New Books in July
28 Jul 2010 Leave a Comment
in New Books Tags: fiction, list, new, WJMC
Wondering what to read next? Here are five new books published in July that might interest you. These books were discussed on the morning radio show with Sally B. on WJMC 1240 AM on Wednesday, July 14.
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As Husbands Go – Susan Isaacs Susan Gerston thought she had it all: an adoring husband, three gorgeous children, and a big house. However, her world is shattered when her husband is discovered dead in a hooker’s house. Unconvinced by the situation, Susan fights back against the rumors and gossip and tries to find out what really happened with the help of her fearless Grandma. |
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The Rembrandt Affair – Daniel Silva Gabriel Allon, secret agent extraordinaire, is lured out of retirement by an old friend. An art restorer has been murdered, and her death is linked to a stolen painting by Rembrandt. Allon discovers that there are many secrets tied to this lost painting, and evil men who will stop at nothing for money. |
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Star Island – Carl Hiaasen Set in the wilds of Florida, this novel features a former teen starlet with the unlikely name of Cherry Pye. When Cherry is too indisposed, a look alike named Ann will step into her place. Unfortunately, this works too well when Ann is kidnapped mistakenly. Now Cherry’s handlers must figure out how to rescue Ann without letting Cherry or her fans know about Ann’s existence! |
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Fly Away Home – Jennifer Weiner The wife of a distinguished US senator and her two daughters reel in the aftermath of a scandal that rocks their family and the nation. Each woman takes a hard look at her life and reconsiders what she wants her life to be. |
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Think of a Numb3r — John Verdon This debut thriller follows a recently retired NYPD detective, Dave Gurney, who snaps at the chance for one more investigation. An old friend receives a series of threatening notes that accuse him of crimes he can’t remember committing. Nor is the detective’s friend the only victim of this serial killer. Gurney races to make these numbers add up. |
Author Visit Terry Fisk
21 Jul 2010 1 Comment
in Events Tags: author visit, nonfiction, paranormal
The Rice Lake Public Library is pleased to welcome author Terry Fisk to speak on Thursday, July 29 at 6 pm. Admission is free; all are welcome.
Terry Fisk is the co-author of The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations. His presentation will last roughly an hour. The presentation highlights evidence for the afterlife. Examples include the recent scientific studies of mediums, near-death experiences, past-life regressions, and out-of-body experiences. Fisk discusses his confrontations with the famous skeptic and debunker James Randi. He also describes his ghost investigations with world-renowned medium Allison DuBois (the real-life inspiration for the hit CBS series, Medium) and psychic Chip Coffey (from TV’s Paranormal State and Psychic Kids). This session examines some of the haunted locations in Wisconsin personally investigated by Mr. Fisk. He will share photos, case histories, eyewitness accounts, and ghost lore.
Come explore the unknown!
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PageTurners Discuss “The Lace Reader”
14 Jul 2010 Leave a Comment
in Events, PageTurners Tags: fiction, PageTurners
The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
Towner Whitney may be the main character of The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry, but her family and the small town of Salem, MA, also have starring roles in this debut novel. The Whitney family has a long tradition of fortune telling and can predict the future from the patterns found in lace. Towner returns to her hometown of Salem, MA, to discover what happened to her missing great-aunt Eva. Soon after Towner arrives, Eva is discovered drowned in the sea. The rest of the novel follows the town’s attempts to discover the truth behind the drowning and Turner’s own attempts to reconcile herself to her family’s legacy. What really happened to her aunt? What happened all those years ago to Towner’s twin sister? What does the future hold for Towner? Read the lace to find out!
The PageTurners Book Club discussed this story on Thursday, July 8. The conversation was animated and lasted about an hour. The general consensus was that the book was enjoyable. The characters and the setting, in particular, were well crafted. The group gave the book a 3.95 / 5 rating; the highest individual rating was a 5 and the lowest was a 3.5. The full rating guide can be found by clicking on the 4 Books icon below.
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“The Lace Reader” by Brunonia Barry is available at the Rice Lake Public Library. It is available in regular print, large print, and as an audio book on CD through the MORE System. Please visit the card catalog website, http://www.more.lib.wi.us, or call us at 234-4861 to reserve a copy today.
The PageTurners Book Club is sponsored by the Friends of the Rice Lake Public Library. It meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm at the Rice Lake Public Library. Discussion lasts an hour; everyone is welcome.
Body Language
07 Jul 2010 Leave a Comment
in Subject Guide Tags: nonfiction
Body language speaks silently. Are you fluent in body language? Do you understand what a hunched shoulder, crossed arms, or a frown mean? The subtle nuances of a person’s behavior can add up to mean something completely opposite of a spoken statement. Become bilingual today! Learn body language with the help of some books from the library.
| Body language 101 : the ultimate guide to knowing when people are lying, how they are feeling, what they are thinking, and more / David Lambert
This book discusses the cues that body language gives people indirectly. People communicate positive and negative emotions by shrugging, crossing their arms/legs, or meeting/avoiding eye contact, among other things. |
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Convince them in 90 seconds or less : make instant connections that pay off in business and in life / by Nicholas Boothman
This is another book that goes beyond simply understanding body language. This book strives to help the reader improve their life and career by deliberately using and responding to body language. |
| Caro’s book of poker tells : the psychology and body language of poker / Mike Caro
This is an even more specific book about body language. This book explores how understanding it can improve your poker game. The bluffs that people use in poker games can be seen through sometimes if you know what to look for. |
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