Castle Dale library presents the next two blogs

When a book of unexplainable occurences brings Petra and Calder together, strange things start to happen: seemingly unrelated events connect; an eccentric old women seeks their company; an invaluable Vermeer painting disappears. Before they know it, the two find themselves at the center of an international art scandel, where no one is spared from suspicion. As Petra and Calder are drawn clue by clue into a mysterious labyrinth, they must draw on their powers of intuition, their problem solving skills, and their knowlidge of Vermeer.

History and fiction merge seamlessly in Tracy Chevalier's luminous novel about artistic vision and sensual awakening. Through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Griet, the world of 1660s Holland comes dazzlingly alive in this richly imagined portrait of the youg woman who inspired one of Vermeer's most celebrated paintings.

Castle Dale's new read



"A fun-loving romp about the devoted women behind NASA's herculean Moon Shot effort. Now available on auidio at the Castle Dale library.

Huntington's Hot New Reads!

 Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly thinks about it at all. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he's seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home- and his own art- through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better. Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan's unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art and hope.

The One and Only Ivan is brand new at the Huntington Library, and for readers aged 8-12 come be the first one to check it out.

Huntington's Hot Summer Reads!

Frogged by Vivan Vande Velde

One should be able to say of a princess, "She was as good as she was beautiful."  According to the book the almost thirteen-year-old Princess Imogene is supposed to be reading.  Not feeling particularly good, or all that beautiful she heads to the pond, where a talking frog tricks her into kissing him.  No Prince appears, instead she turns into a frog herself.  A funny spin about a fractures fairy tale in which Imogene wonders if she will forever be frogified.

This a fun silly book it is a great book for kids ages 7 to 10 years old.

Huntington's Hot Summer Reads!

The Time Between by Karen White

Eleanor lost her passion for life fourteen years ago when she dared her sister to climb a tree, resulting in a fall and paralysis. Now, Eleanor feels it is her lot in life to help care for her disabled sister.  That all chnges the night she runs into her boss at the local bar where she plays the piano.  He offers her an additional job of helping care for his aging aunt on the island where Eleanor grew up.  Can Eleanor let go of her past and open her heart to love?  This is a story of family secrets, guilt, healing and forgiveness.

 If you like Karen White's other books this one is definetely worth reading,  It is a good Summer read

FERRON READS

I have been reading Mary Higgins Clark's older books recently and have quite enjoyed them. So when her new book came out, I was excited.

"Daddy's Gone A Hunting: a Novel"

by Mary Higgins Clark

When a fire at Connelly Fine Antique Reproductions during the night levels the building and also the museum housed inside, you know that trouble is going to follow. Gus Schmidt, a retired craftsman is dead, and one of the daughters of the owner is in a coma. What were they doing there and why?

This book has the makings of a great story. Although I enjoyed the book, I wish it held my interest like her older books did. I thought that there were too many different people with individual stories that made it hard for me to follow. There was a lot going on in this book and at the end it finally all comes together.

Give this book by the "Queen of Suspense" a try and let me know what you think.