Library News: September 14th, 2023
Deception is the theme of many thrillers and mysteries. Deception is an act or statement which misleads, hides the truth, or promotes a belief, concept, or idea that is not true. Sometimes, what we see often is only a fractional part of what really is. The books that we are highlighting this week both involve deception- things were not what they appeared to be.
None of This is True: A Novel by Lisa Jewell. Alix Summers, a popular podcaster, is celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at a local pub when she meets an unassuming woman named Josie Fair. Josie, as it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday. Just a few days later, Alix bumps into Josie again outside of the school that Alix’s children attend. Josie has been listening to Alix's pod casts and wants to be a subject for her series. Alix learns that Josie has led a strange and complicated life. Alix finds Josie to be unsettling, however, she can't resist the opportunity to continue work with Josie on the true crime podcast. Soon, Alix learns that Josie is hiding some very dark secrets. But, it is too late because Josie has already insinuated herself into Alix's life and home. Then, abruptly, Josie disappears. Alix's unsettled feeling about Josie changes to terror as she discovers that Josie has left a terrifying legacy in her wake. Alix is now the subject of her own true crime podcast, with her life and her family's lives under mortal threat. Who is Josie Fair and what on earth has she done?
The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel by Laura Dave. Owen Michaels has disappeared. Before he left, he smuggled a note to his beloved wife of only one year, Hannah. The note has only two words: "Protect Her." Hannah, confused and afraid, knows exactly who Owen's note refers to—Owen’s sixteen year old daughter, Bailey. Bailey lost her mother as a young child but she wants nothing to do with Hannah, her new step-mother. Hannah's desperate attempts to contact Owen go unanswered. Then, the FBI arrests her missing husband's boss. A U.S. marshal and federal agents arrive at her Sausalito home unexpectedly. Hannah quickly realizes that her husband was not who he said he was, and that Bailey may hold the key to figuring out Owen's true identity and why he disappeared. The two work together to discover the truth. As they start putting the pieces of Owen's past together, they soon realize that they are also building a new future—one neither of them could have anticipated.
Upcoming events:
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids. Wednesdays at 9:00 AM. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support, coping strategies, and information about community resources.
Preschool Story Hour, Wednesdays 10:15 AM starting September 13th! Stories, music, movement & crafts for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.
Nutrition and Medical Classes by Dr. Larry Jackson, MD, and Debbie Jackson, MS, RD. Third Wednesday of the Month at 6 PM. Next class will be on September 20th at 6 PM: How to Lower Cholesterol Through Diet.
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, presentations by Madalene Bigbear. Wednesdays at 6:00 PM on September 27, October 4, and October 11.
Game Night AND Movies & Popcorn, 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!
First Thursday Book Club 2023, October 5, 2023, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others
Cooking with Wild Edibles - Recipes & Techniques for Foraged Plants, Thursday, Sept 21 at 6 PM. Farmer & chef, Austin Kane from Huss Project/CINO will be here every other Thursday to present on nature, gardening and cooking. October 5th: Pickles - An Introduction to Fermented Foods & Beverages. October 19th: Food Forests - Permaculture Design & Implementation.
What Kind of Tree is That? Basic Tree, Vine & Shrub Identification in MI Thursday, Sept 14 at 4 PM. Abby David from Huss Project/CINO will bring unique nature and gardening activities for students in 5-8 grades every other Thursday. Snacks will be provided! September 28th: Gardening - How to Get Started. October 12th: Busy Like A Bee - An Intro to Beekeeping. October 26th: The Composition of Compost.
Crochet Class, instructed by Korinne New. Bring 1 skein #4 medium weight yarn (lighter color is recommended for visibility), crochet hook size 5 or 5.5 mm, scissors. Thursdays, October 19th-November 9th at 6:00 PM.
Tech Time @ the Library, September 16th from 10 AM to 1 PM. Are you struggling with your phone? Do you have trouble navigating the internet? Do you need help with mel.org, the Libby App or the Marcellus Library Catalog? Drop in the library to ask Justin your I.T. related questions and learn to navigate your device or our computers!