In this column each week I list the newest fiction and nonfiction book titles available at the Bossier Central Library. With a few exceptions the lists posted are different due to the generous amount of new books the library receives on a regular basis.
Patrons who are avid readers usually go straight to the New Books section searching out the latest titles by their favorite authors. And, unless they have placed a hold on a particular book chances are they will find something that catches their eye. For those who cannot find what they want there are several other options.
Many of the same titles can be found at the other branches throughout the parish and can be transferred to your home branch. This can be done in person at the library or by placing a hold from your home computer. When the item(s) you requested arrive the library will call or send you a notice by email to let you know.
Another way to locate a book is to request an Inter Library Loan (ILL). Or, go to the BPL website, www.bossierlibrary.org and click on “How do I borrow items from other library systems (ILL).” This will take you to Loan Shark a catalog of materials in all Louisiana public libraries. As always library staff is available if you need help.
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New Books
Fiction
“A Dream of Ice” by Gillian Anderson
“The Explorer’s Guild, Vol. 1” by Kevin Costner
“The Man on the Washing Machine” by Susan Cox
“Into the Valley” by Ruth Galm
“His Right Hand” by Mette Ivie Harrison
“The Case of Lisandra P.” by Helene Gremillon
“Dark Turns” by Cate Holahan
“Bathsheba” by Angela Hunt
“Esther” by Angela Hunt
“The Children’s Home” by Charles Lambert
Nonfiction
“Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Adoption” by Amy Newmark
“Mysteries of the Criminal Mind” by Kerry Acker
“The Gift of Failure” by Jessica Lahey
“The Organic Artist” by Nick Neddo
“Building Art” by Paul Goldberger
“My Journey” by Donna Karan
“Gracious Rooms” by Barbara Westbrook
“Classical Music for Dummies” by David Pogue
“Andy & Don” by Daniel de Vise
“Touchdown Tony” by Tony Nathan
Make a note:
Monday, January 18—all branches closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Aulds 742-2337
Wed., Jan. 20 at 1p.m. for ages K—8th grade, Homeschool
Wed., Jan. 27 at 3:30p.m., for ages 11—18, Tween/ Teen Program
Benton 965-2751
Mon., Jan. 25 from 10—11a.m. for ages 0—2 Baby Laptime—Reg. Form only
Fri., Jan. 22 for ages 3—5 Preschool Story Time—Reg. Form only
Thur., Jan. 21 from 4—5p.m. for ages 6—12 Club 745. Arts & crafts— Reg. required
Bossier Central 746-1693
Tues., Jan. 26 from 5—7p.m. for all ages, Book Talk and Book Signing
Thur., Jan. 28 from 9a.m.—7:45p.m., in the History Center—Legal Services of N. La. Free clinic
East 80 949-2665
Wed. at 10:30a.m., for ages 0—5—Lapsit Story Time
Thur. at 4p.m., for ages 0—12—Read Aloud & Crafts
Haughton 949-0196
Tues., Jan. 19 from 3—4p.m., for ages 5 and up Lego Club
Mon., Jan. 25 at 10a.m., for all ages—BINGO
Thur., Jan. 21 at 9:30a.m., for adults—”Good Books” Book Club
Plain Dealing 326-4233
Mondays at 10a.m. for ages 0—5, Story Hour
Tooke Memorial 987-3915
Jan. & Feb., for ages 6—15, Scavenger Hunt. Enter to win a Fire Kindle.
Wednesdays from 11—11:30a.m., for ages 0—5, Story Time/ Craft
Vickie Hardin is Associate Director of Public Relations for Bossier Parish Library. She can be reached at vhardin@bossierlibrary.org