Book Buzz

Looking for a good book? Ask at the Reference Desk for a suggestion or two. Whether you are a reader who likes romance, mystery, fantasy, science fiction or historical books, our librarians can assist you in finding that next great read.

Books by the Lake for June 19, 2013

The next gathering of Beebe Library’s book discussion group, Books By the Lake, is on June 19, 2013. The discussion of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus begins at 7:30pm at a group member’s home. Potluck begins at 6:30pm. Please contact Leane Ellis for directions.

2013-2014 schedule will be announced at this meeting.

While reading, please consider: The novel opens with a quote from Oscar Wilde: “A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.” How is this sentiment explored in The Night Circus?
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Beebe Book Buzz Beach Reads 2013

Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m.; or Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m..
Beware book lovers! Want to prepare for your summer pleasure reading? Frustrated because you are waiting on a list for your favorite authors? Craving some new authors to spend your time with on the beach—or by the lake? Why should the kids have all the fun? Beebe librarians have some terrific book suggestions for adult readers. Join us for our Third Annual Beach Reads!

Reserve your seat online now for one of these dates: Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m.; repeat performance on Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m.. You can also sign up in person at the Reference Desk, by email at email@wakefieldlibrary.org, or by phone at 781-246-6334 ext. 2.
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Supper Sleuths Read…June 2013

**Denotes high praise. –Denotes did not like. See a Pinterest version of this list.

Susan: Abbott, Victoria. The Christie Curse. #1 Book Collector series. Cozy that explores the real-life disappearance of Agatha Christie. Mary Jane Maffini and Victoria Maffini writing under the name as Victoria Abbott. Canadian.
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Wakefield High School Summer Reading List 2013

ALL students are required to read their incoming grade’s assigned book. (Important Note: Honors and AP classes may have different/additional assignments. See your Honors or AP teacher this June for more information.) Upon returning to school in September, students will be given an assessment which reflects their knowledge and understanding of their required book. Study Guides will be available online, in the High School’s Main Office, and in the Beebe Library. Students should also be prepared for in-class discussions related to the book upon returning to school. Students wishing to gain extra credit on their exams must complete a title from the second list and complete the accompanying book review assignment.
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Supper Sleuths for September 10, 2013

The next Supper Sleuths Discussion takes place September 10, 2013 at 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the Lecture Hall where the group will discuss Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca and a second title chosen by each group member from a Readalike list.

A classic novel (1938) of romantic suspense finds the second Mrs. Maxim de Winter entering the home of her mysterious and enigmatic new husband and learning the story of the house’s first mistress, to whom the sinister housekeeper is unnaturally devoted. There are book on CD and Overdrive downloadable audio versions and two film adaptations: 1940 (Best Picture Oscar/Olivier) and 2003 (PBS).
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