New Bookshelf

 Fantasy:

 

Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn -

Kitty Norville, alpha werewolf and host of The Midnight Hour, a radio call-in show, is contacted by a friend at the NIH's Center for the Study of Paranatural Biology. Three army soldiers recently returned from the war in Afghanistan are being held at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs,. They're killer werewolves--and post-traumatic stress has left them unable to control their shape-shifting and unable to interact with people. Kitty agrees to see them, hoping to help by bringing them into her pack. Meanwhile, Kitty gets sued for libel by CEO Harold Franklin after featuring Speedy Mart--his nationwide chain of twenty-four-hour convenience stores with a reputation for attracting supernatural unpleasantness--on her show. Very bad weather is on the horizon.

 

King's Bastard by Rowena Cory Daniells -

The Kingdom of Rolencia sleeps as rumours of new Affinity Seeps, places where the untamed power wells up. By royal decree all those afflicted with Affinity must serve the Abbey or face death. Sent to the Ab­bey, the King’s youngest son, Fyn, trains to become a warrior monk. Elsewhere others are tainted with Affinity and must fight to survive. Political intrigue and magic combine in this explosive first book in an exciting new fantasy trilogy.

 

 

Waking the Witch by Kelley Armstrong -

Savannah Levine, a 21-year-old witch from Portland, Ore., who's itching to pursue her first solo case, teams up with half-demon PI Jesse Aanes to look into three slayings with supernatural overtones. Savannah, who displays an appealing mix of toughness and vulnerability, figures she can blast her way to the truth, but matters get complicated fast when her powers keep deserting her at key moments and more bodies pile up.

 

 

Tongues of Serpents by Naomi Novik -

Convicted of treason despite their heroic defense against Napoleon's invasion of England, Temeraire the dragon and his friend and rider, Capt. Will Laurence, are transported to the prison colony in Australia. They carry with them three dragon eggs intended to help establish a covert in the colony.

 

 

Science Fiction:

 

Star Wars Old Republic: Fatal Alliance by Sean Williams -

Tassaa Bareesh, a matriarch in the Hutt crime cartel, is holding an auction that's drawing attention from across the galaxy. Representatives of both the Republic and the Sith Empire are present, along with a Jedi Padawan sent to investigate, a disenfranchised trooper drummed out of the Republic's elite Blackstar Squad, and a mysterious Mandalorian with a private agenda. But the Republic's envoy is not what he seems, the Empire's delegate is a ruthless Sith apprentice, the Jedi Padawan is determined to do the right thing and terrified that he can't, the trooper hopes to redeem her reputation, and the Mandalorian is somehow managing to keep one step ahead of everyone. None of these guests--invited or uninvited--have any intention of participating in the auction. Instead they plan to steal the prize, which is locked inside an impregnable vault: two burned chunks of an exploded star cruiser, one of which may hold the key to the wealth of an entire world. But the truth about the treasure is dangerous and deadly.

 

West and East by Harry Turtledove -

The New York Times bestselling master of alternate history further explores what would have happened had Hitler been forced to start World War II earlier than he did, in this sequel to Hitler's War.

 

 

 

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If you're a fan of Janet Evanovich you're likely eagerly awaiting her newest Stephanie Plum novel Sizzlin Sixteen which is due out June 22.  While you wait, check out author Deborah Coonts and her first book Wanna Get Lucky?   Lucky O'Toole is a casino exec at the Bablylon, the hottest mega-casino in Las Vegas.    When a casino employee Lyda Sue plunges to her death out of one of the Babylon's helicopters and lands in the lagoon at the TI (Treasure Island) Hotel, Lucky must get to the bottom of it all to find out not only who would want Lyda Sue dead but how to save the casino and the Big Boss from trouble.    Lucky is a quirky and sarcastic character who comes complete with a wide variety of acquaintances including a brothel madame mother and a showgirl impersonator best friend.  Set amongst the wild backdrop of Las Vegas, Wanna Get Lucky is a fun treat to keep Evanovich fans happy while they wait for her next title.

 

Looking for some really great poetry? Check out our new Language of Conversation books available here at the library. You can also click on the book covers below to request them online through our catalog.

 

 

 

 

Put your name down early for these popular new releases:

• Blue Eyed Devil by Robert B. Parker (5/4/10)
• Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (5/4/10)
• Innocent by Scott Turow (5/4/10)
• My Fair Lazy by Jen Lancaster (5/4/10)
• Fever Dream by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (5/11/10)
• Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin (5/11/10)
• 61 Hours by Lee Child (5/18/10)
• Storm Prey by John Sandford (5/18/10)
• The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson (5/25/10)
• Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham (5/25/10)

 

Discarded and repurposed materials can be transformed into some of the most unique art and craft pieces.  We have several books in our collection to inspire, instruct, and celebrate green craftiness.

Many of those who frequent libraries claim to be book lovers, but there's a smaller class of bibliophiles- or those who love to not only read books, but aslo collect them and admire the book for the quality of craftsmanship that goes into producing the book.  Kate Carlisle has a new mystery series out catered to that crowd.  Her Bibliophile Mystery series features rare book expert Brooklyn Wainwright whose book binding and restoration skills inevitably uncover secrets and murder.  In addition to old books, this series comes complete with wacky characters, zany plots and even a splash of romance.  If you're looking for a fun mystery check out the first two books in this series Homicide in Hardcover and If Books Could Kill.

Two very different knitting memoirs / essays arrived this month. 

 

Sweater Quest: My Year of Knitting Dangerously by Adrienne Martini

Sweater Quest is a very thoughtful memoir of a woman who decides to knit a sweater by designer Alice Starmore that can only be found in an out-of-print book Tudor Roses.  The author describes this pattern as "a knitter's Mount Everest, our curse, and our compulsion."  Adrienne Martini, mother of two, knits in order to keep a grasp on her sanity.  On this journey she interview other knitters and bloggers in order to truly understand the origin of this pattern.  Martini forms relationships and gains wisdom from several knitters along the way.  She is determined not to let her life, or this sweater unravel (the two are closely intertwined).   The book is not a tutorial, and it does not contain any patterns, just process.  I found this book to be very engaging, and in the back of my mind, wonder if I dare seek out this pattern.

Home is Where the Wine Is by Laurie Perry

This memoir is told by a thirty-something woman navigating solo life in  Los Angeles while trying to better herself before turning the dreaded 40.  The author is a witty blogger who is also known as "Crazy Aunt Purl."  She has hilarious run-ins with the landscaper, travels solo on two vacations, and joins a gym.   Online dating, spray tans, giant zuchinnis, and bikini waxes are just a few of the adventures chronicled in this book.  Did I mention she has 3 cats? This is a hilarious account of trying new things, keeping a good attitude, and charging forward with your adult life.  And how does this relate to knitting?  It is mentioned in one chapter, and the book contains color photographs and patterns.  This is not a "how knitting changed my life," kind of book.  It is honest and humorous.  I finished this in one sitting recommend it to both knitters and non-knitters as a light, feel-good, laugh-out-loud read.

 

 

 

Looking for an entertaining new read.  Check out these newly released titles:

• The Black Cat by Martha Grimes
• The Book of Spies by Gayle Lynds
• Deception by Jonathan Kellerman
• Double Comfort Safari Club by Alexander McCall Smith
• The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen 
• A River in the Sky by Elizabeth Peters

Long time residents of Brookfield may remember Michael Colgrass from when he lived here and attended RB High School.   Others may know of him as the brother of Village Trustee Cathy Colgrass Edwards.  But to the rest of the world, Michael Colgrass is an Emmy Award and Pulitzer Prize winning composer and author of the new book Adventures of an American Composer.   Colgrass's book features a collection of anecdotes starting with his life here in Brookfield and continuing throughout his career.  If you are a fan of music this book should prove to be an entertaining read.

Fantasy:

The Adamantine Palace by Stephen Deas

The power of the Realms depends on its dragons. With their terrifying natures, they are ridden by the aristocracy and bred for hunting and war. But as dangerous political maneuverings threaten the complacency of the empire, a single dragon has gone missing. And even one dragon could spell disaster for the Realms…

 

  Jade Man’s Skin by Daniel Fox

In this soaring epic, Daniel Fox weaves the ancient myths and legends of feudal China into a fantasy world of brutal war and brittle passion, immortal gods and mystical creatures.

 

State of Decay by James Knapp

They call them revivors-technologically reanimated corpses-and away from the public eye they do humanity’s dirtiest work. But FBI agent Nico Wachalowski has stumbled upon a conspiracy involving revivors being custom made to kill-and a startling truth about the existence of these undead slaves.

 

Science Fiction:

Chill by Elizabeth Bear 

Sequel to Dust. The generation ship Jacob’s Ladder has barely survived cataclysms from without and within. Now, riding the shock wave of a nova blast toward an uncertain destiny, the damaged ship—the only world its inhabitants have ever known—remains a war zone. Even as Perceval, the new captain, struggles to come to terms with the traumas of her recent past, the remnants of rebellion aboard the ship still threaten the crew’s survival.

Able One by Ben Bova

When a nuclear missile launched by a rogue North Korean faction explodes in space the resulting shockwave destroys the world’s satellites, throwing global communication into chaos. Will Able One’s experimental technology be enough to prevent World War III—especially when it becomes clear that a saboteur is onboard?

 

Stephen King’s The Stand: Captain Trips 

A graphic novel adaptation of Stephen King’s apocalyptic novel, The Stand. On a secret army base in the Californian desert, something has gone horribly, terribly wrong and a virus had been unleased that will spread from person to person like wildfire, triggering a massive wave of disease and death, prefacing humanity’s last stand. The first of many volumes.