A few literary tomes of colorful subjects have been harvested for our shelves.  Come in and browse or ask to be placed on the waiting list for some of the following popular titles.

At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson - Once again using his sense of humor to make what would seem mediocre enjoyable, Mr. Bryson opens our minds to our own humble abode.  He uses his own home as a walking tour, taking us from room to room and explaining the history and events that have led to some of the modern conveniences that we so often take for granted.   
The Confession by John Grisham - A new legal thriller by the master of them all. A guilty man, who watched while someone else was convicted and sentenced to death for the horrible crime he committed, has a chance to confess. But can he convince the legal system before the wrong man is executed, while trying to outrace death himself? 
Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow- This book takes the reader through a well written history of our country's first president. Chernow interweaves the more personable side of the great man, his emotions, his faith, and his love for the land, with the great leadership and foresight he possessed for founding our country.
Painted Ladies by Robert B. Parker - Fans of the Spencer series will be delighted to read what may be the last in this series since Parker passed away this past January.

Rose in a Stormby Jon Katz - This story is presented through the eyes of Rose, a border collie, and the everyday events that shape her life while watching over the farm she has come to call home.  She  helps her owner through not only the biggest blizzard in decades, but also through the greatest storm in his life as he recovers from the loss of his wife.  Jon Katz, owner of Bedlam Farm, from which the story was inspired, consulted with animal behaviorists in order to create this great fictional story.

Other new books this month include: The Reversal by Michael Connelly, Naked Heat by Richard Castle ( based on the popular TV series), Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans, Worth Dying For by Lee Child, In the Company of Others: A Father Tim novel by Jan Karon, and Nemesis  by Philip Roth.