Book Out Jan 1 2008....

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The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky.
Real Change by Newt Gingrich.

Reading about the Great Depression

The Great Depression was a momentous time in American history. Two nonfiction books, We had everything but money and When the banks closed, we opened our hearts, compiled by Reminisce Magazine, feature short, personal accounts by people who experienced the Depression years. Loaded with photographs, these books describe how the Depression affected the average person, and how ingenuity, mutual support, and courage enabled people to deal with economic disaster. These books are a good introduction to the social history of the Depression and the 1930s.

Escape the Cold - Retreat to the heat!

Winter is here, but you can come into the library to warm up with these popular novels and movies with stories set in the tropics. Browse our travel section to plan a tropical vacation. Come in out of the cold and treat yourself to a cup of coffee while you sit by the fireplace in our cozy lobby.

Books Out the Week of Dec 17th

Girl Meets Boy by Smith, Ali.
The Risk of Infidelity Index by Moore, Christopher G.
Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire by Rafe Esquith.

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NY Times Top 10 and Top Fiction

The New York Times has published their top 10 list. Frankly, I haven't read any of them, and only one (The Nine) is on my must-read list. The 100 Notable Books list is more up my speed. I recommend The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Harry Potter (last one!), and the Yiddish Policeman's Union. I have heard good things of On Chesil Beach, The Abstinence Teacher, Bridge of Sighs, and Exit Ghost. If you want to get any one book for you, email us. flref (@) farmingtonlibct (dot) org


Man Gone Down by Michael Thomas.
Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson.
The Savage Detectives by Robert Bolaño.
Then We Came to the end by Joshua Ferris.
Tree of Smoke by Denis Johnson.
Imperial Life in the Emerald City by Rajov Chandraserakan.
Little Heathens by Mildred Armstrong Kalish.
The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin.
The Ordeal of Elizabeth Marsh by Linda Colley.
The Rest Is Noise by Alex Ross.

Notable Fiction
THE ABSTINENCE TEACHER. By Tom Perrotta
AFTER DARK. By Haruki Murakami
THE BAD GIRL. By Mario Vargas Llosa
BEARING THE BODY. By Ehud Havazelet
THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS THAT HEAVEN BEARS. By Dinaw Mengestu
BRIDGE OF SIGHS. By Richard Russo
THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO. By Junot Díaz
CALL ME BY YOUR NAME. By André Aciman
CHEATING AT CANASTA. By William Trevor
THE COLLECTED POEMS, 1956-1998. By Zbigniew Herbert
DANCING TO “ALMENDRA.” By Mayra Montero
EXIT GHOST. By Philip Roth
FALLING MAN. By Don DeLillo
FELLOW TRAVELERS. By Thomas Mallon
A FREE LIFE. By Ha Jin
THE GATHERING. By Anne Enright
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS. By J.K. Rowling.
HOUSE LIGHTS. By Leah Hager Cohen.
HOUSE OF MEETINGS. By Martin Amis.
IN THE COUNTRY OF MEN. By Hisham Matar
THE INDIAN CLERK. By David Leavitt
KNOTS. By Nuruddin Farah
LATER, AT THE BAR: A Novel in Stories. By Rebecca Barry
LET THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ERASE YOUR NAME. By Vendela Vida
LIKE YOU’D UNDERSTAND, ANYWAY: Stories. By Jim Shepard
MAN GONE DOWN. By Michael Thomas
MATRIMONY. By Joshua Henkin
THE MAYTREES. By Annie Dillard
THE MINISTRY OF SPECIAL CASES. By Nathan Englander
MOTHERS AND SONS: Stories. By Colm Toibin.
NEXT LIFE. By Rae Armantrout
ON CHESIL BEACH. By Ian McEwan
OUT STEALING HORSES. By Per Petterson
THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST. By Mohsin Hamid
REMAINDER. By Tom McCarthy
THE SAVAGE DETECTIVES. By Roberto Bolaño
SELECTED POEMS. By Derek Walcott
THE SEPTEMBERS OF SHIRAZ. By Dalia Sofer
SHORTCOMINGS. By Adrian Tomine
SUNSTROKE: And Other Stories. By Tessa Hadley
THEN WE CAME TO THE END. By Joshua Ferris
THROW LIKE A GIRL: Stories. By Jean Thompson
TIME AND MATERIALS: Poems, 1997-2005. By Robert Hass
TREE OF SMOKE. By Denis Johnson
TWENTY GRAND: And Other Tales of Love and Money. By Rebecca Curtis
VARIETIES OF DISTURBANCE: Stories. By Lydia Davis
THE VIEW FROM CASTLE ROCK: Stories. By Alice Munro
WHAT IS THE WHAT. The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng. By Dave Eggers
WINTERTON BLUE. By Trezza Azzopardi
THE YIDDISH POLICEMEN’S UNION. By Michael Chabon

Don't fret about the holidays - we're here to help!

The holidays are here and it can be a hectic time getting everything ready. Let us help! We have books on crafts, holiday decorating, cookbooks, even some pleasure reading in between! Magazines, books on CD to listen to in the car while running holiday errands, even MP3 players to listen to while shopping or cooking those holidays goodies! Come in for a nice hot cup of coffee and a biscotti to enjoy by the fire while working on your gift list. We've got it all - stop by for a visit! Happy Holidays!

Get into the holiday spirit

Monday's storm created a winter wonderdland view from the Adult Services Dept. windows on the second floor. It was enough to get anyone into the holiday spirit. To help that along, the library has a vast collection of holiday related books, DVDs, videos, CDs and magazines. We have holiday cookbooks, holiday traditions and decorations, and books of Christmas music. Some items are on display while others can be found through the catalog or ask one of the Information Services Staff for assistance. Have a happy and safe holiday season!

Vintage Movies

New titles are being added to the library's collection of vintage Hollywood movies. These movies are not only a part of our collective cultural heritage , but also give insight into the times in which they were made. In a sense then, they can be approached from a historical point of view: How did people talk in the 1920s,1930s or 1940s; what were their homes like; what were their societal values; what in society or material goods has changed or stayed the same? Of course, these films also reflect Hollywood's perspective, but they also reflect, in many cases, the experiences of the creative talents who contributed to their making. To be sure, the movies can be enjoyed for their story lines or for the wonderful stars who brought them to life, but they can also be enjoyed for allowing the viewer to revisit a time in history that is long past.

Next Week's Indie Film is "Cinema, Aspirins & Vultures

Next week's indie film is "Cinema, Aspirins & Vultures." It takes place in Brazil, in the remote desert-looking areas, with a young German fellow selling the new drug aspirin. He meets up with a Brazilian guy and they take a road trip. However, Johann gets his draft notice...what to do? In Portuguese with a little German. It's an interesting film, low-key. Come to a showing and add your comments to the blog. See you on Monday at 2 or 7 pm.

Books out December 12th...

The Venetian Betrayal by Berry, Steve.



Watchman by Rankin, Ian.



How to Tune and Modify Motorcycle Fuel Injection Systems by Lofgren, Doug.



Mortal Groove by Hart, Ellen.



Korea Strait by Poyer, David.



Reservation Nation by Cook, David.



Inferno by Datlow, Ellen (EDT).



The Living Cosmos by Impey, Chris.



Condoleezza Rice: An American Life by Elisabeth Bumiller .
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