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!

 

TIME FOR SUMMER READING

It's time for those lazy Southern summer days spent on the front porch with a glass of iced tea and a good book. Or do you you enjoy stretching out on a beach blanket with a good mystery?  That sounds nice, doesn't it?  But maybe it's not realistic for your family.  For a lot of us summer is a busy time with regular jobs, sports activities, summer camps, working in the yard, and vacations. It is a great opportunity, though, to try to make time to read some new books.

The Charleston County Public Library has summer reading programs for all ages- children, young adults (grades 6-12), and adults.  These programs for young readers are a great way to encourage an enthusiastic love of reading for our children.   Weekly prize drawings are held at each branch. Submit your entries beginning June 1.

For full details, visit the Mt. Pleasant Regional Branch or visit our website.  Teens and adults will be able to submit their entries at the branch or online.

Have you looked at our paperback exchange cart? These books don't have to be checked out, so there's no worry about overdue fines. They're perfect for tucking into a beach bag or suitcase

Check out some of our new Fiction titles.  Call or visit the library website to place a hold on these titles. 

THE AFFAIR
by Lee Child

This is the 16th Jack Reacher thriller by best-selling author Lee Child.  Flash back to when Jack Reacher was a military cop.  He is ordered undercover to solve a mystery, however plenty of obstacles are put in his way to deter him.  You may not be able to put this book down once you start it.

THE EXPATS
by Chris Pavone

A seemingly innocent housewife and her financial security expert husband pack up their belongings and move to Luxembourg with their two young children. Kate has lived a secret life as a CIA operative and leaves her job when they move, planning to become a devoted housewife and mother.  Dexter has his own secrets, and Kate discovers that he may be a thief being investigated by the FBI and Interpol.  Pavone's debut novel is a fast-paced thriller with a surprise ending.

THE 11TH HOUR (WOMEN'S MURDER CLUB)
by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

Lindsay Boxer returns to investigate four grisly murders.  James Patterson won't let his fans down in this latest novel of the Women's Murder Club Series.

BEYOND MOLASSES CREEK
By Nicole Seitz

For something uplifting, try this novel by local author Nicole Seitz. Flight attendant Ally Green has returned to the Lowcountry after the death of her father. Her one time best friend Vesey Washington still lives across the creek, and Ally wants to flee again.  She becomes involved with a young woman from Nepal who is trying to escape. This is a novel of love, hope and loss.




Here are some other new fiction titles you might enjoy:

ROBERT B. PARKER'S LULLABY                                     
by Ace Atkins                                                                        

THE SHOEMAKER'S WIFE                                             
by Adrianna Trigiani                                                                

THE WITNESS                                                                    
by Nora Roberts                                                                     

BURIED IN BUTTERCREAM
by G. A. McKevitt