Entries from New & Noteworthy @ WHPLibrary tagged with 'books'
New Large Print Titles
Here are some of the newest fiction titles we have available in Large Print: Executive Intent - Dale Brown The Shadow of Your Smile - Mary Higgins Clark The Lion - Nelson DeMille The Walk - Richard Paul Evans Girl...
British series features forensic psychologist
I really love this mystery series by British writer Shirley Wells. It features forensic psychologist Jill Kennedy and her ex-lover and ex-colleague DCI Max Trentham. There are four books in the series and I just finished reading her latest one,...
New bestsellers in May
Look for new books by Lee Child, Douglas Preston and John Sandford in May. Lee Child's new book, 61 Hours, is the 14th book in the Jack Reacher series. A tour bus crashes in a snowstorm and leaves Reacher in...
Results from April Survey on Fiction Preferences
According to Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature® , genre may be defined as "A distinctive type or category of literary composition, such as the epic, tragedy, comedy, novel, and short story." Our question in April asked "Which type of novel do...
New best sellers for May
Several best-selling authors will have books availabe on MAY 4th. Blued-Eyed Devil is the last western novel written by the recently deceased Robert B. Parker. This book once again features lawmen Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch and is set in...
More April bestsellers
James Patterson, Debbie Macomber, Nora Roberts and Fern Michaels all have new books coming out APRIL 27. James Patterson's new book, 9th Judgement, is the latest in The Women's Murder Club series. Detective Lindsay Boxer must solve the murder of...
More April bestsellers
The new book from Anna Quindlen, Every Last One, will be released on APRIL 13. Her latest book once again deals with ordinary people caught up in tragic circumstances. The lastest book in Stuart...
New April best sellers
Several popular authors will have new books coming out in April. Keep a look out for a new mystery by Carol Higgins Clark called Wrecked. It is the 13th book in her Regan Reilly series and is due out on...
Celebrating the Freedom to Read! September 26−October 3, 2009
Check out our collection of "Banned Books" in the circular display case across from the Children's Room. Did you know that every year, somewhere in the United States, people demand that books be removed from libraries or schools because of...
Our Bargain Bookcart is Back!
The price is right, so take a look when you drop in. HARDCOVERS - 25 cents PAPERBACKS - 10 cents MAGAZINES - 5 cents AUDIOVISUAL - $1 dollar Proceeds go to the Friends of the Library. Please pay at the...
Adult Summer Reading Sponsors
The Library would like to thank bageltown, Fabio’s Pizza, Tasty Bite Kosher Bakery for making this year's Adult Summer Reading Raffle a success!...
More Book Suggestions from our Adult Readers
Author: Katherine Center Title: Everyone is Beautiful "This is the story of an overwhelmed mother of 3 very active toddler boys and her journey to find herself. It held my attention from start to finish." Review by Ann Marie F....
WHPL Adult Summer Readers Recommend....
Author: Alice Hoffman Title: Property of “Alice Hoffman’s first novel about a girl who falls for a gang leader. A lifestyle & culture I cannot wrap my brain around. I found this book baffling, enraging & compelling all at once.”...
2009 Adult Summer Reading Program
The ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM has officially started! “Master the Art of Reading” this summer at the West Hempstead Public Library and explore the worlds of art, books, and more. Get in touch with your creative side! Patrons can pick...
2009 - WHHS Summer Reading Assignments
For your convenience, we have extracted the reading list pages from the 22 page file on the WH High School Website. (You will need Adobe Reader to open these links.) Reading Lists by Grade Regents Level Required Reading Reading List...
2009 WHMS Summer Assignments
Check the WHMS webpage for your Summer Reading Lists and Study Guides, which are posted by grade. (You will need Adobe Reader to open these links.) This year, every middle school student is required to read three (3) books. Only...
Balloon-Mania to Kickoff Summer Reading!
The very talented Terry Parrett will be with us in the Children's Program Room to help us kick-off our Summer Reading Club! Kids aged 4-9 years old are invited to drop in on Monday, June 29 at 1:30 pm and...
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 2009 BOOK SALE
WHEN: Preview Sale for Friends Members Only - Thursday evening, April 30, 5 - 9 pm; General Sale: Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, 9 - 5 pm General Sale: Sunday, May 3, 12 pm - 5 pm...
Bow Wow Event!
On Wednesday, November 12 at 7 pm we will have a special event in the Children's Program Room. Children from ages 4 to grade 4 are invited to a special reading featuring the author, the illustrator, and one of the...
October 29 Book Chats in the Library
Are you a MORNING person? An EVENING person? It doesn’t matter - we aim to please all! Our next book discussion will be offered in two separate sessions. The Book: SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN by Lisa See Read...
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