The perfect book for a book discussion is one that's not too easy, not too hard, that will hold the interest of a diverse group of readers and will also inspire a lively discussion. For additional book club resources try the Canton Public Library's Book Club in a Bag kits.

The days are getting shorter. Time to sit in front of the fire, reading a good book.

Mrs. Adams in winter: a journey in the last days of Napoleon by Michael O'Brien

Do not ask what good we do: inside the U.S.

Don't let your book group miss these:

The tenderness of wolves: a novel by Stef Penney

A three dog life by Abigail Thomas

Moral disorder: stories by Margaret Atwood

The Ministry of Special Cases by Nathan Englander

After Annie: a novel by Michael Tucker

Games traitors play by Jon Stock

Ministers of fire: a novel by Mark Harril Saunders

The scent of cherry blossoms: a romance from the heart of Amish country by Cindy Woodsmall

The language of flowers: a novel by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Winterdance: the fine madness of running the Iditarod by Gary Paulsen

My name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira

1984: a novel by George Orwell ; with an afterword by Erich Fromm

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith — Fans of Alexander McCall Smith, author of several series, including The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, 44 Scotland Street, and Isabel Dalhousie's novels will enjoy this recent interview by Connie Fletcher in BookList Online (12/01/2011).

Canton Seniors Book Discussion group will meet on Wednesday, February 22 from 2:00-3:00 PM in Canton Public Library's Group Study Room A. February's selection is:

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson — In 1956, toward the end of Reverend John Ames's life, he begins a letter to his young son, an account of himself and his forebears, a pacifist father and an ardent abolitionist, his grandfather.

If you are looking for a new Christian book to read, whether fiction or non, and would like to read a review first, check out these websites:

• Christian Review of Books
• Christian Broadcasting Network New Books
• Discerning Reader

Also, check out our Inspirational Books Suggestions on our "Books and More" Page and our Inspirational Bundles.

Sarah's choice [Large print] by Wanda E.

Tired of squinting while reading? Getting a headache from focusing too hard for too long? You're not alone — one in six Americans over the age of 45 have trouble reading small print.

In what order should you read a series? Read everything written by Sue Grafton or Malcolm Gladwell and would like to try a similar author? Books & Authors, available in Canton Public Library's databases, allows you to search by title and/or author, subject, keyword, time period, geographic location, or character. Follow the series links for additional titles, or take advantage of the Expert Picks & Librarian's Favorites for recommendations based on some of your favorite titles or topics.

A "religious thriller" is a suspense novel whose plot is closely connected to religious objects, institutions or questions. Here are 30 of my favorites I've enjoyed throughout the years:

Cross bones by Kathy Reichs

Salvation in death by J.D. Robb

Angels & demons by Dan Brown

If you like inspirational fiction, try these authors:

• Austin, Lynn
• Barnhardt, Wilton
• Bateman Tracey
• BeauSeigneur, James
• Bell, James Scott
• Benrey, Ron and Janet
• Bergren, Lisa
• Blackstock, Terri

Amazing love by Mae Nunn

Another homecoming by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn

The beloved land by Janette Oke & T. Davis Bunn

The affectionate adversary by Catherine Palmer

Do you enjoy reading books by Christian authors such as Ted Dekker, Catherine Palmer, and Beverly Lewis? Are you always looking for new authors? If so, take a peek at the following list we created at the request of another CPL patron.

Does your audiobook listening include books by Jan Karon, Alexander McCall Smith, Rosamunde Pilcher, or Jane Austen? If so, you might like this list we put together for a patron looking for gentle and inspirational reads in book on cd format.

• Home to Harmony by Philip Gulley
• A company of swans by Eva Ibbotson
• Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim
• The house of mirth by Edith Wharton
• Mrs.

Many kids have been asking this question this past week. There is not a special area or spine label devoted to Christian fiction, but the library certainly does have lots of books that meet this need.

Thanks to Elaine of the Adult Services Department for this great Fave Five!

People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

Recommendations from Elaine, a reference librarian in our Adult Department.

Check our other Fave Five lists, too!