Top 5

So it seems I posed a difficult question to my fellow librarians. What are your top 5 books? We all found that a difficult question to answer, so it was altered to who are your top 5 authors or what are your top 5 books. And now to get to know your librarians a little better here are their responses. Please share yours with us:)

Kristi's top 5 in no particular order:
1. John Grisham-Runaway Jury
2. Lynn Austin-Candle in the Darkness
3. Anne Lamott-Grace (Eventually)
4. Elizabeth Berg-The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted
5. Francine Rivers-Mark of the Lion Series

Nadine's top 5 authors:
Irving Stone
Pearl Buck
Sinclair Lewis
Edna Ferber
Thomas wolfe

Reda's top 5:
The first book has to be the Bible because it is an all-around good read, has all the answers to all of the problems, and can be read daily without getting bored.

The second is anything written by Karen Kingsbury because she bases all her novels on everyday experiences by everyday people.

The third is anything written by Lynn Austin.

The fourth is GONE WITH THE WIND by Margaret Mitchell. I have read it at least six times and watched the movie twice (the book is better).

And last but not least is anything by B. J. Hoff.

Jackie's top 5:
The Chronicles of the King series by Lynn Austin
The River God by Wilbur Smith
The Shack by William Young
The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

Rima's top 5:
The Burning Tigris by Peter Balakian
Black Dog of Fate by Peter Balakian
The Kite Runner by Khalid Hosseini
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

And my, Sonya, top 5:
The Eve Dallas series by J.D. Robb,always something in Death for the title
The Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich
Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series
Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Okay I could go on and on with other authors and books that I really enjoy, and I know the other ladies could do the same. Please share with us some of your favorites.

Aprill 16th

Today the weather actually makes it seem that winter is over, and spring has arrived! I love hearing the birds sing. Today and tomorrow, and the Scholastic book fair is over. It is a great opportunity to get new books into the hands of everyone. The profits we make from the sale are taken in books. The books the library has not already purchased are bought to go in our collection, and then we select books that will be prizes for our summer reading program. It is a great way to help the library and the community as a whole. Registration for the summer reading program will begin the last week in May, with the first program being on June 5th, and meeting each Friday for 5 weeks. Jackie and Rima are busy making plans, and I know it will be a lot of fun!
I hope today allows you to find a few minutes to take a book or magazine outdoors to sit and read. Books and warm weather-what a great combination!!~Kristi

April already!

So, the weather today is such that it is hard to believe it is spring! My son will graduate from high school in 47 days-which also means summer reading programs will be starting soon! So much to do, it gets difficult to find enough time to read (though I have that problem all year long!)...so many books, so little time!
I am excited about our 2 new staff members at the library. Sonya Thiessen, and Rima Johnson. Many of you know Rima Johnson. In addition to regular library tasks, she will be doing some of the summer reading programs. She has a lot of great ideas, so I know it will be fun! Jackie Rupp will also be doing elementary age summer reading programs, and I will again have a teen group.
Sonya has been busy getting the library website updated. She now has the blog, and facebook. Keep checking in, as she updates it often. You can check in to see the happenings at the library. Please join in and let us know how we can improve the library.
Nadine Thomasson and Reda Prichard continue adding to the library steadfastness, so be sure to stop in the library, as well as visit us online!
We will have the scholastic book fair here from April 10th - 17th, during regular library hours. Be sure to stop in! On Tuesday the 14th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Clifford and the Cat in the Hat will be here. We will also be having several groups of kids from the school doing performances. Call 444-2902 if you need more information.
Kristi

Becoming more involved with the internet

Belle Plaine Community Library is in the process of becoming more involved with the internet. We are hoping this blog, our new facebook account, and our website will appeal to and allow us to reach members of the community. Thanks for taking the time to read us.