Monday, June 15, 2020

Once Upon a Time...



As you probably already know, this year's Summer Library Program is called Imagine Your Story. This includes a wide variety of subjects, one of which is fairy tales. Fairy tale retellings have become pretty popular over the last several years. These can be perfect if you need a magical escape from the real world or maybe want to read your favorite tale from the villain's perspective.
If you also still believe in 398.2 (the call number for fairy tales in the Dewey Decimal System), then give these a try! Please don't be turned away by the Young Adult label because these modern takes on fairy tales are perfect for adults too.



Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes

Rose & Thorn by Sarah Prineas

Part of Your World by Liz Braswell

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert



The Wish Granter by C.J. Redwine

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

The Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees

Towering by Alex Flinn

Sweetly by Jackson Pearce

Monday, June 8, 2020

People, let me tell you 'bout my best friend...

June 8th is National Best Friends Day! I'm sure you all have that one person, or maybe even a couple people, that come to mind who are always there shining love, support and good vibes your way. These solid friendships should be celebrated everyday, but especially so today!

So, even if you can't be with your best friend(s), be sure to give them a call, send them a message or let them know you're thinking about them in some small way. Here are some books and movies featuring duos or groups of friends who have been through it all and are still in it for the long run. Click the links to place a hold through your SHARE account or call EFPL at 608-882-2260.


Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand
Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer
The Recipe Club by Andrea Israel
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
Chances Are... by Richard Russo
As You Wish by Jude Deveraux
Swing Time by Zadie Smith




Monday, June 1, 2020

New Movies - These Just In!

We are sure that most of you are missing being able to browse our shelves while we've been closed. Here are some of the new release DVDs that we have gotten in recently. You can place a hold on these by clicking the titles below and logging into your SHARE account or by calling EFPL at 608-882-2260. Happy watching!


Onward
Dolittle
Birds of Prey
Bad Boys for Life
The Gentlemen
Little Women
The Photograph
Bloodshot
Emma
The Call of the Wild
Gretel & Hansel
Fantasy Island
Like a Boss
The Way Back
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
1917

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

ESPIONAGE

Espionage is used as the important plot point in a genre of literature known as spy fiction.  As a genre, it is often compared to adventure novels and political and/or military thrillers.  Whether you are interested in spies, assassins, or ex-agents, you can find them in many novels that take place around the world and span many time periods.  Here you will find a list that is perfect for fans of espionage.


Hornet Flight by Ken Follett
Garden of Beasts by Jeffrey Deaver
Under Occupation by Alan Furst
Spy by Danielle Steel
The Middleman by Olen Steinhauer
Transcription by Kate Atkinson
The Rhythm Section by Mark Burnell
The English Girl by Daniel Silva
The Traitor by Stephen Coonts
The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni
Safe Houses by Dan Fesperman
Star of the North by David John
The Expats by Chris Pavone
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

Monday, May 18, 2020

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: KATE MORTON

Looking for a new author to keep you busy?  This week's post is all about Kate Morton.  Born in Australia, Kate attended Trinity College in London where she originally pursued a career in theatrer before landing on a career in writing.  Morton's novels have been bestsellers worldwide and have been published in over 30 languages.  For more information on Kate Morton, visit https://www.katemorton.com/.

Kate Morton's Novels:

The Clockmaker's Daughter 
Taking place in the mid-1800s, a group of young artists stay at Birchwood Manor.  They plan to spend some time lost in inspiration and creativity.  This group is led by Edward Radcliffe.  By the end of their stay at the manor, one woman has been killed while another has disappeared, a priceless heirloom is missing, and Edward's life is in ruins.  Fast forward over 100 years later, and Elodie Winslow uncovers a bag containing a photograph and a drawing.  Who is the woman in the photograph, and why does Birchwood Manor feel familiar to Elodie?

The Lake House
Alice Edevane is a young woman living in England who loves to write stories.  One evening, the Edevane family discovers that their youngest child is missing.  Decades later, Alice is living in London as a successful author.  While her brother's case has never been solved, Alice still holds a suspicion of a culprit.

The Secret Keeper
Laurel Nicolson is a teenager in England when she sees a stranger arrive at her family's farm.  She watches her mother speak to him, and before the afternoon is over, Laurel witnesses a crime that affects everything she knows about her family.  Years alter, Laurel gathers with the rest of her family for her mother's 90th birthday.  Realizing that time may be running out, Laurel searches for answers to the questions that she still thinks about from her past.

The Distant Hours
A lost letter arrives in the mail, and Edie Burchill travels to Middhurst Castle.  Her mother lived in the castle as a child during World War II.  Once inside the castle, Edie begins to unravel her mother's past.  However, there are other secrets hidden inside waiting for Edie to discover them.

The Forgotten Garden
A young child is abandoned a ship headed for Australia in 1913.  When she arrives, she is alone with nothing but a suitcase.  She is taken in by the dockmaster's family and raised as their own.  Then, on her 21st birthday, she learns the truth and her life is shattered.  The story follows Nell as she tries to piece her story together and find her real identity.  Upon her death, it is up to her granddaughter to solve the mystery.

The House at Riverton
Set in England between the two world wars, this story centers on a death that occurred at a party in the Hartford family's home.  Told as a flashback, this is the story of a young woman's growing up during a pivotal moment in time.

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Monday, May 11, 2020

PLACING HOLDS ONLINE

If you haven't heard, we are now offering curbside pick up!  If you are interested in placing holds on items from home, you can follow the steps below.

Start by visiting our website at als.lib.wi.us/EFPL, and click on "My Account" on the right side of the screen.  You will be prompted to enter your library card number and PIN.  Once you are logged in, you can start searching for items.

                                                                                                                                   


If you have a specific item you are looking for, then you can type the title into the search bar.  You can also search by author or subject.  If you aren't sure what you are looking for, you can hover over the different categories that are under the search bar (Non-Fiction, Movies & TV, etc.).  Then, click on the subcategory that interests you.  After the list of results is populated, you can narrow down your search using the filters on the left side of the screen.  You can also change how the items are sorted.




Once you find an item that you would like to check out, click "Place Hold."  From there, you can search for more items, or you can log out.  Once your items have been pulled from the self, a staff member will call you to set up a pick up date and time.



When you are logged into your account, you can see a list of your current checkouts, current holds, and register for the favorite author club.  The favorite author club will automatically place holds on new titles that are released by the authors you select.

For more information on the features of the SHARE catalog, click here.

Visit our website to start searching today!