Wednesday, April 28, 2010
[Author Obit] Elizabeth L. Post 1920-2010
From www.nytimes.com:
"Elizabeth L. Post, who succeeded her grandmother-in-law, Emily Post, as the doyenne of etiquette in repeated editions of Emily’s celebrated advice book, died Saturday in Naples, Fla. "
Read the full article here.
Browse the library catalog for Elizabeth Post
"Elizabeth L. Post, who succeeded her grandmother-in-law, Emily Post, as the doyenne of etiquette in repeated editions of Emily’s celebrated advice book, died Saturday in Naples, Fla. "
Read the full article here.
Browse the library catalog for Elizabeth Post
Labels: Author Obits, News
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Green Spring Cleaning
The Today show recently presented a segment with Julie Edelman, author of The Ultimate Accidental Housewife. Edelman provided cleaning tips using basic household items. Cleaning with simple products such as vinegar, salt, or even artificial sweeter is safer on the environment and friendlier on your budget.
Earth Day is Thursday, April 22. The library offers a wide selection of books on eco-friendly cleaning, including a few listed below. In honor of Earth Day, add a little "green" to your spring cleaning regimen.
Green Housekeeping: in which the nontoxic avenger shows you how to improve your health and that of your family while you save time, money, and, perhaps, your sanity by Ellen Sandbeck (Scribner, 2008)
Clean: the Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing by Michael DeJong (Joost Elffers/Sterling, 2007)
Earth Day is Thursday, April 22. The library offers a wide selection of books on eco-friendly cleaning, including a few listed below. In honor of Earth Day, add a little "green" to your spring cleaning regimen.
Green Housekeeping: in which the nontoxic avenger shows you how to improve your health and that of your family while you save time, money, and, perhaps, your sanity by Ellen Sandbeck (Scribner, 2008)
Clean: the Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing by Michael DeJong (Joost Elffers/Sterling, 2007)
Sara Snow’s Fresh Living: the Essential Room-by-room Guide to a Greener, Healthier Family, and Home by Sara Snow (Bantam, 2009)
Whole Green Catalog: 1,000 Best Things for You and the Earth by Michael W. Robbins (Rodale, 2009)
Find more information on the library's catalog.
Labels: Earth Day, Nonfiction
Thursday, April 15, 2010
[Author Obit] Benjamin L. Hooks 1925-2010
Benjamin L. Hooks, civil rights leader, author, minister, and hero to many, has passed away.
The Commercial Appeal has posted an article detailing his many accomplishments.
Labels: Author Obits, Memphis, News
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
[News and Notes]
The nominees for the 2010 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, presented by the Mystery Writers of America, have been announced. Check out the Edgar Award nominees here.
The Romance Writers of America present the RITA Award each year to the best in romance fiction. The 2010 RITA Award finalists are listed on their website.
Winners for both awards will be selected soon.
The Romance Writers of America present the RITA Award each year to the best in romance fiction. The 2010 RITA Award finalists are listed on their website.
Winners for both awards will be selected soon.
Labels: Awards, News and Notes
Monday, April 12, 2010
[News and Notes] Monster Mashup
Abraham Lincoln, the vampire slayer? Yes, America’s 16th president is the hero of the newest book by Seth Grahame-Smith, bestselling author of monster mashup fiction.
What is a mashup novel? Camille at camillereads.com explains:
"Mash up novels are novels which combine the stories of classics (usually public domain) with anything. The 'anything' tends to be monsters, zombies, sea monsters, androids, werewolves, vampires.... "
If you are familiar with classic novels you might giggle at the clever mashup titles, but I'll warn you that the book covers are a bit gory.
Camille lists a few mashup novels on her blog.
Have you read a monster mashup?
Share your thoughts and reviews with Memphis Reads.
Labels: News and Notes
Thursday, April 08, 2010
[News and Notes] Nicholas Sparks
From stltoday.com:
"If there were a gold medal for good fortune, Nicholas Sparks would be standing atop the podium. The 44-year-old husband and father of five from North Carolina writes tear-jearking romances that have sold more than 50 million copies in more than 30 languages. Six of his 15 books have been made into movies that attract devoted female fans."
Read the full article here:
The Last Song, the latest Sparks film adaptation, is currently in theaters.
More titles by Nicholas Sparks are available in the library's catalog.
"If there were a gold medal for good fortune, Nicholas Sparks would be standing atop the podium. The 44-year-old husband and father of five from North Carolina writes tear-jearking romances that have sold more than 50 million copies in more than 30 languages. Six of his 15 books have been made into movies that attract devoted female fans."
Read the full article here:
The Last Song, the latest Sparks film adaptation, is currently in theaters.
More titles by Nicholas Sparks are available in the library's catalog.
Labels: News and Notes
