– NEWEST ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY – November 2022
Chickadees in December. Bill O. Smith, 2021 [Child] A fun Christmas book for tots by our local author.
My Office Today – 50 Years of Northern Michigan Images. John Russell, 2021 [977] Local Photojournalist “showcases both the news and the beauty of our good life throughout our Great Lake state.”
Women in the Bible – Miracle Births, Heroic Deeds, Bloodlust and Jealousy. John Baldock, 2018 [220] “…retells the stories of the women, both great and humble, who people the pages of the …[Bible]
The Christmas Train. David Baldacci, 2002 [Fiction] “Disillusioned journalist must get from Washington, D.C. to L.A. in time for Christmas. Forced to travel by train, he begins a journey of rude awakenings, thrilling adventures, and holiday magic.”
American Rust. Philipp Meyer, 2009 [Fiction] “Set in an economically devastated PA steel town…a novel of the lost American dream and the acts of friendship, loyalty, and love that arise from its loss.”
The Rosie Project. Graeme Simsion, 2013 [Fiction] The main character designed a scientifically valid survey which “…for this socially challenged academic, the most logical method to find the perfect partner.”
American Duchess. Karen Harper, 2019 [Fiction] An historical fiction based on the fascinating tale of Consuelo Vanderbilt, her marriage to the Duke of Marlborough, and her quest for an independent life.
Andrea Bocelli – mi Navidad. Andrea Bocelli, 2009 [CD] Christmas music sung by the Italian tenor.
Guarding in Heart – A Guidebook of Contemplative Prayer Practices. Michael Connell, 2018 [242] “…designed for people who are on their faith journey and who want to experience more from their prayer life.”
Devotions – The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver. Mary Oliver, 2017 [811] “…verse expounding on her love for the physical world and the powerful bonds between all living things.”
Who Is Jesus? – Linking the Historical Jesus with the Christ of Faith. Darrell L. Bock, 2012 [232.9] The author’s distillation of the important work of the Jesus Group of the Institute for Biblical Research.
Bethlehem Besieged – Stories of Hope in Times of Trouble. Mitri Raheb, 2004 [275.695*] “A call for justice in a region of hate.”
*Matthew 25 Shelves