Book Groups at the Falmouth Memorial Library

Book groups are a great way to connect with new people and discuss books.  The Falmouth Memorial Library currently sponsors two book groups. 

The Great Books book group meets approximately twice a month on Mondays 10am to noon.  There is a specific reading list and we do request you contact the group leader to get up to speed on the group's reading list.  New members are encouraged.  This book group reads selections from the Great Books Foundation.  Founded in 1947, the Great Books Foundation follows a  text-based Socratic method of learning. Further information may be found here about the Great Books Foundation.  Contact Andi , the library's reference librarian @781-2351 for more information.  The next meeting of this group is Monday, November 28th @ 10am

The Falmouth Memorial Library Book Group meets  on the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 1pm.  The selections for this group are chosen by the current members and for the past few years has had a geographic theme.  This group is also looking for new members!  The current reading list is located here and was chosen to look at different aspects of the State of California by reading nonfiction and fiction books about California, as well as several well known Californian authors.  Please follow this book group's blog here. Their next meeting is Wednesday, December 14th @ 1pm.

Ariana Franklin 1933-2011

If you've been following along since the last posting here; just an update.  I chose the Art of Death series by Ariana Franklin.  This is not an Agatha Christie read a like.  So why did I chose it?  Well, to be honest, I was in the mood for a little change. This is a "page-turner"with some detailed violence and much less detailed romance.  The unlikely heroine is a female medical examiner, Adelia Aguilar.  Adelia relocates under interesting circumstances to medieval Cambridge during the reign of Henry II.  While certainly not a British "cozy", the violence is not gratitious and Adelia is a complicated character.   The Franklin series is only four mysteries in length and  begins with "The Mistress of the Art of Death". 

Ariana Franklin is the pseudonym for Diana Norman who also wrote historical fiction and historical romances under her own name.

What are You Reading?

Today I was met at work by a fellow librarian.  She had a grocery bag full of books.  For me.  To Read.  She's discovered I am a fan of British mysteries.  I fell in love with Agatha Christie when I was in sixth grade and decided I was going to be a writer (ok, and a teacher and an archaeologist). 

What's my point?  Well, even we librarians need help.  Yes, librarians get in reading ruts.  It doesn't matter what form the story is in book, e-books or audio. Who can read it all?  Are you in a rut?  Drop by and chat with us. The staff at the Falmouth Memorial Library enjoy talking about, and sharing what we're reading.  Doesn't matter if it's fiction, non-fiction, ask us to help you redirect your reading.  We can show you some of the tools we use.

So, what was in the bag of books...  "Aftermath" by Peter Robinson,  "Where Memories Lie" by Deborah Crombie, "Blackout" by John Lawton and "Grave Goods" by Ariana Franklin.  It appears these are all from series, but none the titles in my bag are firsts, but they give me a start.  Are these "readalikes" for Agatha Christie?  No and not all the authors are actually British.  Stay tuned and I'll let you know what I've picked to read and why.

Happy Reading!

Andi JD

It's Good to Be Back

The library reopened for business on Monday, October 24th. We're still waiting for some paint and tiles, but other than that we are back!  Thank you once again to everyone who volunteered their time, best wishes and donuts to the staff.  We thank you all!

LIbrary Update

The library is closed through Friday and we are hoping to reopen on Saturday, October 22nd.  But please check back for updates. 

Library Is Closed

The Falmouth Memorial Library is closed today due to water damage.  Please check back for additional information.

If You Love to Read Books...

then you need to stop by the Falmouth Memorial Library this weekend!  We are having our annual Fall Book Sale this Saturday, October 15, 9:30 am to 5 pm & Sunday, October 16, 1 to 5 pm.  Everything from biographies to cookbooks to bestsellers.

But wait, there's more!  The Friends of the Falmouth Memorial Library hold a Sneak Preview event on Friday, October 14, 4-6pm.  This special event is a fundraiser for the Friends.  Current dues paying Friends get in for free, but others pay a nominal fee of $5.00 to get the first chance at some great titles!

And Sunday, don't forget, is a great money saving event.  Bring your own bags 1 to 5 pm and pay only $3.00 per bag you fill!

We are still looking for volunteers to help us box up any leftovers on Sunday, October 16, 5 pm to approx 6:30 pm.  Please contact the library @ 781-2351.