Book Blog from Menomonie Public Library http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4601&BlogID=228 Recent books, movies and audio picked by the library staff. Leave your comments about our selections or tell us what you have been reading, watching, or hearing. We want to know what you think. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Copyright 2026 Menomonie Public Library en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:52:55 CDT Tell No One http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4601&BlogID=228&BlogPostID=5468 Tell No One

2009-03
Music Box Films
BL06874DVD
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By Canet, Guillaume

Ted's Pick

Eight years ago, pediatrician Alexandre Beck was the prime suspect in his wife's murder. He's put all that behind him, but now, two dead bodies have been found near his home -- and once again, he's the suspect. The case takes an unexpected turn when he receives an anonymous email showing his wife alive -- and eight years older -- instructing him to tell no one.

]]> Ted Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:17:09 GMT Benny & Shrimp http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4601&BlogID=228&BlogPostID=5467 Benny & Shrimp

2009-07
Penguin Books
0143115995
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By Mazetti, Katarina

Kay's Pick

An international sensation, this addictively readable tale asks the question: Why is it so impossible to get a relationship between two middle-aged misfits to work? This quirky, humorous novel breathes new life into the age-old conundrum that is love.

]]> Ted Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:12:48 GMT Life is Beautiful http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4601&BlogID=228&BlogPostID=5463 Life Is Beautiful

2002-01
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
5554451535
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By Benigni, Roberto

Colleen's Pick

Guido Orefice used the power of his imagination and sense of humor to win the woman he loves and create a beautiful life for his family. When that life is threatened by Nazi invasion he must rely on this same strength to save his son and wife from certain doom.

 

 

]]> Ted Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:58:57 GMT The Shack http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4601&BlogID=228&BlogPostID=5462 The Shack

2008-07
Windblown Media
0964729245
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By Young, William P.
 

Lynne's Pick

Mackenzie Allen Phillips's youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation, and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later, in this midst of his great sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack on wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change his life forever.
 

]]> Ted Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:45:25 GMT The Brothers K http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4601&BlogID=228&BlogPostID=5461  The Brothers K



1996-06
Dial Press
055337849X
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Duncan, David James
 

Tim's Pick

Finally in trade paperback, complementing Bantam's new release of "River Teeth and our consistently bestselling edition of "The River Why, here is "The Brothers K, a lyrical and lovely novel of family.

]]> Ted Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:38:15 GMT Sweetgrass http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4601&BlogID=228&BlogPostID=5460 Sweetgrass

2005-07
Mira Books
0778321878
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By Monroe, Mary Alice 

Liz's Pick

Mama June and Preston Blakely's lifelong dream has been to hold on to the tract of land left from the family's plantation. When it looks as though they might have to sell, the family struggles to keep the land and remain united.

]]> Ted Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:35:25 GMT Wicked Prey http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=4601&BlogID=228&BlogPostID=5456 Wicked Prey

2009-05
Putnam Adult
0399155678
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By Sandford, John

 Jodi's Pick

Danger stalks Lucas Davenport at work and all too close to home, in the superlative new thriller by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Heat Lightning.

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