NEW BOOKS IN APRIL
Death Comes Silently by Carolyn Hart released 4-3-12
This is book number 22 in the Death on Demand series. While Annie Darling is hosting a signing at her book store, her friend is mysteriously murdered covering a shift of Annie's at a local charity shop. The crime is soon linked with an "accidental" drowning two weeks earlier. As the suspect pool thickens, Annie and crew must dig deeper if they are going to unravel this mystery.
Calico Joe by John Grisham released 4-10-12
In the summer of 1973 Joe Castle was the boy wonder of baseball. Calico Joe quickly became the idol of every baseball fan in America, including Paul Tracey, the young son of a Mets pitcher. On the day that Warren Tracey finally faced Calico Joe, Paul was in the stands, rooting for his idol but also for his Dad. Then Warren threw a fastball that would change their lives forever…
Lucky Bastard by S.G. Browne released 4-17-12
Over years of stealing luck from the fortunate and selling it to the desperate and addicted, Nick Monday has had a lucrative life. Then he's hired by the mayor's daughter to retrieve her father's missing luck. With a hefty payday at hand, Nick tackles the job enthusiastically until he's accosted by the Chinese mafia, blackmailed by the government, distracted by an attractive rival and disowned by his sister. He'll be lucky to get out this one alive.
The Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen King released 4-24-12
King began the Dark Tower series in 1974, it gained momentum in the 1980s and he brought it to a thrilling conclusion when the last three novels were published in 2003 and 2004. This novel stands on its own for all readers, an enchanting and haunting journey to Roland’s world and testimony to the power of Stephen King’s storytelling magic.
From the Booksellers' Bookshelves: So, what are you reading?
“I’m reading Harbor by John Ajdvide Lindqvist. It’s very eerie and good so far, but this author’s last book had a dud ending, so we’ll see how it pans out.” —Charles, Shift Supervisor
“I’ve finally started Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. I’m not very far into it, but it’s excellent!” - Sarah, Bookseller
April Movies (based on books!)
Blue Like Jazz (PG-13)
When Donald Miller left for college, he discovered that he doesn’t yet truly know who he is and what he believes. On April 20th, in a film based on the memoir of the same name, Don embarks on a spiritual journey that teaches him that sometimes you have to leave home to come back to it.
Think Like a Man (PG-13)
When four friends discover the women they love have been taking the advice in Steve Harvey’s book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, they decide to turn the tables on them. Romany Malco, Gabrielle Union, and Sherri Shepard star in this romantic comedy opening April 20th.
When U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault returns home from his third tour in Iraq, he’s determined to meet the woman he credits with saving his life. This film, starring Zac Efron and based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, opens April 20th.
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)
Captain Pirate, Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz all want to be Pirate of the Year, but only one of them will succeed. Based on the books by Gideon Defoe, this CG stop motion film (think Wallace and Gromit) features the voice talents of Hugh Grant and Salma Hayek and hits theaters on April 27th.
National Poetry Month
Since 1996, April has been National Poetry Month. Poetry.org lists 30 ways to celebrate, one for each day of the month. Here are just a few of them: Leave poetry in an unexpected place – whether you’re donating books or leaving a single poem on a sheet of paper, there’s nothing like stumbling upon the right poem at the right time. Start a commonplace book – since the Renaissance, people have copied their favorite poems and quotes into blank books called commonplace books. Why not start your own personal anthology today? Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day – On April 26th, put a poem in your pocket and share it with your friends, coworkers and family. Find printable, pocket-sized PDFs, as well as other ways to celebrate, at poetry.org.
