NEW BOOKS IN APRIL
I'll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark released 4/5/11
In Clark’s 30th novel we find her dealing with an all too modern crime: identity theft. When Alexandra discovers her identity has been stolen she is concerned, but even more so when it is made to appear as if she were the person who kidnapped her own son three years ago. Complete with an unexpected and shocking ending, this is Clark in top form.
The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly released 4/5/11
The fourth in the Mickey Haller series finds Haller representing a woman in a suit against the bank attempting to foreclose on her mortgage when she is accused of killing the bank official in charge of foreclosures. All evidence points to his client in this story of murder in the mortgage crisis. Catch the film adaptation of the first Haller book, Lincoln Lawyer, in theaters last month.
The Sixth Man by David Baldacci released 4/19/11
The fifth book in the series that began with Split Second. Sean King and Michelle Maxwell return in their most shocking case: a high stakes struggle where the relentless needs of national security run up against the absolute limits of the human mind leading to a terrifying confrontation that may leave the duo permanently parted.
This is a Book by Demetri Martin released 4/26/11
The stand-up comedian and host of Comedy Central's Important Things with Demetri Martin has a collection of essays, musings and drawings which gently skewer contemporary social trends, conventions and insecurities. Should be good for a lot of laughs.
From the Booksellers' Bookshelves: Whatcha reading?
“I just finished Cold Blue by [local author] Gary Neece. I enjoyed it; he includes some interesting details about police procedure in a gritty revenge story. If you like mystery writers like Jeffrey Deaver or Harlan Coben then you might like it too.” - Charlotte, Bookseller
“Marvel 1602 by Neil Gaiman. It’s a graphic novel that takes place in the Marvel universe in the 1600s, so you’ve got Sir Nicholas Fury guarding Queen Elizabeth and so on. If you’re a history/comic book nerd, it’s a very fun read.” - Krystal, Asst. Mgr.
March Movies (based on books!)
Soul Surfer (PG)
Teenage surfer Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack, but it wasn’t enough to keep her off the board. Based on Bethany’s autobiography and starring Carrie Underwood, Helen Hunt, and Dennis Quaid, this movie is due in theaters April 8th.
Atlas Shrugged Pt 1 (PG-13)
Railroad executive Dagny Taggart struggles to keep her business alive while others crumble around her, and in order to do it she’ll have to battle corruption and answer the question, “Who is John Galt?” Based on Ayn Rand’s 1957 novel and due in theaters April 15th.
Water for Elephants (PG-13)
Jacob Jankowksi tells the story of his days as a circus vet when he fell in love with the wife of an abusive animal trainer. Based on the bestseller by Sara Gruen, this movie stars Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, and Christoph Waltz and comes out April 22nd.
National Poetry Month
This April is National Poetry Month, and one of my favorite ways to celebrate is with Carry a Poem in Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 14th, 2011.
It works just like it sounds like it would: just pick a favorite poem, put a copy of it in your pocket, and share it with friends, family and coworkers.
If Thursday doesn’t provide you with enough opportunities to share your poem, Suburban Acres is having a poetry slam on Saturday the 16th at 12pm where people of all ages can come to share their favorite poetry.
Other ways to incorporate just a little more poetry into our lives this month include adding a few lines to your email signature or even writing some on the back of your business cards. These and other ideas, along with pocket-sized poem PDFs, can be found at www.poets.org.
Did you know?
The first Easter baskets were made to look like birds’ nests.
The first White House Egg Roll occurred in 1878.
There is a German legend about a woman hiding painted eggs for her children, but when her children found them they saw a large rabbit hopping away, and thus the story of the Easter bunny was born.
Gardner's will be closed Easter Sunday, April 24th. We hope to see you soon!
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