It is the first week of January, and as I write the dreaded
“wintry mix” is pelting my office window, glazing streets and sidewalks with an
inhospitable layer of precipitation. And
all of Pullman seems to be slightly on edge as students return, traffic
increases, and we suddenly realize that April and May feel very far away. January, February, and March just don’t seem
all that exciting.
But in the midst of all this, Neill Public Library continues
to receive new materials and we’re really looking forward to a variety of
upcoming book releases, even during these days of gray skies and early sunsets.
In January alone, we have new novels from James Lee Burke (New Iberia Blues), a new James Patterson (there’s always a new
James Patterson, FYI), and a whole selection of Instant Pot cookbooks. We also
just received my favorite book of the month, as far as the title is concerned- How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to
Contentment, written by Sophie Hannah.
February brings another James Patterson (seriously), a new
Eve Dallas book from J.D. Robb (Connections
in Death), and a new thriller from Jane Harper, The Lost Man. Susan Mallery has a new book coming out- California Girls, which, judging by the
cover, might make you feel warm even in the depths of winter. We’ll also
receive The Border, the last book in
Don Winslow’s The Cartel trilogy.
In late February, we’ll have a new Mark Bittman cookbook (Dinner for Everyone), with a wide
variety of recipes for all types of eaters and occasions.
March will bring us new books from Harlan Coben (Run Away) and another installment in the
reliably excellent Joe Pickett series from CJ Box (Wolf Pack). We’ll also have Gretchen Rubin’s new self-care book- Outer Order, Inner Calm, just in time
for your spring cleaning routines. Don’t worry, there will be another James
Patterson, too, along with new thrillers from Catherine Coulter, Stuart Woods,
and Iris Johansen.
If your taste runs more towards the movie side of the
library, we’ve already pre-ordered copies of A Star is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Grinch, First Man, The Hate U Give,
and many more. For fans of Planet Earth
and Blue Planet, February also brings
a brand-new BBC David Attenborough documentary, Dynasties.
Interested in any of these? Contact us and we’ll make sure
you get on the list ahead of time. And be sure to come in and check out our new
book selection today; you might just find the title that helps you through the
short days and slippery sidewalks. Rest assured, we have many more on the way.
Adult Services Librarian
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