Summer Reading Recommendations

Are you looking for a few books to read this summer? Check out our shelves dedicated just to the Summer Reading Club. Here are a few of the many books you'll find there today:

Starter House by Sonja Condit (Mystery/Suspense/Ghost Story)

A pregnant woman who moves into her dream home discovers she must solve the mystery of a decades-old murder to rid herself of a ghostly little boy and save her unborn child.

The Lion's Game by Nelson Demille (Murder Mystery)

Detective John Corey, last seen in Plum Island, now faces his toughest assignment yet: the pursuit and capture of the world's most dangerous terrorist -- a young Arab known as "The Lion" who has baffled a federal task force and shows no sign of stopping in his quest for revenge against the American pilots who bombed Libya and killed his family.

River of Dreams by Lynn Kurland (Fantasy Fiction, Book 9 in The Nine Kingdom Series) 
Aisling of Bruadair discovers that her quest to save her country is far from over as she, with the help of expert swordsman Runach of Ceangail, must solve a great mystery to stop the Nine Kingdoms from being plunged into eternal darkness.

A Life Apart by L. Y. Marlow (Lydia Y.) (Historical Fiction)

Surviving the Pearl Harbor attack with the help of a black sailor he doesn't know, navy soldier Morris Sullivan tracks down the man's sister, with whom he embarks on a decades-long interracial affair against a backdrop of World War II and the Civil Rights era.

Before I Wake by C. L. Taylor (Psychological thriller)

This secret is killing me. It's only one line from her fifteen-year-old daughter's diary, but Susan knows it means everything. Charlotte is smart, popular, and beautiful. She is also in a coma following what looks like a desperate suicide attempt. What's more, Susan has no idea what compelled her daughter to step out in front of a city bus. Did she really know her daughter at all? In her hunt for the truth, Susan begins to mistrust everyone close to Charlotte, and she's forced to look further, into the depths of her own past. The secrets hidden there may destroy them both.

Spark a Reaction...Read!

June 1st marked the first day that patrons were able to pre-register for the Adult Summer Reading Club. You will receive an incentive goodie bag just for enrolling and will be able to start logging each book that you read OR listen to on Monday, June 30th. For every book that you log, you will receive a raffle - raffle winners for the weekly prize will be drawn on Thursdays (July 3rd - August 21st).

You have nothing to lose and so much to gain...click here to sign up today! Happy  Reading!

'Unexpected Pleasures' lives up to its name

For a quick historical romance, try Unexpected Pleasures by Mary Wine, which earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly.  Forced by her ruthless guardian to tempt secrets from his enemies and seduce allegiance from his friends, Lady Justina Wincott nevertheless refuses to sully the reputation of the honorable Sir Synclair.  Check out even more quick reads on the library's Summer Reading Club paperback display.  You don't need to be a club member to check them out, but with a free membership, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library cardholders can win fabulous raffle prizes all summer long, just for reading!

Summer reading club sign up starts today!

Stop by Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library starting today to sign up for our annual Summer Reading Club!  For any book you read and review, you will be entered to win great prize baskets, starting in July.  Check the site often to get great book recommendations from your friends and neighbors, too.  Happy reading!

Final Summer Reading Club Update

Congratulations to Jackie Williams-Gerard, who won the "Making Memories" raffle basket, the eigth of eight weekly prizes offered through the 2011 Adult Department Summer Reading Club! This year's Summer Reading Club is now officially over, with 428 members logging reviews for a grand total of 970 books. Thanks everyone for helping make this program a success!

Week 7 Summer Reading Club Update

Congratulations to Peg E., who won the "Shutter Bug" raffle basket, the seventh of eight weekly prizes offered through the 2011 Adult Department Summer Reading Club! It's not too late to join this all-online club for book lovers, which is free and open to all adult Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library cardholders: sign up here or call (631) 399-1511 x 240. You can read or listen to any book you want, and for each book review you contribute to our site, you're entered to win the raffle prize of the week. So far over 600 books have been reviewed! Next week's prize is "Making Memories;" good luck and happy reading from your Community Library!

Week 6 Summer Reading Club Update

Congratulations to Deborah E. , who won the "Tea-Licious" raffle basket, the sixth of eight weekly prizes offered through the 2011 Adult Department Summer Reading Club! It's not too late to join this all-online club for book lovers, which is free and open to all adult Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library cardholders: sign up here or call (631) 399-1511 x 240. You can read or listen to any book you want, and for each book review you contribute to our site, you're entered to win the raffle prize of the week. So far over 550 books have been reviewed! Next week's prize is "Shutter Bug;" good luck and happy reading from your Community Library!

Week 5 Summer Reading Club Update

Congratulations to Rachel P., who won the "How Tweet It Is" raffle basket, the fifth of eight weekly prizes offered through the 2011 Adult Department Summer Reading Club! It's not too late to join this all-online club for book lovers, which is free and open to all adult Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library cardholders: sign up here or call (631) 399-1511 x 240. You can read or listen to any book you want, and for each book review you contribute to our site, you're entered to win the raffle prize of the week. So far over 350 books have been reviewed! Next week's prize is "Tea-Licious;" good luck and happy reading from your Community Library!

Week 4 Summer Reading Club Update

Congratulations to Rachel A., who won the "Take a Hike" raffle basket, the fourth of eight weekly prizes offered through the 2011 Adult Department Summer Reading Club! It's not too late to join this all-online club for book lovers, which is free and open to all adult Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library cardholders: sign up here or call (631) 399-1511 x 240. You can read or listen to any book you want, and for each book review you contribute to our site, you're entered to win the raffle prize of the week. So far over 350 books have been reviewed! Next week's prize is "How Tweet It Is;" good luck and happy reading from your Community Library!

Summer Reading Club Trends

Only halfway into this year's summer reading club and it's already obvious that most members have very diverse reading tastes. Still, a few books are already emerging as this summer's most popular reads. Leading the list is James Patterson's new book 10th Anniversary; six of the reading club's 300+ members read it. Four people gave it 5 stars and two people gave it 4 stars. His book Now You See Her has also been a popular choice, with three people reading it so far. Other popular reads include (in no particular order): Kiss of Midnight, The Postmistress, Buried Prey, Miles to Go, Quicksilver, and I'll Walk Alone. Two titles which are surprisingly popular given that they're not new releases are Stephen King's 2009 Under the Dome and Dear John by Nicholas Sparks, which was published in 2006 but has since been turned into a movie. Popular authors include James Patterson, Stephen King, Charlaine Harris, Stephenie Meyer, Nora Roberts, Sara Shepard (Pretty Little Liars series), and Richard Paul Evans.

Remember, even if you're not a Summer Reading Club member, you can see for yourself what others in the club have been reading here. Also, it's not too late to join: click here to do so & remember to stop by the Information desk the next time you're at the library to pick up your free sign-up prize, which consists of candy, a bookmark, and a luggage tag that fits this year's Club theme, "Novel Destinations."

Week 3 Summer Reading Club Update

Congratulations to Althea D., who won the "Grill Master" raffle basket, the third of eight weekly prizes offered through the 2011 Adult Department Summer Reading Club! It's not too late to join this all-online club for book lovers, which is free and open to all adult Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library cardholders: sign up here or call (631) 399-1511 x 240. You can read or listen to any book you want, and for each book review you contribute to our site, you're entered to win the raffle prize of the week. So far over 300 books have been reviewed! Next week's prize is "Take a Hike;" good luck and happy reading from your Community Library!

Reader Review: The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help by Kathryn Stockett has enjoyed continued success since its original publication in 2009 (as evidenced by the fact that your Community Library owns over 20 copies and still has trouble keeping them on the shelf!). Here's a quick plot summary: "Twenty-two-year-old Skeeter has just returned home after graduating from Ole Miss. She may have a degree, but it is 1962, Mississippi, and her mother will not be happy till Skeeter has a ring on her finger. Skeeter would normally find solace with her beloved maid Constantine, the woman who raised her, but Constantine has disappeared and no one will tell Skeeter where she has gone." Interested? One Summer Reading Club member puts it best: "Hurry up and read it before the movie comes out."

Week 2 Summer Reading Club Update

Congratulations to Audrey L., who won the "Let's Boogie" raffle basket, the second of eight weekly prizes offered through the 2011 Adult Department Summer Reading Club! It's not too late to join this all-online club for book lovers, which is free and open to all adult Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library cardholders: sign up here or call (631) 399-1511 x 240. You can read or listen to any book you want, and for each book review you contribute to our site, you're entered to win the raffle prize of the week. So far over 200 books have been reviewed! Next week's prize is "Grill Master;" good luck and happy reading from your Community Library!

Week 1 Summer Reading Club Update

Congratulations to Vivian V., who won the "How does your garden grow?" raffle basket, the first of eight weekly prizes offered through the 2011 Adult Department Summer Reading Club! It's not too late to join this all-online club for book lovers, which is free and open to all adult Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library cardholders: sign up here or call (631) 399-1511 x 240. You can read or listen to any book you want, and for each book review you contribute to our site, you're entered to win the raffle prize of the week. So far over 200 books have been reviewed! Next week's prize is "Let's Boogie;" good luck and happy reading from your Community Library!

You Can Be Happy Now: July Book Display

Stop by the library to check out this month's brand-new display of books on self-actualization downstairs by the Readers' Advisory desk. If you're feeling unhappy or unfulfilled, these nonfiction titles might be just what you need to start turning over a new leaf. For lighter reads, take a look at the display of Adult Summer Reading Club paperback "Beach Picks" on the main level of the library. Club members, remember: each book you read & review will enter you to win the raffle prize of the week!

Summer Reading Club Launches Today!

Join the hundreds of others who sign up for your Community Library's Summer Reading Club each year! This year's theme is: Travel the World @ Your Library. Enjoy a "novel" destination without leaving the comfort of your own home. Each time you read a book over the summer, complete a review online and be entered to win the prize of the week. You can also look at other members' reviews to get some ideas for your next read. Eight weeks of great raffle prizes are up for grabs, plus a special incentive gift awaits you upon registration. Starting today (and at any time throughout the summer) you may register online or call the Adult Services Information Desk at 399-1511, ext. 240. Please note, all raffle entries must be submitted through our online registration system (no more paper entries).