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New In the Library
Recently added titles are:
Slam by Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby, bestselling author of “High Fidelity” and “About a Boy,” delivers his first novel for young adults-a wonderfully witty, poignant story about a teenage boy who is unexpectedly thrust into fatherhood. When he’s inexplicably whizzed into the future, it’s up to Sam to make the right decisions.
Human Smoke: The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization by Nicholson Baker.
Bestselling author Nicholson Baker has created a compelling work of nonfiction bound to provoke discussion and controversy – a wide-ranging perspective on the political and social landscape that gave rise to World War II.
Lady Macbeth: A Novel by Susan Fraser King
Syndetic Solutions – [Book Review for 9780307341747]During her childhood, Lady Gruadh, the last female descendant of Scotland’s highest royalty, is taught to battle like other Celtic women warriors. Her father, Bodhe, marries her off to a northern warrior and lord. Macbeth murders her husband and forces marriage on Lady Gruadh, who is pregnant. Because of much unrest, the Macbeths battle to protect their lands and her son, Lulach, from Vikings, Saxons, and ultimately Lord Malcolm.
Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest by Matt Haig
Samuel and Martha have just moved to Norway to live with their aunt Eda, and shes taking some getting used to. Theres the most peculiar thing about her–her irrational fear of her own backyard. This highly inventive fantasy is full of amazing characters and unexpected twists that will elicit both laughter and chills.
The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
Eight-year-old Clementine, convinced that she has no talents, tries to find a way to avoid participating in the class talent show.
Middle School Book Club
The Book Club will begin meeting on Friday, October 3rd, during Middle School SRO time. The first book we’ll read and discuss will be The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart.
Book Fair News:
The Waynflete Library Book Fair will take place Wednesday, October 29 through Friday, October 31 from 8:30 to 4:00 in the library. Stop by before or after your child’s parent-teacher conference to shop for wonderful new books for children and adults. We’ll also have plenty of copies of this year’s Monday Books selections for sale. All proceeds benefit the library.
At this year’s fair we’re excited to host local cartoonist Lincoln Peirce. Lincoln is the creator of the comic strip “Big Nate.” He’ll be visiting classes on Wednesday morning, then signing copies of his new Big Nate book, I Smell a Pop Quiz!, from 12:30 to 3:00. Please come in on Wednesday afternoon to meet Lincoln.
Monday Books Dessert & Discussion:
Hosted by the Waynflete Arts Committee, Monday Books is a series of book discussions led by Waynflete faculty and staff. All Monday Books discussions are held in the library from 6:30 until 8:30.
October 20, 2008 – In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan
Discussion Leaders: Emily Graham, Librarian and Debbie Braxton, Health Coordinator
November 17, 2008 – The Heart of Redness, a novel set in South Africa by Zakes Mda
Discussion Leader: Lowell Libby, Upper School Director and English Faculty
March 16, 2009 – The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids by Alexandra Robbins
Discussion Leader: Peter Hamblin, Dean of Studies and Director of College Counseling
April 13, 2009 - Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Discussion Leader: Breda White, Foreign Language and Humanities Faculty
