Linda the Librarian

This book is a yearly read, because I need the regular reminder that God does His part and I need to do my part to grow in Christ-likeness. This is a great read if you need direction for getting out of debt or just a resetting of your attitude toward money.   If you enjoy historical fiction, this may be the book for you. This is the author's idea of what a possible back story for King Hezekiah and Queen Hephzibah might have been.  I enjoyed it from beginning to end.  Because sometimes you need a good picture book. I think we all go through mid-faith crisis at least once - probably more than once in our lives.  I appreciated her honesty and I could see myself in some of her story. I liked the authors' take on cancer prevention and treatment.  They really put a lot of power back into the hands of the patient.  We have more control (for good or for ill) over our own health than we realize, I think. Enjoy!...

My husband has a new job.  After several months of joblessness, we are very thankful for his job.  With his new job came a new schedule.  I've been struggling a bit to find time to read and blog.  It's worth the struggle, because the struggle means that God chose to provide this particular job for my Beloved.  It may take some time, but I'll figure out my new routine soon and be back to blogging regularly.  Thank you for your patience.

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Our library has been adding Playaway books to our collection.  I think they're pretty cool!  They're battery powered recorded books that fit into the palm of your hand.  All you do is plug your earphones into the device and you're good to go!  I was using mine when I was doing dishes, folding laundry, and whatever other household tasks needed to be accomplished. I'd never read Agatha Christie before this fall.  Murder on the Orient Express is one of the titles that our high school students need to read for summer reading.  It intrigued me, so after the students were done reading it and completing their projects I read it and loved it.  When I saw this book come through, I thought I'd give it a whirl. Ten people receive an invitation for a party at a house on Soldier Island off the coast of England.  The 10 guests don't have any apparent connection and seem an odd assortment for a house...

In Times Gone By by Tracie Peterson Kenzie left her life back in Kansas to forget the humiliation of being jilted at the altar.  She came to San Francisco not only to forget, but also to help her cousin in his chocolate business.  As she tries to heal and forget, the handsome Dr. Fisher tries hard to help her think about the possibility of true love.  She rebuffs him at every opportunity.  Will she be able to keep love out of her heart forever?  Will Dr. Fisher be able to win her?  There's only one way to find out! I liked this book because it was a light and relaxing read.  I also appreciated that part of the series was set during the great San Francisco earthquake and the city's time of recovery.  At the end of the book Ms. Peterson includes an overview of the characters in the story who are historical figures and what parts of the story were true events.  I learned some things about that era of our nation's history.  If y...

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne I had absolutely no idea what this book was going to be about when I picked it up, but the cover intrigued me.  If you've ever been involved with a multi-level marketing scheme, you've probably had to read positive thinking books to keep your excitement level high.  This would be the type of book you'd read.   You conceive, believe, and achieve your dream. That's what this book is like.  I got about a third of the way into it and had to take it back to the library.   On to the next book!

The other day a patron was having trouble locating a book.  After I found it for him this is the conversation that followed: Patron:  You found it!  I looked all over for it! Me:  It was hiding.  Don't worry you haven't lost your mind.  It may have wandered off, but it's not gone. Patron:  Can I get that in writing? Me:  For your wife? Patron:  Yes!!

The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis I love Narnia!  Have I mentioned that I love Narnia?  After listening to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe I needed to continue the series posthaste!   This is a story of what happens to the Pevensie children during their reign over Narnia.  At the end of book two they are no longer children in Narnia, but all grown up.  The Horse and His Boy tells a little about Narnia's relationship with some of the surrounding kingdoms and how they handled a particularly sticky relationship. King Edmond and Queen Susan are visiting Calormen, Prince Rabadash has proposed to Queen Susan and is waiting impatiently for her answer.  When King Edmond discovers a bit of treachery, he and Queen Susan and their trusted advisers need to figure out a way to get home to Narnia.  After they escape, a young boy, Shasta, must carry important news to the friends of Narnia to rescue them all from Prince Rabadash's wrath....