New at Hackley Public Library
News and goings on at Hackley Public Library in Muskegon MI. See what new books have come in, which new sites have been added to the web page, and what is going on at the Library.
I checked out this book through NetLibrary downloadable eaudiobooks. If you like to listen to books and have an MP3 player (Ipod support is coming soon), give it a try!
Deeds of the Disturber is one of the Amelia Peabody mysteries by Elizabeth Peters. This installment in the series finds the Emersons in London, between seasons in Egypt. Ramses is his usual rambunctious self, and Amelia and Emerson are hoping to get some writing done. Unfortunately, a series of murders is committed that revolve around the British Museum and its Egyptology areas. Of course, Amelia jumps right in. She befriends a woman reporter and, in addition to trying to solve the mystery, also tries to play matchmaker. Amelia and Emerson get into a tight spot with little hope of rescue, but of course, they are rescued. A good romp!
11:43:14 AM
2009 Michigan Notable Books Announced
The Library of Michigan today announced the 2009 Michigan Notable Books, 20 books highlighting Michigan people, places and events. Giving life to the diverse experiences of Michigan's people, this year's selection runs the gamut from novels depicting characters persevering through life's challenges, the 100th anniversary of the Model T and an historical account of a Great Lakes shipwreck, to books that capture the local flavor of Michigan's culture, tourism and recreation.
"The Library of Michigan is proud to celebrate the best in Michigan literature, which represents the breadth of our state's culture and variety of our residents' experiences," State Librarian Nancy Robertson said. "This year's Michigan Notable Books provide both an opportunity to enjoy reading at its finest, and a chance to explore the wonder of Michigan's history, natural beauty and everyday life."
Each year the Michigan Notable Books (MNB) list features 20 books published in the previous calendar year that are about or set in Michigan or the Great Lakes region or are written by a Michigan author. Robertson explained that selections include nonfiction and fiction and typically have a wide appeal to audiences, covering a range of topics and issues close to the hearts of citizens of Michigan.
For more information about the MNB program, call 517 373-1300 or visit Michigan Notable Books.
10:56:30 AM
Are you finding this holiday season rushed, stressful and confusing?
I am! And my being sick isn't helping. (Would you believe that I have laryngitis AGAIN? ) Third time this year. The last time I had it back in July, I decided to do all my car buying negotiations online. Bidding seven dealers against each other, I ended up getting a great price. That experience worked so well, I've decided during this latest bout of speechlessness to forgo the mall and do all of my holiday shopping online too.
There are some great bargains out there. But I've got some sneaky tips that can help you get even better deals, not just during the holidays, but anytime you're shopping online.
I'm kind of methodical when I'm buying something. I hit websites like CNET.com and ConsumerSearch.com to compare features, read professional reviews and get the ratings and reviews of people who already bought the product I'm considering.
Once I figure out the brand and model number, I use sites like Shopzilla and MySimon to compare prices.
Now for the sneaky part: coupon codes. As you're getting ready to make your purchase on most online stores, you'll see a little box to type in a coupon, promotional, or discount code. Online stores usually send coupon codes to their email update subscribers. Happily, you don't need to clog up your email in-box with every store's email updates. Just go to a site like CouponCabin.com and type in the name of the online store you're interested in, to see what offer pops up. Cut and paste or type the coupon code into the box before you check out of the online store and depending on the offer, you can get a percentage off discount or even free merchandise.
The thing I don't like about buying from online stores is their shipping and handling fee. Is it my imagination or do some online stores seem to inflate their shipping costs? I'm so cheap. So I was delighted when I found websites like FreeShipping.org that search online stores for free shipping deals. In the past week, I've saved over $20 in shipping from one online store alone, using the free shipping code I found on FreeShipping.org.
For ways to make sure the online seller you've chosen is reputable and for tips on what to do if your purchase isn't what you hoped it would be, check out USA.gov's section on shopping from home.
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