http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com Letting you know what has recently been added to our collections! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:03:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2008/10/01/book3-6/#comment-25 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:15:50 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2008/10/01/book3-6/#comment-25 no comments no comments

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2008/05/07/book10/#comment-24 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:39:59 +0100 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2008/05/07/book10/#comment-24 like all her books, this was a great entertaining story! like all her books, this was a great entertaining story!

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/22/the-guardian/#comment-22 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:48:52 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/22/the-guardian/#comment-22 You got it! Stop in and look for a copy on Rapid Reads. You got it! Stop in and look for a copy on Rapid Reads.

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/22/the-guardian/#comment-21 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:27:00 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/22/the-guardian/#comment-21 I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. I hope there is a copy put on rapid reads! I’m looking forward to seeing this movie. I hope there is a copy put on rapid reads!

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/02/the-cat-who-had-60-whiskers-by-lilian-jackson-braun/#comment-20 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:06:49 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/02/the-cat-who-had-60-whiskers-by-lilian-jackson-braun/#comment-20 I have read every book in this series. I normally LOVE these books! Unfortunately, this is not the case for “The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers.” Not only has Braun’s writing gone seriously downhill, but there were 2 major twists in the story that I just didn’t like. I wouldn’t be surprised if she ended the series and retired after the next book. I have read every book in this series. I normally LOVE these books! Unfortunately, this is not the case for “The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers.” Not only has Braun’s writing gone seriously downhill, but there were 2 major twists in the story that I just didn’t like. I wouldn’t be surprised if she ended the series and retired after the next book.

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/04/staff-pick-of-the-week/#comment-19 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:05:29 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/04/staff-pick-of-the-week/#comment-19 Murakami does tend to explore similar themes in most of his works. Young couples, lost or missing persons or objects, and popular culture from the 60's and on always seem to play important roles too. His new novel, After Dark, set to be released in May, seems to be pretty different from his previous work, so we'll have to see what it's like. I have a feeling it'll be another sprawling, episodic epic like Wind-Up Bird, but it's said to be more focused on contemporary Japanese society. Murakami does tend to explore similar themes in most of his works. Young couples, lost or missing persons or objects, and popular culture from the 60’s and on always seem to play important roles too. His new novel, After Dark, set to be released in May, seems to be pretty different from his previous work, so we’ll have to see what it’s like. I have a feeling it’ll be another sprawling, episodic epic like Wind-Up Bird, but it’s said to be more focused on contemporary Japanese society.

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/04/staff-pick-of-the-week/#comment-18 Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:35:51 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/04/staff-pick-of-the-week/#comment-18 Murakami writes like no one else. He combines fantastic elements, Japanese history and modern American pop culture in a very unique way. Wind-Up Bird contains all the major themes that he uses in in his other books, such as destiny, consciousness, and the limits of human relationships. It can be difficult to get through if you're not used to his style of writing. It's not a bad idea to start with one of his more plot-driven books, such as Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World or The Wild Sheep Chase. Murakami writes like no one else. He combines fantastic elements, Japanese history and modern American pop culture in a very unique way. Wind-Up Bird contains all the major themes that he uses in in his other books, such as destiny, consciousness, and the limits of human relationships. It can be difficult to get through if you’re not used to his style of writing. It’s not a bad idea to start with one of his more plot-driven books, such as Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World or The Wild Sheep Chase.

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/04/staff-pick-of-the-week/#comment-17 Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:32:19 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/04/staff-pick-of-the-week/#comment-17 I think one of the most interesting elements of this work is the connections developed between certain characters. Murakami seems to introduce pairs of characters who are either opposites, like Noboru and Toru, or eerily similar, like Kumiko and Creta. Sometimes you're left to wonder how many distinct characters are even in the book, and how many are just alternate personas. Murakami definitely likes to keep things vague, but this is part of his charm, at least for some readers... I think one of the most interesting elements of this work is the connections developed between certain characters. Murakami seems to introduce pairs of characters who are either opposites, like Noboru and Toru, or eerily similar, like Kumiko and Creta. Sometimes you’re left to wonder how many distinct characters are even in the book, and how many are just alternate personas. Murakami definitely likes to keep things vague, but this is part of his charm, at least for some readers…

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/04/staff-pick-of-the-week/#comment-16 Sat, 06 Jan 2007 10:17:03 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/04/staff-pick-of-the-week/#comment-16 <i>The Wind Up Bird Chronicle</i> Was my first introduction into Murakami's literary world. He skillfully wove together a plot line that contained many unique characters and settings. I found that as I read, I became simultaneously interested by the search for Toru's wife and by the subsequent journeys he had to take. No part of the story was ever sacrificed by the constant switching of characters and settings, and in fact only made the story a far richer read. I would recommend this book as an excellent first Murakami story to explore, if the reader devotes the time and thought to it that it deserves. This book inspired me to continue exploring other works by Murakami, and I am currently reading <i>Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman.</i> The Wind Up Bird Chronicle Was my first introduction into Murakami’s literary world. He skillfully wove together a plot line that contained many unique characters and settings. I found that as I read, I became simultaneously interested by the search for Toru’s wife and by the subsequent journeys he had to take. No part of the story was ever sacrificed by the constant switching of characters and settings, and in fact only made the story a far richer read. I would recommend this book as an excellent first Murakami story to explore, if the reader devotes the time and thought to it that it deserves. This book inspired me to continue exploring other works by Murakami, and I am currently reading Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman.

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/03/rapid-reads-at-fayetteville/#comment-15 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 18:50:48 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2007/01/03/rapid-reads-at-fayetteville/#comment-15 This is a great idea!!! I normally have to wait months to get a hold of one of the new releases. This should make things much quicker for Fayetteville patrons to get these popular new items! This is a great idea!!! I normally have to wait months to get a hold of one of the new releases. This should make things much quicker for Fayetteville patrons to get these popular new items!

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2006/12/30/snakes-on-a-plane/#comment-12 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:28:31 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2006/12/30/snakes-on-a-plane/#comment-12 Snakes on a Plane is the best movie ever! I can't wait to see it again! Snakes on a Plane is the best movie ever! I can’t wait to see it again!

]]> http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2006/12/27/next-by-michael-crichton/#comment-7 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:05:16 +0000 http://fayfreelib.blogsome.com/2006/12/27/next-by-michael-crichton/#comment-7 I have heard this book is amazing… I can’t wait to read it!!! I have heard this book is amazing… I can’t wait to read it!!!

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