Friday, June 22, 2012
Check out this list of fiction titles and mysteries.
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Ann Etris of the Radnor Memorial Library has created the following list of books to read on a plane, beach or in your home this summer. Be sure to click on Radnor Patch's Summer Reading Guide for more book lists, including for those who love the Hunger Games and Downton Abbey. FICTION BRO Rainwater by Sandra Brown A romantic historical novel from the best-selling author of Smash Cut centers on an independent woman who runs a boarding house in Dust Bowl Texas. MYSTERY FIN The September Society by Charles Finch Amateur detective and Victorian gentleman Charles Lenox heads for his alma mater at Oxford to investigate the disappearance of a student and encounters a series of bizarre clues, including a card bearing the name The September …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
We have four reading lists for children of all ages.
Best-selling author James Patterson, famous for his detective and psychologist Alex Cross novels among others, is helping parents with their children's summer reading. The 65-year-old Patterson created a summer reading list through his ReadKiddoRead Program. The program is designed to help parents select the best books for their children based on their young ones' age. The program is also to help parents to encourage their young ones to become avid readers. "I've decided to help parents identify the best books for their kids so parents can easily lead their kids to discover the joys that come with reading," Patterson said in the video, which accompanies this article. Patch, a hyper-local news website from AOL, partnered with Patterson to …
Radnor Middle School's new method "encourages students to go beyond that requirement and read what they love all summer long."
Summer reading — a phrase that adults may love and kids may not. But Radnor Middle School is trying a new strategy that they hope will encourage its students to read this summer and for the rest of their lives. Instead of assigning a select number of summer reading titles, the school has developed lists of suggested summer reading titles for students and parents to consider. Students are also free to choose other books that may especially interest them, according to the Radnor Township School District. Find book recommendations from best-selling author James Patterson and reading recommendations from Radnor librarians in Radnor Patch's Summer Reading Guide. "Radnor Middle School students have varied interests and are diverse learners. Past…
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone – fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Great Advanced Reads for Tweens and Teens Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs A thrilling reading experience which combines fantasy with haunting vintage photography. Find out what happens when 16-year old Jacob discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus series) by Rick Riordan After rebuilding Camp Half-Blood, Kronos, Percy and their friends inherit a quest for which they need help from a few …
If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners.” from James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Dead End in Norvelt By Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading By Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader EVER has to actually read a book? Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) By Lincoln Peirce Things don’t always go your way…
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? This list will help you transition from illustrated kids books to books your kids will love to read independently. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Pirate vs. Pirate: The Terrific Tale of a Big, Blustery Maritime Match by Mary Quattlebaum The biggest boy pirate and the maddest girl pirate face-off in a series of competitions and then find themselves falling in love! Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (Bad Kitty series) by Nick Bruel When you give a bath to Bad Kitty, you need, among other things, soap, a towel and a suit of armor. Amelia Bedelia By Peggy Parish; illustrated by Fritz Siebel Learn …
If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read to you. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? Blackout By John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories By Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question and …
Monday, June 11, 2012
Learn how you can get your child to read more during the summer at the Radnor Library.
On this week's Patch Presents, Sam Strike interviews Dorothy Carlson, Head of Children's Services, Carrie Sturgill, Children's Librarian, and Molly Carroll, Young Adult Coordinator of the Radnor Memorial Library. The three talk about their summer reading programs and how you can encourage children to be successful readers. Did your kid love the Hunger Games? Then they might love these books. Patch Presents airs Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on channel 21 (Comcast and Verizon) and rerun on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. All past shows can be found on Radnor Patch's Youtube channel.
Radnor Memorial Library staff has some suggestions for you.
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Monday, June 11, 2012
Joanne Iantorno, Head of Information Services at Radnor Memorial Library, has created this list (read below) of books and DVDs on aspects of "green living." Young Adult Coordinator Molly Carroll has created this list of books to read if you enjoyed The Hunger Games series. Information Librarian Ann Etris has created this list of books to read and videos to watch if you enjoyed "Downton Abbey." Remodeling/Design Green Interior Design, by Lori Dennis 747 DEN Restore, Recycle, Repurpose: Create a beautiful home, by Randy Florke 747 FLO Practical Green Remodeling, by Barry Katz 643.7 KAT The Complete Guide to Green Building and Remodeling Your Home, by Martha Maeda 690 MAE DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner, by Betsy Matheson 643…
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Radnor Library has book and video suggestions for those who love the PBS hit series.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Ann Etris, Information Librarian at the Radnor Library, has created this list of books to read and videos to watch if you enjoyed "Downton Abbey." Nonfiction Books Cannadine, David - The Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy 305.52 CAN Fellowes, Jessica - The World of Downton Abbey 791.4572 FEL & BOOK ON CD A NF FEL Nicolson, Juliet - The Great Silence: Britain from the Shadow of the First World War to the Dawn of the Jazz Age 941.083 NIC Carnarvon, Fiona, Countess of. – Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey 942.271 CAR & BOOK ON CD U NF CAR Nicolson, Juliet - The Perfect Summer: England 1911, just before the Storm 942.083 NIC MacColl, Gail - To Marry an English Lord 974.7 MAC BIO HARRISON Harrison, Rosina - Rose: My Life in Service…
