Monthly Archives: January 2016

Readers of historical fiction will not want to miss Dictator by Robert Harris. Set during the last gasp of the Roman Republic, Cicero championed a return to the traditional republican government,  which sat ill with the appeal of dictator Julius … Continue reading →

These stories should please readers  readers who enjoy depth of character and social context along with a gripping mystery. In Angels Burning by Tawni O’Dell, a 17-year-old girl, the white sheep in a severely dysfunctional family, is found murdered. Who … Continue reading →

Here are two stories with an emphasis on character and personal conflict.  In My name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout, the title character is convalescing from surgery. She receives the shock of her life when her Midwestern mother, with … Continue reading →

Did you new NH Downloadable books also features magazines?  These are great for reading on the fly, either between appointmetns or when you aren’t in the mood for something meatier. You can check in on the news and popular trends, … Continue reading →

A Walk in the Woods is an adaptation of Bill Bryson’s story about hiking the Appalachian Trail. In Burnt, Bradley Cooper plays an  enfant terrible of the Paris restaurant scene seeking an elusive third star rating.  Stonewall is a drama based on New York’s … Continue reading →

   Longmire (seasons 1-3) is a crime drama about an old-school sheriff, Walt Longmoire, keeping the peace in present day Wyoming.  The series, based on novels by Craig Johnson, neatly mixes genre elements from western and mystery fiction. The episodes mix a … Continue reading →

Just in!  The Martin (DVD).  Based on the popular novel by Andy Weir, the movie stars Matt Damon as an astronaut who is mistakenly presumed dead and left behind on Mars. He struggles to survive while others attempt his rescue. Ridley Scott … Continue reading →

The Nichols Library will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday.

The Nichols Library will be open from 10-1 on Saturday,Jan.16th, despite a little wintry mix. If you are up for the weekend or coming into town, stop by for a book or a movie for the long weekend.  Also, a … Continue reading →

Our first shipment of 2016 releases just arrived.  New releases by Bill Bryson, Chris Bohjalian, Elizabeth Strout, Tami O’Dell, Tami Hoag, Dean Koontz, and Stuart Woods. Details to follow.