WHAT'S ON THE LITTLE RED CART?

Have you ever noticed the little red cart near the copier?  These are paperbacks that don't have to be checked out. 
Where do all of these paperbacks come from?  They are donated by our generous patrons.  Each month we put out between 800 and 1100 paperbacks for your enjoyment.  They are great to take on vacation or to the beach.  There's no worry about overdue fines or getting sand on a book, and you may keep them as long as you wish.  The only thing we ask is that you bring in another one at your leisure. 
If you're donating paperbacks or replacing any, please turn them in to the front desk.  That way we can make sure they are marked with the Mt. Pleasant stamp and count them. 
What type of books will you find on our little red cart?  We try to put out a variety of books, but we are limited by what is donated.  You will find everything from Harlequin romances to literary classics.  Most books will be fiction, because there are more fiction paperbacks than non-fiction.  When we receive interesting non-fiction paperbacks, we do put them on the cart. If there's a title not on our shelves, be sure to check the cart.  It just may be there.
Obviously our patrons enjoy browsing this cart since we put out so many every month.  If you haven't tried our little red cart, please stop by.

Thanks for reading!

 

NEW BOOKS FOR BOOK CLUBS

Here are some new books that might be suitable for your book club:

 FIVE DAYS by Douglas Kennedy  

 

 

Becoming jaded by her hospital lab work and feeling estranged from her distant husband, Laura attends a conference in Boston and unexpectedly connects with a surprisingly complex man who is struggling to choose between his desires and obligations.



 

 

REDEMPTION MOUNTAIN by Gerry FitzGerald

 

Hoping for a chance at meaningful work away from his status-obsessed wife, New York executive Charlie visits West Virginia to oversee a mining project and finds a friendship with Natty, who longs to escape her own unfulfilling existence.

 

 THE ONE-WAY BRIDGE by Cathie Pelletier

The eccentric residents of this town in the middle of Maine struggle with loneliness and family relationships.  If you enjoy Richard Russo novels, you will enjoy this one.

Some upcoming books to watch for:

 

THE PARIS ARCHITECT by Charles Belfoure

 

LONGBOURN by Jo Baker 

Let us know what your book group is reading.  We'd like to hear your comments.

Thanks for reading!

 



 

 

 



MORE GREAT WEBSITES FOR BOOK CLUBS

I recently attended a webinar for the latest books coming out that will be good for book discussion groups.  Here are some more websites that are very helpful for finding books for your group.


www.bookgroupbuzz.com
www.raforall.blogspot.com
www.bookclubcheerleader.com
www.readinggroupguides.com
www.readinggroupchoices.com
www.flashlightworthybooks.com

In a future post we'll discuss some recommendations of new books for book discussions.

If you belong to a book group, we'd like to hear about it.

Thanks for reading.

AUGUST CALENDAR

Children’s Programs

 

Do-It-Yourself Arts and Crafts (all ages)

Saturday, August 3 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace.

 

Ukelele Fun with Noodle McDoodle (for ages 12 and under)

Saturday, August 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join Noodle McDoodle for ukulele fun as he gives you an introduction to the ukulele. Bring your own uke and join in, or just watch and listen.

 

STAR Therapy Dogs (for all ages)

Saturday, August 17 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Read to a certified therapy dog—the best listeners in the world!

 

Lego Club (for ages 4 and up)

Saturday, August 24 from 2-3 p.m.

We supply the Legos, and you create the masterpiece.

 

Healthy Back-to-School Lunches for the Whole Family (for all ages)

Saturday, August 24 at 11 a.m.

Learn how to shop and prepare back-to-school lunches your whole family will enjoy. Presented by Generation Healthy Kids.

Storytimes

 

 Babygarten*

(for babies and toddlers 0-18 months, with an adult)

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., August 6, 13, 20, and 27

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., August 7, 14, 21, and 28

*Please register

 

Family Storytimes (for all ages, with an adult)

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

Adult Programs

More Ukelele Fun with Noodle McDoodle

Saturday, August 10 from 12-1 p.m. (for teens & adults)

He's back! Join Noodle McDoodle (aka Don Whitley) for more ukulele fun. Don't forget to bring your ukulele!

 

Writing Critique Group (for ages 16+)

Saturday, August 10 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Open to all writers. See Reference Desk for information.

 

Mt. Pleasant Cribbage Club (for adults)

Tuesday, August 20 from 2-3 p.m.

Learn to play the classic game Cribbage, or come for a chal-lenging match. No experience necessary.

 

Healthy Back-to-School Lunches for the Whole Family (for all ages)

Saturday, August 24 at 11 a.m.

Learn how to shop and prepare back-to-school lunches your whole family will enjoy. Presented by Generation Healthy Kids.

Books, Movies & Television

Monday Matinée (for kids of all ages)

Monday, August 5 at 2:30 p.m.

Beauty and the Beast (1987) - Rated G, 93 minutes

 

Mt. Pleasant Reel Club (for adults)

Wednesday, August 7 at 2 p.m.

Read the book, come watch the movie with us, and then participate in a lively discussion.

Book: The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich

Movie: The Social Network - Rated PG, 120 minutes.

 

Monday Book Discussion (for adults)

Monday, August 12 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

My Reading Life by Pat Conroy

 

Teen Movie (for grades 6-12)

Monday, August 19 at 4 p.m.

Beautiful Creatures - Rated PG-13, 124 min.

 

Afterschool Movie (for all ages)

Friday, August 30 at 4 p.m.

Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension

If you no longer wish to receive the monthly schedule of programs by e-mail, please send a brief message indicating this to mtpreference@ccpl.org.

 

Reference Services

Mt. Pleasant Regional Library | Charleston County Public Library

1133 Mathis Ferry Rd. | Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

(843) 849-6161 | www.ccpl.org

 

Monday-Thursday 10-8

Friday-Saturday 10-6

LET'S DISCUSS BOOKS!

Are you a member of a book club?  Are you thinking of starting a group? It's nice to meet with a group and share opinions about books.  There are all sorts of groups.  Some prefer light reading, and there are those who prefer to read something more serious.  Some groups choose controversial books that spark lively discussions.  Having people in a group who are willing to listen to other's opinions can enrich our experiences within a group. Socializing is also an important part of book clubs. Meetings can be held in homes, libraries or restaurants- there are no limits!
Here are two books that you might enjoy about reading:
 
THE END OF YOUR LIFE BOOK CLUB by Will Schwalbe isn't really about a group of people discussing books, but about a terminally ill mother and her son who read books together and share ideas about life.

 

 

THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB by Karen Joy Fowler is a delightful book (there's also a movie) about a book club in California that focuses on the relationships of the members.



 

 

There are a number of ways to find books for your book club.  The Charleston County Library System offers book club kits.  These come in a plastic container with 15 copies plus discussions questions.  These kits must be reserved and are checked out to one person for a period of six weeks. There are over 20 titles to chose from.

 

We also have a great data base, Novelistplus, where you can find summaries and reviews of books.  Our databases can be found at our website under Resources, then Research Tools.

 

There are many resources online for finding book club recommendations.  Many of these websites include reviews and discussion questions. Here are some websites you might like to try:

www.litlovers.com

www.abebooks.com

www.auntiesbooks.com

www.bookclubgirl.com

www.bookmovement.com

www.goodreads.com

 

We're also happy to help you at our Reference/Information desk find the book that your book club would like.  If there are particular authors that you've enjoyed, we can help you find Read-alikes.

 

We'd like to invite you to the Mt. Pleasant Book Discussion Group.  It meets in the auditorium on the second Monday of the month at 10:30-11:30 a.m.  There is no sign-up- just come.  The next meeting will be August 12 and they'll be discussing My Reading Life by Pat Conroy.  The September 9th discussion will be The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.  We hope you'll join us for one of these. 

Tell us about your book group!

 

Thanks for reading.