Thursday, July 03, 2008

Book Reviews from participants in the Pollinate Your Mind Summer Reading Club 5th Horseman by James Patterson: Patterson's legal thriller comes through like a beacon, shining light on the craze for malpractice suits against human doctors and hospitals, while making not even hospitals and doctors seem safe anymore. Double Cross by James Patterson: Another "hit" in the Alex Cross series. I just can't get enough of it! Sail by James Patterson: Good summer reading. You've been warned by James Patterson: It was a great book. Kept me guessing. Buckingham Palace Gardens by Anne Perry: So great to have a new book by one of my favorite authors. I did miss the antics of Charlotte Pitt in this one, though. Cleaning by Real Simple: This book is amazing for anyone who ever had a question about what to clean with or how to clean. What kind of vacuum? Your answer is here! I clean homes so this book is Real Good, by the Real Simple Publishers! Dr. Dre: the biography by Ronin Ro: At times a frustrating read for lack of chronological order. Ronin Ro delivers a rare and honest look into one of hip hop's greatest, most misunderstood. You don't have to appreciate hip hop to respect the genius of Dr. Dre. Mom for Christmas by Doreen Roberts: Very, very good book--really pulls at the heart! 5:05:32 PM     Upcoming Events at HPL Date Description July 7 7:00 pm HPL Summer Reading Club Activity Hackley Public Libray, Youth Services Department. Juggle Bug Comedy Show. Entertainer Joel Tacey presents dazzling juggling, wacky stunts, and big surprises. His laugh-out-loud show includes music, magic and plenty of audience participation. All ages. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. July 9 1:00 - 5:00 pm Ann Fish-Bridge Lessons Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. July 9 5:30 - 7:30 pm MS Support Group Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276. July 10 2:00 pm HPL Summer Reading Club Activity Hackley Public Libray, Youth Services Department. Outdoor Storytime II "Boats and Books". Hear stories about boats, Sailors and Mermaids at HPL. After the stories visit a real boat, the research vessel W. G. Jackson, at the Annis Water Resources Institute. Grownups must accompany children and provide transportation. Stories at the Library, 2:00 - 2:30 PM, Jackson tour, 2:45 - 3:30 PM (The Jackson is 7 blocks from the Library at 7th St and Shoreline Drive.) For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. 11:12:07 AM     Book Reviews from participants in the Pollinate Your Mind Summer Reading Club Acorna's Triumph by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Scarborough: A remarkable conclusion nto a remarkable series. Keep up the good work Ms' Scarborough and McCaffrey. Acorna's World by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Scarborough: As the "Acorna" series progresses, the books get better and better. In "Acorna's World", the author has changed from Margaret Ball to Elizabeth Scarborough, who seems to have brought in remarkable sense of wit. Good read. Testimony of an Irish Slave Girl by Kate McCafferty: A hard look at reality during the slave era. Heartwrenching. Deadly Lust by Vernon and Marie McCay: I didn't really care for the way the authors wrote this true account of a serial killer. For some reason, it just didn't "grab me". Foreclosures.com guide to advanced investing technniques you won't learn anywhere else by Alexis McGee: A good read. Crucible by Arthur Miller: Once you are part way through Act 2, the rest is a quick read. Charade by Gilbert Morris: The book was a little disappointing at the end. This guy planshis revenge and in the end he becomes a Christian and so doe the "bad guy". It would be nice if the real world worked that way, but it doesn't. The end was just too over simplified. Still, a good read. 4th of July by James Patterson: This is truly the spookiest novel lthat I've read of Patterson's. Not only does it accurately call attention to the bias of society,mbut also makes you aware of the horrors of suburbia. 10:57:13 AM     Stained Glass Project Here are some pictures of the Stained Glass Removal process. 10:43:02 AM

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