Books

Spring Branch-Memorial Library--The Page Turners

Submitted by Aleksandra T on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 2:20pm

MartianTitle to be discussed: The Martian by Andy Weir.  Date of meeting: Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.  Summary: "When a dust storm forces his crew to evacuate the planet while thinking him dead, astronaut Mark Watney finds himself stranded on Mars's surface, completely alone. Armed with nothing but his ingenuity, his engineering skills--and a gallows sense of humor that proves to be his greatest source of strength--Mark embarks on a dogged quest to stay alive, but will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?"

Reading, Learning, and Community Involvement: Gulf Coast Reads @ Jacinto City Branch Library

Submitted by Idalia Avezuela on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 4:14pm

Jacinto City Branch Library is hosting two programs this week as part of the Gulf Coast Reads series of events. This endeavor provides an opportunity to participate in a community-wide discussion by reading and sharing views about the same book. Sharing this goal encourages community members to make reading, learning and community involvement a lifelong pursuit.

Review: A Plague of Giants by Kevin Hearne

Submitted by Beth Krippel on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 1:24pm

 I received a free advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kevin Hearne is an accomplished writer, well versed in fantasy, science fiction, mythology -- the hodge podge of the genre that makes up speculative fiction.  This first book in a new triology, The Seven Kennings, is A Plague of Giants.  In the first pages, the framing of the story is similar to other books taking a narrative from a character and presenting it from a storyteller, historian, or bard.  Getting past this trend, the characters are well developed with histories and purpose beyond the main storyline.  There is a large framework that characters actually live in, and that typically makes for a very good read.

Family Storytime on Saturday, October 7 at 11:00 am

Submitted by Penny A on Fri, 10/06/2017 - 5:39pm

   Looking for something for the family to do after a tasty Saturday morning breakfast?  Join us on this Saturday, October 7 at 11:00 am for Family Storytime.  This storytime features books, f ingerplays and songs.  Best of all - no tickets are needed.  Just join us in the Children's Department at 11:00 am.

Saturday Family Movie at Jacinto City Branch Library

Submitted by Gaby P. on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 1:09pm

Join us

Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at 1:00 pm

for the Saturday Family Movie!

Movie Reel PNGIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we are showing the movie Cesar Chavez, starring Michael Pena as the inspiring Hispanic hero.

2017 Gulf Coast Reads Book Discussion "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles

Submitted by Gavin Sheaffer on Mon, 10/02/2017 - 9:39am

This is a special Gulf Coast Reads book discussion of "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles. The discussion will be held on October 23rd at 2:00pm at the Northwest Branch Library. In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction from the author of Enemy Women that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust.In the wake of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings from newspapers to paying audiences hungry for news of the world.

Gulf Coast Reads News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Submitted by David Cherry on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 12:51pm

Gulf Coast Reads starts October 1! Join Harris County Public Library and libraries all across southeast Texas for book discussions and special events.

Get ready for Gulf Coast Reads

Submitted by Steve Zach on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 5:41pm

Join us on Tuesday, October 24 at 2 p.m. for a discussion of News of the World by Paulette Jiles. It is the Gulf Coast Reads selection for 2017. Click on the book's title for a link to our catalog to read more about it, place a hold or download an ebook. Or, you can always drop by the library and we will help you get a copy. 

Book Club: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Submitted by David M. on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 3:47pm

On Wednesday, October 11 at 11:00 am our “A Novel Idea” book club convenes again to discuss “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware. Enjoy light refreshments as you immerse yourself in lively discussion of the work and general social interaction.

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

For more information contact Sharon or Monica at 281-590-1456

 

Pages by the Pint Book Club

Submitted by Misty W on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 5:22pm

  Join us at No Label Brewery on Tuesday, September 19th at 8:00pm as we discuss "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. Join us for beer, books, and bonding.   Please bring your own lawn chair to the book club as seating is limited. Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome. See you then!
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