Scare Yourself Silly @ Your Library

Looking for something spooky?

Want to lose yourself in a story that makes your skin crawl?

You've come to the right place!

Take a look at our new display case in front of the dvd section. Each month we will be featuring a new display of materials.

In October, the shelves are full of fright!

The classic Hitchcock film, The Birds, may have dated special effects but is still plenty unsettling. Why are birds attacking Bodega Bay?

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Can't get enough of vampires? Try Dracula: The Undead, sequel to the original novel. Written by the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, Dacre Stoker, along with Ian Holt, Dracula documentarian, this story is sure to chill you to the bone.

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Visit a remote island along with sixteen-year-old Juliet Moreau, as she tries to discover the truth about her father's dangerous experiments on animals. The Madman's Daughter is a Gothic thriller by Megan Shepherd that was inspired by the H.G. Well's classic, The Island of Dr. Moreau.

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When the snow started, the group of teenagers stuck at school never could have imagined the blizzard that would keep them isolated for days. After the power goes out, a seemingly innocent snowfall turns into a battle for survival. Trapped by Michael Northrop.

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September 11, 2001

Recommendations from the Lackawanna County Library System collection:

102 Minutes that Changed America (dvd)

9/11: The World Speaks by Tribute WTC Visitor Center

After the Fall: New Yorkers Remember September 2001 and the Years that Followed by Mary Marshall Clark

Days That Changed the World by Hywel Williams

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (dvd)

Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero by Michael Hingson

Tower Stories: An Oral History of 9/11 by Damon DiMarco

The Woman Who Wasn't There: The True Story of an Incredible Deception by Robin Gaby Fisher

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

The French Chef

Do you like to cook? Do you like to work in the kitchen, diligently sweating over pots on the stove before triumphantly laying out a delicious meal for the ones you love? I do; I do!

Tomorrow is what would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday. Happy Birthday, Julia Child!

She inspired millions of people to cook, to enjoy creating food. She showed viewers of her show that, with a little work, they too could enjoy French cuisine. She told people that if she could do it, so could they!

I love to work in the kitchen. Everything from buying ingredients to cutting vegetables to reading recipes to making up a few things along the way. Nothing beats the satisfaction gained from making a good meal. Forget the microwave, boxed mixes, and convenience meals. Follow Julia's example and have a little confidence in yourself.

Also...check out what the library has to offer!

Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child by Bob Spitz

Julia's Kitchen Wisdom: Essential Techniques and Recipes from a Lifetime of Cooking by Julia Child

Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell

Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child

My Life in France by Julia Child



"Bon appétit!"

On behalf of the ACL
Laura

London 2012

The Olympics begin today in London with the Opening Ceremony.



Will you be watching?

I watched some of the Olympic trials a couple weeks ago and was astounded at the strength and determination of the athletes. It is simply amazing the types of physical feats competitors will be attempting from around the world. For the gold!

Do you have a favorite event to watch? Swimming? Gymnastics? Table Tennis?

I'm going to catch what I can. No matter what I watch, I'm hoping to see some real "Olympic moments." Something inspiring! Underdogs! People who have overcome enormous obstacles!

Check out the official Olympics website here, http://www.london2012.com/, then check out some Olympic books from the library!

For Adults:
Dream Team: How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the Greatest Team of All Time Conquered the World and Changed the Game of Basketball Forever by Jack McCallum (nonfiction)
Off Balance: A Memoir by Dominique Moceanu (nonfiction)
Private Games by James Patterson (fiction)

For Kids:
Great Olympic Moments by Michael Hurley (nonfiction)
Olympig! by Victoria Jamieson (fiction)
The World of Olympics by Nick Hunter (nonfiction)

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

Write It Down!

I just love a good diary!

I love to look into someone's thoughts in an organized fashion. Day-by-day accounts. My favorite real diary would of course have to be Anne Frank's. How could she know that years later her thoughts would be read by millions of people?



When it comes to fiction, I grew up on Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries series. I loved Mia's voice in these books; I laughed my way through her embarassing moments.



My book display for this month at the library is on Diaries, Journals, and Letters. I wandered through the stacks and picked out some really unique reads. In fact, I got a bit distracted finding a Hiroshima diary by a Japanese physician, Sylvia Plath's journals, the letters between Abigail and John Adams, and an Iraqi girl's blog. Also, did you know that the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker is written in diary form?

The next time you're in the library, check out July's display, located right next to the dvd section.

Here are a few more titles in this display:

Fiction:
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette by Carolly Erickson
L8r, G8r by Lauren Myracle

NonFiction:
This Day in the Life: Diaries from Women Across America
Tiananmen Diary: Thirteen Days in June by Harrison Evans Salisbury
War Letters: Extraordinary Correspondence from American Wars edited by Andrew Carroll

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

June 26, 1997: A Magical Day

The summer is an excellent time to get a lot of reading done.

I always love to do a lot of reading. But I find that, especially in the summer, I love to reread some old favorites. And my absolute favorite is Harry Potter.



On this day in 1997, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in the UK. J.K. Rowling would go on to write six more books in the Harry Potter series, each one more popular than the last.

Why not try out Harry Potter this summer? For the first time, or for the second time, or for the seventh time? Read the books, watch the movies, listen to the audio books on long car trips. Go on a fantastical adventure to Hogwarts with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Immerse yourself in the excellent writing, fascinating characters, and pure magic of the series.

And best of all, you can check everything out from your local library! Here's a list of the seven Harry Potter books (and movies!):

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (or Philosopher's, if you're in the UK!)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (movies include Part 1 and Part 2)

Happy reading!

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

A Busy World

Happy Birthday, Richard Scarry! (1919-1994). This children's author and illustrator published over 300 books, many of them translated into multiple languages.



I have some very happy memories of watching Richard Scarry videos when I was little. Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and Hilda Hippo were just some of the fun characters created by this author.



Richard Scarry's most famous books are about the animals that live in Busytown. These stories are the ones the tv series, The Busy World of Richard Scarry, was based on.

Celebrate the works of this author today by checking out some of the kids' books and dvds available through the Lackawanna County Library System:

Dvds:
Busytown Mysteries: Pickle of a Pickle in Busytown
Hooray for Huckle: Zooming Around Busytown
Richard Scarry's Best Busy People Video Ever!

Books:
The Best Mistake Ever! And Other Stories
Mr. Frumble's New Cars
Pie Rats, Ahoy!
A Summer Picnic

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

Elementary, My Dear Watson

Happy Birthday to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, born this day in 1859! (Click here for a more detailed biography.)



He is, of course, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, detective extraordinaire. Arguably the most famous detective who never lived, Sherlock Holmes is the star of stories such as The Hound of the Baskervilles (novel),  "The Speckled Band," and "The Red-Headed League" (short stories).

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle shaped the way the classic detective novel was written, and Sherlock Holmes was his greatest creation. Movies and tv shows are still being produced and enjoyed by fans of Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick, Dr. Watson.

In honor of Doyle's birthday today, check out some great mystery stories below, available for borrowing through the Lackawanna County Library System. As always, feel free to ask for guidance the next time you're in the library. We'll show you the mystery section and recommend some of our favorite latest reads.

Body Double by Tess Gerritsen

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Last Illusion by Rhys Bowen

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

The Weed that Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

Rain, Rain, Go Away

It's a quiet morning here at the library. Once in a while a damp patron will drift in, water dripping off a raincoat or umbrella making a trail through the library.

I heard it's supposed to rain all day. Should be quiet here all day, then. Who wants to leave the house on such a day?

I love the rain when I'm inside. As long as I don't have to be out in it, I love to listen to it. Especially at the library. The big windows in the back of the office provide a lovely view of the hillside leading up to Fidelity Bank. The rain is coming down in a curtain now, and it's soothing watching it when you're safe and warm inside. If I go in the children's library, the rain sounds really cool on the roof.

If you do come visit us today...did you know we have puzzles to work on? A rainy day just calls for puzzles, don't you think? In the Young Adult area, on the bottom shelves, we have several puzzles to work on. Start it and leave it for others to do, too!

You may not make it to the library today. But the next time you're in, take a look at some of our "rainy" materials. And Happy Rainy Tuesday to you!

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (Adult Fiction, this month's Afternoon Book Club book. I just finished it and it was simply brilliant.)

Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld (Children's picture book. We read it in Story Time Teens last month and it's super cute.)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Children's dvd, based on the book by Judi Barrett.)

Scholastic's The Magic School Bus: Wet All Over by Patricia Relf (Children's book on the water cycle.)

Singin' in the Rain (Adult dvd...it's a Gene Kelly classic!)

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

First Lines

Here's something fun to do on this gloomy, rainy, Tuesday. Check out some first lines of well-known novels down below. Can you guess where they came from?

It you'd like, identify one or two in the comment section. Good luck!

"It was a pleasure to burn."

"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen."

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit."

"Call me Ishmael."

"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."

"Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much."

"There was no possibility of taking a walk that day."

"Marley was dead: to begin with."

"Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy."

"On Friday, 12th June, I woke up at six o'clock and no wonder; it was my birthday."

"To the red country and part of the grey country of Oklahoma, the last rains came gently, and they did not cut the scarred earth."

"Serene was a word you could put to Brooklyn, New York."

"'Tom! No answer. Tom! No answer. What's gone with that boy, I wonder?'"

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

Happy Birthday, Harry!

Well, he was born as Harry Lillis Crosby, but we know him as Bing Crosby! He was born on this day, May 3, in 1903. He started out singing, then become a movie star. His mellow singing style made him one of the most successful entertainers of his day.



When I think of Bing Crosby, I think of White Christmas. His version of the song calls to mind a nostalgic Christmas, and always makes me happy. And the movie White Christmas is on my list of top 5 Christmas movies. There's nothing like an old musical! His voice is so relaxing and soothing; I just love to hear it.

We have several Bing Crosby movies, CDs, and books in the Lackawanna Library System; check out a few the next time you're in:

DVDs:
Going My Way
High Society
Holiday Inn
Robin and the 7 Hoods
White Christmas

CDs:
Bing's Gold Records
Bing Crosby's Greatest Hits
Christmas Jump & Jive: Songs That Won the War
It's Christmas Time

Books:
Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams by Gary Giddins
Bing Crosby: The Hollow Man by Donald Shepherd

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

World Book Night USA

Yesterday was World Book Night! I applied months ago to be a World Book Night "Giver," and I was thrilled to be sent 20 copies of The Hunger Games to distribute here at the library.

Here's what WBN's website said about the event:















World Book Night is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books. It will see tens of thousands of people go out into their communities to spread the joy and love of reading by giving out free World Book Night paperbacks. World Book Night, through social media and traditional publicity, will also promote the value of reading, of printed books, and of bookstores and libraries to everyone year-round. Successfully launched in the U.K. in 2011, World Book Night will also be celebrated in the U.S. in 2012, with news of more countries to come in future years.

What a neat idea! I feel lucky to have been a part of such a special day. I received my box of books about a week ago, and could hardly wait for the day to arrive.















All afternoon and evening yesterday I gave out copies of The Hunger Games to people who weren't getting books at the library. One of World Book Night's main goals was to give books to non-readers, so that's who I looked for.

I gave books to high schoolers working on a project, guys checking out movies (no books!), knitters, even one to a teacher to keep in his classroom.

People were surprised to get a free book (that they could keep! As opposed to free library books...), and I shared a little bit of my love for the series. Hopefully the people who received free books yesterday around the country will discover (or rediscover) a love for reading.

Around 50,000 volunteers distributed books yesterday all over the country. In subways, in stores, on street corners... 30 different titles were given away by people passionate about reading. Check out the list below and pick one up the next time you're in the library!

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

Blood Work by Michael Connelly

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

The History of Love by Nicole Krauss

Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Just Kids by Patti Smith

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Little Bee by Chris Cleave

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton

The Stand by Stephen King

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Zeitoun by Dave Eggers

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

May We Never Forget

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom Hashoah. This morning, a siren sounded throughout Israel for two minutes; all paused in memory of the six million Jews murdered.

Fewer Holocaust survivors are around each year to help us remember. These survivors believe in the importance of educating younger generations on the tragedy. We must learn from the lessons of the past in order to avoid making the same mistakes.

So take a moment and remember today. Read and learn; teach your children. May we never forget.

Annexed by Sharon Dogar (Young Adult Fiction)

Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust (Adult Non-Fiction Film)

Irena Sendler and the Children of the Warsaw Ghetto by Susan Goldman Rubin (Children's Non-Fiction)

It Happened in Italy: Untold Stories of How the People of Italy Defied the Horrors of the Holocaust by Elizabeth Bettina (Adult Non-Fiction)

The Long Road Home: The Aftermath of the Second World War by Ben Shephard (Adult Non-Fiction)

Remembering Survival: Inside a Nazi Slave-Labor Camp by Christopher R. Browning (Adult Non-Fiction)

The Sinking of the Titanic

This weekend marks 100 years since the Titanic hit an iceberg and sunk, killing over 1,500 passengers. Needless to say, the Titanic has been in the news a lot lately. There are memorial services, special events, articles, even a memorial cruise! (I'd stay away from that one, personally.)

Many new books about the Titanic have come out this year, taking advantage of the big anniversary. I've been reading through quite a few as they pass through the library. The survivors' accounts are fascinating, and the story is of course horrifying yet engrossing. As a history lover, I'm always interested in learning more about our past, and there's something about the Titanic's sinking that makes people want to read more. This may be in part because of the well-known film with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet!

Mrs. McGrath, our children's librarian, recently held a children's program all about the Titanic and its history. And on Saturday, April 14 from 3:30-4:30, Nancy Burke will lead a program for kids in grades 4-6. In it, kids will be able to take a closer look at icebergs, learn about some passengers, and enjoy games and snacks from 1912. There's still some room left, so call us at 570-587-3440 to register.

Also, check out some new Titanic books available through the Lackawanna County Library System:

The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott (fiction)

Kaspar the Titanic Cat by Michael Morpurgo (childrens)

Can You Survive the Titanic? An Interactive Survival Adventure by Allison Lassieur (childrens)

How to Survive the Titanic: The Sinking of J. Bruce Ismay by Frances Wilson (adult nonfiction)

Titanic 100 Years Later: The Epic Disaster Remembered - In Words and Pictures (adult nonfiction)

Shadows of the Titanic: The Extraordinary Stories of Those Who Survived by Andrew Wilson (adult nonfiction)

What Are We Reading?

Here at the library, we staff members often get asked for our recommendations. Ask away! We love sharing what we've been reading, watching, and listening to.


Check out the "Staff Picks" shelf underneath the New Books section for books we've enjoyed recently.

And here are some favorites we read in 2011:

Nancy's picks:
Before I Go To Sleep, by S. J. Watson
Anything by Tess Gerritsen

Mary Ann's picks:
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear

Laura's picks:
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins

Patti's picks:
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

Barb's picks:
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff

Carol's picks:
Sing Them Home by Stephanie Kallos
Happiness Key (series) by Emilie Richards

Dorothy's picks:
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
The Pull of the Moon by Elizabeth Berg

Sandy's picks:
The Client by John Grisham
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

Teresa's picks:
The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama
The Alchemist by Paul Coehlo

Leah's picks:
Under the Dome by Stephen King
Atlast Shrugged by Ayn Rand
The Bible

That's Write!

April is National Card and Letter Writing Month. This may seem like a lost art in the days of quick, misspelled online notes, but this is the month to revisit the practice!

When everything is emailed, texted, or tweeted, it's refreshing to receive something handwritten. It's true what your mother told you - a written thank-you note truly is appreciated. I always love getting a note penned by someone's familiar hand.

So who can you write a card or letter to this month? A website I found gives you several different ways to send a note to a U.S. military hero; give it a try by clicking here. Or why not write a note of appreciation to someone else in your life - family member, coworker, friend? I guarantee you'll be met with nothing but thankfulness, probably even happy surprise!

As you're practicing handwriting something other than a grocery list, check out these books available in the Lackawanna County Library System:

For Adults:

Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg: The Letters
Just a Note to Say: The Perfect Words for Every Occasion by Florence Isaacs
Yours Ever: People and Their Letters by Thomas Mallon

For Kids:

Courduroy Writes a Letter by Alison Inches
How to Write Letters and Emails by Celia Warren
Sincerely Yours: Writing Your Own Letter by Nancy Loewen

Happy Writing!
Laura
On behalf of the ACL

Unplug It!

Well, we missed the official day, but last Friday at sundown marked the beginning of the National Day of Unplugging. All over the world, people signed pledges online (ironic, no?) and committed to a day without texting, Facebook, Xbox, iPad...all of it!

Not a bad idea, if you think about it. How much of your day is consumed with online activities? How many people do you interact with on the Internet compared with face-to-face? Personally, I know I spend too much time parked in front of the tv or computer. It's a good idea to regularly take breaks from your technology. You might find you don't need it as much as you think.

When I have computer problems and can't get online, it's rough. I wonder what I'm missing on Facebook, I get behind on tv shows, and I feel lost without my dependable technology. But not too long ago when I couldn't get my Internet to work for almost a full week, I found other things I could do instead.

I took walks in the sunshine, I talked with my friend on the phone instead of online. I got out of the house and I caught up on my reading. And I realized that I needed to unplug myself more often!

Spring is coming...don't spend it indoors or with your eyes glued to a screen. Spend time with the people you love, and get out and DO life!

Oh, and check out these books for some ideas:

The Golden Book of Family Fun by Margaret Brown

Goodnight iPad: A Parody for the Next Generation by Ann Droyd

The Winter of Our Disconnect: How Three Totally Wired Teenagers (and a Mother Who Slept with Her iPhone) Pulled the Plug on Their Technology and Lived to Tell the Tale by Susan Maushart

The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time by Laurie David

Ready, Set, Play!: Parents and Children Bonding Through Sports by Mark Schlereth

You Are Not a Gadget: A Manifesto by Jaron Lanier

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

Happy Hunger Games!

As a lover of books, I always look forward to seeing a book turned into a movie. Of course, it's also a little scary. Will it be a good adaptation? True to the essence of the book? Will the characters be the way I imagined them while I was reading?



The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is officially released tonight at midnight as, what some people are calling, the film of the year. I am beyond excited for this movie, as I have been a fan of the books for about two years now. I've heard nothing but good reviews so far from the critics who have seen it, and I can't wait!

In case you haven't heard, The Hunger Games is the story of a future dystopian society, in which the government maintains control by forcing children from all twelve districts to compete in an arena until only one is left alive. Although it may seem crazy and violent at first, this book has more than meets the eye. Suzanne Collins writes with such suspense that most people are unable to put it down. The themes of love, sacrifice, justice, and courage are inspiring, and the characters fascinating.

It's been compared to Harry Potter and Twilight in its popularity, and, as there are two more books to turn into films, this franchise promises to be just as big or bigger. As someone who works in and loves the library, I'm thrilled to see such interest in the books. It's exciting to be part of something this big happening in the world of literature.

Although the Lackawanna County Library System owns multiple copies of each book in the series (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay), they are pretty hard to get right now, due to overwhelming demand! So when you can, pick them up and give them a try. You might be surprised.

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

Tell Me a Story!

Happy World Folk Tales & Fables Week! What a great week to revisit some of your favorite stories from when you were a kid. Try introducing them to children you know, as well as discovering some new stories on your own.

When I was little, I was fascinated with stories from around the world explaining how things came to be. I also loved tricky characters like the spider Anansi from Africa, and Brer Rabbit from the South.

These short fables are effective because they get their points across quickly and cleverly. It's great that they use mostly animal characters, too. Kids today can learn the same moral lessons as kids years ago did, with the same stories.

Cool, right? Check out some kids' books below, available in the Lackawanna County Library System:

• Goha: The Wise Fool by Denys Johnson-Davies (a story from the Middle East)
• My Grandmother's Stories: A Collection of Jewish Folk Tales by Adele Geras
• The Welsh Fairy Book by W. Jenkyn Thomas
• The Barefoot Book of Giants, Ghosts and Goblins: Traditional Tales From Around the World by John Matthews
• African American Folktales: Stories from Black Tradition in the New World by Roger D. Abrahams
• Favorite Irish Folk Tales by Seumas MacManus
• Mysterious Tales of Japan by Rafe Martin
• The Brothers Grimm: Popular Folk Tales by Jacob Grimm
• Folk Tales and Fables of Europe by Robert R. Ingpen

Laura
On behalf of the ACL

From Page to Screen

Did you watch the Academy Awards on Sunday night? It's an exciting evening of celebrities, gowns, entertainment, and awards. I enjoyed it until I fell asleep!

Did you know that eleven of the films represented through nominations are book adaptations? While you wait to check out the newest movies from the library, why not take a look at the books they're based on? I've only read five of them, but hearing about the movies makes me interested on the books they're based on. Here's a list:

The Adventures of Tintin by Hergé

The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Invention of Hugo Cabret (movie entitled Hugo) by Brian Selznick

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Moneyball by Michael Lewis

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carré

War Horse by Michael Morpurgo



Laura
On behalf of the ACL