Library of FUMC


We have something for you!

  • Want a new book of fiction to read?
    • We have books from John Grisham, Danielle Steele, and Mary Higgins Clark just to name a few!
  • Looking for inspirational books?
    • What about books by Marcus Borg, Billy Graham, Henri Nouwen, Norman Vincent Peale, etc? In addition, we have great books on theology and Bible study that you can check out and others you can use in our reference section!
  • Wanting to learn more about a particular person?
    • There are several biographies that are available!
  • Need help preparing for Sunday school or simply want to learn more about God, faith, and the Bible?
    • We have many books that you can check out, AND we have a reference section of books where you can do research in the Library!
    • We also have audio tapes of past Perkins Lectures that you can check out!

When can you check out books? Almost Anytime!

  • Sunday Mornings: There are people to help you check out books on Sunday mornings. Just drop by the Library, and somebody will be there to help you.
  • Regular Church Office Hours: Even if there is not a librarian to assist you, you can drop by the church office, get a key, and check-out books yourself. There are self check-out procedures on the table in the Library.

Where is the Library?

  • TheLibrary is on the first floor at FUMC in room 111.

Check out information about some of our latest books below!

Additions to the Church Library – October-December 2011

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.

 

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Posted on December 2nd, 2011 by tsims

New Books Added to the FUMC Library – August 2011

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!

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.
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Posted on August 26th, 2011 by tsims

New Library Books at FUMC – May 2011

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!

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.

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Posted on May 12th, 2011 by tsims

April 2011 Library Books

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!

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.
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Posted on April 14th, 2011 by tsims

February 2011 Library Books

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!

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.
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Posted on February 21st, 2011 by tsims

January 2011 Library News

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!

DeadOrAlive 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 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.
ScentOfRain 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.
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Posted on January 10th, 2011 by tsims

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