In continuing celebration of Women's History Month, C-SPL and the League of Women Voters will be showing the award-winning film Iron Jawed Angels Thursday, March 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Aigler Auditorium on the third floor. The award-winning film starring Hilary Swank, Francis O'Connor and Angelica Huston tells the true story of the passionate and dynamic women of the women's suffrage movement who risked their freedom and lives to win American women the right to vote.
After the film, there will be a discussion of 50-50 in 2020, an initiative whose mission is to achieve political equity for Iowa women by recruiting, training and mentoring women in sufficient numbers that by the 100th anniversary of Woman Suffrage in 2020, Iowans will have elected females to fill 50% of the Iowa Legislature, the Iowa delegation to the U.S. Congress, and the office of governor.
To learn more about Women's History Month, check out our blog post posted earlier this month. Also check out Women in Iowa: 2012 (.pdf), put together by the State Data Center of Iowa and the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Bestseller Read-Alikes for the week of March 19th
Can’t wait to get your hands on the latest best-seller, but the hold
list is too long? To tide you over, every week we’ll offer similar
titles and authors to the week’s fiction and nonfiction best sellers.
Fiction
This week's #1 fiction bestseller is The Thief: An Isaac Bell Adventure by Clive Cussler & Justin Scott. The fifth in the Isaac Bell series set in the early 1910s, begins aboard the ocean liner Mauretania, as two European scientists are rescued from abduction by the Van Dorn Detective Agency's chief investigator, Isaac Bell. Unfortunately, they are not so lucky the second time, and one of the scientists is killed. As the world teeters on the edge of war, a ruthless German espionage agent has set his sights on the secret the scientists hold, and it is up to Bell to stop him.
Other authors with similar writing styles to Cussler are:
Jack Du Brul, - A frequent co-author of Cussler, Du Brul also writes his own action-packed series featuring geologist Philip Mercer. Havoc, the most recent of the series, has Philip Mercer following the trail of a secret from the Hindenburg to a remote African village.
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have been writing together since 1995. Their thrilling novels are always fast-paced and exciting and feature everything from paleontology to hard science, but can be a little darker than Cussler's works. Their popular Pendergast series starts with Relic, a suspenseful murder mystery set in a Natural History Museum. Individually, they have written several books as well. In Mr. Preston's The Codex, a treasure hunter goes missing and his sons set off in search of their father and his fortunes.
Click here for more fiction bestsellers...
Nonfiction
The top two nonfiction books on the bestseller's list are familiar titles. Holding strong at #1 is American Sniper by Chris Kyle (click here for read-alikes for that book from last week). Number 2 on the the list this week is Blood Sugar Solution by Mark Hyman (find read-alikes for that title here).
Coming in at #3 is The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg. An investigative reporter for The New York Times, Duhigg seeks to explain the neurological processes behind behaviors, explain how self-control and success are largely driven by habits, and shares scientifically-based guidelines for achieving personal goals and overall well-being by adjusting specific habits.
Books similar to The Power of Habit include:
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal - Psychologist Kelly McGonigal provides a step-by-step program for identifying goals, strengthening self-control, and making lifelong changes, whether it's weight loss, financial health, stress reduction, conquering procrastination, being a better parent, or finding your focus.
Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior by Ori and Rom Brafman - Economist Ori Brafman and his psychologist brother Rom explore the ongoing psychological forces that sabotage rational behavior in our personal and business lives, revealing how such factors as loss aversion, commitment, and the diagnosis bias distort logical thought.
Click here for more nonfiction bestselllers ...
Fiction
Other authors with similar writing styles to Cussler are:
Jack Du Brul, - A frequent co-author of Cussler, Du Brul also writes his own action-packed series featuring geologist Philip Mercer. Havoc, the most recent of the series, has Philip Mercer following the trail of a secret from the Hindenburg to a remote African village.
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have been writing together since 1995. Their thrilling novels are always fast-paced and exciting and feature everything from paleontology to hard science, but can be a little darker than Cussler's works. Their popular Pendergast series starts with Relic, a suspenseful murder mystery set in a Natural History Museum. Individually, they have written several books as well. In Mr. Preston's The Codex, a treasure hunter goes missing and his sons set off in search of their father and his fortunes.
Click here for more fiction bestsellers...
Nonfiction
Coming in at #3 is The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg. An investigative reporter for The New York Times, Duhigg seeks to explain the neurological processes behind behaviors, explain how self-control and success are largely driven by habits, and shares scientifically-based guidelines for achieving personal goals and overall well-being by adjusting specific habits.
Books similar to The Power of Habit include:
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal - Psychologist Kelly McGonigal provides a step-by-step program for identifying goals, strengthening self-control, and making lifelong changes, whether it's weight loss, financial health, stress reduction, conquering procrastination, being a better parent, or finding your focus.
Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior by Ori and Rom Brafman - Economist Ori Brafman and his psychologist brother Rom explore the ongoing psychological forces that sabotage rational behavior in our personal and business lives, revealing how such factors as loss aversion, commitment, and the diagnosis bias distort logical thought.
Click here for more nonfiction bestselllers ...
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Phony Marine by Jim Lehrer
The medal acts like a magic charm, altering Hugo's life forever. He cannot resist wearing the Silver Star, even though he is well aware that he is not entitled. He makes himself over to be worthy of wearing the medal. Hugo studies Marine bearing and gait, and he becomes physically fit. He learns the history of the battle in which the real Marine won the medal. When he encounters his ex-wife who knows Hugo was never a Marine, he deals with her in the guise of his new persona.
It is a testament to Lehrer's writing ability that he makes Hugo a sympathetic character. I should hate Hugo for the fraud he is perpetuating; an unhappily ever after seems inevitable. Another strong point for Lehrer is his pacing. This book is not a thriller along the lines of Michael Crichton or James Patterson, but I was unable to quit reading until I learned the outcome. The combination of character, story and topic made this book irresistible to me.
Author Jim Lehrer is NOT a phony Marine. He served as an infantry officer in the 1950s. As the daughter/wife/mother-in-law/niece/cousin of Marines, my biggest gripe is that his novel spells Marine with a small "m". I was taught to capitalize Marine as a sign of respect and honor. Lehrer gets everything else right, and I liked this book enough that I will read others of his 20 fiction titles.
You can follow these links to see The Phony Marine or Lehrer's other books in our catalog.
~ Michelle, Adult Services
Friday, March 16, 2012
Spotlight on Ireland
Saturday is St. Patrick's Day, when we Americans celebrate our Irish heritage, or at least the possibility that we might be related to or know someone with Irish heritage. Ireland is a beautiful country with a rich history that goes far beyond the rather American custom of green beer.We've gathered together some of the materials available here at Carnegie-Stout to help you celebrate St. Patrick's with a good book, some Irish food, or even by planning a visit to Ireland. Be sure to stop in to the library to check out the display on the first floor!
Irish Food
Recipes for a Perfect Marriage by Morag Prunty
A touching story of marriage and food, with Irish charm and recipes. Tressa has doubts about her recent marriage and turns to the recipes of her grandmother Bernadine for comfort, and discovers that Bernadine's seemingly perfect marriage had its own share of rough patches.
- Irish Pub Cookbook 641.59417 JOH
- 30 Years at Ballymaloe: a celebration of the world-renowned cooking school with over 100 new recipes 641.59415 ALL
- A Taste of Ireland 641.59415 WHI
Jig DVD 793.3194 JIG
Features the remarkable story of the 40th Irish Dancing World Championships, held in March 2010 in Glasgow. Thousands of dancers, their families, and teachers from around the globe descend upon Glasgow for one drama-filled week.
- Dublin: a cultural history 941.835 KIL
- A Guide to Irish Mythology 290.162 SMY
- The Traditional Irish Wedding 395.2209 HAG
- A Treasury of Irish Folklore 398.2 COL
- Irish-English / English-Irish Dictionary 491.623 IRI
- Danny Boy : the beloved Irish ballad 782.43 MCC
- Celtic Woman DVD 782.42 CEL
- The Best of Riverdance DVD 793.3194 BES
Historic Pubs of Dublin DVD 914.1835
Frank McCourt tells the story of the city through its most historic pubs, dating back hundreds of years. In addition to the legendary drinking establishments, viewers will learn more about must-see attractions like Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grafton Street, Jameson Distillery, Guinness Brewery, the city's beautiful parks, and more.
- Back Roads Ireland 914.15 BAC
- Rick Steves' Ireland 914.15 RIC
- On an Irish Island 941.96 KAN
- Fodor's 2012 Ireland 914.15 FOD
- Cycle Touring in Ireland 796.64 COO
- Ireland DVD 914.15
Road to McCarthy: around the world in search of Ireland by Pete McCarthy 909 MCC
Travel writer Pete McCarthy embarks on a journey to learn about his own family and discovers how far flung the McCarthy descendants are. Witty, offbeat, and insightful, Mr. McCarthy's journey takes genealogical research in delightfully unexpected directions.
- Tracing Your Irish Family History 929.10720415 (Gen)
- In Search of Your British & Irish Roots 929.10892041 BAX (Gen Ref)
- How the Irish Saved Civilization 941.501 CAH (Lg. Print)
- The Irish Americans 973.049162 DOL
- The Dictionary of Irish Family Names 929.42 GRE (Gen Ref)
- Cecelia Ahern, author of whimsical contemporary romantic fiction
- John Banville, winner of the Man Booker Prize in 2005, his fiction is haunting, descriptive, and dives deep into the minds of his characters
- Sebastian Barry, his novels typically have a historical setting and an intricate plot, also a poet, his writing is lyrical
- Samuel Beckett, a Nobel Laureate, novelist and playwright with an experimental style and a dark sense of humor
- Maeve Binchy, the author of heartwarming stories of life in a changing world with a focus on her characters' relationships, be sure to check out our Maeve Binchy read alikes
- Eoin Colfer, an author of fast-paced tales that feature adventure and humor, best known for the Artemis Fowl series
- Anne Enright, an author of haunting, character-driven novels and short fiction
- James Joyce, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, his stream of contagiousness novel Ulysses is the basis for the yearly Bloomsday Celebration
- Marian Keyes, an author of funny, conversational chick lit, often with a Dublin setting
- Pat McCabe, his novels are offbeat, darkly humorous, character-driven, dialect-rich, and sometimes creepy
- Bram Stoker, the author of the classic vampire story Dracula
- Jonathan Swift, a satirical essayist and the author of Gulliver's Travels
- Colm Toibin, an author of melancholy, character-driven novels and short fiction
- Oscar Wilde, a poet, playwright, and novelist known for his sharp wit and the troubles of his personal life
- William Butler Yeats, Nobel Laureate, poet, and champion of Irish literature
Please stop by the Recommendations Desk on the first floor, check out NoveList Plus on the library's website, or visit W. 11th & Bluff next week for more reading suggestions. Or submit a Personal Recommendations request, and we'll create a reading list just for you!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Bestseller Read-Alikes for the week of March 12th
Can’t wait to get your hands on the latest best-seller, but the hold
list is too long? To tide you over, every week we’ll offer similar
titles and authors to the week’s fiction and nonfiction best sellers.
Fiction
This week's #1 fiction bestseller is again Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult (click here for read-alikes from her book last week). Number 2 on the list is Victims: An Alex Delaware Novel by Jonathan Kellerman. Victims is the 27th installation of Kellerman's award-winning Alex Delaware mystery series and it begins when LAPD detective Milo Sturgis is called to a particularly gruesome crime scene. Det. Sturgis quickly calls on his friend psychologist Alex Delaware, to assist in the case. As more seemingly unrelated victims turn up bearing the killer's calling card, Sturgis and Delaware come under increasing pressure to end the bloody spree.
Other authors with similar writing styles to Kellerman are:
Tess Gerritsen - Author of the best-selling Rizzoli and Isles series, Gerritsen uses her knowledge as a physician to write detail-rich, fast-paced mysteries. Her plots often follow contemporary medical issues, as well as questions of medical ethics. Whether possessing the medical or the investigative expertise, Gerritsen's heroines must work their way through medical clues and track the villains, all while facing life-or-death situations. Try The Surgeon, the first in the series.
Stephen Walsh White- Boulder, Colorado, psychologist Alan Gregory also employs psychology and investigative techniques to help solve crimes in Stephen Walsh White's popular series. Cold Case features an old but unsolved case of the murder of two young girls. An intricately twisted plot, details of psychology and criminal motivation, as well as step-by-step investigation make this a good choice for Kellerman's fans.
Click here for more fiction bestsellers...
Nonfiction
This week’s #1 nonfiction bestseller is again American Sniper by Chris Kyle (click here for read-alikes for that book from last week). Number 2 on the the list this week is Blood Sugar Solution: The Ultrahealthy Program for Losing Weight, Preventing Disease, and Feeling Great Now! by Mark Hyman. Dr. Hyman explains that he has determined to be the solution to losing weight and
preventing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, dementia,
and cancer - balanced insulin levels. With advice on diet, green living, supplements and medication, exercise,
and personalizing the plan for optimal results, the book also teaches
readers how to maintain lifelong health.
Books similar to Blood Sugar Solution include:
Prevention's The Sugar Solution with Ann Fittante - Drawing on the very latest medical science, The Sugar Solution helps readers determine whether they're at risk for blood sugar problems and shows them how to rein in their blood sugar levels without drugs or injections. The 30-day lifestyle makeover guides readers every step of the way, with complete daily menus, exercise strategies, and stress-reduction techniques.
Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It by Gary Taubes - Taubes examines the urgent question of what’s making us fat—and how we can change. He reveals what he calls the "bad" nutritional science of the last century—especially the “calories-in, calories-out” model of why we get fat—and the good science that has been ignored. Concluding with an easy-to-follow diet, this book is one key to understanding an international epidemic and a guide to improving our own health.
Click here for more nonfiction bestselllers ...
Fiction
This week's #1 fiction bestseller is again Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult (click here for read-alikes from her book last week). Number 2 on the list is Victims: An Alex Delaware Novel by Jonathan Kellerman. Victims is the 27th installation of Kellerman's award-winning Alex Delaware mystery series and it begins when LAPD detective Milo Sturgis is called to a particularly gruesome crime scene. Det. Sturgis quickly calls on his friend psychologist Alex Delaware, to assist in the case. As more seemingly unrelated victims turn up bearing the killer's calling card, Sturgis and Delaware come under increasing pressure to end the bloody spree.
Other authors with similar writing styles to Kellerman are:
Tess Gerritsen - Author of the best-selling Rizzoli and Isles series, Gerritsen uses her knowledge as a physician to write detail-rich, fast-paced mysteries. Her plots often follow contemporary medical issues, as well as questions of medical ethics. Whether possessing the medical or the investigative expertise, Gerritsen's heroines must work their way through medical clues and track the villains, all while facing life-or-death situations. Try The Surgeon, the first in the series.
Stephen Walsh White- Boulder, Colorado, psychologist Alan Gregory also employs psychology and investigative techniques to help solve crimes in Stephen Walsh White's popular series. Cold Case features an old but unsolved case of the murder of two young girls. An intricately twisted plot, details of psychology and criminal motivation, as well as step-by-step investigation make this a good choice for Kellerman's fans.
Click here for more fiction bestsellers...
Nonfiction
Books similar to Blood Sugar Solution include:
Prevention's The Sugar Solution with Ann Fittante - Drawing on the very latest medical science, The Sugar Solution helps readers determine whether they're at risk for blood sugar problems and shows them how to rein in their blood sugar levels without drugs or injections. The 30-day lifestyle makeover guides readers every step of the way, with complete daily menus, exercise strategies, and stress-reduction techniques.
Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It by Gary Taubes - Taubes examines the urgent question of what’s making us fat—and how we can change. He reveals what he calls the "bad" nutritional science of the last century—especially the “calories-in, calories-out” model of why we get fat—and the good science that has been ignored. Concluding with an easy-to-follow diet, this book is one key to understanding an international epidemic and a guide to improving our own health.
Click here for more nonfiction bestselllers ...
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