Recommended by our Winter Reading Club Readers

The Affair Lee Child	Trial by Fire J.A. Jance	Keep it Pithy Bill O'Reilly	Eleven on Top Janet Evanovich
House of Thunder Deen Koontz	The Lost Island Preston & Child	Cruel Intent J.A. Jance	Lethal Sandra Brown

A Patron Recommends

Recently, a patron stopped by to let us know about a book she was reading that was full of edge-of-your-seat suspense with twists and turns making it an unpredictable story. "I can't wait to be left alone so I can read this book" (says L.S. The patron didn't want her name shared but she did want to share her enjoyment of the book with you.)

The book is Long Gone by Alafair Burke.

Summary: In New York City’s cut-throat world of art, appearances can be deceiving—especially when art world newcomer Alice Humphrey becomes a suspect in a gruesome murder at a Chelsea gallery, and is thrown into a treacherous labyrinth of intrigue, crime, and conspiracy. Now, Alice must discover the truth behind the murder before the unsolved mystery claims her as its next victim.

Caught reading...Scottish romance

Do hunky Highlanders make your heart race? Earlier, a patron at the Readers’ Advisory desk (at the foot of the stairs, near the Quiet Study room) asked for help finding Scottish-themed romances. For all of you Highlander fans out there, the Readers' Advisory Librarian recommends these recent publications:

McCarty, M. (2010) The Chief: A Highland Guard Novel
In order to secure his command of the deadliest fighting force the world has ever seen, Highland warlord Tor MacLeod is forced to marry Christina Fraser, a woman determined to break down his defenses and lay siege to his heart.


Scott, A. (2010). Tempted by a Warrior
Sir Richard Seyton is honor-bound to guard Lady Fiona Jardine, whose husband has gone missing in the Scottish borderlands, and he will do anything to keep her safe from her enemies, but cannot protect her from his own desire.

Quinn, P. (2010). Seduced by a Highlander
When he discovers that the woman he stole a kiss from at the king's court is one of his clan's greatest enemies, Highland warrior Tristan MacGregor is still unable to forget her and vows to possess her at any cost.

Other authors to try include Kathleen Givens, Hannah Howell, Lynn Kurland, Julia London, Karen Moning, Bertrice Small, and Veronica Wolff.

Patron gushes about Adriana Trigiani

Grace G. of Mastic recently shared an enthusiastic recommendation for author Adriana Trigiani with the librarians at Mastics-Moriches-Shirley. She really loves the books' non-stop humor, as well as the way the author draws on her Italian heritage and life experiences to make the books feel true to life. Grace recommends that anyone looking for a "happy read" would do well to check out Trigiani's books, starting with Big Stone Gap, a book about a thrirty-five year old pharmacist in a sleepy Viriginia town who discovers a shocking family secret.

If you really catch Trigiani-fever, you can see her at Best Bargain Books in Centereach on Saturday, December 4 at 2 pm. She's based in New York City but is no stranger to Long Island: click here for the list of upcoming tour dates.

Patron enthusiastically recommends Debbie Macomber's books

Recently, Linda from Shirley enthusiastically recommended Debbie Macomber to the Readers' Advisory Librarian. Linda said she loved the way Macomber's books keep characters' intimate passions private, and how they are real page-turners that keep a strong hold on a reader's heart. The book that got her hooked on Macomber? Changing Habits (2003), about three very different women who enter a convent in Minneapolis, then change, grow, and ultimately leave the sisterhood.

For Debbie Macomber fans, Novelist (a readers' advisory database free to Mastics-Moriches-Shirley cardholders) also recommends Jan Karon's Mitford series (start with At Home in Mitford) and the Navy-oriented love stories by Susan Wiggs (start with The Ocean Between Us).