by Claire Cline
Claire’s Top Picks
‘Fifteen Dogs’ by Andre Alexis
‘Mississippi Blood’ by Greg Iles
‘The Broken Road’ by Richard Paul Evans
‘Esther the Wonder Pig’ by Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter
‘You Will Pay’ by Lisa Jackson
‘Fifteen Dogs’ by Andre Alexis—What it would be like if animals had human intelligence? And so it begins; a between the gods Hermes and Apollo leads them to grant human consciousness and language to a group of dogs who are overnighting at a Toronto veterinary clinic. Suddenly capable of more complex thought, the pack is torn between those who resist the new ways of thinking, preferring the old “dog” ways, and those who embrace the change.
This is a different read but it is entertaining and it is good to try different genre.
‘Mississippi Blood’ by Greg Iles – This is the final volume in the Natchez Burning trilogy. I thoroughly enjoyed the first and second book and this one certainly didn’t disappoint me. The story continues with Penn Cage and his family and illuminates the brutal history of the American South in a highly atmospheric, deeply satisfying and unforgettable novel. A good read.
‘The Broken Road’ by Richard Paul Evans – This is the first novel in a riveting new trilogy that explores the tantalizing question: ‘What if you could start over? Coming from a childhood of poverty and pain, Charles finally has the life he’s dreamed of. But now, at the pinnacle of his career, he’s started to wonder if he wanted the wrong things…
‘Esther the Wonder Pig’ by Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter – Changing The World One Heart At A Time – This is a funny, moving and heartwarming story. The greatest love story ever told between two men and their pig. In 2012 Steve was contacted by an old friend about adopting a micro piglet. Though he knew his partner, Derek, wouldn’t be enthusiastic, he agreed to take the adorable little pig anyway, thinking he could care for her himself. Little did he know, that decision would change his and Derek’s lives forever. This is a delightful story and make sure you check out Esther the Wonder Pig’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/estherthewonderpig
‘You Will Pay’ by Lisa Jackson – This is a fast-paced, brilliantly twisted novel of suspense, the deadly secrets of a long-ago summer stir to life once more. Then the murders begin.
Lots of new books waiting at your library for you to enjoy this summer. Our summer hours will be starting July 4 to September 9 at the Mindemoya Library – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am to 4pm and Thursdays 1pm to 7pm. Providence Bay Library hours remain the same, Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Wednesdays 1 pm to 3:30 pm and Fridays 1 pm to 4:30 pm.
Our summer childrens craft and storytime will be beginning again on Tuesdays starting July 4 at 11 am. All ages are welcome, there will be crafts for the little ones as well as the older children.
Mahjong is being played every Wednesday at 10 am at the Mindemoya Library. All are welcome to come, learn, play and have a fun time.
Our IT tech is here every Wednesday 10 to 12 to help you with your computer problems. This is a free service offered to all our library patrons.
See you at your library! Enjoy your summer. Winter is just around the corner.
