For our May discussion, we are reading two very different mysteries. The first is definitely a cozy, but it does include some great sounding recipes. The second is the first new Sherlock Holmes mystery actually sanctioned by the estate of Arthur Conan Doyle. Join us at the Antioch Branch on May 21 at 7:00 p.m. to express your views on both.
What a great find! I picked this movie to watch because it starred Robert Redford. What a hunk! I wasn’t optimistic that this would be a movie I could watch all the way through. Boy, was I wrong. Tennessee Williams is an awesome storyteller, and with a dynamic duo like Robert Redford and Natalie Wood, this is a must see movie. It was also great to see Charles Bronson and William Blake in their younger days. I was hoping for a happy ending, but alas, it was not to be.
This book, Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist by Michael J. Fox, was a great read for me. Ever since the second grade, reading a book has been a daunting task for me and this book made it easy! I’ve been a big fan of Michael J.
This month, we will be reading Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham. In his first young adult novel, Grisham introduces us to Theodore Boone, who is only 13 years old and already a lawyer in his own mind. Theo keeps an "office" at home and dispenses legal advice to both classmates and adults. He finds himself over his head when an eyewitness to a high-profile local murder contacts him with critical information. The witness is an illegal immigrant and is afraid of coming forward. Without his testimony, the guilty party will go free.
For our April discussion, we are reading two stories involving someone who is missing. One plot revolves around the hero’s missing brother. The other plot revolves around a missing baby. Join us at the Antioch Branch on April 23 at 7:00 p.m. to see if each is found.
Ever since the movie, The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe (Narnia), I have wanted to know what Turkish Delight tasted like. I had forgotten about it until recently when I happened across the movie again. I had the recipe written down, but it was not complete. So, I Googled it!
A Classic Fantasy Quest about Finding the Truth and Finding Yourself!
Shortly before the all-important "Namingfest" that will determine their future trades, Ariel and her friend Zeke find an ancient artifact that changes the course of their lives. Though Ariel recognizes a few of the symbols on the telling dart, the message itself is a mystery. Two strangers come to their village seeking both the dart and its recipient. Ariel is taken by force and, unknown to her, her mother is murdered.
Times are stressful and a little fantasy is a great way to escape from day to day pressures. Do you want to spice up your romance? Ever wanted to date a vampire and possibly live forever? These are two totally different subjects, but they follow along with my blog theme.
Who doesn’t want to lose themselves in a good novel? No one says that you must follow one path! Come on into your local branch and lose yourself in a fantasy novel or a self-help novel. Everyone could use some improvement. Either way, you win.
That's right folks, floss for your brain! 
