No matter what your resolutions are for 2011, the library has the resources to help you achieve your goals. From the very basic, "I will read more this year" (use your library card to borrow rather than buy materials) to the always popular "I will lose 20 lbs." (we have plenty of diet books, exercise DVD's, books on CD to listen to while exercising, etc.), we are here to support you. See what some famous writers are resolving for 2011 in this NYT article.

Next time you're at the library, check out our display cases (located near the red reading room on the main floor) for more resolution ideas and available library resources.

I resolve that we should ALL use the library more in 2011.

Happy New Year!

half-human/ half-fae....all detective

October Daye is a changeling cursed to find a murderer in the fae populated area of San Fran.

If the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has your nerves frayed and your temper short, we suggest turning off the TV, iPhone and other electronic devices and relaxing with an escapist read at the end of your hectic day.

NPR's The Clueless Detectives suggests three great choices of mysteries with protagonists that don't know it all, but will do whatever it takes to learn.

If your New Year's Resolution is to read more in the coming year or perhaps join a book discussion group, I invite you to join my Monday Mysteries Book Discussion - next meeting is January 10th @ noon and we'll be discussing the book The Shadow of Gotham by Stefanie Pintoff.

Happy Holidays to one and all from the staff at the RVC Library!

Since the iPhone seems to be every kids new favorite toy, how about doing some reading on that thing? PopOut! The Tale of Peter Rabbit is available for both the iPad and iPhone. It has interactive features like a real pop-up book and "read to me" or "read it myself" modes.
For older children, and only available for the iPad, is JFK: 50 Days which features rare video from the NBC archives. Check out Best Kids Apps for more ideas broken down by age group and category (there's an educational list, ahem).

One of my favorite illustrators, Paul Zelinsky, addressed the School Library Journal Leadership Summit recently and talked about technology and the picture book. He demonstrated the unique techniques he used to produce the illustrations in Swamp Angel and Dust Devil both written by Anne Isaacs. Watch the video here.

To say this guy is a genius wouldn't be an understatement. Recently a fellow librarian saw a new version of Rapunzel and commented, "After Paul Zelinsky's Rapunzel, why would anyone else even bother?"

so I just saw the movie Inception...
what's the point? regard all dharmas as dreams

I used to have a friend who loved what she called 'trashy Fabio-covered bodice-ripper' romance novels but was too embarrassed to read them on the train into work. So, she reverted to her grade school days and covered them in brown paper (not that she was fooling anyone).

These days, e-readers are the answer to the embarrassed romance readers' prayers. This 'hot' genre (pun definitely intended) is now out selling general fiction, mystery and science fiction in e-book sales.

For more information about the latest romance novels, check out the blog, Dear Reader, a romance review blog for readers by readers.

Remember, if you have a Barnes & Noble Nook, Sony eReader or an iPhone or iPad, you can download ebooks free from Nassau Digital Doorway with your RVC library card.

John Taylor is back wielding the the legendary sword Excalibur!

The question is why?

If you're having trouble getting into the holiday spirit this year, we suggest curling up in a comfy chair with some warm cider (or even better yet -- a hot toddy) and one of these little seasonal books - what better time of the year to enjoy heart-warming stories.

Call Me Mrs. Miracle by Debbie Macomber

Christmas at The Mysterious Bookshop :'tis the season to be deadly : stories of mistletoe and mayhem from 17 masters of suspense edited by Otto Penzler

The mischief of the mistletoe by Lauren Willig

Busy body : an Agatha Raisin mystery by M.C. Beaton

Eight white nights by André Aciman

Christmas mourning by Margaret Maron

I saw the new Harry Potter film and all I want to do is to watch part 2.....what a bummer!

Does anyone know that voldemort is a lich?

liches can be distinguished from other undead by their phylactery - an item of the Lich's choosing into which they imbue their soul, giving them immortality until said phylactery is destroyed.

Looking for some guidance on what books to buy the nieces, nephews, grandkids, etc. this holiday season? Try this buying guide from Reading Rockets that breaks it down into different age groups from babies up to nine-year-olds.

It's that time of the year again - best of lists for 2010. One of the best book lists I've seen, from Janet Maslin at the NY Times, has some terrific suggestions to either read yourself or to give as gifts this holiday season.

My reading hero, Oprah, also has a list of O's Top 10 Books of 2010.

Major Pettigrew's Last Stand and The Imperfectionists are on the lists and I recommend them highly.

Happy Reading!