Slightly gruesome fact: May 19 marks the anniversary of the beheading of Anne Boleyn. In tribute to Anne Boleyn and the court of Henry VIII, check out these titles relating to Tudor England.
Fiction:
- The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
- The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory
- Innocent Traitor by Allison Weir
- The Lady Elizabeth by Allison Weir
- The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
- The Secret Bride- In the Court of Henry VIII by Diane Haeger
Non Fiction:
- Anne Boleyn by Norah Lofts (942.052 LOF)
- Elizabeth: The Struggle for the Throne By David Starkey (942.055 STA)
- Jane Boleyn by Julia Fox (B Boleyn Fox)
- The Life of Thomas More by Peter Ackroyd (BIOG B More ACK)
- The Sisters of Henry VIII by Maria Perry (942.05 PER)
- The Wives of Henry VIII by Antonia Fraser (942.052 FRA)
DVD
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (BBC Documentary series)
- The Tudors (Note: Showtime TV Series- rated R)
- The Other Boleyn Girl (2008 feature film- coming soon!!)


It's April, Spring has finally arrived, and it's a good time for each of us to consider at least 1 change we can make in our lives that will reduce our impact on the planet and help us live a greener, more environmentally responsible life. If you're in need of an idea or two that will help you practice a more eco-friendly life style, check out our Earth Day display above the "new book" shelves. We've got a great selection of books, one of the newest being LIVING LIKE ED by Ed Begley Jr., a committed environmentalist for the last 30 years. Not only does Mr. Begley share his experiences of what works and what doesn't, he also suggests changes that will save money while, at the same time,help the planet. Mr. Begley professes that we should all "live simply so others may simply live" and our April display provides many suggestions as to how we can easily accomplish that goal.
Get in the Irish Spirit by reading an Irish Author! For great fiction try James Joyce, Frank Delaney, Edward Rutherford and Maeve Binchy. If you like Chick Lit, try Marian Keyes, and if you're a mystery lover, try Ian Sansom's Mobile Library Mystery Series starring librarian Israel Armstrong. For those who enjoy non- fiction, try Frank McCourt whose compelling memoir Angelas Ashes won the Pulizter Prize for Biography.

