The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith — Fans of Alexander McCall Smith, author of several series, including The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, 44 Scotland Street, and Isabel Dalhousie's novels will enjoy this recent interview by Connie Fletcher in BookList Online (12/01/2011).

Canton Seniors Book Discussion group will meet on Wednesday, February 22 from 2:00-3:00 PM in Canton Public Library's Group Study Room A. February's selection is:

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson — In 1956, toward the end of Reverend John Ames's life, he begins a letter to his young son, an account of himself and his forebears, a pacifist father and an ardent abolitionist, his grandfather.

If you are looking for a new Christian book to read, whether fiction or non, and would like to read a review first, check out this website:
Christian Broadcasting Network New Books and discerningreader.com

Also, check out our Inspirational Books Suggestions on our "Books and More" Page 

The alchemist by Paulo Coelho; translated by Alan R. Clarke

The tale of the unknown island by José Saramago; illustrated by Peter Sís; translated from the Portuguese by Margaret Jull Costa

If on a winter's night a traveler by Italo Calvino; translated from the Italian by William Weaver

Cloud of sparrows by Takashi Matsuoka

The pearl diver: a novel by Jeff Talarigo

Sarah's choice [Large print] by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Computers for seniors for dummie [Large print] by Nancy Muir

Great house [Large print] by Nicole Krauss

Stalling for time [Large print] : my life as an FBI hostage negotiator by Gary Noesner

Switch [Large print]: how to change things when change is hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

Tired of squinting while reading? Getting a headache from focusing too hard for too long? You're not alone — one in six Americans over the age of 45 have trouble reading small print. Today, publishers offer simultaneous release of bestselling authors such as:

A precious jewel [Large print] by Mary Balogh

Shadows from the past [Large print] by Lindsay McKenna

Killer heat [Large print] by Brenda Novak

Monday morning faith [Large print] by Lori Copeland

1022 Evergreen Place [Large print] by Debbie Macomber

In what order should you read a series? Read everything written by Sue Grafton or Malcolm Gladwell and would like to try a similar author? Books & Authors, available in Canton Public Library's databases, allows you to search by title and/or author, subject, keyword, time period, geographic location, or character. Follow the series links for additional titles, or take advantage of the Expert Picks & Librarian's Favorites for recommendations based on some of your favorite titles or topics.

If you like inspirational fiction, try these authors:

Amazing love by Mae Nunn

Another homecoming by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn

The beloved land by Janette Oke & T. Davis Bunn

The affectionate adversary by Catherine Palmer

The bachelor's bargain by Catherine Palmer

Earth to Betsy : a novel by Beth Pattillo