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From the Stacks
By Carol Ann Robb, PPL Reference Librarian
Mayday! Mayday!
If you plan to board a plane anytime in the near future, walk away from this and the other books by T.J. Newman. But if you want a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then you can’t do much better than grabbing one of her three novels.
I spent last weekend whipping through “Worst Case Scenario,” stopping only to deal with laundry, meal prep, a few outdoor chores, and just plain needing to catch my breath. Newman, a former airline flight attendant, knows all the possible situations a large plane and its crew might find themselves in (hence my warning not to read this before you fly anywhere) and she has a compelling writing style that conveys the urgency of the plight that the crew and passengers find themselves in.
In her latest offering, a crash landing takes place on the grounds of a nuclear power plant, the epitome of a worst-case scenario. The entire book takes place in a 24-hour period, other than the epilogue, and if you have nothing else on your agenda for the day, you could get it read in that same amount of time, even with breaks.
Rather than risk spoiling the book for those who want to read it, I’m not revealing much of the book (I really had no idea what it was about before I started it—just knew from “Falling” and “Drowning” that I was going on a roller coaster ride of a read).
But I will share the most surprising part of the book for me. As two women—Carla and Joss—drive through their hometown of Waketa, MN, they pass the high school football field which opens the floodgates of memories for Joss as she recalls her years in the marching band. Rare is the book that mentions a high school marching band and the camaraderie between those young musicians. Even if I disliked the rest of the book (I didn’t!), I’d give it two thumbs up just for that page and a half sequence.
The book also portrays how those living in a dying, small Midwestern town unite in the worst possible situation to help their neighbors. Race, religion, and politics are forgotten in the quest to save each other. That even tops the band mention and is a lesson we should hold on to during the next couple of months.
Reading TJ Newman will certainly get your adrenalin flowing—but don’t take her books on your next flight. Trust me on this.
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All of her books are great, but Drowning and Worst Case Scenario were harrowing and emotional!
In The Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros is a good plane crash scenario book. I wouldn’t say it’s triggering and you could maybe read it in the airport, lol.
This book is sooooooo good!!!it made me laugh and cry….and cry some more.
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Precious little faces!
These lovelys are our future I love to see these pictures of parents and grandparents having this experience with these children.
Story time is the best!! Thanks Devynn for capturing so many fun photos of the kiddos. 🥰
Happy Wednesday! We look forward to seeing you at Story Time, this morning at 10am! 📚❤
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You`re invited to the iCraft Open House on Wednesday, September 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Come craft with us!
This month, we will have a plethora of fall craft supplies, including die cut leaves, pumpkins, and more. Learn the art of using Ranger Distress Ink pads to add some autumnal color to your designs. Make a fall banner, wreath, or table décor. We provide the supplies - you bring the creativity!
iCraft is open to anyone in 6th grade through adult. No registration is required.
Sep 11
You`re invited to the iCraft Open House on Wednesday, September 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Come craft with us!
This month, we will have a plethora of fall craft supplies, including die cut leaves, pumpkins, and more. Learn the art of using Ranger Distress Ink pads to add some autumnal color to your designs. Make a fall banner, wreath, or table décor. We provide the supplies - you bring the creativity!
iCraft is open to anyone in 6th grade through adult. No registration is required.
It`s back! 🎨 Kiddos in grades 1st-5th look no further - the Elementary Art Club will meet this month on September 12 & 26th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Participants may attend one or both sessions!
Looking to make something worthy of hanging on the fridge? Join us to learn about art and create a masterpiece of your very own to take home. No registration is required for this free program! As always, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 🖌
Sep 9
It`s back! 🎨 Kiddos in grades 1st-5th look no further - the Elementary Art Club will meet this month on September 12 & 26th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Participants may attend one or both sessions!
Looking to make something worthy of hanging on the fridge? Join us to learn about art and create a masterpiece of your very own to take home. No registration is required for this free program! As always, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 🖌
Looking for a new book recommendation, or really itching to take a deep dive into a book? Then the Third Tuesday Book Discussion is for you! The group will meet on Tuesday, September 17, at 1:30 PM in the library`s Meeting Room to discuss "The River We Remember" by William Kent Krueger.
The book is available for checkout at the library, or in e-book and audiobook format on the Libby app! New readers are always welcome 📚
Sep 6
Looking for a new book recommendation, or really itching to take a deep dive into a book? Then the Third Tuesday Book Discussion is for you! The group will meet on Tuesday, September 17, at 1:30 PM in the library`s Meeting Room to discuss "The River We Remember" by William Kent Krueger.
The book is available for checkout at the library, or in e-book and audiobook format on the Libby app! New readers are always welcome 📚
From the Stacks
By Carol Ann Robb, PPL Reference Librarian
We Can Read It!
Ask anyone in the library’s Third Tuesday Book Discussion group and they’ll tell you that I love to read books set during World War II. Which means I’ve chosen quite a few titles that I believed they would enjoy, too. I couldn’t help but think, “if they read them, they will come to agree with me.” Apparently, that’s not always been the case.
But that didn’t stop me from sharing some of my favorites. I’ve come to really enjoy Jennifer Ryan’s books: “Chilbury Ladies’ Choir”, “Spies of Shilling Lane”, “Kitchen Front”, “Wedding Dress Sewing Circle”, and her most recent offering, “Underground Library”. They are set in England, as is “In Farleigh Field” by Rhys Bowen and one of my all-time favorites, “Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer.
“The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah was on everyone’s list when it first came out and yes, it was good but I also recommend “Baker’s Secret” by Stephen Kiernan, “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay, and Charles Belfoure’s “Paris Architect” for anyone wanting a WW II story with a French setting.
“The Last Green Valley” by Mark Sullivan is a recent addition to my favorite WW II books—no one has yet to tell me they didn’t care for it. And for a feel-good US homefront story, I urge you to read one of the few nonfiction titles on my list: “Once Upon a Town: the Miracle of the North Platte Canteen” by Bob Greene. If I had lived during that time, I would have wanted to spend my days helping out in that train station.
I’m not really sure why the ladies in the book group didn’t embrace my love for WW II stories—they aren’t all depressing reads—but there’s a book for every reader and a reader for every book. It just so happens that a lot of those books for me are set during the 1940’s (and I really think lots of people will like them, too!)
Sep 6
From the Stacks
By Carol Ann Robb, PPL Reference Librarian
We Can Read It!
Ask anyone in the library’s Third Tuesday Book Discussion group and they’ll tell you that I love to read books set during World War II. Which means I’ve chosen quite a few titles that I believed they would enjoy, too. I couldn’t help but think, “if they read them, they will come to agree with me.” Apparently, that’s not always been the case.
But that didn’t stop me from sharing some of my favorites. I’ve come to really enjoy Jennifer Ryan’s books: “Chilbury Ladies’ Choir”, “Spies of Shilling Lane”, “Kitchen Front”, “Wedding Dress Sewing Circle”, and her most recent offering, “Underground Library”. They are set in England, as is “In Farleigh Field” by Rhys Bowen and one of my all-time favorites, “Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer.
“The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah was on everyone’s list when it first came out and yes, it was good but I also recommend “Baker’s Secret” by Stephen Kiernan, “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay, and Charles Belfoure’s “Paris Architect” for anyone wanting a WW II story with a French setting.
“The Last Green Valley” by Mark Sullivan is a recent addition to my favorite WW II books—no one has yet to tell me they didn’t care for it. And for a feel-good US homefront story, I urge you to read one of the few nonfiction titles on my list: “Once Upon a Town: the Miracle of the North Platte Canteen” by Bob Greene. If I had lived during that time, I would have wanted to spend my days helping out in that train station.
I’m not really sure why the ladies in the book group didn’t embrace my love for WW II stories—they aren’t all depressing reads—but there’s a book for every reader and a reader for every book. It just so happens that a lot of those books for me are set during the 1940’s (and I really think lots of people will like them, too!)
Join us tomorrow from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for LEGO BuilderSpace! Build from a kit for go wild and create something from your imagination - you choose!
No registration required - just come have fun.
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sep 4
Join us tomorrow from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for LEGO BuilderSpace! Build from a kit for go wild and create something from your imagination - you choose!
No registration required - just come have fun.
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Story Time is officially BACK! After a short break, we’ve resumed this popular program for our Fall session. To kick us off, we chose a “Harold and the Purple Crayon” theme! 💜
This session of Story Time will go through Wednesday, October 16. Catch us for Story Time on Mondays at 6 PM, Tuesdays at 10 AM or 4 PM, and Wednesdays at 10 AM!
Thank you to everyone who attended!
Sep 4
Story Time is officially BACK! After a short break, we’ve resumed this popular program for our Fall session. To kick us off, we chose a “Harold and the Purple Crayon” theme! 💜
This session of Story Time will go through Wednesday, October 16. Catch us for Story Time on Mondays at 6 PM, Tuesdays at 10 AM or 4 PM, and Wednesdays at 10 AM!
Thank you to everyone who attended!
After a summer hiatus, we are excited to welcome back the Talking Heads Discussion Group. Join us on Friday mornings at 9:00 AM at the library 🗣
Each session features a 30-minute DVD lecture from "The Great Courses Series" by The Teaching Company, followed by an engaging discussion. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore fascinating topics and share your insights with others. New participants are always welcome!
Sep 3
After a summer hiatus, we are excited to welcome back the Talking Heads Discussion Group. Join us on Friday mornings at 9:00 AM at the library 🗣
Each session features a 30-minute DVD lecture from "The Great Courses Series" by The Teaching Company, followed by an engaging discussion. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore fascinating topics and share your insights with others. New participants are always welcome!
🐻 It`s time for another Story Time session! Join us for stories and crafts in Youth Services from September 3rd through October 16th, all ages welcome of course.
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Please note that Pittsburg Public Library is CLOSED on September 2nd for Labor Day, so no Story Time on Monday night!
Aug 29
🐻 It`s time for another Story Time session! Join us for stories and crafts in Youth Services from September 3rd through October 16th, all ages welcome of course.
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Please note that Pittsburg Public Library is CLOSED on September 2nd for Labor Day, so no Story Time on Monday night!
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