Thursday, June 25, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Book Review
American Thighs
The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Preserving Your Assets
Jill Conner Browne
Jill Conner Browne is THE Sweet Potato Queen. She is the founder of The Sweet Potato Queen 'organization. (Read about TSPQ here: http://www.sweetpotatoqueens.com/ ) It's sort of like the Red Hat Society only...only...only a whole lot more gaudy. (And I've seen quite a few gaudy Red Hat ladies... ;o)
Browne is a humorist...with a somewhat warped and one-side sense of humor. In this, her eighth book, she gives advice on - among other things - growing older. While I find Browne hilariously laugh-out-loud funny, you need to be aware that she has peppered what I term foul language throughout her book. (You'll get the idea when you read her list of titles below.)
If you read this, but get fed up with the first couple of chapters, turn to the last two chapters. They are the reward for reading the entire book and, to me, the best part of the book.
Other books include:
The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love
God Save the Sweet Potato Queens
The Sweet Potato Queens' Big-A** Cookbook (and Financial Planner)
The Sweet Potato Queens' Field Guide to Men: Every Man I Love Is Either Married, Gay, or Dead
The Sweet Potato Queens' Wedding Planner/Divorce Guide
The Sweet Potato Queens' First Big-A** Novel: Stuff We Didn't Actually Do but Could Have, and May Yet (with Karin Gillespie)
The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Raising Children For Fun and Profit
The Daingerfield Public Library may not have all titles.
The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Preserving Your Assets
Jill Conner Browne
Jill Conner Browne is THE Sweet Potato Queen. She is the founder of The Sweet Potato Queen 'organization. (Read about TSPQ here: http://www.sweetpotatoqueens.com/ ) It's sort of like the Red Hat Society only...only...only a whole lot more gaudy. (And I've seen quite a few gaudy Red Hat ladies... ;o)
Browne is a humorist...with a somewhat warped and one-side sense of humor. In this, her eighth book, she gives advice on - among other things - growing older. While I find Browne hilariously laugh-out-loud funny, you need to be aware that she has peppered what I term foul language throughout her book. (You'll get the idea when you read her list of titles below.)
If you read this, but get fed up with the first couple of chapters, turn to the last two chapters. They are the reward for reading the entire book and, to me, the best part of the book.
Other books include:
The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love
God Save the Sweet Potato Queens
The Sweet Potato Queens' Big-A** Cookbook (and Financial Planner)
The Sweet Potato Queens' Field Guide to Men: Every Man I Love Is Either Married, Gay, or Dead
The Sweet Potato Queens' Wedding Planner/Divorce Guide
The Sweet Potato Queens' First Big-A** Novel: Stuff We Didn't Actually Do but Could Have, and May Yet (with Karin Gillespie)
The Sweet Potato Queens' Guide to Raising Children For Fun and Profit
The Daingerfield Public Library may not have all titles.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Summer Program #2
Just one week from today Zooniversity will bring Native Texas Critters to town.
Join us Friday, June 19, 9 - 9:45 a.m., at the Morris County Annex (next door to the Courthouse).
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Story Time
Join us at the Daingerfield
Public Library every Tuesday morning 10 - 10:30 for Story Time! Invitation goes out to any child who enjoys having a book read to them. Last date is Tuesday, July 14.
Bring your children, grandchildren, the neighbor kids!
Our last summer event will be the wrap-up Party in the Park on Saturday, July 18. This party is for all Summer Reading Program participants ONLY. You must be signed up and reading in order to be invited to the party!
KIDS! Grab Mom or Dad. Or Grandmother or Grandfather. Bring them with their drivers license and something to verify address and phone number (phone bill or cell phone bill) to the Library. Get a library card and register NOW for the Summer Reading Program!
Public Library every Tuesday morning 10 - 10:30 for Story Time! Invitation goes out to any child who enjoys having a book read to them. Last date is Tuesday, July 14.Bring your children, grandchildren, the neighbor kids!
Our last summer event will be the wrap-up Party in the Park on Saturday, July 18. This party is for all Summer Reading Program participants ONLY. You must be signed up and reading in order to be invited to the party!
KIDS! Grab Mom or Dad. Or Grandmother or Grandfather. Bring them with their drivers license and something to verify address and phone number (phone bill or cell phone bill) to the Library. Get a library card and register NOW for the Summer Reading Program!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Mr. Jazzz Entertains in a BIG Way!
Once again Mr. Jazzz entertains a crowd of young and old(er) alike!
If you missed your chance to sign up for a library card, please visit the Daingerfield Public Library at 207 Jefferson in Daingerfield. Please bring your parent with their driver's license and a telephone or cell phone bill showing your current address and phone number.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Kick -Off Party
You are invited to join the Daingerfield Public Library's Summer Reading Program for ages 0-17. Prizes, special reading times at the Library, crafts, and other special events are on the calendar JUST FOR YOU!The Kick-Off Party will be Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Daingerfield City park.
The morning will be filled with kite making, Mr. Jazzz, and other fun activities. Bring your family and a lawn chair or blanket to toss on the ground and enjoy the fun.
In case of bad weather we will be at the Fire Station on Highway 11W.
If you have any questions, please call the Library at 903-645-2823.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Book Review
The Second Opinion
Michael Palmer
Wow! That's about all I can say about Michael Palmer's The Second Opinion. I don't believe that I have ever read Palmer, but I will in the future. Since this recent release is his fourteenth book, I have a lot of reading to catch up on.
I could not put the book down. When I had to stop to prepare supper last night, I did so grudgingly. My husband eventually went to bed. I did not follow until 11:30 p.m. With a surprise ending for me. I did not suspect who was behind it all and was very surprised when the culprit was revealed.
In addition to being a well-written book, Palmer delved into the world of Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism. Knowing someone with AS, the book lead me back to the internet for a bit more research. However, the book is not about AS, it's about...well, why don't you find out for yourself?
Other books by Palmer are:
The Sisterhood
Side Effects
Flashback
Extreme Measures
Natural Causes
Silent Treatment
Critical Judgment
Miracle Cure
The Patient
Fatal
The Society
The Fifth Vial
The First Patient
The Daingerfield Public Library may not have all titles.
Michael Palmer
Wow! That's about all I can say about Michael Palmer's The Second Opinion. I don't believe that I have ever read Palmer, but I will in the future. Since this recent release is his fourteenth book, I have a lot of reading to catch up on.
I could not put the book down. When I had to stop to prepare supper last night, I did so grudgingly. My husband eventually went to bed. I did not follow until 11:30 p.m. With a surprise ending for me. I did not suspect who was behind it all and was very surprised when the culprit was revealed.
In addition to being a well-written book, Palmer delved into the world of Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism. Knowing someone with AS, the book lead me back to the internet for a bit more research. However, the book is not about AS, it's about...well, why don't you find out for yourself?
Other books by Palmer are:
The Sisterhood
Side Effects
Flashback
Extreme Measures
Natural Causes
Silent Treatment
Critical Judgment
Miracle Cure
The Patient
Fatal
The Society
The Fifth Vial
The First Patient
The Daingerfield Public Library may not have all titles.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Book Reviews
Time again for reviews on two totally different books.
Tea Time for the Traditionally Built
Alexander McCall Smith
If you have not begun reading the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel series by Smith, you must do so. A charming insight into life in Botswana, I find myself smiling and shaking my head as private inspector Mma Ramostwe and her assistant Mma Makutsi solve cases for their clients. The two ladies also have drama in their own lives.
While you are visiting the Daingerfield Public Library, be sure to check the audio book selections. The library has one of the books on CD. I highly recommend checking it out so that you can hear the pronunciation of the names and some of the words in the dialect spoken in Botswana as well as the cadence of the speech.
A wonderfully relaxing read.
Books in the series which may or may not be available at the Daingerfield Public Library:
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Tears of the Giraffe
Morality for Beautiful Girls
The Kalahari Typing School for Men
The Full Cupboard of Life
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies
Blue Shoes and Happiness
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive
The Miracle at Speedy Motors
Smith has other works to his credit.
The Dark Tide
Andrew Gross
I listened to this audio book totally enrapt while quilting, and when I tired of quilting, I just sat back and listened. This 11 1/2 hour audio book never had a lull in the action. Gross involves his readers in the drama and suspense.
My only suggestion is 'do not listen to this book after supper.' You may find yourself still listening after midnight.
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