Monday, March 30, 2009

Roswell Reads 2009 - A success!

Many thanks to everyone who helped make this year's literary luncheon the best one yet! Over 135 people came out on a very rainy Saturday to hear author Nathan McCall discuss his first novel, Them, at the Adult Rec. Center on Grimes Bridge Road.

Special thanks to the book clubs who joined us:
  • The Literary Ladies
  • Noonday Nosh
  • The St. George Village Book Club
  • Roswell Book Club
  • YMCA Seniors Book Club
  • North Farms Book Club
If your book club would like to be part of next year's literary luncheon, please keep an eye on our blog. In the late summer, we will begin making announcements about a mailing list for future Roswell Reads programs.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

The Friends are on Facebook!

Check out our Facebook page and become a fan of the Friends! Take a look:
Friends of the Roswell Library.

National Library Week, April 12 - 18

National Library Week is coming up soon. This year's theme is "Worlds connect @ your library."

Those who work in public libraries or use them regularly know how even more vital libraries have become during this difficult economic time. National Library Week is one way to celebrate and recognize our libraries. Click here to visit ALA's fact sheet about this important week.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Precious Ramotswe is on the Case!

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Alexander McCall Smith's bestseller (and previous Noonday Nosh selection) premieres on HBO this Sunday evening. For more information, visit HBO's webpage.

For a list of current titles and dates for NOONDAY NOSH and the MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, visit the Friends' website: www.forl.net.

Thanks to an alert member and mystery lover for this tip.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Roswell Reads - It's Time for the Literary Luncheon

Join us for the final event in our 2009 series of programs celebrating one book, one community. This year's selection is Them by Nathan McCall.

There will be a Literary Luncheon with the author on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. the the Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Road.

Books will be available for signing. You may bring your own copy or purchase one from the Friends of the Roswell Library.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Don't forget - the Mystery Book Club meets March 24th

Join us for a lively and fun discussion of Saturnalia by Lindsey Davis. Saturnalia is a Marcus Didius Falco Mystery set in ancient Rome. The MRBC will meet at the library Tuesday, March 24th @ 6:30 p.m. Check out the author's website at http://www.lindseydavis.co.uk/index.html.

Writer's Festival @ Agnes Scott College

The annual Writer's Festival is this coming week. Featured speakers will be Junot Diaz and Anita Desai. For more info, click this link: http://www.agnesscott.edu/events/writersfestival.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Used bookstores in libraries

The Los Angeles Daily News recently featured an article about a popular used bookstore inside the Platt Branch Library in Woodland Hills, CA. Sound familiar? Click here to read the article and click here to learn more about our bookstore: the Friends Book Corner.

Friday, March 20, 2009

New Noonday Nosh Selections

The Noonday Nosh Book Club recently chose selections to read for the remainder of 2009. Visit the Friends' website to see an exciting and diverse list of titles: http://www.forl.net/noondaynosh.htm.

Be sure to join us at the April 21st meeting when author Patricia Sprinkle visits!

Mystery Readers' Book Club

Join us for a lively and fun discussion of Saturnalia by Lindsey Davis. Saturnalia is a Marcus Didius Falco Mystery set in ancient Rome. The MRBC will meet at the library Tuesday, March 24th @ 6:30 p.m. Check out the author's website at http://www.lindseydavis.co.uk/index.html.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Wordnik Project

A recent article in the Christian Science Monitor features a profile of Chicago lexicographer Erin McKean. Her online project "Wordnik" is going to the the largest dictionary online. Crossword puzzlers: get ready!

Click here to read the article
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

One Book, One Community

Today's Noonday Nosh group discussed this year's Roswell Reads selection: Them by Nathan McCall. One of the largest Nosh groups ever (22!) shared thoughts and ideas about the themes of the book and what may have inspired the author.

A lot of cities and communities participate in "one book, one community" programs. Here are a few others. Click the cities below for more information.

Chicago
Philadelphia
San Diego
Seattle

Monday, March 16, 2009

Noonday Nosh meets March 17th

Join us for a fun and lively discussion of this year's Roswell Reads selection Them by Nathan McCall. The program starts at 12 noon in the library's meeting room.

We will also discuss selections to read for the last half of the year. Bring your ideas and suggestions.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

NY Times Book Review

Nothing beats the NY Times Book Review. Click here to read today's selection of reviews online:
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/index.html

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Metro Atlanta Libraries in the news

Today's AJC features a front page article about metro Atlanta libraries and how busy they are these days. Click here to read it.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Two Roswell Reads Events This Weekend

While traffic brews in downtown Atlanta this weekend, treat yourself to two free programs at the Roswell Library.

The first is African American History in Roswell at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Several lifelong Roswell citizens will share their experiences as African Americans in Roswell and talk about the important contributions made to Roswell by African Americans.

The second is the announcement of the Roswell Reads Photography Contest
winners at a Reception honoring contest participants. The reception starts at 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. All photos will be on display inside the library from March 15 - March 28.

And don't forget to join us at the Noonday Nosh Book Club on Tuesday, March 17th, as we discuss the Roswell Reads selection Them by Nathan McCall!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Roswell Reads in the news

The March 10th edition of the Roswell Neighbor features a great article about Roswell Reads. Take a look by clicking this link.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Noonday Nosh reads Nathan McCall

Noonday Nosh will meet next Tuesday, March 17th @ 12 noon. This month's selection is the Roswell Reads title Them by Nathan McCall. Join us for a fun and lively discussion as we look forward to a luncheon with the author on March 28th at the Adult Rec. Center on Grimes Bridge Road.

Visit the Friends' website for more details: www.forl.net.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Libraries are busy during bad economic times

CNN featured a story recently about how helpful libraries are during difficult economic times. Read the story by clicking here.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Book Stuff from the AJC

Today's AJC features a Smyrna book club called Cakes and Ale. Click here to read about it.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

How Libraries Can Help

The March 3rd issue of Woman's Day magazine has an article written by four women who share how important public libraries have been in their lives. Click here to read the article: http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Health/Beyond-Books-How-Libraries-Can-Help.html.

Friday, March 6, 2009

March Book Club Selections

NOONDAY NOSH
March 17th @ 12 noon
Them by Nathan McCall
2009 Roswell Reads Selection

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
March 24th @ 6:30 p.m.
Saturnalia
by Lindsey Davis

Thursday, March 5, 2009

April Book Sale Cancelled

Due to a lack of donations, the April book sale has been canceled. Please spread the word that we are always looking for donations! Check back soon for more details regarding a new date for the book sale.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Attention: Mystery Readers!

The Stop,You’re Killing Me newsletter is published twice a month. It features lots of titles and authors for mystery lovers. Here’s a link to their website: http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/. You can subscribe to their mailings free of charge.

Thanks to a member of the Mystery Book Club for sharing this information.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Book Clubs in Metro Atlanta

Today's AJC featured a nice article about local books clubs - how to start one and how to maintain one in the Living section. Click here to read the article.