Harry Potter Grows Up and Joins the London Police
Posted on Thursday, August 23, 2012 by GoddessDivine
Whispers under Ground Finally! A series I can recommend to my mother, fanatic reader of police procedurals and inveterate Anglophile. Generally our reading tastes are poles apart; she likes mysteries, the creepier and darker the better, and I like vampire romances and space opera. Why would we both like this? The main character, Peter Grant, is an apprentice wizard in the heretofore unknown paranormal branch . . . more »
On August 22nd, 1920, one of the greatest names in science fiction writing was born. Ray Bradbury spent his early childhood in the small town of Waukegan, Illinois and moved to Los Angeles, California when he turned fourteen. Life in Los Angeles led to a fascination with television and radio, and he would later write and perform in sci-fi shows such as “The Twilight Zone” . . . 
Lately there has been a surge in the release of teen books about being Amish. I find that these books are very well researched and offer a glimpse into an unfamiliar, but intriguing world. Teens really enjoy reading about other teens with unique and different lifestyles, and frankly sometimes they need a break from all the vampires and werewolves (although I promise the next blog . . . 
And the most popular fiction authors at the Los Altos Library are...(drumroll please)... 10. John Sandford 9. Agatha Christie 8. J.D. Robb 7. Clive Cussler 6. Lee Child 5. Nora Roberts 4. Janet Evanovich 3. David Baldacci 2. Michael Connelly 1. James Patterson Most of these great authors have new books coming out in the fall - check our catalog and get on the waiting . . . 
In her latest book, Easy Sexy Raw, former supermodel, actress and author Carol Alt continues her efforts to improve health and well-being through the raw food diet. In her first book, Eating in the Raw, Alt explained how integrating the raw food diet into her life eased a lot of chronic ailments she had been experiencing, from headaches, to sinusitis to stomach pain. One thing . . . 
The teen librarians are always making new booklists of the paranormal variety, as well as other topics. The newest one is called "Thrillers & Chillers" that I know will be of great interest to fans of paranormal books because they still have action and romance. Here are a few titles from the list. Click here to see the entire list. Dead Time Five years after . . . 
Whether the students like it or not, it's back-to-school time! This "magical" few weeks means the return of alarm clocks, bus schedules, homework, and, of course, the infamous school lunch. While many parents choose to prepare a meal at home for their child to bring with them, many students and their families opt for food from the school cafeteria. Whether it's made on-site or bussed . . . 
Blame it on Mad Men, but Mid-Century Modern design is back! If you need a Mid-Century Modern fix while waiting for the next season of Mad Men, check out some of these examples. Atomic Ranch by Michelle Gringeri-Brown Volume Two (CD) Check out the video for the track "Don't Look Back," it's an inspired spoof of the time period and I want those mop slippers! . . . 
Lately these sweltering days have me wishing for the end of summer. I can’t wait for fall, my favorite time of the year. There’s nothing like curling up on a cold brisk evening and reading a thriller or watching a spooky movie. Since I can’t control the weather, here are some titles that are designed to send a shiver down your spine… Heart Shaped Box . . . 
Fall is always an exciting time for new books. This year two of my favorite authors, Michael Chabon and Barbara Kingsolver, have new titles coming out and I am so excited! But wait...there's more! I loved Ken Follett's Fall of Giants and have been eagerly awaiting the sequel for two long years. My patience will finally be rewarded this September. Get on the request lists . . .