Library News: June 20th, 2024
This week the library is featuring two new works of adult fiction.
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware. Lyla is in a rut. Her post-doctoral research has sputtered out, and she is pretty sure they will not renew her contract. Then too, things with her boyfriend Nico, an aspiring actor, are not going great. Then, Nico gets the opportunity to join a reality television show—One Perfect Couple. She decides to try out with him. After all, the rules of the game show seem simple. Ten strangers have to survive together on a remote island—the last couple standing wins the prize. Why not enjoy some sun, sea, laughs and plenty of flirting? Two weeks later, she finds herself boarding a boat to an isolated luxury resort in the Indian Ocean. But when a huge tropical storm cuts them off from everything, the group must band together to survive. But they don’t. Tensions run high and fresh water and supplies run low. Lyla soon realizes that someone is playing this game for real—and they will stop at nothing to win. Who will survive until the end?
I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay (Large Print). Richard Boyle is an English teacher. He is faced with this question one day while at school: How would you react in a life-or-death situation? One of his former students, Mark LeDrew, is intent on harming others and shows up with a bomb strapped to his chest. Richard immediately responds, and thanks to some quick thinking on his part, a major tragedy is averted and Richard is hailed as a hero. However, Richard soon learns that not all of the attention focused on him after this event is positive. His brief moment of brilliance puts him in the sighs of a deranged blackmailer with a score to settle. The situation rapidly spirals out of control, and Richard is drawn into a web of salacious accusations and deadly secrets. As he struggles to uncover the truth, he realizes that there is something quite wrong in the town—something that ties together Mark, the blackmailer, a gang of ruthless drug dealers. Richard is right in the middle of it all. He is desperate to find a way out, but everyone in his life seems to be hiding something and trusting the wrong person could cost him everything.
Upcoming New Events:
Africa—An Excellent Adventure, Wednesday, July 24th at 6:00 PM. Presented by Tina Haggin, Sharon Melko, Becky Moore, and Pam Zandt. Come and share in the sights and experiences of an African safari.
Community Read –The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons, Thursday, July 25th at 6:00 PM. Pick up a copy of this book from the library to read before this event. Then join us to view a brief interview with the author before delving into a community discussion. Light refreshments will be provided!
Upcoming Recurring Events:
Wednesdays:
AM Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, the 2nd Wednesday of every month— June 12th, July 10th, August 14th at 9:00 A.M. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Game Night AND Movies & Popcorn, June 26th and the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. We'll have fresh popcorn and a movie during game night! All ages are welcome.
Wednesday Summer Crafts Wednesdays at 12 NOON. (Crafts were inspired by the Marcellus First 10 book selections. June 12th: Decorating Picture Frames (The Family Book); June 19th: Elastic Beaded Bracelets (The Invisible String); June 26th: Feelings Layered Hearts (In My Heart)
Thursdays:
First Thursday Book Club 2023, August 1, 2024, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
Fridays:
Lego at the Library, Every Friday 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome!
PM Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, the 3rd Friday of every month— June 21st, July 19th, at 3:00 PM. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.