From Helen Thompson-Director of Mount Pleasant Library:
Summer Fun continues through July in the library. Summer Reading Club is going strong. Read a total of three hours per week and receive a gift card from a local restaurant. Each week during July your child can pick up a “take and make” craft to do at home. Also, remember that the Explorium is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-11 a.m.
Each month the Library Reads List honors authors who have had multiple titles appear on their list. When an author’s third title appears on the list, they move into the Hall of Fame. This month there are a whopping 12 authors on that list! The first one is Linda Castillo with her book, Fallen. “Get ready to drop everything to read the newest Kate Burkholder thriller as Kate returns to Amish country after the brutal murder of a woman she knew as a child. All of Castillo’s trademarks are here—smarts, suspense, twists and turns—making this 13th series entry feel as fresh as the first.” (7-6) Heather VanFleet
Karin Slaughter’s new book is False Witness. “Leigh is a successful Atlanta attorney while her estranged sister, Callie, is a drug addict. When Leigh defends a serial rapist, she and Callie are forced to confront their traumatic past and complicated future. This is a thrill ride with satisfying depth and two main characters worth rooting for.” (7-20) Donna Ballard
The Final Girl Support Group is by Grady Hendrix. “In the horror genre, the final girl is the last one standing at the end. Now, imagine a group of them being targeted by a killer on the loose. Who will survive this time? Hendrix scatters plenty of twists and horror references throughout his latest novel.” (7-13)
Joseph Jones
In Samantha Downing’s For Your Own Good, “Belmont Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country. However, teacher Teddy Crutcher despises many of the elitist parents and entitled pupils, and he plans to do something about it. This nonstop roller coaster ride will have readers turning pages deep into the night.” (7-20) KC Davis
Darynda Jones continues her series with A Good Day for Chardonnay. “Sheriff Sunshine Vicram returns with a new case involving old flame Levi, while also having her hands full with her independent daughter who can’t seem to avoid dicey situations of her own. This is another delightful entry in this series of zany mysteries set in New Mexico.” (7-27) Emily Chandler
Incense and Sensibility is by Sonali Dev. “Yash, a rigid political up and comer, must work with India, a stress coach and family friend, after being shot at during a rally. The two must overcome their shared past, secrets, and mental roadblocks to succeed in life and love. This is for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Helen Hoang.”
(7-6) Kari Bingham
I can’t tell you how happy it makes us to see so many folks, especially kids, coming back to the library. It seems like a “normal” summer and we hope that continues. Stay healthy and come and see us in the library!