Monthly Archives: February 2015

“A History of Loneliness” John Boyne is about an honorable Irish priest who finds the church collapsing around him  “A Spool of Blue Thread” by Anne Tyler details four generations of Whitshanks, whose lives unfold in a sprawling, Baltimore house … Continue reading →

In “Death of a Liar” by M.C. Beaton. Hamish MacBeth wrongly discounts a prevaricators distress call.   In “Dreaming Spies” by Laurie King. Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes race to solve a mystery involving international extortion.  In “Twelve Days” by Alex … Continue reading →

“The Mime Order” by Samantha Shannon presents a “haunting dystopian universe [that is] is rich in detail”.    “The Marriage Game” by Alison Weir  brings to life one of England’s most scandalous royal love affairs: the romance between  Queen  Elizabeth and … Continue reading →

“Leaving Before the Rains Come” by Alexandra Fuller shows that she belongs in the pantheon of great memoirists.  ‘Tales from Both Sides of the Brain” by Michael Gazzaniga details a life in neuroscience.  “Gateway to Freedom” by Eric Foner tells  … Continue reading →

The Nichols Library is closed today (Monday, Feb 16) in observance of the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Recommened reads:  The Return of George Washington by Edward Larson reminds us of his importance to the new republic; Rise to … Continue reading →

“The Girl on the Train” by Paul Hawkins (audio and HC):  a women’s daily routine gets a jolt she sees  a presumably happily-married woman kissing another man.  Psychological suspense in the style of “Gone Girl.” “The Nightingale” by  Kristin Hannah: two … Continue reading →

“Downton Abbey, Season 5”: what next for the Granthams?  Marriage proposals,  scandelous assignations, and unruly dinner guests! All in a day’s stiff upper lip.   “The Drop”:  a neighborhood bar gets robbed.  Part of the take? A weekly mob collection.  With the late James … Continue reading →

The Nichols Library will be closed Monday, February 9, on account of the latest winter storm.

Our upcoming family history workshop is almost full, but there are still places left. Register soon if you are hoping to attend. The workshop is on February 7th from 10am-2pm at the Gordon Nash Library in New Hampton NH.

With 8-16” of snow predicted today (Monday, February 2nd), the Nichols Library will be closed.  Another day to hunker down by the fire if you can and stay out of the blizzard.