Tuesday, November 25, 2003
Not Just A (Story) Line
Here are five recent non-fiction titles to hit the shelf at the library.
So Many Books, So Little Time : A Year of Passionate Reading by Sara Nelson 028.9 Nelson
The Emperor of Scent by Chandler Burr 612.86 Burr (Rotation)
365 Days of Sensational Sex by Lou Paget 613.96 Paget (Rotation)
The Pig Who Sang To The Moon: The Emotional World of Farm Animals by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson 636 Masson (Rotation)
Genealogy for the First Time: Research Your Family History by Laura Best 929.1 Best
So Many Books, So Little Time : A Year of Passionate Reading by Sara Nelson 028.9 Nelson
The Emperor of Scent by Chandler Burr 612.86 Burr (Rotation)
365 Days of Sensational Sex by Lou Paget 613.96 Paget (Rotation)
The Pig Who Sang To The Moon: The Emotional World of Farm Animals by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson 636 Masson (Rotation)
Genealogy for the First Time: Research Your Family History by Laura Best 929.1 Best
Fiction For Adults
Certain unsavory elements within society have made it tricksy to term novels written for older or more advanced readers "adult fiction." The same, I suppose applies to non-fiction titles for adults. Be that as it may, here are four new fiction titles for adults. All four titles are Rotation items, which means they will be at this library through February and then move on to another West Marin library.
Oracle Night by Paul Auster Fiction Auster (Rotation)
Gilligan's Wake by Tom Carson Fiction Carson (Rotation)
The Fourth Queen by Debbie Taylor Fiction Taylor (Rotation)
The Salt Roads by Nalo Hopkinson Science Fiction Hopkinson (Rotation)
[I think it may be doing this title a disservice by classifying it as science fiction. But then I have not read it (or the reviews).]
Oracle Night by Paul Auster Fiction Auster (Rotation)
Gilligan's Wake by Tom Carson Fiction Carson (Rotation)
The Fourth Queen by Debbie Taylor Fiction Taylor (Rotation)
The Salt Roads by Nalo Hopkinson Science Fiction Hopkinson (Rotation)
[I think it may be doing this title a disservice by classifying it as science fiction. But then I have not read it (or the reviews).]
Not Fooling About This Non-Fiction
Two very fine juvenile non-fiction titles arrived this week. In both cases I will quote from reviews right here in this post.
The Best of Times: Math Strategies That Multiply by Greg Tang J 513.2 Tang
From School Library Journal: "Gr 3-4-A multiplication book that really adds up. Snappy rhymes and problems to solve, going from 0 to 10, with one number per spread, offer valuable strategies that will help develop number sense."
Muhammad by Demi J Bio Muhammad
From Publisher's Weekly: "This timely, exceptionally handsome biography serves as an excellent introduction to Islam. Ages 7-10."
The Best of Times: Math Strategies That Multiply by Greg Tang J 513.2 Tang
From School Library Journal: "Gr 3-4-A multiplication book that really adds up. Snappy rhymes and problems to solve, going from 0 to 10, with one number per spread, offer valuable strategies that will help develop number sense."
Muhammad by Demi J Bio Muhammad
From Publisher's Weekly: "This timely, exceptionally handsome biography serves as an excellent introduction to Islam. Ages 7-10."
Nothing Juvenile About These Fiction Titles
Well, actually, they are considered "juvenile fiction," which means that they are written primarily for elementary and early middle school children. But that does not mean they are not well-written or engaging stories. Here are five titles that have recently arrived at the library.
The Puppeteer's Apprentice by D. Anne Love J Fiction Love
The Slightly True Story of Cedar B. Hartley (who planned to live an unusual life) by Martine Murray J Fiction Murray
Cold Tom by Sally Prue J Fiction Prue
The Boy Who Saved Baseball by John H. Ritter J Fiction Ritter
[If you want to read about the real boy (OK, OK, it is a fantasy novel!) who saved baseball, you need to read Summerland by Michael Chabon.]
Robert and the Lemming Problem by Barbara Seuling J Fiction Seuling
The Puppeteer's Apprentice by D. Anne Love J Fiction Love
The Slightly True Story of Cedar B. Hartley (who planned to live an unusual life) by Martine Murray J Fiction Murray
Cold Tom by Sally Prue J Fiction Prue
The Boy Who Saved Baseball by John H. Ritter J Fiction Ritter
[If you want to read about the real boy (OK, OK, it is a fantasy novel!) who saved baseball, you need to read Summerland by Michael Chabon.]
Robert and the Lemming Problem by Barbara Seuling J Fiction Seuling
Picture These!
A slew of new picture books have come in recently. Here they are, alphabetical by author.
Clicking on the link will take you to a page in the library catalog where you can find out more information about each title.
Little Brown Bear Won't Go to School! by Jane Dyer E Dyer
I Am Not Going To School Today! by Robie H. Harris E Harris
Chachaji's Cup by Uma Krishnaswami E Krishnaswami
Mouse's First Day of School by Lauren Thompson E Thompson
The Rooster and the Fox by Helen Ward E Ward
The Blizzard by Betty Ren Wright E Wright
Clicking on the link will take you to a page in the library catalog where you can find out more information about each title.
Little Brown Bear Won't Go to School! by Jane Dyer E Dyer
I Am Not Going To School Today! by Robie H. Harris E Harris
Chachaji's Cup by Uma Krishnaswami E Krishnaswami
Mouse's First Day of School by Lauren Thompson E Thompson
The Rooster and the Fox by Helen Ward E Ward
The Blizzard by Betty Ren Wright E Wright
Little Lit
Little Lit is a fascinating series that started a few years ago. A number of alternative cartoon artists contribute to, in effect, cartoon short stories. Many of the illustrators mimic older - early 20th Century - comic books styles. The stories are often off-beat, but the illustrations are captivating. Here is the latest:
Little Lit: "It Was A Dark And Silly Night" edited by Art Spiegelman [of Maus fame] & Francoise Mouly J 741.5 It
Little Lit: "It Was A Dark And Silly Night" edited by Art Spiegelman [of Maus fame] & Francoise Mouly J 741.5 It
Thursday, November 20, 2003
Donations
The San Geronimo Valley Library does not, generally, encourage donations. We do not have the staffing or public interest (in buying) to handle many donations.
That is true of books, mostly.
Donations of videos (in good condition, in their original packaging), DVDs, music CDs and, if available, unabridged audio books, are another matter. There is a continuing and growing interest in these types of materials at libraries and the San Geronimo Valley Library is no exception. The videos listed below are an example.
That is true of books, mostly.
Donations of videos (in good condition, in their original packaging), DVDs, music CDs and, if available, unabridged audio books, are another matter. There is a continuing and growing interest in these types of materials at libraries and the San Geronimo Valley Library is no exception. The videos listed below are an example.
Hey, -mon!
A (relative) treasure trove of Pokemon and Digimon videos arrived today!
I won't create links as I do with most other videos. These were all donations from a generous (and perhaps relieved) local patron. They are much appreciated.
Pokemon Titles:
Thunder Shock!
Poke-Friends
The Sisters of Cerulean City
Digimon Titles:
A New Digitude
Battle with Piedmon
I won't create links as I do with most other videos. These were all donations from a generous (and perhaps relieved) local patron. They are much appreciated.
Pokemon Titles:
Thunder Shock!
Poke-Friends
The Sisters of Cerulean City
Digimon Titles:
A New Digitude
Battle with Piedmon
Five MORE Adult Fiction Books Arrived Today!
Oy! It's hard to keep up with all these great new items coming into the library!!! All the better for you.
Five MORE new adult books came in this week. Two are now part of the permanent collection and three are Rotation copies (that will stay at San Geronimo through January 2004).
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Amateur Astronomy by Michael E. Bakich 520 Bakich
The Slow Mediterranean Kitchen: Recipes for the Passionate Cook by Paula Wolfert 641.5918 Wolfert
The Angel with One Hundred Wings by Daniel Horch Fiction Horch (Rotation)
The Dogs of Babel by Carolyn Parkhurst Fiction Parkhurst (Rotation)
The Hard SF Renaissance edited by David G. Hartwell & Kathryn Cramer Science Fiction Hard (Rotation)
Five MORE new adult books came in this week. Two are now part of the permanent collection and three are Rotation copies (that will stay at San Geronimo through January 2004).
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Amateur Astronomy by Michael E. Bakich 520 Bakich
The Slow Mediterranean Kitchen: Recipes for the Passionate Cook by Paula Wolfert 641.5918 Wolfert
The Angel with One Hundred Wings by Daniel Horch Fiction Horch (Rotation)
The Dogs of Babel by Carolyn Parkhurst Fiction Parkhurst (Rotation)
The Hard SF Renaissance edited by David G. Hartwell & Kathryn Cramer Science Fiction Hard (Rotation)
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
New Adult Books
Five new adult books came in this week. Two are now part of the permanent collection and three are Rotation copies (that will stay at San Geronimo through January 2004).
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
Intertwined Lives: Margaret Mead, Ruth Benedict, and Their Circle by Lois W. Banner Bio Mead (Rotation)
Genesis by Jim Crace Fiction Crace (Rotation)
The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson Fiction Patterson
A Christmas Journey by Anne Perry Mystery Perry (Rotation)
The Crystal City by Orson Scott Card Science Fiction Card
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
Intertwined Lives: Margaret Mead, Ruth Benedict, and Their Circle by Lois W. Banner Bio Mead (Rotation)
Genesis by Jim Crace Fiction Crace (Rotation)
The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson Fiction Patterson
A Christmas Journey by Anne Perry Mystery Perry (Rotation)
The Crystal City by Orson Scott Card Science Fiction Card
New New
There is a new wire frame display on the kids side of the library where new and seasonal kids books will be displayed. It sits on the floor by the J Fiction section and has 7 rows for displaying books face out.
And, yes, "kids" includes teens. Deal with it. ;-)
And, yes, "kids" includes teens. Deal with it. ;-)
New Videos
Four new video (VHS) titles came in this week, and they are all Rotation copies (they will stay at San Geronimo through January 2004).
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
Reilly: The Ace of Spies (5 volumes) Video Drama Reilly
[This is a special favorite of mine, especially the first two tapes in the series. If you like Sam Neill you will like this series.]
Moon Over Parador Video Comedy Moon
A Star Is Born (Judy Garland version) Video Musical Star
The Art of Magic Video 133.43 Art
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
Reilly: The Ace of Spies (5 volumes) Video Drama Reilly
[This is a special favorite of mine, especially the first two tapes in the series. If you like Sam Neill you will like this series.]
Moon Over Parador Video Comedy Moon
A Star Is Born (Judy Garland version) Video Musical Star
The Art of Magic Video 133.43 Art
New DVDs
Four new DVD titles came in this week, and only one of them is a Rotation copy (that one will stay at San Geronimo through January 2004 but the other three are now part of the permanent collection).
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
Merlin J DVD Fiction Merlin
Baby Einstein: Language Nursery J DVD 649.1 Baby
Moulin Rouge DVD Musical Moulin
A Price Above Rubies DVD Drama Price (Rotation)
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
Merlin J DVD Fiction Merlin
Baby Einstein: Language Nursery J DVD 649.1 Baby
Moulin Rouge DVD Musical Moulin
A Price Above Rubies DVD Drama Price (Rotation)
Audio Book
One new audio book came into the library this week, and as with most audio books, this one is a Rotation copy. It will remain in the San Geronimo Valley Library until mid-February.
The following link will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about this title.
Final Verdict by Sheldon Siegel Cassette Mystery Siegel
The following link will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about this title.
Final Verdict by Sheldon Siegel Cassette Mystery Siegel
Thursday, November 06, 2003
New Fiction
Three new fiction titles came in today, all of them Rotation copies (these will stay at San Geronimo through January 2004).
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
Yellow Dog by Martin Amis
Cry No More by Linda Howard
By Sorrow's River by Larry McMurtry
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
Yellow Dog by Martin Amis
Cry No More by Linda Howard
By Sorrow's River by Larry McMurtry
Wednesday, November 05, 2003
Teen Books
No that is not an oxymoron [look it up in a dictionary].
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
Here are three new Teen titles that came in this week:
God Went To Beauty School by Cynthia Rylant Teen Fiction Rylant
Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde Teen Fiction VandeVelde
Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens by Diana Winston (Foreward by Noah Levine [a local author]) Teen 294.3 Winston
The following links will take you to a page in the catalog where you can find out more about each title.
Here are three new Teen titles that came in this week:
God Went To Beauty School by Cynthia Rylant Teen Fiction Rylant
Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde Teen Fiction VandeVelde
Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens by Diana Winston (Foreward by Noah Levine [a local author]) Teen 294.3 Winston
Tuesday, November 04, 2003
Picture Books
A number of colorful, fun picture books for the very young reader (or lap sitter) came in this week.
The links for most of these books take you to a part of the library catalog where you can, among other things, read reviews of each book.
Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine E Chodos-Irvine
Cat & Mouse: A Delicious Tale by Jiwon Oh E Oh
My Name Is Yoon by Helen Recorvits E Recorvits
Margret & H.A. Rey's Curious George Visits the Library [Do YOU?!] in the style of Margaret & H.A. Rey E Rey
When Everybody Wore a Hat by William Steig E Steig
dear world by takayo noda J 811 Noda
The links for most of these books take you to a part of the library catalog where you can, among other things, read reviews of each book.
Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine E Chodos-Irvine
Cat & Mouse: A Delicious Tale by Jiwon Oh E Oh
My Name Is Yoon by Helen Recorvits E Recorvits
Margret & H.A. Rey's Curious George Visits the Library [Do YOU?!] in the style of Margaret & H.A. Rey E Rey
When Everybody Wore a Hat by William Steig E Steig
dear world by takayo noda J 811 Noda
New Adult Fiction
Here are the new adult fiction titles that arrived at the library this past week. All of these items are Rotation, which means they will be with us through January only. You can always order the later, but they will be here for browsing until then.
Heretic by Bernard Cornwell Fiction Cornwell
Legend of Fire Horse Woman by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston Fiction Houston
Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon Fiction Karon
Hemingway on War 818.5 Hemingway
Heretic by Bernard Cornwell Fiction Cornwell
Legend of Fire Horse Woman by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston Fiction Houston
Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon Fiction Karon
Hemingway on War 818.5 Hemingway
Videos
Here are the new videos that came in this past week.
The item that lists "(Rotation copy)" is shared by all the West Marin libraries on a schedule (3 months at each branch).
The Irish...and how they got that way
Monster Bash (Disney's Halloween Adventures, v.2)
Grease
The Sandlot
Legally Blonde (Rotation copy)
The Right Stuff
The item that lists "(Rotation copy)" is shared by all the West Marin libraries on a schedule (3 months at each branch).
The Irish...and how they got that way
Monster Bash (Disney's Halloween Adventures, v.2)
Grease
The Sandlot
Legally Blonde (Rotation copy)
The Right Stuff
