.
Non-Fiction fans will enjoy two new arrivals. “Crusaders-The Epic History of the Wars for the Holy Lands” is by Dan Jones. It is a major new history told in a large scope with portraits of people on both sides of the war. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Templars.” Deepak Chopra’s release is called “Metahuman-Unleashing Your Infinite Potential.” Harvard Professor and PhD, Arthur C. Brooks has this to say of Chopra’s new book. "Our world is preoccupied with material progress, yet too often we overlook the miracle of our very existence. In this remarkable book, Deepak Chopra reminds us not to be distracted by the idols of our age but to marvel at the deep truths of being. Metahuman is a handbook to becoming fully alive."
Concluding this week are two new books for Christmas. Now, don’t yell at the Library for rushing the season when the big box stores have had trees and snowmen on display for two months before Halloween. Debbie Macomber has her annual story, “A Mrs. Miracle Christmas” and Jennifer Chiaverini has another book in her Elm Creek Quilts series, “The Christmas Boutique.”
Enjoy your week checking out books, DVDs and audio books at your Bandera Public Library. Read well and be safe.