What's In Your Library Bag Wednesday Reading Friends?! I've been looking for something good to read ever since I finished Jane Eyre. My husband suggested that I try something "out of my box" this time. So, I am actually trying a new author, but I will admit that the book is not really out of my box. Still, it is a new author...
I am reading Bitten by Kelley Armstrong. It's about werewolves. The main character, Elena, is the only female werewolf. She became a werewolf by being bitten, hence the title, and surviving. Most females never survive the bite and the change into a werewolf. Throughout the novel, Elena fights against her nature; the love of her life; her circumstances; what might have been, etc. There are moments where she is so caught up in something else she doesn't worry about what ifs, and then she is truly happy. I haven't finished the novel yet, but I am guessing in the end she comes to terms with it all and settles into the Pack. For now in the story, outsiders are threatening the Pack and their way of life and she must forget about her life in the "human world" and help the Pack overcome and survive.
One interesting difference in this novel as compared to other werewolf novels that I've read is that the author actually describes what it feels like to change into a werewolf and how the werewolf body feels and how its mind thinks. Kind of different. Kind of interesting. I've been able to look past the parts where they kill a rabbit or deer and eat it...as wolves do kill and eat meat.
Bitten is an easy and quick read with a little different take on the idea of werewolves than most of the other authors I've read. It's a new novel worth a try.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Book Trailer Monday...Even though my recipe was late, we still need to talk books...
I personally have never read Ted Dekker, but I have heard so many good things about his writing, I thought I'd share a trailer here today. He is an inspirational author who writes mysteries and other more fantasy type books. Check one out today and see what you think...
From Our Recipe Box to Yours...Sorry I missed this on Friday...Try them on Monday instead.
Indian Fry Bread/ Indian Tacos
3 C. unbleached flour, sifted
1/2 C. dry powdered milk
1 T. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. warm water or milk
2 quarts oil for deep frying
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl and knead until smooth and soft, but not sticky. Depending on the altitude and humidity, you may need to adjust the liquid or the flour, so go slowly and balance accordingly. Be careful not to overwork the dough, or it will become tough and chewy. Brush a tablespoon of oil over the finished dough and allow it to rest 20 minutes to 2 hours in a bowl covered with a damp cloth. After the dough has rested, heat the oil in a broad, deep frying pan or kettle until it reaches a low boil, 375 degrees. Pull off egg-sized balls of dough and quickly roll, pull, and pat them out into large, plate-sized rounds. They should be thin in the middle and about 1/4 inch thick at the edges. Carefully ease each piece of flattened dough into the hot, boiling oil, one at a time. Using a long -handled cooking fork or tongs, turn the dough one time. Allow about 2 minutes cooking time per side. When golden brown, lift from oil, shake gently to remove bulk of oil, and place on layered brown paper or paper towels to finish draining.
Serve with honey, jelly, fine powdered sugar, or various meat toppings.
Hint:
The magic is in frying the bread quickly! The hotter the oil, the less time it takes to cook. The less time it takes to cook, the lighter the texture and the lower the fat content.
We were at the Butler County Fair all this past week and Indian Fry Bread Tacos is a staple that I usually enjoy...Instead of buying one this year, we decided to make them at home. Easier than I thought and yummy yummy!! This is the actual recipe from the vendor I usually eat them at!!
DON'T FORGET THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED NEXT MONDAY, JULY 4TH IN HONOR OF THE HOLIDAY, BUT WILL RESUME REGULAR HOURS ON TUESDAY, JULY 5TH...
3 C. unbleached flour, sifted
1/2 C. dry powdered milk
1 T. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. warm water or milk
2 quarts oil for deep frying
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl and knead until smooth and soft, but not sticky. Depending on the altitude and humidity, you may need to adjust the liquid or the flour, so go slowly and balance accordingly. Be careful not to overwork the dough, or it will become tough and chewy. Brush a tablespoon of oil over the finished dough and allow it to rest 20 minutes to 2 hours in a bowl covered with a damp cloth. After the dough has rested, heat the oil in a broad, deep frying pan or kettle until it reaches a low boil, 375 degrees. Pull off egg-sized balls of dough and quickly roll, pull, and pat them out into large, plate-sized rounds. They should be thin in the middle and about 1/4 inch thick at the edges. Carefully ease each piece of flattened dough into the hot, boiling oil, one at a time. Using a long -handled cooking fork or tongs, turn the dough one time. Allow about 2 minutes cooking time per side. When golden brown, lift from oil, shake gently to remove bulk of oil, and place on layered brown paper or paper towels to finish draining.
Serve with honey, jelly, fine powdered sugar, or various meat toppings.
Hint:
The magic is in frying the bread quickly! The hotter the oil, the less time it takes to cook. The less time it takes to cook, the lighter the texture and the lower the fat content.
We were at the Butler County Fair all this past week and Indian Fry Bread Tacos is a staple that I usually enjoy...Instead of buying one this year, we decided to make them at home. Easier than I thought and yummy yummy!! This is the actual recipe from the vendor I usually eat them at!!
DON'T FORGET THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED NEXT MONDAY, JULY 4TH IN HONOR OF THE HOLIDAY, BUT WILL RESUME REGULAR HOURS ON TUESDAY, JULY 5TH...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
What's in Your Library Bag Wednesday?...
What's in Your Library Bag Wednesday? What?!! It's Wednesday again already?? Where does the time go? I do not know, but I am finally reading something that I really like again. I am reading Hit List, by Laurell K. Hamilton, part of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series. I put a book trailer about it up here on Monday and have been reading reviews on Amazon about it. Sadly, it's not getting very good reviews. I was disappointed and not going to buy the novel this time...But, my husband reminded me that just because someone else doesn't like something doesn't mean that I won't. So true. I am a Laurell K. Hamilton fan and I remain a Laurell K. Hamilton fan.
This particular book in the series is maybe a little less graphic and edgy, but the storyline, characters and plot are all still there. For me, reading her novels is like putting on a favorite, ratty, old sweatshirt and cuddling up to a fire, it's so comfortable and familiar.
I visited with a library patron the other day and she went to see Laurell K. Hamilton in person in Cedar Rapids last week. She mentioned how she thought that Anita was modeled after the author; body types the same, etc. And how Laurell Hamilton wasn't really what she had expected. Who ever really is? One part of our conversation that stuck out was how Laurell Hamilton had said that she doesn't have a finale to the series planned yet. She doesn't see an end to Anita and her stories. Wow. She just finished writing book #20 and she doesn't see an end. So, all you Anita fans out there, don't worry, you just have to wait another year or so for your next Jean Claude fix. Personally, I can't wait and will probably start to reread some, just because.
How about you? Do you get so into your books that you feel you really know the characters? Or do you devour them quickly and move on to the next story, the next book, not really getting attached to a particular author or storyline?
This particular book in the series is maybe a little less graphic and edgy, but the storyline, characters and plot are all still there. For me, reading her novels is like putting on a favorite, ratty, old sweatshirt and cuddling up to a fire, it's so comfortable and familiar.
I visited with a library patron the other day and she went to see Laurell K. Hamilton in person in Cedar Rapids last week. She mentioned how she thought that Anita was modeled after the author; body types the same, etc. And how Laurell Hamilton wasn't really what she had expected. Who ever really is? One part of our conversation that stuck out was how Laurell Hamilton had said that she doesn't have a finale to the series planned yet. She doesn't see an end to Anita and her stories. Wow. She just finished writing book #20 and she doesn't see an end. So, all you Anita fans out there, don't worry, you just have to wait another year or so for your next Jean Claude fix. Personally, I can't wait and will probably start to reread some, just because.
How about you? Do you get so into your books that you feel you really know the characters? Or do you devour them quickly and move on to the next story, the next book, not really getting attached to a particular author or storyline?
Monday, June 20, 2011
Book Trailer Monday...
Here's the latest from one of my favorite authors...Not a story for the faint of heart...But also, better than the reviews are giving it credit...
Friday, June 17, 2011
From Our Recipe Box to Yours...
I don't really know what to call this fun and different camping treat, so I'll just make up a name. You could make these in your backyard if you're not into camping...
Snickers Pie???
Campfire sandwich maker
2 pieces of bread
butter
Snickers candybar
Peanut butter
Butter two sides of bread and then peanut butter one side of one piece and place in sandwich maker butter side down. Chop up Snickers bar and place on the peanut butter side. Close sandwich maker and toast over the campfire. Share with a friend and have a glass of milk handy. These sandwiches are rich and yummy!!
Don't forget to stop in and check out our summer audio collection for all your traveling destinations!!!
Snickers Pie???
Campfire sandwich maker
2 pieces of bread
butter
Snickers candybar
Peanut butter
Butter two sides of bread and then peanut butter one side of one piece and place in sandwich maker butter side down. Chop up Snickers bar and place on the peanut butter side. Close sandwich maker and toast over the campfire. Share with a friend and have a glass of milk handy. These sandwiches are rich and yummy!!
Don't forget to stop in and check out our summer audio collection for all your traveling destinations!!!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
What's in Your Library Bag Wednesday?...
Welcome to a wet Wednesday!!! What a perfect day to have a bag full of books by your side!! So, what is in your library bag this Wednesday???
I must say that I have reason to celebrate!! I finally finished reading Jane Eyre! It's about time. In my defense, I moved and cleaned up an old house and finished a new one in that time, but really, that book took me waaayy too long to read. Whenever anyone would ask me what I was reading, I'd respond, "I'm slogging through Jane Eyre right now." And it wasn't a terrible book; it was just slow and it felt like slogging to me. Whenever we would talk about it here at work, one of my coworkers would remind me about the time period that the book was written in and about Jane's age, her being a teenager, in the book. Because, there is a lot of drama in the story and teenagers are usually surrounded by drama, but I just don't normally read that type of story. When I put it in perspective like that however, it becomes a better story. It does have a rather unexpected, yet happy ending which makes some of the "slogging" worth it. It's just hard to imagine, having been raised in a time where women are fighting for equality rather than just to be heard and noticed as people, how ground breaking the author and story really were.
My reading style is more of a tell you all about how good of a story it was and why you should read it rather than critiquing the writing or what was going on in the time period. So, for an unlikely and poor heroine to find love and rise above difficulties the story is a winner.
For me and what I am going to read next, I am on the edge of my seat excited that Laurell K. Hamilton has another installment to her Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series, coming out this month!! Go vampires, werewolves and fantasy!
Happy Reading All!! Tune back in later for a review of the movie, Jane Eyre as compared to the book...
I must say that I have reason to celebrate!! I finally finished reading Jane Eyre! It's about time. In my defense, I moved and cleaned up an old house and finished a new one in that time, but really, that book took me waaayy too long to read. Whenever anyone would ask me what I was reading, I'd respond, "I'm slogging through Jane Eyre right now." And it wasn't a terrible book; it was just slow and it felt like slogging to me. Whenever we would talk about it here at work, one of my coworkers would remind me about the time period that the book was written in and about Jane's age, her being a teenager, in the book. Because, there is a lot of drama in the story and teenagers are usually surrounded by drama, but I just don't normally read that type of story. When I put it in perspective like that however, it becomes a better story. It does have a rather unexpected, yet happy ending which makes some of the "slogging" worth it. It's just hard to imagine, having been raised in a time where women are fighting for equality rather than just to be heard and noticed as people, how ground breaking the author and story really were.
My reading style is more of a tell you all about how good of a story it was and why you should read it rather than critiquing the writing or what was going on in the time period. So, for an unlikely and poor heroine to find love and rise above difficulties the story is a winner.
For me and what I am going to read next, I am on the edge of my seat excited that Laurell K. Hamilton has another installment to her Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series, coming out this month!! Go vampires, werewolves and fantasy!
Happy Reading All!! Tune back in later for a review of the movie, Jane Eyre as compared to the book...
Friday, June 10, 2011
From Our Recipe Box to Yours....
I tried this recipe this week on my day off. The kids and I really enjoyed them. It's a recipe from another librarian here. They were good with syrup but would have been really yummy with bananas and whipped cream!! Try some this weekend...
Oatmeal Pancakes
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. quick oats
1 T. white sugar
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk
1t. vanilla
2 T. vegetable oil
1 egg
Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
Cook on a warm, oiled griddle or frying pan until both sides are browned. Serve with butter and syrup.
The batter comes out kindof thin, but sets up really well. I didn’t have to add any more flour. And I really liked that i could just pour them from the blender to the pan.
The Hunger Games Event for ages 8 to 18 was moved due to the rain. It will be held next Thursday, June 16th, 8:30 p.m. here @ the library!! Come and try out your "survival skills"! Free event. No registration necessary.
Oatmeal Pancakes
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. quick oats
1 T. white sugar
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk
1t. vanilla
2 T. vegetable oil
1 egg
Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
Cook on a warm, oiled griddle or frying pan until both sides are browned. Serve with butter and syrup.
The batter comes out kindof thin, but sets up really well. I didn’t have to add any more flour. And I really liked that i could just pour them from the blender to the pan.
The Hunger Games Event for ages 8 to 18 was moved due to the rain. It will be held next Thursday, June 16th, 8:30 p.m. here @ the library!! Come and try out your "survival skills"! Free event. No registration necessary.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
What's In Your Library Bag Wednesday...
What's in your library bag Wednesday??? This Wednesday I'm sharing some favorites of one of my co-workers, Beth...But which Beth is it?? Can you figure it out??
Beth's Picks
Any Jane Austen Book
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Harry Potter Books
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Books
Sex God by Rob Bell
Walk through the Woods by Bill Bryson
The Stephanie Plum Books by Janet Evanovich
Making of a Quagmire by David Halberstam
The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam
They Call by Coach by John Wooden
The Home to Harmony Series by Phillip Gulley
Tale of Two Cities by Dickens
Counte of Monte Cristo by Dumas
Beth has a love of lots of different types of books. She says it really depends on her mood what she will choose to read on any given day. She'll start reading a serious title and ruminate on it and get to thinking too much. Then, she'll choose a lighter, fluffy one to go along with it and give her mind a break.
Beth's father is a pastor and growing up, he would always have several books by his bedside. He'd start reading one and it would reference another and he'd start reading that one too, and so on. Now she says, "I am currently reading 3 books. I have officially become my father!!"
Leave me a comment and let me know which Beth is which???
Beth's Picks
Any Jane Austen Book
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Harry Potter Books
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Books
Sex God by Rob Bell
Walk through the Woods by Bill Bryson
The Stephanie Plum Books by Janet Evanovich
Making of a Quagmire by David Halberstam
The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam
They Call by Coach by John Wooden
The Home to Harmony Series by Phillip Gulley
Tale of Two Cities by Dickens
Counte of Monte Cristo by Dumas
Beth has a love of lots of different types of books. She says it really depends on her mood what she will choose to read on any given day. She'll start reading a serious title and ruminate on it and get to thinking too much. Then, she'll choose a lighter, fluffy one to go along with it and give her mind a break.
Beth's father is a pastor and growing up, he would always have several books by his bedside. He'd start reading one and it would reference another and he'd start reading that one too, and so on. Now she says, "I am currently reading 3 books. I have officially become my father!!"
Leave me a comment and let me know which Beth is which???
Monday, June 6, 2011
Book Trailer Monday...
Here's a book trailer for a book that I've previously talked about, The Hunger Games. This book took a long time to get me hooked, but I was eventually consumed. I hear they are coming out with a movie in Mayof 2012...something to watch for...watch the trailer and see if you don't want to read it...I dare you!
PARENTS OF KIDS AGE 8 TO 18 THE WAVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS HOSTING A HUNGER GAMES EVENT THIS THURSDA,Y JUNE 9 AT 8:30 P.M. NO NEED TO REGISTER, JUST COME BY AND TRY YOUR HAND AT SOME OF TH E EVENTS: ARCHERY, EXPLOSIVES, ETC.
PARENTS OF KIDS AGE 8 TO 18 THE WAVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS HOSTING A HUNGER GAMES EVENT THIS THURSDA,Y JUNE 9 AT 8:30 P.M. NO NEED TO REGISTER, JUST COME BY AND TRY YOUR HAND AT SOME OF TH E EVENTS: ARCHERY, EXPLOSIVES, ETC.
Friday, June 3, 2011
From Our Recipe Box to Yours...Copy Cat Subway Chicken Salad
I had this sub at Subway today and it was yummy!!! But, unfortunately it is only seasonal, so I looked up a recipe so that I could make it myself whenever I wanted and I thought I'd share it with you here...
Copycat Subway® Orchard Chicken Salad Sub
Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4
"I found this recipe when I was looking for this recipe or one close to it. I tried this at Subway and really liked it. Subway always uses light Mayo. In this recipe the salt and pepper are optional. Use more or less mayo to suit your own taste and the same with the fruits. I like to add a few more fruits. There is no cook time unless you are cooking your chicken for this recipe. I use left over or canned."
Ingredients
3 cups red apples, chopped small 1/2 cup sliced celery, diced small 4 cups cooked chicken, cut into small cubes 1/4 cup golden raisins ( to your taste) 1/4 cup dried cranberries ( to your taste) 3/4 cup mayonnaise ( or enough to taste) 1/2 teaspoon celery salt salt and pepper lettuce, shredded 2 (6 inch) rolls sliced tomatoes (optional) sliced red onions (optional) cheese slices, your choice (optional) Directions
In a medium bowl toss apples, celery, raisins, cranberries and chicken.
Season with celery salt, salt and pepper to taste and mix.
Stir in mayonnaise.
Slice a 6 inch roll in half.
Add 2 heaping tablespoons chicken salad to bottom slice of roll and spread.
Add your toppings.
DON'T FORGET TO HAVE YOUR KIDDOS START READING FOR THE SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM AND ATTEND AN EVENT NEXT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 HERE @ THE LIBRARY!!
Copycat Subway® Orchard Chicken Salad Sub
Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4
"I found this recipe when I was looking for this recipe or one close to it. I tried this at Subway and really liked it. Subway always uses light Mayo. In this recipe the salt and pepper are optional. Use more or less mayo to suit your own taste and the same with the fruits. I like to add a few more fruits. There is no cook time unless you are cooking your chicken for this recipe. I use left over or canned."
Ingredients
3 cups red apples, chopped small 1/2 cup sliced celery, diced small 4 cups cooked chicken, cut into small cubes 1/4 cup golden raisins ( to your taste) 1/4 cup dried cranberries ( to your taste) 3/4 cup mayonnaise ( or enough to taste) 1/2 teaspoon celery salt salt and pepper lettuce, shredded 2 (6 inch) rolls sliced tomatoes (optional) sliced red onions (optional) cheese slices, your choice (optional) Directions
In a medium bowl toss apples, celery, raisins, cranberries and chicken.
Season with celery salt, salt and pepper to taste and mix.
Stir in mayonnaise.
Slice a 6 inch roll in half.
Add 2 heaping tablespoons chicken salad to bottom slice of roll and spread.
Add your toppings.
DON'T FORGET TO HAVE YOUR KIDDOS START READING FOR THE SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM AND ATTEND AN EVENT NEXT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 HERE @ THE LIBRARY!!
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