• 'Greenteeth' by Molly O'Neill
• 'The Four Queens of Crime' by Roseanne Limoncelli
• 'Killer Potential' by Hannah Deitch
• 'The Writer' by James Patterson and J.D. Barker
• 'Beach Vibes' by Susan Mallery

• 'The Pharisee's Wife' by Janette Oke
• 'The Jackal's Mistress' by Chris Bohjalian

• 'The Summer Guests' by Tess Gerritsen
• 'A Map to Paradise' by Susan Meissner
• 'Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave' by Elle Cosimano

Check out these new titles in Large Type Fiction :

~'Escape from Amsterdam' by Lauralee Bliss (Heroines of WWII, book 7)

~'The Crash' by Freida McFadden

~'The Writer' by James Patterson

• 'Libby's Lighthouse' by Susan G. Mathis
• 'The London House' by Katherine Reay
• 'A Shadow in Moscow' by Katherine Reay

My latest discovery amongst our library shelves is a historical fiction novel, 'The Dollhouse,' by Fiona Davis. I would also categorize this book as a mystery and yes, it is worth reading. This fast-paced book invites you into the lives of Rose, a modern-day journalist, and Darby, a young woman who had gone to secretary school and was staying at the Barbizon Hotel, in 1952. The story is based on the mystery of what happened between a maid, and Darby herself…ending in death. Not only does Rose discover the truth of that fateful night in 1952, but she also finds her own strength and the meaning of true friendship along the way.

If you are searching for a new author to check out, we have quite a selection of her novels here at our library.

I am currently reading 'The Lions of Fifth Avenue' by Fiona Davis.

Happy reading friends,

~Lisa

Have a busy week and short on time? Consider reading Curtis Sittenfeld's collection of short stories titled 'Show Don't Tell.' This was my first time reading this author and I think I will try one of her novels next! She is quite apt at unraveling the emotional lives of ordinary women, but also funny, which can be tricky. My favorites from this collection were 'White Women Lol' and 'The Patron Saints of Middle Age.'

"A funny, fiercely intelligent, and moving collection exploring marriage, friendship, fame, and artistic ambition." ~Goodreads.com (4.02 rating)

Happy reading, friends! ~Heather

In the last year you have probably heard the phrase, "Let Them." If not, I highly recommend listening to Mel Robbin's podcast and reading this book. One thing that I like about Mel, is that she is so relatable! As I was reading this book, I felt like it was her and I having a conversation and she knew exactly how I was feeling. Another reason why I love Mel so much, is that she can turn the scientific facts into something that I can understand and retain. I am being honest and vulnerable here when I say I laughed, cried, self-reflected and let go of my ego. I will forever use the "Let Them" theory while also embracing "Let Me."

~Kellie

Join us for our monthly book club where you pick the book! This month our chosen theme is 'Winds of Change.' Get creative and have fun with it! We will meet two times; pick the time that works best for you!

• Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, at 6:00pm
• Thursday, March 27th, 2025, at 11:30am

We are excited to announce that ‘The Queen of Sugar Hill’ by ReShonda Tate is the featured title for #TogetherWeRead! Together We Read is a digital book club connecting readers to the same ebook & audiobook at the same time - no waitlists, no holds.

"The Queen of Sugar Hill" tells the story of Hattie McDaniel, the first African American woman to win an Academy Award, focusing on her life after her Oscar win for "Gone With the Wind" and the challenges she faced as a Black actress navigating Hollywood's challenging social landscape, particularly highlighting her struggles with restrictive housing covenants in a neighborhood called "Sugar Hill" where she bought a home despite facing backlash from white neighbors; the book explores her personal life, friendships with other Hollywood figures, and fight for racial equality.

More info: www.togetherweread.com/US/

Thank you to our friends at the Libby App for sponsoring Together We Read 2025!

Join Jean Wilson (writing as J L Wilson) to discover the steps that go into crafting a novel. J L has 40 books in print and can give you an idea of the who, what, where, and how of publishing. Join her in one or all of these workshops, each 60-90 minutes long:

*Saturday, March 15th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 1
Gives you the basic tools of the trade: what goes into a novel, how to determine point of view, your author voice, software to use - the nitty-gritty.

*Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 @ 9am: Class 2
Digs into the Who and Why of your book. This is all about creating characters and finding their goals and motivations.

*Saturday, March 29th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 3
The Where and When of your book. Choose your setting and time period wisely because you will be living there with your characters as you write.

*Saturday, April 5th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 4
Jumps into Plots and Pacing, making sure your plot lines hang together and your pacing keeps your audience engaged.

*Saturday, April 26th, 2025 @ 9am: Class 5
Gives you an overview of publishing: where and how do you submit your work or self-publish it? What goes into that?

Space is limited: RSVP to library@vintonia.gov to reserve your spot today! This event is intended for adults and is offered at no cost.

She is halfway there! Keep up the great work. #1000booksbeforekindergarten #beanstackapp

Check out our latest THIS or THAT challenge: Jelly Beans or Peeps? Stop in & vote and/or comment below! (Last week's winner was a tie between Leprechauns and Gnomes!!!)

Thank you to Amy Stourac for stopping by VPL and leading another Writing Workshop! Writers were able to look through newspapers and decide what piece of the paper they would like to write about. There were book reviews, comics, opinion pieces, interviews, and some practice with a camera! Children in 3rd-12th grade can join us again on Monday, April 21st at 10 am.

It's a great day to visit the library!

We 🧡our volunteers! Aubrey is a Vinton-Shellsburg student currently assisting us in the Children's Library with special events. Thank you for your time, Aubree!

Some photos of our very talented local Kid Authors.

Thanks to Lynne from Benton County ISU Extension for a fun and educational popcorn experiment! We learned if popcorn vs. seeds weigh the same or different. We were able to try yellow popcorn vs. white popcorn....(yellow was the fave). Participants were able to watch the popcorn pop and add fun extras to the popcorn!

Pauline was one of four lucky winners during our Red Carpet Fundraiser party! Congrats!

If you were unable to attend our Local Kid Author Night, no worries; for the next couple of weeks, we will have the stories on display so that you get the chance to read them.

March 14th is National Pi Day! Celebrate by checking a pie-themed book from our collection! #PiDay #librarylife

*'Midwest Pie' by Meredith Pangrace

*'The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie' by Alan Bradley

*'The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie' by Rachel Linden

*'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' by Mary Ann Shaffer

*'Ms. American Pie' by Beth M. Howard

Looking for some fresh inspiration for Spring? Stop into the library and check out one of our new Spring magazines!! #librarylife

We appreciate the volunteers from REM that come weekly to assist with cleaning and sanitizing in the Children's Library! Thank you for your time!

Mondays: 9a-5p

Tuesdays: 9a-8p

Wednesdays: 9a-5p

Thursdays: 9a-8p

Fridays: 7a-4p

Saturdays: 9a-Noon

Sundays: Closed

Copy services: $0.20 per black and white, $0.25 per color

Fax services: $1.00 for 1-2 pages, $2.00 for 3+ pages

Notary services: No charge, call 319-472-4208 for availability

Free Wifi

Boardroom available at no charge; reservations required

Email: library@vintonia.gov
Website: vinton.lib.ia.us
Location: 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA
Phone: (319) 472-4208
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