Hot new books from some favorite authors are in the library this month.  As always make sure to call or come in to secure a hold on these titles, they go fast.  Always check our hot picks selection for hard to find titles!

December 8, 1980 The Day John Lennon Died by Keith Elliot Greenberg.  Last month McCartney fans were given a book with the details of Paul McCartney's life story.  This month fans will get the minute-by-minute drama of the last day of John Lennon's life.  Following not only his day, but his friend's, family's and even his killer's day up until the minute that he was shot.  After this moment of tragedy the book goes on to describe the doctor's, friend's and America's reaction to this legend's untimely death.  Release date: 11/1/10

The Gourmet Cookie Book: The Single Best Recipe from Each Year 1941-2009 by Gourmet Magazine.  Just in time for the holidays comes a book with the best cookie recipes from the last 68 years of Gourmet Magazine.  Set up in order by year, you will find the best recipes for cookies such as Cajun Macaroons, Moravian White Christmas Cookies, Cranberry Turtle Bars and Lemon Sandwich Cookies.  With 68 great cookies to choose from, you are sure to have some holiday treats for one and all.  Release date: 11/2/10

Also out this month are some new series installments that need no description:

Cross Fire by James Patterson, the 17^th installment in the Alex Cross series.  11/15/10

Hell's Corner by David Baldacci, the 5^th title in the Camel Club series. 11/9/10

Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb, the 31^st title in the Eve Dallas series. 11/2/10

Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell, the 18^th title in the Kay Scarpetta series. 11/30/10

Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan, the 13^th title in the Wheel of Time series. 11/2/10

November reminds us that winter is fast approaching.  Need some warm blankets at home?  Want some good gift ideas for the holidays?  Here is a selection of some great knitting and crochet books that we have here at the library.  Also check out our calendar for classes like Intermediate Knitting for Adults, Knit and Felted Purse Classes this month!

Adult collection:

Crocheted Gifts : irresistible projects to make & give by Kim P. Werker.  Call# 746.434 WER

Crocheting In Plain English by Maggie Righetti.  Call# 746.434 RIG

Hand Knitting : new directions by Alison Ellen.  Call#746.432 ELL

Luxury Knitting : the ultimate guide to exquisite yarns—cashmere, merino, silk by Linda Morse.  Call# 746.432 MOR

Knitting For Peace : make the world a better place one stitch at a time by Betty Christiansen.  Call# 746-432 CHR

Knitting Pretty: simple instructions for 30 fabulous projects by Kris Percival.  Call# 746.432 PER

Knitting Green : conversations and planet-friendly projects by Ann Budd.  Call# 746.432 BUD

Crochet Workshop : the complete course for the beginner to intermediate crocheter by Emma Seddon & Sharon Brant.  Call# 746.434 SED

The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet by Margaret Hubert.  Call#746.434 HUB

The Crochet Dude's Designs for Guys : 30 Projects men will love by Drew Emborsky. Call# 746.434 EMB

Vickie Howell's pop goes crochet : 36 projects inspired by icons of popular culture by Vickie Howell.  Call# 746.434 HOW

In our Children's Department:

Beginning Knitting : stitches with style by Kay Melchisedech Olson. Call# J746.432 OLS

Crochet : fantastic jewelry, hats, purses, pillows & more by Jane Davis. Call#J746.434 DAV

Crocheting for fun! by Lisa Bullard. Call# J746.434 BUL

Kids learn to crochet by Lucinda Guy & Francois Hall.  Call# J746.434 GUY

Kids knitting by Melanie Falick.  Call# J746.432 FAL

Knitting by Judy Ann Sadler.  Call # J746.432 SAD

Start to Knit by Alison Dupernex.  Call# J746.432 DUP

We also have several DVD's available for crocheting & knitting instruction and projects! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!