Category Archives: summer reading

Ray Bradbury (summer reading)

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Barbara

American author Ray Bradbury passed away last week, on June 5th. I couldn’t let his passing go by without a blog entry in his honor, because I’ve enjoyed many a tale by him. Most of you probably have read some … Continue reading →

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“I’ll Have Another!” Books on horses and horse racing

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Barbara

Are you going to be breathlessly awaiting the results of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday? Are you hoping I’ll Have Another wins? Crazy about horses? You could have a fun time this summer reading about horses, and Andersen Library can … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library Book Sale

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Martha

Looking for some summer reading? This is your chance to be one of the first people to peruse the Andersen Library’s latest fresh batch of sale books. Continue reading →

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What to Read Next?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by kyle

It’s summertime – for some, that’s the time when they actually read books for enjoyment. Although I don’t normally read a whole bunch (I know, I’m a failure of a librarian), I did just finish my second book of the … Continue reading →

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Burmese Days

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Carol

The spring 2008 cyclone that ripped through the Irawaddy Delta region, once again brought the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar to the forefront of world news for the worst of reasons. As if the country’s political and economic woes were not enough, Mother … Continue reading →

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Looking for a final summer read? Try Phantom Prey

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Ronna

Phantom Prey by John Sandford MCN San McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor This just might be my last review for “summer reading,” since classes start very soon (I refuse to think in more specific numbers). I’m back to series reading again, … Continue reading →

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Deja vu all over again

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Carol

It’s summer and that means baseball season is in full swing. If you like baseball, chances are you like Yogi Berra, too. The witty former Yankee player, manager, and Hall of Famer sure has a way with words. He’s coined … Continue reading →

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It’s No One You Know, but read it anyway

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Ronna

No One You Know by Michelle Richmond MCN Ric McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor First, let me say, I liked this book. But, I thought it moved a little slow. And the ending was, well, let’s say it’s not what I … Continue reading →

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You’ll want to read: I Shall Not Want

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Ronna

I Shall Not Want by Julia Spencer-Fleming MCN Spe McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor In case you’re wondering if I ever read anything other than series fiction, the answer is yes. In fact, I intended to review a non-series title in … Continue reading →

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Bad Blood equals an “ok” read

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Ronna

Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein MCN Fai McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor Last time I introduced you to Eve Dallas, a feisty police lieutenant from New York City, circa 2058. Now meet Alexandra (aka Alex) Cooper, Assistant District Attorney in charge … Continue reading →

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