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    Book Club in a Bag

    Summer. Read. Week 7

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    Learn!

    Learning should be a lifelong pursuit! Why not try something new this summer, or brush up on forgotten skills? Whether you'd like to build, fix, play, speak, write, create or sing your way to a new talent, we have something for everybody!

     

    Teach Yourself Complete Icelandic [Book CD]

    Hildur Jonsdottir

    Hypothermia

    Arnaldur Indridjason

    Complete Japanese [Book CD]

    Helen Gilhooly

    After Dark [WMA Audiobook]

    Haruki Murakami

    Guitar Chords for Dummies

    Antoine Polin

    The Complete Beginner's Guide to Genealogy,

    the Internet, and Your Genealogy Computer Program

    Karen Clifford

    175 Fresh Card Ideas: Designs to Make and Give Throughout the Year

    Kimber McGray

    Teach Yourself Visually iPad

    Lonzell Watson

    Writing the Life Poetic: an Invitation to Read and Write Poetry

    Sage Cohen

    Summer. Read. Week 6

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    Laugh!

    From grins to giggles and guffaws, we can all use a good laugh now and then! Find something in our collection to tickle your funny bone!

     

    The Vinyl Cafe: Coast to Coast Story Service

    Stuart McLean - Book CD

    King Baby [music CD]

    Jim Gaffigan

    Sh*t My Dad Says [Abobe EPUB book; WMA audiobook]

    Justin Halpern

    Dave Barry's Greatest Hits

    Dave Barry [E-book]

    Laughter Really is the Best Medicine:

    Reader's Digest's Funniest Jokes, Quotes and Cartoons

    Marilyn Knowlton

    The Vicar of Dibley Series 1-3 [DVD]

    Father Ted Series 1-3 [DVD]

    The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: a Memoir

    Bill Bryson

    Call Me Irresistible [E-book]

    Susan Elizabeth Phillips

    Summer. Read. Week 5

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    Live!

    One life in one body?... with so many ways to live?

    Luckily we can open a book and step into the shoes of someone else for a while. Whether it’s a rock star, politician, scientist, writer, world-traveler or young wizard, there are thousands of books waiting to inspire.

     

     

    On July 15, Warner Bros. is releasing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, which brings the film version of the Hogwarts franchise to its epic finale.

    A decade or so ago, who could have predicted that one magical series could get kids around the world to put down their video games, shut off the TV and devour 800-page books? Thanks to the J. K. Rowling series, books became cool again, with the birth of the midnight release party and kids and adults dressing like fictional characters.

    If you are not already attuned to upcoming Harry Potter mania, get into the mood! Check our catalogue for J. K Rowling’s books for your unique Harry Potter experience!

    Movies based on books are somebody else’s interpretation of the text, which we might like or not. Books are here to let you to create your own imaginary world.

    Here are some other inspirations:

    Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

    Amy Chua

     

    Not Dead & not for Sale : the earthling papers (a memoir)

    Scott Weiland

     

    Losing Mum and Pup

    Christopher Byckley

     

    I'll Never Get Out of This Wold Alive

    Steve Earle

     

    I am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced [WMA Audiobook]

    Nujood Ali

     

    Mandela's Way [WMA Audiobook]

    Richard Stengel

    Summer. Read. Week 4

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    Create!

    Creativity can take many forms - surprise yourself and make something new! Find items to help you create a new business, design custom knitwear or get a community garden started in your neighbourhood. Or, explore the Arts & Music resources in the E-Library to find inspiration for your next creative endeavor.

     

    How to start a community garden

    Heather Elton

    Knitting workshop with Elizabeth Zimmermann[DVD]

    Schoolhouse Press

    Canadian Medical Association complete book of mother & baby care:

    [a practical guide from conception to age three]

    Anne Biringer

    Wired Beautiful

    Heidi Boyd

    Making money from home : how to run a successful home-based business

    Donna Patrow

    How to write songs on guitar: a guitar-playing and songwriting course

    Rikky Rooksby

    Put 'em up!: a comprehensive home preserving guide for

    the creative cook from drying and freezing to canning and pickling

    Sherri Brooks Vinton

    The amazing adventures of Kavalier & Clay [BOOK CD]

    Michael Chabon

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
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