Reading Rescue, November 2009:
Armchair Traveling with Books
 By Anne Allen and Mary Anne Fulmer
It's getting cold outside, and there is no better way to
speed an afternoon or evening than with a fire in the fireplace, a cup
of hot coffee, and a good book from your local library.
From the comfort of your easy chair you can go anywhere!
One of my favorite places on earth is Niagara Falls. Cathy Buchanan's,
The Day the Falls Stood Still (FIC BUCHANAN) caught my eye. The
story takes place during World War II with the Falls as a backdrop. Bess
is a child of privilege, and when her father looses all the family
fortune, she tries to hold them together. She meets Tom but he is from a
different social class, and soon she must make a choice. As you read
this book and listen very carefully, the magnificent Falls will seem
very close. You can't help but see the rapids, the beautiful green water
sliding over the falls, and maybe a glorious rainbow or two. This is a
wonderful book, and one I believe you will enjoy.
Next, travel to Massachusetts in Juliette Fay's book
Shelter Me (FIC FAY). Janie has just lost her husband in a
motorcycle accident. She tries to hold it together for her children.
This is a time of bewilderment and anger for Janie. Enter Tug, a
carpenter hired by her husband before his death. Tug was hired to build
a screened-in porch as a surprise. As the project takes shape, Janie
discovers she can cope, but it will take a lot of help from others. This
book is a page-turner and a very good choice.
Janet Woods', Heart of Gold (WOODS), takes place
in the gold fields of Western Australia. Orphaned at the age of
fourteen, Sarette is taken in by John. He is trying to get over the loss
of his wife and daughter. Although they are an unlikely pair, they begin
to understand and love each other. You will love Sarette as she endures
and overcomes obstacles along her way.
The Jewel of his Heart, by Maggie Brendan (FIC
BRENDAN), happens in Montana during the 1890s. Juliana is drawn to
handsome sheepherder, Josh. She is not happy when Josh decides to change
careers and to begin mining. Her father had left his family and didn't
return when he caught the mining bug. Juliana and Josh must make some
choices. Do they want riches or love? A gentle romance, this book will
warm your heart.
Jackie is orphaned while still a baby. She was raised in
a small English town by her great aunt and uncle. By the time that she
is sixteen, her greatest wish is to marry Wilhelm. They are soon parted,
and she meets Richard. Can she forget Wilhelm? Will Richard help her to
find solace? Find out when you read Connie Monk's, A Promise
Fulfilled (FIC MONK).
Surrender the Wind by Rita Gerlach (FIC GERLACH),
takes place after the American Revolutionary War. Seth must travel to a
country he has just fought against. His sister was sent to England when
the war broke out to live with her grandfather. She is now a widow with
a young son. Juleah, has been a very good friend to Caroline and her
son. Josh is immediately attracted to Juleah, as in a lot of cases,
there is a wicked person in the mix. The author takes us through some
beautiful English countryside, over the high seas to America, and on to
Virginia. It is a great setting, and you will be fascinated!
We hope you will enjoy traveling with these books. There
are many more in the library such as The Kilt Maker by Anne
Douglas (FIC Douglas), From Thin Air by Carolyn Brown (FIC BROWN)
and so many more. Browse through the library catalog to find them.
Have a great Thanksgiving and be sure to check the
website for Bedtime with Bears (November 13th) and Santa and the
Pittsburgh Puppet Works in December.
Did you know that you are able to set-up an account on
My Millennium? You can keep a reading history, place holds, renew, and
have books waiting for you at the circulation desk. It only takes a few
minutes, but I guarantee you will love it! Simply click on My Millennium
on the catalog, and you will be asked you will be asked to set-up an
account. Your library card and a unique password, that you will make, is
all you need. Remember when entering your barcode, it begins with PPAL
and then the ten digits. Do not use any spaces. It can be a little
confusing because you are asked to enter a PIN, but that is simply
asking you to enter a password. Your password will be your own, and you
will have to remember it. Please be patient because it may take you a
few tries to find something that no one else has entered. The library
clerks do not have any way to know your password. If you forget it, they
can only reset it, and you will have to begin again. Please try it.
If you have questions or comments, please either e-mail
mfulmer@pennlib.org or call
(724) 744-4414.
See you in the library.
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