Books are the quietest friends; they are the most accessible and wisest counselors; and the most patient of teachers.~~~~Charles W. Eliot~~~~

Adult Book Picks:

"The Wednesday Letters" By, Jason F. Wright. Their story began with one letter on their wedding night...."I made a promise today at the church and I'm making another promise here tonight. I'm going to write to you every week...And Laurel, I will always stand by you. No matter what. We're in everything together. No secrets. No surprises. And I will always be true. In every way...Jack". It ended with a final letter before either of them could tell their children the truth. Soon the Cooper children discover thousands of "Wednesday Letters",clues to a family secret that will bring them face-to-face with a life changing moment of truth.

"Miss Julia Paints The Town" by, Ann B. Ross. On a certain day in spring, Miss Julia learns that the mayor of Abbotsville plans to tear down the historic courthouse and sell the site to developers; Helen Stroud's husband has absconded with the investor's money; Mildred Allen's husband has disappeared after a car wreck; LuAnne Conover's husband has left hearth and home to "find himself"; Emma Sue Ledbetter's husband is considering accepting a call to another church. Looks as though spring has blown into Abbotsville like a lion, not like a lamb, and carried off all the clear thinking people with it.

"My Best Friend's Girl" by, Dorothy Koomson. From the moment they met in college,best friends Adele and Kamryn thought nothing could come between them- until Adele did the unthinkable and slept with Kamryn's fiance, Nate. Now, after years of silence, the two women are reuniting, and Adele has a stunning request for her old friend: she wants Kamryn to adopt her five year old daughter, Tegan. But kamryn is wholly unprepared to take care of anyone-especially someone who reminds her so much of Nate. With crisies brewing at work and her love life in shambles, can Kamryn somehow become the mother a little girl needs her to be?

"Twisted Creek" by, Jodi Thomas.Bad luck has been biting at Allie Daniels's heels all her life, so when she inherits a tiny cafe in a small Texas lake community she is sure there must be a catch. But Allie brings her grandmother along, and the cafe gives nana a chance to do what she loves best..cook. As Allie tries to make the best of her new life the people of the lake begin to drop in. Lonely folk discover there's always a table available, with down-home food to warm the soul. An old maid, a shy young man, and a drifter become the family Allie never had. When trouble comes, Allie finds she's not alone anymore-and that,sometimes,theonlycure for bad luck is the courage to love.

"Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves. ~Abbé Dimnet, Art of Thinking, 1928"
"TV. If kids are entertained by two letters, imagine the fun they'll have with twenty-six. Open your child's imagination. Open a book. ~Author Unknown"

Childrens Book Picks:

"How Groundhog's Garden Grew" by, Lynn Cherry. This is a beautifully illustrated book, the kids will love to learn about all the plants and animals listed for them. The groundhog loves to each vegetables and the squirrel teaches him how to plant and grow his own garden, so he can have all his favorite foods whenever he wants!

"Doing The Garden" by, Sarah Garland. This book is about a mother who takes her children to the garden center to decide what it is they are going to grow in thier garden. The trip turns out to be an adventure for the children. This is a great spring book for a toddler to kindergarten age group.

"Fine As We Are" by, Algy Craig Hall. The baby frog loves his life with his mom, then mom asks him if he would like to have some brothers and sisters, he of course says No, we are fine as we are. But mom finally convinces him that it will be fun. So he watches the tadpoles swim around and become little frogs. Then he watches the baby frogs play around his mom and he sees how happy she is, so he thinks it will be okay. Then the babies decide to follow him everywhere and become annoying to him. He goes through a lot with the baby frogs before he finally learns to love the big family he is a part of!

Audio Books are here!! We have a nice new selection of books on tape. What a great way to hear a story while traveling to school or on vacation, or to grandmas, well just about anytime. For ages 3 to 12.

Links:

NEW! Photo Gallery
Here is our photos from Coffee Buy The Book. Have a look at what's going on at The Bookstore. Coffee Buy The Book Photo Gallery.

Here is the New Pulaski Fest Web site www.pulaskifest.com
Pulaski Fest will be held on October 4, 2008. Please check with the Web site for more information about all the great events to come. Thank You to CWI Media and Marketing for donating and creating this wonderful Web site. We appreciate all your efforts.

For information on what's happening in Pulaski County, have a look at their Web site:
www.pulaskitown.org

Do you have neck or back pain try visiting my friends at Tuck Chiropractic. They have several locations and I love the friendly staff. They have helped me a lot and I just wanted to pass on the good news! For more information about how they can help you, here is their Web site:
www.tuckclinic.com

David Simpkins CD's NOW available at the bookstore! Check out our favorite local singer/song writer's Web site @:
www.davidsimpkins.com

Kat Mills another one of our favorite local singer/song writer's Cd's also available heres her Web site:
www.katmills.com

Come To The River! Get away to a cozy waterfront cabin nestled in the scenic countryside of Virginia. Right here in our own backyard, forget the hotel... what a great place for our family and friends to stay when visiting.For more information here is the Web site.
www.newriverretreat.com.