Laura Child’ new adventure ‘Ming Tea Murder: A Tea Shop Mystery’ now available at the library
The Fresno County Library’s Bookshelf column shares suggestions for books, music, and other items, and provides information about library programs.
Top 5 Most Requested Books
▪ “X,” by Sue Grafton.
▪ “The Girl on the Train,” by Paula Hawkins.
▪ “14th Deadly Sin,” by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.
▪ “Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid that Avenged Pearl Harbor,” by James M. Scott.
▪ “The Wright Brothers,” by David McCullough.
New Arrivals
▪ “Living the Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer, and Feeling Better Every Day,” by Gene Baur, with Gene Stone. A guide and cookbook for living a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle, respecting animals and their rights — and promoting better human health as well.
▪ “Ming Tea Murder: A Tea Shop Mystery,” by Laura Childs. A new adventure in this popular series. When a museum adds a Chinese tea house to its complex, a major donor ends up dead during the gala opening. It’s up to inquiring tea shop owner Theodosia Browning to track down the murderer.
▪ “I Take You: A Novel,” by Eliza Kennedy. New Yorkers Lily and Will are accomplished and smart. They fall in love. They’re supposed to get married. They look each other over more closely, and begin to wonder — are they really right for each other?
National Pride Month
▪ “ ‘You Can Tell Just by Looking’ ” and 20 Other Myths About LGBT Life and People,” by Michael Bronski, Ann Pellegrini and Michael Amico. The authors confront various aspects of LGBT culture and folklore, some of which is positive — yet absolutely untrue.
▪ “It's Not Over: Getting Beyond Tolerance, Defeating Homophobia, and Winning True Equality,” by Michelangelo Signorile. A thought-provoking study of LGBT rights in the United States, which claims that many key battles in this area remain to be won.
▪ “Forgive Me If I've Told You This Before,” by Karelia Stetz-Waters. Triinu Hoffman is coming of age in 1989 Oregon, and also coming out as a lesbian. As the state considers anti-LGBT laws, she wonders what her choice might mean for the future.
Events
▪ Author Talk: G. L. Corum will discuss her new book, “Ulysses Underground: The Unexplored Roots of U. S. Grant and the Underground Railroad.” 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, at the Woodward Park Regional Library. Details: (559) 600-3135.
▪ Library Foundation Fundraiser — A Moveable Feast: Join us for this second annual gala dinner, benefiting the Fresno Foundation for Public Library and honoring local restaurateur Jim Pardini. 6-11 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Fresno Audi Porsche Showroom, 7121 North Palm Ave., Fresno. Details: (559) 600-6237.
▪ Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff: Kids: Sign up, “Read to the Rhythm” and win prizes throughout the summer! Meet Bentley the Dog and enjoy music, performers, games, and crafts. 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 13, at The Discovery Center, 1944 N. Winery Ave., Fresno. Details: (559) 600-6227.
This is a weekly column written by the Fresno County Public Library staff. Events are usually free. Visit fresnolibrary.org, or call (559) 600-6227 for details. Follow the library! Get information on library events, contests, and more when you connect with us on social media. Use the tag #fresnolibrary.
This story was originally published June 6, 2015 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Laura Child’ new adventure ‘Ming Tea Murder: A Tea Shop Mystery’ now available at the library."