The Buzz...About Books

During this time of year many people stop by the library looking for suggestions for books to read during their vacations. After all, there is nothing like spending a relaxing summer's day involved in a good book, preferably with a favourite beverage close by. The hardest part is finishing one book and deciding what to read next.  

If you like to read a book before seeing the movie it's based on, here are some suggestions for books to read in the months ahead. These books have been made into movies that are scheduled to be released this fall. 

The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman 
When a lighthouse keeper and his wife discover a baby and a dead body near their home off the coast of Australia, their decision regarding the child will have devastating and long lasting consequences. Starring Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender, The Light Between Oceans is scheduled to be released on September 2, 2016.
The book is also available in: 
• Large Print
• Audiobook
• eBook
• eAudiobook
• Talking Book (Restricted to print disabled patrons)

Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster by Tim Crothers
Phiona Mutesi is a nine-year-old girl living in a slum called Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. When she meets Robert Katende, he introduces her to the game of chess. Within months Phiona's immense talent is evident. By the time she is 15, Phiona is her country's national champion and is on her way to compete in the Chess Olympiad, the world's most prestigious team chess event. Starring Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo, The Queen of Katwe is scheduled to be released on September 23rd.  
The book is also available in eBook.

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Rachel takes the same London commuter train every day and she often notices the same couple, Jason and Jess (as she calls them) when the train stops at a signal behind their home. As Jason and Jess seem so happy, Rachel spends her time imagining what their lives are like. Then one day she sees on the news that Jess has disappeared and Rachel, feeling invested in the lives of these strangers, inserts herself into the police investigation. Starring Emily Blunt, The Girl on the Train is scheduled to be released on October 7th.  
The book is also available in:
• Audiobook
• eBook
• Talking Book (Restricted to print disabled patrons)

Inferno by Dan Brown
Waking up in a Florence hospital, Robert Langdon, is unable to remember the last several days. With the help of the lovely Dr. Sienna Brooks, he narrowly escapes from some people out to kill him and starts to piece together the events of the missing days. He is soon drawn into the world centered around a literary masterpiece, Dante Aligheri's Inferno. As before, Langdon must use his expertise in symbology to save the world. Tom Hanks returns to star as Robert Langdon in Inferno, which is scheduled to be released on October 28.
The books is also available in:
• Large Print
• Audiobook
• eBook
• eAudiobook
• Talking Book (Restricted to print disabled patrons)

American Pastoral by Philip Roth
A former high school athletic star, Seymour Levov is living the American dream with a thriving business, a beautiful wife and an adored daughter. Then, one day in 1968, his life is turned upside down when his daughter becomes a revolutionary terrorist who is out to destroy her father's world. Starring Ewan McGregor and Dakota Fanning, American Pastoral is scheduled to be released on October 28 as well. 
The book is also available in:
• Audiobook
• eAudiobook
 

Need more suggestions for summer reading?  Have a look at:

We Recommend: Many, many booklists created by our Reader's Advisory Committee members.  Two recent lists are for Read Alikes for the Jason Bourne books and for Fiona Barton's The Widow. 

Best Sellers Lists: Lists from the Globe and Mail and New York Times are regularly updated on our website.

Award Winner Lists: We keep track of the winners of many Canadian, International, Science Fiction, Mystery and Nonfiction awards going back several years. 

OverDrive Lists: Our OverDrive website has a number of book lists to help you choose something great to read. Have a look, even if you do not want to read in 'e' format. Lists such as Hot Releases 2016, Top Books of 2015 and the ever popular TPL Staff Picks have great suggestions. 

Loan Stars is a new program for recommending soon to be published books. The books are voted on by librarians across the country. A new list titles is announced at the beginning of each month.