Wednesday, October 27, 2010

New York Times Bestsellers List October 24, 2010

Click on title or book cover to request title from Monroeville Public Library. Many are also available in audiobook and large print.

FICTION

1. Reversal by Michael Connelly

The Reversal (Harry Bosch Series #16 & Mickey Haller Series #3) by Michael Connelly: NOOKbook Cover

2. Fall of Giants by Ken Follett

Fall of Giants by Ken Follett: Book Cover

3. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen

Freedom by Jonathan Franzen: Book Cover

4. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium Trilogy Series #3) by Stieg Larsson: Download Cover

5. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks: Download Cover

6. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris: Download Cover

7. Don't Blink by James Patterson

Don't Blink by James Patterson: Download Cover

8. Painted Ladies by Robert B. Parker

Painted Ladies (Spenser Series #38) by Robert B. Parker: NOOKbook Cover

9. Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans

Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans: Book Cover

10. The Help by Katherine Stockett

The Help by Kathryn Stockett: Download Cover




NON-FICTION

1. Obama's Wars by Bob Woodward

Obama's Wars by Bob Woodward: Download Cover

2. Earth (The Book) by Jon Stewart

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (the Book) by Jon Stewart: Book Cover

3. Trickle Up Poverty by Michael Savage

Trickle up Poverty by Michael Savage: NOOKbook Cover

4. The Roots of Obama's Rage by Dinesh D'Souza

The Roots of Obama's Rage by Dinesh D'Souza: Book Cover


5. Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max

Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max: Book Cover

6. At Home by Bill Bryson

At Home by Bill Bryson: Book Cover

7. Pinheads and Patriots by Bill O'Reilly

Pinheads and Patriots by Bill O'Reilly: Book Cover

8. Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow

Washington by Ron Chernow: Book Cover

9. The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris

The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris: Book Cover

10. The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking

The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking: Book Cover


Tuesday, October 19, 2010

New York Times Bestsellers List October 17, 2010

Click on title or book cover to request title from Monroeville Public Library. Many are also available in audiobook and large print.

FICTION

1. Fall of Giants by Ken Follett

Fall of Giants by Ken Follett: Book Cover

2. Don't Blink by James Patterson

Don't Blink by James Patterson: Download Cover

3. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen

Freedom by Jonathan Franzen: Book Cover

4. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks: Download Cover

5. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris: Download Cover

6. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium Trilogy Series #3) by Stieg Larsson: Download Cover


7. Naked Heat by Richard Castle

Naked Heat by Richard Castle: Download Cover


8. Legacy by Danielle Steel

Legacy by Danielle Steel: Download Cover

9. Bad Blood by John Sandford

Bad Blood (Virgil Flowers Series #4) by John Sandford: Download Cover

10. The Help by Katherine Stockett

The Help by Kathryn Stockett: Download Cover




NON-FICTION

1. Obama's Wars by Bob Woodward

Obama's Wars by Bob Woodward: Download Cover

2. Earth (The Book) by Jon Stewart

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (the Book) by Jon Stewart: Book Cover

3. Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max

Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max: Book Cover

4. The Roots of Obama's Rage by Dinesh D'Souza

The Roots of Obama's Rage by Dinesh D'Souza: Book Cover

5. The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking

The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking: Book Cover

6. Pinheads and Patriots by Bill O'Reilly

Pinheads and Patriots by Bill O'Reilly: Book Cover

7. Operation Dark Heart by Anthony Shaffer

Operation Dark Heart by Anthony Shaffer: Download Cover

8. Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern

Shit My Dad Says by Justin Halpern: Book Cover


9. Even Silence Has An End by Ingrid Betancourt

Even Silence Has an End by Ingrid Betancourt: Download Cover

10. Crimes Against Liberty by David Limbaugh

Crimes against Liberty by David Limbaugh: Download Cover

Thursday, October 14, 2010

MPL's New Podcast!



Welcome to Sound WAVs, Monroeville Public Library's new, official podcast! Podcasts are free, online audio files that you can download and listen to on your computer, iPod, mp3 player, or even burn to CD. Our monthly podcasts will feature dramatic readings of poems, short stories, novel selections, and more, read for you by a variety of local volunteers.

This month's podcast features a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem "The Raven," read for you by local teen volunteers. Drop by our website to download our first episode.

Be sure to leave your comments here to let us know how you enjoyed our first podcast -- and if you have any suggestions for future episodes!