Not Wanted on the Voyage by Timothy Findley

That's the book our bookclub (affectionately known as The Bonnechere Book Babes) read and discussed this month. The unanimous conclusion was that we don't care if we're not wanted on the voyage because it's not a voyage we want any part of!

We found the book to be very strange, disjointed at times, disturbing most of the time and, despite Mr. Findley status as famed Canadian author, not well written! (please don't hurt us...we're just stating our thoughts!) We thought there were a lot of loose ends that we would have liked to be further developed.

The general consensus is that we would not recommend this book to anyone and can't understand how it was on last year's Canada Reads program!

Our next book is Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife. We'll be meeting September 10 around 5ish for a discussion. If you'd like to join, you can just pop in. We always welcome new members. If you'd like to join but the day or time is bad for you, send Jennifer a message and she'll gladly see if the club wouldn't mind meeting at a different time!

Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos (reviewed by Marcia Perryman)

The cover of this book attracted me, shiny Wellington boots perched on a clean floor. The different colours spoke of happiness with children and I wanted a distraction from Paris 1919. Belong to Me is a novel about suburbia with the neighbourly friendships which develop into romantic entanglements, conflict, and community support around the death of a mother with young children. Throughout the novel, a young adolescent male searches for his father in the company of his brilliant and estranged friends. He emerges as the healthiest and most interesting character as he supports his female pyschiatrically disabled friend, and falls in love with another.

This novel is, as Doyne Ahern, Chair of the Board, would say, Chewing Gum for the Eyes. Easy to read, no mental gymnastics, or major emotional angst. Just a delightful experience of distraction on the couch.

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Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen (reviewed by Nelda Markham)

A 93 year old reminisces on his days as a vet in a circus during he depression, -- quite a good story, some touching moments, some depressing events but a twist to it all, a lovely story.

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Say When by Elizabeth Berg (reviewed by Judy Sauve)

Excellent book. Written from the viewpoint of a husband who, after 10 years of marriage and one child, is suddenly and unexpectedly asked for a divorce. It takes you through all the various emotions he experiences: shock, denial, introspection, jealousy as well as the coping mechanisms he develops. His devotion to his daughter is a very appealing part of the story. Thanks Judy! Keep those book reviews coming people!

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Yard Sale Season :)

Yes, it's that time of year again folks, yard/garage sale season! This is the time when you can go digging through people's personal belongings and not get strange looks! This is the time when you can find cool vintage treasures that other people think is trash! This is the time to buy a lot and pay a little! This is the time to get armfuls of library books and keep them forever and never have to worry about late fees!

Come out to our giant community yard sale and barbecue for a great time and great deals!

Saturday, May 24 from 10am -2pm

I know what it is, but just what exactly does it mean?

WiFi -- most of you know that WiFi represents wireless Internet (which I'm proud to say that the library now offers!) but if you're at all curious like I am, you've probably often wondered what it actually means. I've had many people ask me what it stands for and I have ashamedly arrived at a loss for words. So, like the eager librarian that I am, I've done a little research and I think I've found the answer!

WiFi started as a play on words, mimicking Hi-Fi,which stands for high fidelity and, so therefore, WiFi = wireless fidelity. That was the unofficial origin, but it now apparently stands for nothing at all. It's just a cute and catchy way of referring to wireless Internet!

If you want to read up on the origin and meaning of WiFi, check out these links:

WiFi: Definition and much more from Answers.com
wifi - definition from Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Wi-Fi - Wikipedia article
What is Wi-Fi? - A definition from Whatis.com
Wi-Fi Alliance

And don't forget to drop by the library with all your WiFi certified products to test out our newly available wireless Internet!

Facebook

That's right people, Facebook! The library now has its own page on Facebook. I'm excited about this and hopefully you are too. I would like to see more interaction with the public and maybe this is what I've been looking for. On our fan page you can discuss library issues, post general comments, view our new books and view pictures from the library. Very exciting stuff I'm telling you :) Find us on Facebook and become a fan today!