LIBRARY CORNER 8/20/2020                                                                       

The Library's Summer Reading Program has officially ended for 2020. We gave away Amazon gift cards, toys, games and other incentives, to the children who completed their reading goal. We also had almost 20 adults complete their reading goal as well. Thank you to our patrons who participated! The Library will continue doing StoryTime on FaceBook Live on Mondays & Thursdays. We are also pleased to announce that we are working closely with the school, to provide children and their families access to WiFi, computers, books, eBooks, and also applying for a Library card online. Please call or email us for more information. 

     New non-fiction titles include: "Arguing With Socialists" By Glenn Beck; "Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story Of The Atomic Bomb And The 116 Days That Changed The World" By Chris Wallace; "Plague Of Corruption: Restoring Faith In The Promise Of Science" By Judy Mikovits; " Relationship Goals: How To Win At Dating, Marraige, And Sex" By Michael Todd; "Unreported Truths About COVID-19 and Lockdowns. Part 1" By Alex Berenson; "Visions Of America: A History Of The United States" By Jennifer D. Keene; "You Are The Universe: Discovering Your Cosmic Self And Why It Matters" By Deepak Chopra.

     New fiction titles include:  "A Second Glance" By Debbie Macomber; "Close Up" By Amanda Quick; "Devoted" By Dean R Koontz; "Hello, Summer" By Mary Kay Andrews, "Hideaway" By Nora Roberts; "Someone Like You: A Novel" By Karen Kingsbury;  "Sunrise On Half Moon Bay" By Robyn Carr; "Tom Clancy's Firing Point" By Mike Maden; "Wrath Of Poseidon" By Clive Cussler.

     New AB titles include:  "Blindside" By James Patterson; "Camino Winds" By John Grisham; "Liar Liar" By James Patterson; "Little Fires Everywhere" By Celeste Ng; "The Matchmaker: A Novel" By Elin Hilderbrand.

     New DVD titles include: "Africans In America: America's Journey Through Slavery"; "Faith Like Potatoes"; "In Love And War"; "Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters"; "The Adventures Of Tintin".

For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, and memorials, please contact the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library at 613 Quitman St., Pittsburg, TX 75686, (903)856-3302, email info@pittsburglibrary.org, or keep up with us on Facebook. We also send and receive faxes, make copies, clean DVDs & games, and have an ongoing book sale, so come check us out!  

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

LIBRARY CORNER

November is "Food For Fines" month at the Pittsburg Library! Bring new, non-perishable food items for credit towards Library fines. Receive .50¢ credit for each item brought. All items collected will be donated to God's Closet. This is a way to help our patrons and our community! The Pittsburg Library will also be closed Saturday, November 9th & Monday, November 11th, to celebrate Veterans Day.  Please return all items through book drop. You can call (903)856-3302, leave your name, account number, and items to be renewed or reserved. Have a safe & happy holiday! To all veterans of all branches: Thank you for your service! 

     New non-fiction titles include: "Chase Darkness With Me: How One True-Crime Writer Started Solving Murders" By Billy Jensen; "Darkness To Light: A Memoir" By Lamar Odom; "How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy In A World Of Comparison, Disappointment, And Unmet Expectations" By Max Lucado;  "Sea Stories: My Life In Special Operations" By William H. McRaven; "The Latte Factor: Why You Don't Have To Be Rich To Live Rich" By David Bach; "Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases" By Dean Ornish.

     New fiction titles include: "Bloody Genius" By John Sandford; "Elephant Mountain" By Linda Johnston Muhlhausen; "It All Comes Back To You" By Beth Duke; "Land Of Wolves" By Craig Johnson; "Ordinary Grace" By William Krueger; "Texas Forever" By Janet Dailey; "The Dearly Beloved" By Cara Wall; "The Dutch House" By Ann Patchett; "The Girl Who Lived Twice" By David Lagercrantz; "What She Left Behind" By Ellen Marie Wiseman.

     New audio books include: "Beauty And The Beast" By Ed McBain; "The Fall" By John Lescroart; "The Murderer's Daughter" By Jonathan Kellerman; "The Pioneers" By David McCullough; "The Woman In Cabin 10" By Ruth Ware.

     New DVD titles include: "Angels & Demons";  "Frailty"; "Pokémon Detective Pikachu"; "The Greatest Showman"; "The Hunters".

     For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, and memorials, please contact the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library at 613 Quitman St., Pittsburg, TX 75686, (903)856-3302, email info@pittsburglibrary.org, or keep up with us on Facebook. We also send and receive faxes, make copies, clean DVDs & games, and have an ongoing book sale, so come check us out!    

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

                                                         Library Corner by Lily Marshall

We have extended Food for Fines through the month of December! Bring new, non-perishable food items for credit toward library fines. Receive $0.50 credit for every item brought . The items that are collected will go to God's Closet. Also, everything in our booksale is just .10 until the end of the year! Come take advantage of these savings! We're also excited to announce that the Library is having ESL classes every Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The class is sponsored by Capital One. This class is free to all who want to attend! No sign-ups needed! The Library is also having a Special Christmas Storytime, Saturday, December 16th at 11:00 am. Stories, crafts, refreshments, and prizes!! Our theme this year is Polar Express, so feel free to wear your PJ's!! Hope to see you all there!

     New non-fiction titles include: "Awaken: 90 Days With The God Who Speaks" By Priscilla Shirer; "Food Can Fix It: The Superfood Switch To Fight Fat, Defy Aging, And Eat Your Way Healthy" By Mehmet Oz; " The Keto Reset Diet: Reboot Your Metabolism In 21 Days And Burn Fat Forever" By Mark Sisson; "The Wisdom Of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights From Super Soul Conversations" By Oprah Winfrey; "We Were Eight Years In Power: An American Tragedy" By Ta-Nehisi Coates.

     New fiction titles include: "As Time Goes By" By Mary Higgins Clark; "Lilac Lane" By Sherryl Woods; "Merry And Bright" By Debbie Macomber; "Mistletoe Magic" By Fern Michaels; "The Noel Diary: From The Noel Collection" By Richard Paul Evans.

     New audio books include:"Confessions: The Paris Mysteries" By James Patterson; "Hardcore Twenty-Four" By Janet Evanovich; "The Voice Of The Night" By Dean R. Koontz; "The Wisdom Of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights From Super Soul Conversations" By Oprah Winfrey; "This Was A Man" By Jeffrey Archer. 

     New DVD titles include: "A Christmas Story"; "Christmas Vacation"; "Game Of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season"; "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"; "The Santa Clause".

     For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, and memorials, please contact the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library at 613 Quitman St., Pittsburg, TX 75686, (903)856-3302 or email info@pittsburglibrary.org. We also send and receive faxes, make copies, clean DVDs & games, and have an ongoing book sale, so come check us out!

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

LIBRARY CORNER BY LILY MARSHALL

For the month of November 2017, we're bringing Food for Fines back! Bring new, non-perishable food items for credit toward library fines. Receive $0.50 credit for every item brought . The items that are collected will go to God's Closet. We're also excited to announce that the Library will start having ESL classes every Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, starting December 2, 2017. The class is sponsored by Capital One. This class is free to all who want to attend! No sign-ups needed! Remember, all items in the book sale are $0.10! We hope to see you there! 

     New non-fiction titles include: "20 Ways To Make Every Day Better: Simple, Practical Changes With Real Results" By Joyce Meyer; "Anxious For Nothing: Finding Calm In A Chaotic World" By Max Lucado; "Braving The Wilderness: The Quest For True Belonging And The Courage To Stand Alone" By Brené Brown; "Don't Be A Wife To A Boyfriend: 10 Lessons I Learned When I Was Single" By Shonda Brown White; "Hungry Girl Clean & Hungry: Obsessed!: All-Natural-Recipes For The Food You Can't Live Without" By Lisa Lillien; "Rogue Spooks: The Intelligence War On Donald Trump" By Dick Morris; "The Anxiety Cure: You Can Find Emotional Tranquility And Wholeness" By Archibald D. Hart; "The Grown-Up's Guide To Teenage Humans: How To Decode Their Behavior, Develop Unshakable Trust, And Raise A Respectable Adult" By Josh Shipp; "The Paradigm: The Ancient Blueprint That Holds The Mystery Of Our Times" By Jonathan Cahn; "Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat To The Craziest Campaign In American History" By Katy Tur.

     New fiction titles include: "A Column Of Fire" By Ken Follett; "Origin" By Dan Brown; "The Cuban Affair" By Nelson DeMille;  "The Finisher" By David Baldacci; "The Romanov Ransom" By Clive Cussler;  "The Moores Are Missing: Thrillers" By James Patterson; "The Right Time" By Danielle Steel; "The Third Gate" By Lincoln Child; "Time Jumper" By Matthew Bayan; "To Be Where You Are" By Jan Karon.

     New audio books include: "Cometh The Hour" By Jeffrey Archer;  "Dead Watch" By John Sandford; "No Time For Goodbye" By Linwood Barclay; "Seeing Red" By Sandra Brown; "The Duchess" By Danielle Steel; "The Devil's Punchbowl" By Greg Iles; "The Land Of Stories: Worlds Collide" By Chris Colfer;  "The Store" By James Patterson. 

     New DVD titles include: "A Nation Adrift"; "Ace Of Hearts";  "Against The Wild"; "Decision/God's Country/LukeWarm";  "Hard Candy";  "Hide And Seek"; "In His Steps"; "Planes: Fire & Rescue"; "Two For The Money"; "What About Bob?"; "What Would Jesus Do?"

      For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, and memorials, please contact the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library at 613 Quitman St., Pittsburg, TX 75686, (903)856-3302 or email info@pittsburglibrary.org. We also send and receive faxes, make copies, clean DVDs & games, and have an ongoing book sale, so come check us out!

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

                                                 Library Corner by Lily Marshall

The Library had 228 kids sign up for our Summer Reading Program! Our last Summer Program for this year will be MiniEncounters, August 9, 2017 at 10:00 am. Mini- Encounters is located North of Dallas/Ft. Worth. They are a recognized 501(c)3 non- profit organization, providing group and one on one sessions with trained mini therapy horses to nursing homes, rehabs, traumatic brain injury rehabs, veterans, home hospice patients, really anyone with a need. Thanks to the Friends of The Library for providing all of our Summer Programs and thanks to all of our patrons for participating in our programs! We've had a terrific summer!

     New non-fiction titles include: "10 Messages Your Angels Want You To Know" By Doreen Virtue; "Childhood Disrupted: How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, And How You Can Heal" By Donna Jackson Nakazawa; "Democracy: Stories From The Long Road To Freedom" By Condoleezza Rice; "Fat For Fuel: A Revolutionary Diet To Combat Cancer, Boost Brain Power, And Increase Your Energy" By Joseph Mercola; "I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons" By Kevin Hart; "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?: My Adventures In The Art And Science Of Relating And Communicating" By Alan Alda; "The Operator: Firing The Shots That Killed Osama Bin Laden And My Years As a SEAL Team Warrior" by Robert O'Neill; "The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers In "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease And Weight Gain" By Steven R. Gundry; "Understanding Trump" By Newt Gingrich.

     New fiction titles Includes: "Beach House For Rent" By Mary Alice Monroe; "Camino Island" By John Grisham; "Dragon Teeth" By Michael Crichton; "G-Man: A Bob Lee Swagger Novel" By Stephen Hunter; "Gwendy's Button Box" By Stephen King; "Same Beach, Next Year: A Novel" By Dorothea Benton Frank; "The Identicals: A Novel" By Elin Hilderbrand; "Tom Clancy's Point Of Contact" By Mike Maden.

     New audio books include: "Bill O'Reilly's Legends & Lies: The Real West" By David Fisher; "Dangerous Minds: A Knight & Moon Novel" By Janet Evanovich; "Dragon Teeth" By Michael Crichton; "Indecent Exposure" By Stuart Woods; "Into The Water: A Novel" By Paula Hawkins.

     New DVD titles include: "Austin Powers In Goldmember"; "Big Miracle"; "Die Another Day 007"; "Elmo's World: The Street We Live On"; "Hero"; "Home: A Stunning Visual Portrayl Of Earth"; "Let's Go To The Fire House"; "Matrix Reloaded";  "Nim's Island"; "Soul Surfer"; "Teen Beach Movie"; "The DaVinci Code"; "The Sandlot".

      For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, and memorials, please contact the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library at 613 Quitman St., Pittsburg, TX 75686, (903)856-3302 or email info@pittsburglibrary.org. We also send and receive faxes, make copies, clean DVDs & games, and have an ongoing book sale, so come check us out!

   

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

Library Corner by Lily Marshall

The Library's first Summer Program is MiniEncounters, June 1, 2017 at 1:00. MiniEncounters is a recognized 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that provides group and one on one sessions with trained mini therapy horses to nursing homes, rehabs, traumatic brain injury rehabs, veterans, home hospice patients, really anyone with a need. Kids that attend will be entered into a drawing for backpacks with school supplies. Cypress Bank will provide refreshments.Special thanks to the Friends of the Library, for providing our Summer Programs every year. Come join us for an evening of fun! June 5th, sign-ups begin for our 2017 Summer Reading Program! We are looking forward to an exciting summer!

     New non-fiction titles include: "Creed: What Christians Believe And Why: Exploring The Apostles' Creed" By Adam Hamilton; "Good Grief: Heal Your Soul, Honor Your Loved Ones, And Learn To Live Again" By Theresa Caputo; "Human Psychology 101: Understanding The Human Mind And What Makes People Tick" By Alan G. Fields; "Norse Mythology" By Neil Gaiman; "People Are Asking...Is This The End? Signs Of God's Providence In A Disturbing New World" By David Jeremiah; "Old School: Life In The Sane Lane" By Bill O'Reilly; "Seven Women: And The Secret Of Their Greatness" By Eric Metaxas; "The Whole30 Cookbook: 150 Delicious And Totally Compliant Recipes To Help You Succeed With The Whole30 And Beyond" Melissa Hartwig; "You Are The Universe: Discovering Your Cosmic Self And Why It Matters" By Deepak Chopra.

     New fiction titles include: "A Dog's Journey" By Bruce W. Cameron; "Mississippi Blood: A Novel" By Greg Iles; "My Not So Perfect Life" By Sophie Kinsella; "The Cutthroat: An Isaac Bell Adventure" By Clive Cussler; "The Devil's Triangle" By Catherine Coulter; "The Fiery Cross" By Diana Gabaldon; "Vicious Circle" By C.J. Box; "Victoria" By Daisy Goodwin; "Whispers" By Lisa Jackson; "Woman Of God" By James Patterson. 

     New audio books include: "Accused" By Lisa Scottoline; "Never Never" By James Patterson; "Thankless In Death" By J.D. Robb. 

     New DVD titles include: "Dear Dumb Diary"; "Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them"; "Hidden Figures"; "Space Jam"; "Sweet Home Alabama".

      For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, and memorials, please contact the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library at 613 Quitman St., Pittsburg, TX 75686, (903)856-3302 or email info@pittsburglibrary.org. We also send and receive faxes, make copies, clean DVDs & games, and have an ongoing book sale, so come check us out!

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

                              Library Corner by Lily Marshall

 We are gearing up for our Summer Reading for 2017! Our theme this year is "Build A Better World". We have scheduled some awesome programs through the month of June. We will be sending out flyers with dates, times, and names of programs to all the schools and daycare centers. You can also keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pittsburgcamplibrary) and our webpage (http://www.pittsburglibrary.org). 

     New non-fiction titles include: "Audacity: How Barack Obama Defied His Critics And Created A Legacy That Will Prevail" By Jonathan Chait; "Code Named Caesar: The Secret Hunt For U-Boat 864 During World War II" By Jerome Preisler; "Deadly Little Secrets: The Minister, His Mistress, And A Heartless Texas Murder" By Kathryn Casey; "Jean Welles' Reading Music On Your Guitar" By Jean Welles; "Looking For Trouble" By Victoria Dahl; "The Princess Diarist" By Carrie Fisher;  "Three Days In January: Dwight Eisenhower's Final Mission" By Bret Baier; "Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, And Habits Of Billionaires, Icons, And World-Class Performers" By Timothy Ferriss; "Zero Sugar Diet: The 14-Day Plan To Flatten Your Belly, Crush Cravings, And Help Keep You Lean For Life" By David Zinczenko.

     New fiction titles include: "Alaska Skies" By Debbie Macomber; "Crash And Burn" By Fern Michaels; "Echoes In Death" By J.D. Robb; "Hidden Order: A Thriller" By Brad Thor; "Humans, Bow Down" By James Patterson; "In A Dark, Dark Wood" By Ruth Ware;  "Right Behind You" By Lisa Gardner; "Robert B. Parker's Revelation" By Robert Knott; "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" By Colson Whiteheard; "Wyoming Brave" By Diana Palmer.

     New audio books include: "1105 Yakima Street" By Debbie Macomber;  "Amazing Grace" By Danielle Steel; "Fantasy In Death" By J.D. Robb; "Gone" By James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge; "I, Michael Bennett" By James Patterson; "Impact" By Douglas Preston; "Lost City Of The Monkey God" By Douglas Preston; "Only Mine" By Susan Mallery; "Promises In Death" By J.D. Robb.

     New DVD titles include: "Downton Abbey: The Final Season, Season 6"; "I'm Not Ashamed"; "Larry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector"; "My Mom's New Boyfriend";  "Old Fashioned"; "Sky High";  "The Blacklist: The Complete Third Season"; "The Martian"; "We Bought A Zoo"; "Woodlawn".

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

                                                                  Library Corner by Lily Marshall

Did you know that March is declared as Women's History Month? By 1986, 14 states had declared March as Women's History Month. In 1987, after being petitioned by the National Women's History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9, which designated the month of March 1987 as Women's History Month. This month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

     New non-fiction titles include: "Heart Of Aromatherapy: An Easy-To-Use Guide For Essential Oils" By Andrea Butje; "Hidden Figures: The American Dream And The Untold Story Of The Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win The Space Race" By Margot Lee Shetterly; "Julius Rosenwald: The Man Who Built Sears, Roebuck And Advanced The Cause Of Black Education In The American South" By Peter M. Ascoli; "Skinnytaste Fast And Slow: Knockout Quick-Fix And Slow Cooker Recipes" By Gina Homolka; "The Broken Way: A Daring Path Into The Abundant Life" By Ann Voskamp; "The Lose Your Belly Diet: Change Your Gut, Change Your Life" By Travis Stork; "The Lost City Of The Monkey God: A True Story" By Douglas Preston; "Whiplash: How To Survive Our Faster Future" By Joi Ito.

      New fiction titles include: "All The Stars In The Heavens" By Adriana Trigiani; "Empire Falls" By Richard Russo; "Ghost Shadow" By Heather Graham; "Never Never" By James Patterson; "The Crimson Skew" By S.E. Grove;  "The Lake House" By Kate Morton; "The Sooner The Better" By Debbie Macomber; "When All The Girls Have Gone" By Jayne Ann Krentz.

     New audio books include: "A Shiver Of Light" By Laurell K. Hamilton; "Celebrity In Death" By J. D. Robb; "Glory In Death" By J. D. Robb;  "I, Alex Cross" By James Patterson; "Me Before You" By Jojo Moyes; "Second Honeymoon" By James Patterson.

     New DVD titles include: "Annie"; "Gilmore Girls: The Complete First Season"; "Joyful Noise"; "My Best Friend's Wedding";  "Radio"; "Rio"; "Rio 2"; "Zookeeper".

      For more information about our programs, renewals, reserves, and memorials, please contact the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library at 613 Quitman St., Pittsburg, TX 75686, (903)856-3302 or email info@pittsburglibrary.org. We also send and receive faxes, make copies, clean DVDs & games, and have an ongoing book sale, so come check us out!

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook  'Circle' us on Google+; 'Follow' us on Pinterest; or 'Follow' us on Tumblr.

Book Review of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

The first book that I read by Jojo Moyes was The Girl You Left Behind, which captivated me. So, I had to read Me Before You. This book is about a girl, Louisa, who loses her job at a tea shop and is in desperate need of employment to help her family. She accepts a temporary 6-month position as a caregiver to a quadriplegic, Will Traynor. Louisa & Will are complete opposites and the first few weeks of them knowing each other, they truly hated each other so much that Louisa was ready to quit. Slowly and gradually they built an extremely touching relationship. Louisa gave Will happiness that he hadn't felt in a long time and Will showed Louisa what she was missing in life. They changed each other in extraordinary ways. This is a truly uplifting story. 

Lily Marshall

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Lily’s Book Review of A Girl’s Guide to Moving On: A Novel 

by Debbie Macomber

The story line follows a friendship between a mother-in-law (Leanne) and daughter-in-law (Nichole) who divorced their spouses at the same time for infidelity. Leanne turned a blind eye to her husband’s affairs for over 30 years. Nicole discovers that her husband, (Leanne’s son), has cheated after five years of marriage. Nicole files for divorce and encourages Leanne to take a stand as well. The two ladies rent apartments right across the hall from each other.

Each woman sets out to start a new and independent life. They each cultivate new friendships. Leanne volunteers teaching English as a second language and helps to take care of her grandson. Nicole seeks out a support group, assists other women, and starts a new job as a high school teacher. They both find men that are out of their comfort zone but are truly devoted and caring.

This was a very easy and fast read for me. It was written extremely well.  It was an inspiring story of courage, love, and hope. I would recommend this book for anyone going through a divorce. It’s also just an overall feel good read. 

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Book Review: Stitches by Anne Lamott

Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope and Repair
By Lamott, Anne
2013-10 - Hardcover, Riverhead Books, ISBN: 9781594632587
Reviewed by: Nancy Murillo, Library Director

A wise and compassionate exploration of how we can make sense of life's chaos. What do we do when life lurches out of balance? How can we reconnect to one other and to what's sustaining, when evil and catastrophe seem inescapable? These questions lie at the heart of Stitches.

Publisher Comments:
In this book, Lamott explores how we find meaning and peace in these loud and frantic times; where we start again after personal and public devastation; how we recapture wholeness after loss; and how we locate our true identities in this frazzled age. We begin, Lamott says, by collecting the ripped shreds of our emotional and spiritual fabric and sewing them back together, one stitch at a time.
It's in these stitches that the quilt of life begins, and embedded in them are strength, warmth, humor, and humanity.

Nancy’s review:
This book appealed to me for several reasons. First, it was about faith. Second, it had a title and cover that related to quilting, which holds many positive memories for me. Last, it was only 112 pages, as I was spread thin on several projects and needed some short quiet moments. Even at 112 pages, it took me a week because I wanted to soak it all in, read, then reread, then tag it with a sticky note for later. By the time I finished, I had nearly as many sticky notes as there were pages.
Ms. Lamott pulls you in with everyday things, life, the killings at Newtown, illness, divorce, Sunday School. I laughed, I cried, and at times stared at the page wide-eyed because of her irreverence. It was wonderful. Hope, faith, grace, and spirituality are needed as you stitch your life back together after tragedy, divorce, death, loss, addiction, illness, aging, etc. Life is messy and we live stitch by stitch.
You start where you can, where you are. Ms. Lamott helps soothe the sore places in your heart and soul, so you can take the next stitch, and then the next, repairing what have become ‘the rags of your life'. We all struggle to keep the fabric of our lives together. If you have ever had to piece your life back together and just keep going, you will relate. As you already know, ‘the rags of life’ can be stitched into a beautiful new quilt.

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Thank you for your support of the Pittsburg-Camp County Public Library!  

Thankful for many things! We are blessed by your support.

Thanksgiving is a tradition of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and for the preceding year. The library staff is thankful for many things: our community, our awesome volunteers, generous grant funders and foundations, generous program sponsors, dedicated storytellers and readers, our dedicated 5K runners and helpers, wonderful Friends of the Library group, supportive Board of Directors and local governments. Thank you all for supporting the library’s mission in so many ways throughout the year.  We appreciate you.

New books available in Large Print: “Men We Reaped: A Memoir” by Jesmyn Ward; “Haven Creek” by Rochelle Alers; “Keys To The Castle” by Donna Ball; “Miss You Most Of All” by Elizabeth Bass; “Necessary Lies” by Diane Chamberlain; “Honor Thy Thug” by Wahida Clark; “The Mayan Secrets” by Clive Cussler; “The Night Eternal” by Guillermo del Toro; “Three Stages Of Amazement” by Carol Edgarian; “Can't Stand The Heat” by Shelly Ellis; “Songs Of Willow Frost” by Jamie Ford; “Hotshot” by Julie Garwood; “Afraid Of The Dark” by James    Grippando; “Listen” by Rene Gutteridge; “The Last Operative” by Jerry B. Jenkins; “Hunting Eve” by Iris Johansen; “The Shack Revisited” by C. Baxter Kruger; “The Returned” by Jason Mott; “The Girl You Left Behind” by Jojo Moyes; “Foreign Bodies” by Cynthia Ozick; “Damned If You Do” by Michael Brandman; “The Miner's Lady” by Tracie Peterson; “The Prisoner Of Heaven” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón; “The Sins Of The Mother” by Danielle Steel; “Light Of The World” by James Lee Burke; “Dick Francis's Refusal” by Felix Francis; “Stranded” by Alex Kava; “Victims” by Jonathan Kellerman; “The Kalahari Typing School For Men” by Alexander McCall Smith; “Cat Bearing Gifts” by Shirley Rousseau Murphy; “Thankless In Death” by J. D. Robb; “Old Carver Ranch” by Max Brand; “Bad Man's Range” by Jackson Cole; “High Wild Desert” by Ralph Cotton; “Sidewinders: The Butcher Of Bear Creek” by William W. Johnston; “Luke Jensen, Bounty Hunter” by William W. Johnston; “The Red Raider: A Western Duo” by William Colt MacDonald; “War Relic: A Western Story” by Mackey Murdock; “Redemption: Hunters” by Charles Reasoner.

For renewals, reserves, or make a memorial, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email info@pittsburglibrary.org. ‘Follow’ us on Twitter, ‘Like’ us on Facebook , or ‘Circle’ us on Google+.  We hope to see you at the library.

For renewals, reserves, or to submit memorials, please contact the Public Library at 613 Quitman Street, Pittsburg, Texas 75686, 903-856-3302 or email us. 'Follow' our twitter feed, 'Like' us on Facebook or 'Circle' us on Google+.  

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