Public Library of New London

The Da Vinci Code

Mary — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:41:56 +0000

Did you know that Dan Brown’s latest novel Inferno is coming out this month? Before you read it, re-introduce yourself to his main character and hero Robert Langdon in his first mystery, The DaVinci Code, which of course takes place in Paris and sparked great discussion, speculation and controversy! We have both the book and the movie here at the library.

Hardcover

Paperback

DVD

Audio Book on CD

Daughter of Smoke & Bone

Mary — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:28:22 +0000

New to the library and a brand new 2014 Nutmeg Nominee…this enchanting book by Laini Taylor takes place in the mysterious city of Prague and follows 17 year old art student Karou who was raised by chimaera, or creatures that each have different human attributes. Described by the New York Times as a “breath-catching romantic fantasy, this teen book is the first of a trilogy.

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Annual Book Sale

Maritza — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:46:45 +0000

The Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will be on Saturday, May 25 @ 9am. Click here for more information on book donations and volunteering.

Josephine ARTifacts Collection

Maritza — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:51:22 +0000

We are very excited to have Margarita Hernandez-Maxson’s Doll’s collection at the Adult Reading Room in the library.

Looking for a book to read?

Julie — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:36:24 +0000

Looking a for a book to read? We have many suggestions for you. Click on the links below to see our suggestions.

Staff Picks – Find out what the staff is reading!

Recent Acquisitions – Check out some of the new materials available for you.

New Teen Acquisitions – Check out some of the new teen materials available for you.

The Dusty Bookshelf – Some of our old titles are listed here.

Teen Book Recommendations – Search the recommendations by genre.

Between The Lines

Mary — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:48:20 +0000

Already a fan favorite for her adult fiction, Jodi Picoult returns, this time with a young adult novel, co-written with Samantha van Leer. This book follows two characters, told in their separate voices. Sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek his freedom.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Mary — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:35:50 +0000

We know you’ve seen the movies, but have you read this book? This classic by Roald Dahl is a delightful romp through the magical chocolate factory, but also has some life lessons as well! Come check it out, along with many other Roald Dahl favorites!

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Prisoner B-3087

Mary — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:28:11 +0000

Based on a true story, this book by Alan Gratz tells the story of Yanek, a Jewish boy in 1930′s Poland. As he is taken to a concentration camp by the Nazi’s, he experiences the horror of war, but also the triumph of the human spirit.

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Open Heart

Mary — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:18:35 +0000

This beautiful reflection by Elie Wiesel is new to the library and it is sure to leave an impact. He writes simply and elegantly about his experience facing emergency cardiac surgery and thinks back on his life and the legacy he has left. A small but powerful book.

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A Time To Kill

Mary — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:56:33 +0000

Remember this first published novel from John Grisham? Still a fan favorite, it follows attorney Jake Brigance as he defends Carl Lee Hailey who is charged with killing the men who assaulted his daughter. Filled with entertaining characters and descriptive imagery and dialogue, this book is sure to hold your attention!