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New and Featured DVDs for 10/31/13:

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Come and check out these and some of the other new DVDs and materials (or at least new to us) added to our library collection…

FICTION:

The Visitor

Conspiracy Theory

Spartacus

Annie Hall

Heart And Souls

An Alexander Korda film.

That Hamilton Woman

Blade

Twister

Mixed Nuts

Contact

Semper fi!

Jarhead

The Thing

NON-FICTION:

Black Gold: The Story Of Oil

The war on drugs has never been about drugs.

The House I Live In

Amazing Planet: Explosive Earth

Television: Window To The World

Alexander Graham Bell & The Telephone

George Carlin!

George Carlin: It’s Bad For Ya

Patton Oswalt: No Reason To Complain

Dave Chappelle: For What It’s Worth

Louis C. K.: Chewed Up

The historic first live concert performance.

Richard Pryor: Live In Concert

Rem Koolhaas: A Kind Of Architect

We Steal Secrets: The Story Of WikiLeaks

Salem Witch Trials

Master of lightning!

Tesla: Master Of Lightning

Deliver Us From Evil

Jesus: The Lost 40 Days

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Please note that DVDs could be checked out between the time they end up on the blog and when you come to check them out. If you don’t see the items you’re looking for then please come up to the front desk and we’ll put your name on the reserve list for when the item returns.

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Previous New/Featured DVDs:

10/24/13.

10/05/12.

06/28/12.

06/07/12.

Previous New/Featured books:

10/30/13.

10/25/13.

10/23/13.

10/21/13.

New and Featured Books for 10/30/2013:

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Come and check out these and some of the other new books and materials (or at least new to us) added to our library collection…

FICTION:

The Hunter And Other Stories by Dashiell Hammett, edited by Richard Layman and Julie M. Rivett

The new novel by the acclaimed author.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Secret Daughter Of The Tsar by Jennifer Laam

Outlaw by Mark Sullivan

Silent Night: A Spenser Holiday Novel by Robert B. Parker

A trail of intrigue that will captivate you from page one.

Drone by Mike Maden

Green Lantern, vol. 3: The End by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Doug Mahnke

The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger – Last Shots by Robin Furth and Peter David and illustrated by Richard Isanove

The Mole: The Cold War Memoir Of Winston Bates by Peter Warner

The NYT bestsellign author of True Sisters.

Fallen Women by Sandra Dallas

Bertie Plays The Blues by Alexander McCall Smith

The Cartographer Of No Man’s Land by P. S. Duffy

Abominable!

Abominable by Dan Simmons

Purgatory by Ken Bruen

A Nantucket Christmas by Nancy Thayer

The Counselor: A Screenplay by Cormac McCarthy

NON-FICTION:

Extortion: How Politicians Extract Your Money, Buy Votes, And Line Their Own Pockets by Peter Schweizer

The untold story...

Backstage At The Lincoln Assassination: The Untold Story Of The Actors And Stagehands At Ford’s Theatre by Thomas A. Bogar

Allied heroes, nazi thieves, and the greatest treasure hunt in history.

The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, And The Greatest Treasure Hunt In History by Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter

What’s So Funny? – My Hilarious Life by Tim Conway with Jane Scovell

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Please note that books mentioned here could be checked out between the time they end up on the blog and when you come to check them out. If you don’t see the items you’re looking for then please come up to the front desk, OR call us, OR send us an email at robinsbaselibrary@gmail.com and  we’ll put your name on the reserve list for when the item returns.

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Previous New/Featured books:

10/25/13.

10/23/13.

10/21/13.

10/18/13.

09/25/13.

New and Featured Books for 09/11/2013:

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Come and check out these and some of the other new books and materials (or at least new to us) added to our library collection…

FICTION:

The Kill List by Frederick Forsyth

...rich with emotion and psychological truth.

The Affairs Of Others by Amy Grace Loyd

Dick Francis’ Refusal by Felix Francis

The Last Kiss Goodbye by Karen Robards

The Arrangement by Mary Balogh

The NYT bestselling author of The Leftovers and Little Children.

Nine Inches: Stories by Tom Perrotta

The Thicket by Joe. R. Lansdale

Second Watch by J. A. Jance

Wasted!

W Is For Wasted by Sue Grafton

NON-FICTION:

November 22, 1963: Reflections On The Life, Assassination, And Legacy Of John F. Kennedy by Dean R. Owen

Still Foolin’ ‘Em: Where I’ve Been, Where I’m Going, And Where The Hell Are My Keys? by Billy Crystal

The official book of the acclaimed documentary film.

Salinger by David Shields and Shane Salerno

The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders To Justice by Rebecca Musser with M. Bridget Cook

Breach Of Trust: How Americans Failed Their Soldiers And Their Country by Andrew J. Bacevich

The brief and remarkable life of Danny Lewin.

No Better Time: The Brief, Remarkable Life Of Danny Lewin, The Genius Who Transformed The Internet by Molly Knight Raskin

By the Pulitzer prize-wnning author of Lindbergh.

Wilson by A. Scott Berg

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Please note that books mentioned here could be checked out between the time they end up on the blog and when you come to check them out. If you don’t see the items you’re looking for then please come up to the front desk, OR call us, OR send us an email at robinsbaselibrary@gmail.com and  we’ll put your name on the reserve list for when the item returns.

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Previous New/Featured books for Adults:

09/03/13.

08/14/13.

08/06/13.

07/16/13.

07/10/13.

New and Featured Books for 07/16/2013:

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Come and check out these and some of the other new books and materials (or at least new to us) added to our library collection…

FICTION:

Wrong guy, wrong finger.

Chose The Wrong Guy, Gave Him The Wrong Finger by Beth Harbison

The Cat Sitter’s Cradle by Blaize Clement and John Clement

Amy Falls Down by Jincy Willett

Getting closer to Episode 7...

Star Wars: Crucible by Troy Denning

A Step Of Faith by Richard Paul Evans

Stranded by Alex Kava

Gone With The Win: A Bed-And-Breakfast Mystery by Mary Daheim

The Strain, vol. 2, story by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan, written by David Lapham, and illustrated by Mark Huddleston

The Dark Legacy Of Shannara: Witch Wraith by Terry Brooks

The Curiosity by Stephen P. Kiernan

Openings and closings.

Close My Eyes by Sophie McKenzie

True Love by Jude Deveraux

Visitation Street by Ivy Pochoda

Sandrine’s Case by Thomas H. Cook

The new book by Danielle Steel.

First Sight by Danielle Steel

The Eye Of Moloch by Glenn Beck with Jack Henderson

NON-FICTION:

Pandora’s Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over The American Meal by Melanie Warner

Adventures in food, style, and everyday fun.

Relish: An Adventure In Food, Style, And Everyday Fun by Daphne Oz

Cooking With Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You by Carla Hall with Genevieve Ko

In The Kitchen With David: QVC’s Resident Foodie Presents Comfort Foods That Take You Home by David Venable

The Tuscan Sun Cookbook: Recipes From Our Italian Kitchen by Frances Mayes and Edard Mayes, with photographs by Steven Rothfeld

Dancing in the street!

Ready For A Brand New Beat: How “Dancing In The Street” Became The Anthem For Changing America by Mark Kurlansky

What Went Wrong: The Inside Story Of The GOP Debacle Of 2012… And How It Can Be Avoided Next Time by Jerome R. Corsi

Heartwarming tales of epic humiliation.

Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales Of Epic Humiliation by Aisha Tyler

The transformation of a man...

JFK’s Last Hundred Days: The Transformation Of A Man And The Emergence Of A Great President by Thurston Clarke

Real Talk For Real Teachers: Advice For Teachers From Rookies To Veterans: “No Retreat, No Surrender!” by Rafe Esquith

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Please note that books mentioned here could be checked out between the time they end up on the blog and when you come to check them out. If you don’t see the items you’re looking for then please come up to the front desk, OR call us, OR send us an email at robinsbaselibrary@gmail.com and  we’ll put your name on the reserve list for when the item returns.

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Previous New/Featured books for Adults:

07/10/13.

07/02/13.

06/18/13.

06/06/13.

05/31/13.

New and Featured Books for 01/31/2013:

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Come and check out these and some of the other new books and materials (or at least new to us) added to our library collection…

FICTION:

Empire And Honor by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Steel and Patterson.

Private Berlin by James Patterson and Mark Sullivan

Until The End Of Time by Danielle Steel

Speaking From Among The Bones by Alan Bradley

The Tin Horse by Janice Steinberg

The Antagonist!

The Antagonist by Lynn Coady

The Marlowe Papers by Ros Barber

Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas

Is the dog the suspect? Maybe!

Suspect by Robert Crais

Insane City by Dave Barry

NON-FICTION:

Cesar Millan’s Short Guide To A Happy Dog: 98 Essential Tips And Techniques by Cesar Millan

THE FUTURE IS NOW!

The Future: Six Drivers Of Global Change by Al Gore

To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel H. Pink

American Isis: The Life And Art Of Sylvia Plath by Carl Rollyson

Divided We Fail: The Story Of An African American Community That Ended The Era Of School Desegregation by Sarah Garland

The Data and the Dread.

Naked Statistics: Stripping The Dread From The Data by Charles Wheelan

The Genius Of Dogs: How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods

The story of love, loss, and the night the music stopped.

Remembering Whitney: My Story Of Love, Loss, And The Night The Music Stopped by Cissy Houston with Lisa Dickey

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Please note that books mentioned here could be checked out between the time they end up on the blog and when you come to check them out. If you don’t see the items you’re looking for then please come up to the front desk, OR call us, OR send us an email at robinsbaselibrary@gmail.com and  we’ll put your name on the reserve list for when the item returns.

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Previous New/Featured books for Adults:

01/02/13.

12/27/12.

12/12/12.

12/04/12.

11/20/12.

11/19/12.

New and Featured Books for Kids/Juvenile Readers for 12/22/2012:

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Come and check out these and some of the other new books and materials (or at least new to us) for younger and juvenile readers added to our library collection…

EASY READING:

A Kiss Means I Love You by Kathryn Madeline Allen, with photographs by Eric Futran

Meow!

It’s All About Me-Ow: A Young Cat’s Guide To The Good Life by Hudson Talbott

Foxy by Emma Dodd

The Christmas Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Renata Liwska

The season is upon us.

My First Kwanzaa Book by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate and illustrated by Cal Massey

The Christmas Pups by Teresa Bateman and illustrated by John Kanzler

Beni’s First Chanukah by Jane Breskin Zalben

Papa is coming home.

A New Year’s Reunion by Yu Li-Qiong and illustrated by Zhu Cheng-Liang

Dog Loves Drawing by Louise Yates

Over The River And Through The Wood: A New England Boy’s Song About Thanksgiving Day by L. Maria Child and illustrated by Matt Tavares

Happy old fashioned Holidays!

The Berenstain Bears’ Old-Fashioned Chrstimas by Jan & Mike Berenstain

The Story Of Hanukkah by David A. Adler and illustrated by Jill Weber

FICTION:

Racing The Moon by Alan Armstrong and illustrated by Tim Jessell

Its about time somebody saved the universe!

Hunter Moran Saves The Universe by Patricia Reilly Giff

I Funny: A Middle School Story by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein and illustrated by Laura Park

On The Run by Clara Bourreau

Cam Jansen solves mysteries.

Cam Jansen And The Millionaire Mystery by David A. Adler and illustrated by Joy Allen

Young Cam Jansen And The Magic Bird Mystery by David A. Adler and illustrated by Susanna Natti

NON-FICTION:

Eight Days Gone by Linda McReynolds and illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke

Eating Well by Robyn Hardyman

Native North Americans: Dress, Eat, Write, And Play Just Like The Native North Americans by Joe Fullman

Math Monsters!

Perimeter, Area, And Volume: A Monster Book Of Dimensions by David A. Adler and illustrated by Edward Miller

Butterfly, Flea, Beetle, And Bee: What Is An Insect? by Brian P. Cleary and illustrated by Martin Goneau

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Please note that books mentioned here could be checked out between the time they end up on the blog and when you come to check them out. If you don’t see the items you’re looking for then please come up to the front desk, OR call us, OR send us an email at robinsbaselibrary@gmail.com and  we’ll put your name on the reserve list for when the item returns.

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Previous New/Featured books for Adults:

12/12/12.

12/04/12.

11/20/12.

11/19/12.

And for Young Adults:

12/05/12.

08/17/12.

07/10/12.

04/12/12.

And for Kids/Juvenile Readers:

11/29/12.

11/15/12.

10/29/12.

10/18/12.

Reading material for 03/26/12:

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from here.

Some reading material from around the internet:

Amazing new photos of the Titanic.

Starbucks to release their own energy drink.

Rainbow-striped Jello Easter eggs.

Mystery booms in Wisconsin.

Just how big is Wal-Mart?

What you need to know about Mad Men season 5.

A new painting by Van Gogh has been discovered.

A child’s wardrobe that actually leads to Narnia!

from here.

Retina display!

Watch all of Mass Effect 3‘s different endings.

A nice review of Angry Birds Space.

Neil deGrasse Tyson on being a meme.

10 things that are smarter than you’d expect.

Historic photos of female scientists at work.

Social media will probably not democratize the world.

Play the interactive 8-bit Mad Men game.

Watch celebrities read their follower’s meanest tweets.

Young people are losing interest in cars.

Suzanne Collins is Kindle’s best selling author of all time, and 29 of the 100 most highlighted passages on the Kindle come from The Hunger Games trilogy.

Speaking of which: the film version of The Hunger Games opens huge.

Defending the thesaurus.

A previously unreleased Kurt Vonnegut novella was released last week.

How does 1Q84 stack up against Haruki Murakami’s other classic novels?

Famous lost novels.

A list of Irish heroes in Jame Joyce’s Ulysses.

Dreamily eerie Alice In Wonderland drawings.

Robert Louis Stevenson on the books that have inspired him.

via Entertainment Weekly.

A nice Game Of Thrones featurette  to get you caught up for the show’s return on April 1.

Some hilarious audience notes from a 1980s screening of David Cronenberg’s Videodrome.

Could Hawkeye from The Avengers be the world’s worst archer?

This is what Carrie looks like in The Sex And The City prequel.

They’re making a Hannibal Lecter TV show.

Meet the new companion on Doctor Who, and learn some details from the upcoming season.

An oral history of The Sopranos.

Many buyers fooled by The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo‘s DVD joke.

The beginning of the end of HBO?

A bizarre picture from a Chinese dog show.

Why cats can survive falls that would kill any other animals.

How does the brain secrete morality?

A brief guide to pop culture in 1966.

10 great songs from 1966.

Chick-Fil-A threatens the guy who made the “Eat More Kale” t-shirts, he fights back with a Kickstarter documentary.

Cell division humor.

Even Geraldo Rivera’s son is ashamed of his father’s comments, re: Trayvon Martin and hoodies.

Pictures of toddlers being best friends with their dogs.

An impossible font.

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Previous online reading material:

03/12/12.

03/05/12.

02/27/12.

02/20/12.

02/13/12.