May We Suggest

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Murder Will Out: Owen Laukkannen Book Signing

Wednesday, March 27th at 6:30PM meet Canadian author Owen Laukkanen for a discussion and signing of his new thriller Criminal Enterprise, featuring FBI agent Carla Windermere and Minnesota state investigator Kirk Stevens at Nicola's Books in Ann Arbor.

Mar 25, 2013

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Fiction books that made us laugh

Below are the results of a survey of CPL staff on the books that made them laugh. You might have to put some on hold, they are very popular!

"Anything by Erma Bombeck"
Wooster and Jeeves books by P. G. Wodehouse

Forrest Gump: a novel by Winston Groom

One for the money by Janet Evanovich and the rest of the Stephanie Plum series

The color of magic by Terry Pratchett

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Mar 22, 2013

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Christian Music for Kids

If you're looking to expand your music listening from Veggie Tales, here are some new, and classic CDs you might want to try

Slugs & bugs & lullabies (CD) [sound recording] by Randall Goodgame

Seeds of courage [sound recording] by Seeds Family Worship

Meet the rizers [sound recording] by Rizers

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Mar 22, 2013

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Uncork a Good Book

Discover the history behind your favorite beverages, or use one of the directories to discover new distilleries, wineries and breweries.

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Mar 15, 2013

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If you like Jodi Picoult, try...

The rest of her life by Laura Moriarty

The midwife's confession by Diane Chamberlain

Before you know kindness: a novel by Chris Bohjalian

The weight of silence by Heather Gudenkauf

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Mar 14, 2013

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Erin go Bragh! The celebration of St. Patrick's Day outside of Ireland is a clear indication of the Irish influence throughout the world. In the United States many cities and towns recognize March 17th with parades and parties to mark the holiday of Ireland's patron saint. Ireland has made a significant contribution to literature and the arts both in the United States and throughout the world. Celebrate the day by sampling a wee bit of Irish culture and history from some of the many titles available in the Library's collection: