Monday, December 15, 2008

Want to ward off boredom during winter break?

Look no further than Blackwell Library's Leisure Reading Collection! Recently added titles include:

Change of Heart by Jody Picoult - Leisure PS 3566 .I372 C47 2008
Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah - Leisure DT 516 .S28 .B43 A3 2007
Kindness Revolution by Edward Horrell - Leisure HF 5415.5 .H67 2006
Cloning of the American Mind by B.K. Eakman - Leisure LA 217.2 .E25 1998

Plus, our collection now features Staff Picks! Our librarians and library staff, who happen to be big fans of literature, want to help you choose good books to read. Come to the library and see what librarians read. We will be featuring new reviews every month!

Here is just one of our Staff Picks for the month:
Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination - Leisure Reading PR6056.I4588 O44 2004

If you’re a fan of Jennifer Weiner and Sophie Kinsella, pick up Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination. It is classic British Chick Lit - far-fetched, embarrassing, and funny. Olivia Joules is a journalist who secretly wishes she was a spy. And when her editor sends her on assignment, gets the chance to become one. There’s romance, suspense, and exotic locations. The book didn’t end where I expected it to, and that’s why I liked it. If you’re looking for a fluffy, preposterous tale, Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination is the ticket!
-Leigh Ann DePope, Serials Librarian

Hope everyone takes time to enjoy a great book over the holidays!