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New Gujarati Books
Take a look at the new Gujarati books we've received in 2011. Brand-new titles include:
Motano sāmāna: rahasyakathā by Vrajalāla Hirajī Joshī
Nishadhapati: [aitihāsika navalakathā] by Mohanalāla Cunīlāla Dhāmī
Praśāmmu by Jayanta Gāḍīta
Saunā hr̥dayamāṃ harahammeśa Maheśa-Nareśa: jīvanasambhāraṇānnī śabdayātrā by ālekhaka, Jī. ema. Hirāgara
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New Chinese Books
We have a wide variety of Chinese books starting to arrive for 2011. Come in and check some out. New titles include:
Bai xing jia chang cai by Jinlong Xia
Xi xia de cang lang by Mo Xue
Zhongguo yan yuan fang tan lu by Yi Lijing zhu
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Books by the Hundreds
Our May We Suggest Facebook page reached triple digits with 100 followers. In honor of this, here's an eclectic list of books which also have a hundred — of something. Join us on Facebook to get awesome suggestions every week.
One hundred names for love: a stroke, a marriage, and the language of healing by Diane Ackerman
The one hundred: a guide to the pieces every stylish woman must own by Nina Garcia; illustrations by Ruben Toledo
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Romances Set in Scotland
With less than two weeks left in the Connect Your Summer program, you may not have time to plan and go on a trip to Scotland. But you can still read a book to earn your Traveler Badge!
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New Hindi Books
We have our 2011 shipment of Hindi books on the shelves and waiting to be checked out. And, remember, you could read one of these books to earn your Multicultural Badge in the Connect Your Summer program! New titles include:- Vatana: satya kathā by Nirmala Vāliyā
- Mainne cānda tāre to nahīṃ māṅge the by Nīlimā Siṃha
- Nae nirāle vyañjana by Sarveśa Miśra
- Lokaran̐gī premakathāem̐
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Cool Food in the Summertime
Summer is the perfect time for entertaining. Local produce is plentiful and the sunny skies let us enjoy outside entertaining. Have a party in your backyard and use these books to impress your guests with your amazing culinary skills. And you can earn your Connect Your Summer Foodie Badge while you enjoy!
Icebox cakes: simply irresistible no-bake desserts by Lauren Chattman; photography by Duane Winfield
BBQ 25 by Adam Perry Lang
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Adults Writing Children's Lit Group
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Adult Writers' Group
Interested in writing fiction, all types of media or genres? Join us on Thursday, July 28th from 6:00-7:00PM for our Adult Writers' Group.Dave Richards, a library assistant and a freelance writer for the Eisner Award winning website, Comic Book Resources, moderates. Dave has completed an unpublished science fiction mystery novel and is currently writing a horror novel.
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New Urdu Books
We have received our 2011 shipment of books in Urdu and they are on the shelves. Stop by and check them out. New titles include:
Barq-i tabassum by Shaukat Thānvī
Jis tan lagyā ʻishq kamāl by ʻUshnā Kaus̲ar Sardār
Obāmā kī āp bītī by Bārak Obāmā ; mutarjim, Yāsar Javvād
Ṣāʻiqah : Nāvil by Raz̤iyah Baṭ
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Hindi Books on CD!
We have recently purchased Ghaban by Premacanda and Diwar by Rajvansh in Book on CD format. Because this is the first time we've seen Hindi books on CD, we were so excited to order a couple titles. If you listen to one (or both) let us know what you think of the sound quality. We would love to hear your comments.- Login to comment
Adult Fiction Writers' Group
Interested in writing fiction, all types of media or genres, for an adult audience? Join us on Thursday, June 23rd from 6:00-7:00PM for our Adult Fiction Writers' Group.Dave Richards, a library assistant and a freelance writer for the Eisner Award winning website, Comic Book Resources, moderates. Dave has completed an unpublished science fiction mystery novel and is currently writing a horror novel.
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Adults Writing Children's Lit Group
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New Romances
Looking for a few good summer reads? Put your name on the hold list for these recently ordered romances. Then relax in your chaise lounge, knowing you will have some excellent beach reads on their way soon.
Hunter's Fall by Walker, Shiloh
Forgotten Sea by Kantra, Virginia
Baby, Come Home by Bond, Stephanie
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Romance in Uniform
Ah, the timeless appeal of a man in uniform! The following authors understand this and have written exciting books featuring top-notch alpha heroes.
The unsung hero by Suzanne Brockmann — The first book in Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooter's series about Navy SEALs.
Trial by fire by Jo Davis — Suspense heats up Jo Davis' series on the Firefighters of Station Five — starting with this book.
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Spring Cleaning
Warm weather is finally headed our way. Time for the dreaded spring clean! While you're at it, why not re-organize your stuff? These books will help you find a place for everything, and keep everything in its place.
Best organizing solutions: cut clutter, store more, and gain closet space
Unstuff your life!: Kick the clutter habit and completely organize your life for good by Andrew J. Mellen
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