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Additions to the Church Library – October-December 2011

tsims — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:52:14 +0000

Check out one of these great books in the FUMC Library on Sunday morning; or drop by the church during office hours, get the key, and follow the self-checkout procedures printed on the table of the Library!

	Perkins School of Theology: A Centennial History by Joseph L. Allen. This history gives major attention to how Perkins deans have interpreted and carried out their roles and how faculty members have worked together throughout Southern Methodist University’s theology school’s first one hundred years.
	One Summer by David Baldacci. A moving family drama about learning to love again after heartbreak and loss.
	Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante. A uniquely entertaining literary thriller, LaPlante’s portrayal of the prime suspect’s escalating dementia, told from her point of view, is gripping, unnerving, and utterly brilliant.
	Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson. Memories define us. So, what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep? Your name, your identity, your past, even the people you love – forgotten overnight. And the one person you trust may be telling you only part of the story. Welcome to Christine’s life.
	The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies by Susan Wittig Albert. A new series featuring the ladies of a garden club in Darling, Alabama, who also dabble in digging through clues – the Darling Dahlias.
	Adrenaline by Jeff Abbott. On a bright, sunny day, CIA agent Sam Capra receives a call from his wife, Lucy, while he’s at work. She tells him to leave the building immediately. He does – just before it explodes, killing everyone inside. Lucy vanishes, and Sam wakes up in a prison cell. As the lone survivor of the attack, he is branded by the CIA as a murderer and traitor. Escaping from the agency, Sam launches a desperate hunt to save his wife and family while clearing his name.
	Now You See Her by James Patterson. To save her own life, Nina Bloom vanishes into thin air. Now, to rescue an innocent man, she confronts the killer she thought she had escaped forever many years ago.
	Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer. This epic tale of Harry Clifton’s life begins in 1920 with the words, “I was told that my father was killed in the war.” A dock worker in Bristol, Harry never knew his father, but he learns about life on the docks from his uncle, who expects Harry to join him at the shipyard. But an unexpected gift wins Harry a scholarship to an exclusive boy’s school, and his life will never be the same.
	The Gap Year by Sarah Bird. This book is told with perfect pitch from two points of view. We meet Cam Lightsey, a divorcee still secretly carrying a torch for her ex who dumped her and Aubrey Lightsey, the daughter who is tired of being the dutiful, grade-grubbing band geek.
	Lethal by Sandra Brown. The bestselling author, Sandra Brown, returns to the bayous of Louisiana to deliver a heart pounding tale of corruption, betrayal, and murder. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
	Split Second by Catherine Coulter. A serial killer is on the loose, and it’s up to FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock to bring him down. They soon discover the killer has blood ties to an infamous and now long-dead monster.
	The Mayor’s Daughter by James Hoggard. An American heartland saga with the power and elegance of a Greek tragedy combined with the rawness of a developing culture whose people are hardly more than a generation away from the wilderness.
	What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty. A knock on the head has misplaced ten years of Alice’s life, and she’s not sure she likes life ten years later.
	Merciless by Diana Palmer. Can assistant Joceline Perry convince FBI agent Jon Blackhawk to let down his defenses when he’s set on guarding his heart? A mesmerizing story of romance and intrigue.
	Lost December by Richard Paul Evans. When Luke Crisp graduates from business school, his father, CEO and co-founder of Fortune 500 Crisp’s Copy Centers, is ready to hand over the family business to him. Luke has other plans. Taking control of his trust fund, Luke leaves home to pursue a life of reckless indulgence. From one of America’s most beloved storytellers comes his most spiritual book: a modern telling of the prodigal son.
	The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks. Forced to confront painful memories, two former lovers will discover undeniable truths about the choices they made. In the course of a single, searing weekend, they will ask of the living, and the dead: Can love truly rewrite the past? This is Sparks at his very best!
	The Litigators by John Grisham. This is a tremendously entertaining romp filled with the kind of courtroom strategies, theatrics, and suspense that have made John Grisham America’s favorite storyteller.
	The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory. This is the remarkable story of a woman named Jacquetta, who navigated the treacherous path through the battle lines in the War of the Roses. It is a sweeping, powerful story rich in passion and legend.
	Heartwishes by Jude Deveraux. What if your closely guarded secrets began to come true? That is exactly what begins to happen to Gemma Randford as she begins cataloging the documents of one of Edilean’s oldest families, the Fraziers. Jude Deveraux delivers another guilty pleasure historical romance.
	Following Atticus by Tom Ryan. A remarkable, true journey about middle-aged, overweight newspaperman and his miniature schnauzer, Atticus M. Finch, who have become very unlikely mountaineers. An extraordinary relationship and an unforgettable saga of adventure, friendship and family.

Recent Memorials to the Library

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert R. Smith in memory of Virginia Bird, mother of Trudy Wilcox

Mr. And Mrs. Howard Allison in memory of Patricia (Pat) Ringle.

Win-Some Class in memory of Pat Ringle.

New Books Added to the FUMC Library – August 2011

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	The Land of Painted Caves by Jean M. Auel. The author brings the ice-age epic Earth’s Children series to an extraordinary conclusion.
	In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin by Erik Larson. A dazzling, addictively readable work that speaks volumes about why the world did not recognize the grave threat posed by Hitler until Berlin and Europe were awash in blood and terror.
	A Cup of Friendship by Deborah Rodriguez. The story of a remarkable coffee shop in the heart of Afghanistan and the men and women who meet there – thrown together by circumstance, bonded by secrets, and united in an extraordinary friendship.
	Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. In 1665, a young man from Martha’s Vineyard becomes the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College. From the few facts that survive this extraordinary life, Brooks creates a luminous tale of passion and belief, magic, and adventure.
	Mystery by Jonathan Kellerman. Alex Delaware finds himself drawn into a twisting, shadowy whodunit that’s pure L.A. noir and vintage Kellerman.
	The Wedding Shawl by Sally Goldenbaum. Summertime, with it’s salty breezes and the sun’s golden threads, brings inspiration to the Seaside Knitters of Sea Harbor, Massachusetts. But when an old mystery washes ashore, they must put aside their needles and bring some heat back to a cold case.
	Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews. Five people questioning everything they ever thought they knew about life. Five people on a journey that will uncover their secrets and point them on the path to forgiveness.
	Days of Gold by Jude Deveraux. A sweeping historical romance with a story that spans two continents and unites two people separated by class, wealth, and education.

Recent Memorials:

Mary Nell and Stewart Taylor in memory of Betty Griffey O’Hara.
Steve and Marjean Cox in memory of Mary Gregory.

New Library Books at FUMC – May 2011

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	Inside the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough This book meets the reader at a spiritual place reserved specifically for widows and widowers.
	The Goodbye Quilt by Susan Wiggs Straight from the heart about the bonds between a mother and daughter, this is an endearing, touching, and wise story for any woman who has had to let go of someone special.
	I’ll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark A spine-chilling tale of identity theft, done by one of America’s most beloved authors.
	The Jungle (The Oregon Files) by Clive Cussler The greatest threat to U.S. Security that the country has ever known sends Carillo and his remarkable men and women on their greatest adventure.
	The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels–A Love Story by Ree Drummond Ree Drummond regales with her true story of falling in love with an impossibly handsome and rugged cowboy. Full of humor and romance.

May 2011 Memorials to the Library

Jean Finkler in memory of Marion Thomas.
Mary Nell & Charles Taylor in memory of Marion Thomas.
Carolyn & Howard Allison in memory of Selma Lou White, sister of Berneice and Mary Leath and Bobbie Jessel.

for more information about memorials,
contact Marjean Cox (Library Chairperson)
940-692-7211 or mjswc6@sbcglobal.net.

April 2011 Library Books

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	Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin In the late 1970′s in rural Mississippi, Larry Ott and Silas Jones are boyhood pals. Their worlds were as different as night and day, yet they shared a special bond. Then tragedy struck. Now more than twenty years later the two men cross paths again and are forced to confront the past they’ve buried and ignored for decades.
	Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy A tale of joy, heartbreak and hope, about a motherless girl collectively raised by a close-knit Dublin community.
	Playing the Game by Barbara Taylor Bradford A captivating, epic novel of passion, ambition and international intrigue. A masterful tale of one woman’s remarkable journey to success.
	The Union Quilters: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini While the women work, hope, and pray at home, the men they love confront loneliness, boredom, and harrowing danger on the battlefields of Virginia and Pennsylvania. A heart-rending, beautiful work of historical fiction.
	God’s Guest List: Welcoming Those Who Influence Our Lives by Debbie Macomber True stories and rich insight that will forever change how we regard the people in our lives.
	Heartwood by Belva Plain. The unforgettable story of family and friendship, love and marriage, the challenges of life and the true secret of happiness.
	Tick Tock by James Patterson. NYC’s #1 detective, Michael Bennett, has a huge problem – the Son of Sam, the Werewolf of Wisteria and the Mad Bomber are all back. The city has never been so terrified!

Library Memorials

Jean Finkler in memory of Juanita Barlow
Ardella Johnson in honor of Ruth Adeline Goodrich, grandchild of Paul and Maggie Goodrich.

February 2011 Library Books

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	Rescue by Anita Shreve - Webster is raising his teenage daughter as a single parent; his wife and the daughter’s mother left years ago when she couldn’t conquer her alcoholism. This novel is an interesting and delicate novel that explores fragile relationships.
	Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family by Condeleeza Rice. Condeleeza Rice’s memoir is largely a loving tribute to her parents who were “anxious…perhaps a little too anxious” to give her a head start in life.
	The Brave by Nicholas Evans. Tom Bedford confronts his past and fights to save the son he let slip away. A courageous, full-hearted novel set in Montana.
	After the Darkness by Sidney Sheldon. Grace Brookstein lived a luxurious lifestyle until her billionaire husband disappeared. Grace was convicted and imprisoned for stealing a $75 billion investment belonging to her late husband. Now alone with no one to turn to, Grace is determined to find out who framed her and to get revenge.

Memorials:

Mary Nell & Stewart Taylor in memory of Bettye Hansen.
Howard & Carolyn Allison in memory of Bettye Hansen.
Jean Finkler in memory of Bettye Hansen.
Gladys Barley in memory of Bettye Hansen.

January 2011 Library News

tsims — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:51:02 +0000

	Dead or Alive by Tom Clancy with Grant Blackwood - After nearly a decade, Tom Clancy – the acknowledged master of international intrigue and nonstop military action – returns to the world he know better than anyone: a world of chaos, caught in the crossfire of politics and power, placed on the edge of annihilation by evil men. Jack Ryan returns.
	Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand - On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Force bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane’s bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War. The lieutenant’s name was Louis Zamperini, and this is a true story. From the New York Times bestselling author of Seabiscuit: An American Legend.
	The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard - An engrossing, lyrical, and suspenseful story of small-town America—its struggles and hardships and darkest secrets. Jody Linder lives in Rose, Kansas, and one peaceful summer day, her world changes forever.

Memorials:

Jean Finkler in memory of Willie Lowrance.
Win-Some Sunday School Class in honor of Jean Finkler.

December 2010 Library News

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	DECISION POINTS by George W. Bush – In this candid and gripping account, President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions that shaped his presidency and personal life.
	THE CONFESSION: A Novel by John Grisham – For every innocent man sent to prison, there is a guilty one left on the outside. He doesn’t understand how the police and the prosecutors got the wrong man and he certainly doesn’t care. This is the compelling story of one guilty man who did care and his attempt to correct the injustice.
	IN A HEARTBEAT: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving by Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy – For the first time, the remarkable couple featured in The Blind Side tell their own deeply inspiring story.
	SECRET DAUGHTER: A Novel by Shilpi Somaya Gowda – Interweaving the stories of Kavita, Somer, and the child that binds both of their destinies, Secret Daughter poignantly explores the emotional terrain of motherhood, loss, identity, and love, as witnessed through the lives of two families – one Indian, one American-and the child that indelibly connects them.
	I STILL DREAM ABOUT YOU: A Novel by Fannie Flagg – A wonderful novel that is equal parts southern charm, murder mystery, and that perfect combination of comedy and old-fashioned wisdom that can be served up only by America’s own remarkable author.
	FAMILY TIES: A Novel by Danielle Steele – From Manhattan to Paris and all the way to Tehran, Family Ties is a novel that reminds how challenging and unpredictable life can be, and that the powerful bonds of family are the strongest of all.

Memorials:

Howard & Carolyn Allison in memory of Joe Justin.
Jean Finkler in memory of Joe Justin.
Jean Finkler in memory of Joe Bob Tyler.
Jean Finkler in memory of Pat Haywood.

November 2010 Library News

tsims — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:18:56 +0000

	Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life by C.S. Lewis – The intensely personal and candid autobiography of a conversion.
	Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans – A heartbreaking story of the transcendent power of love.
	Following Polly by Karen Bergreen – A dysfunctional family, murder, and unrequited love—what could be more delightful? It’s like Comedy Central picked up Law & Order!
	Fly Away Home: A Novel by Jennifer Weiner – An unforgettable story of a mother and two daughters who after a lifetime of distance finally learn to find refuge in one another.
	Beachcombers: A Novel by Nancy Thayer – The story of a bittersweet reunion of three captivating, very different sisters on Nantucket over one gorgeous, exhilarating summer.
	Fall of Giants by Ken Follet – The first novel in The Century Trilogy, this epic tale follows the fates of five families-American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh-as they move through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women’s suffrage.
	Becoming Queen Victoria: The Tragic Death of Princess Charlotte and the Unexpected Rise of Britain’s Greatest Monarch by Kate Williams – A gripping account of Queen Victoria’s rise to the throne and early years of power.
	Out Live Your Life by Max Lucado – Are you more dinghy than cruise ship? More stand in than movie star? More blue collar than blue blood? Congratulations! God changes the world with folks like you.

Gifts to the FUMC Library

Memorials:

Jean Finkler in memory of Helen Riddle
Stewart and Mary Nell Taylor in memory of Helen Riddle

Gifts:

From Margaret Dvorkan:
- The Tuesday Club Murders by Agatha Christie
- Inspector Alleyn Calls by Ngaio Marsh

Remember to send your gifts “In memory of” or “In honor of” directly to the FUMC Library.

September 2010 Library Book Additions

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	To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee – The 50th anniversary edition of Harper Lee’s classic literary phenomenon.
	Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks – A mysterious young woman and a widowed store owner with two young children, find that love is the only safe haven.
	The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin – Both tender and a page-turning read, this novel will reaffirm your belief in the power of love to sustain us.
	Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs – A complex and riveting tale of deceit and murder unfolds in this thriller.
	The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory – A novel of conspiracy, passion and cold-hearted ambition.
	Tales of Texoma edited by Michael L. Collins – Contains episodes in the history of the Red River border. Given in memory of Lemmie Coward by the FUMC library.
	The Whisper by Carla Neggars – Someone is using ancient rituals to commit modern-day murder—and the killing has only just begun. A gift of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ellis.
	Breathless by Dean Koontz – Koontz’s cryptic dedication to Aesop may hold the key to what’s going on in this peculiar tale. A gift of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ellis.
	The Spy by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott – Isaac Bell clashes with old and new enemies in trying to stop a massive submarine attempting to sink the navy’s newest battleship. A gift of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ellis.
	A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore – The author knits together the shadow of 9/11 and a young girl’s bumpy coming-of-age in this luminous, heart-wrenchingly wry novel. A gift of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ellis.
	Laughed ‘Til He Died by Carolyn Hart – A group of local ladies, led by mystery writer Emma Clyde, assist Annie and Max Darling in the hunt for the real killer. A gift of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ellis.
	The Secret Message of Jesus by Brian D. McLaren – This book invites you to discover afresh the transforming message of Jesus – an open invitation to radical change, an enlightening revelation that exposes sham and ignites hope. A gift of Troy Sims in honor and thanks to the 2009 Finance Committee.

New Library Books Available at FUMC – August 2010

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Check one of these books out of the FUMC Library in (or after) August on Sunday morning, or drop by the office during the week to get a key and self-check-out a book!

	Betsy Ross and the Making of America by Marla R. Miller A stirring and enthralling landmark work. The first comprehensively researched and elegantly written biography for the beloved patriot Betsy Ross.
	Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin A luminous story of good people caught in untenable circumstance and each discovering what truly matters most.
	Lowcountry Summer: A Plantation Novel by Dorothea Benton Frank A seriously hilarious, incredibly poignant story of the relationship between a brother and a sister.
	Making Toast by Roger Rosenblatt A painfully beautiful memoir telling how grandparents are made over into parents and how people die out of order.
	The Overton Window by Glenn Beck A powerful ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that seamlessly weaves American history, frightening facts about our present condition, and a heart-stopping plot.
	The Search by Nora Roberts A novel set in the Pacific Northwest, where an island provides sanctuary, the lush forests seduce the unwary, and a man and a woman find in each other the strength to carry on.
	Water for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen The circus, the Great Depression, a complex elephant, equally complex love, the mists and twists of memory are all articulated in the voice of a very old man who has seen it all.
	Whiplash (An FBI Thriller) by Catherine Coulter This FBI thriller opens with a bang. Well-developed characters and an expertly paced plot builds into a breath-taking, can’t-put-it-down summer read!