Bremen Library Newsletter
October 2024
Dear Bremen Library Patrons,
Although our late summer weather seems to be continuing, the changing leaves tell us it won’t be for long. We have a number of new books, a beautiful art show and a program to lure you out of your house and into the library in October.
If you have any new books that you are looking forward to reading please let me know - we like suggestions!
Best,
Ellen Dickens, Interim Director
(207) 529-5572
bremenmainelibrary@gmail.com
Books received in late September
Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson
The Life Impossible, by Matt Haig
Burn, by Peter Heller
Fire and Bones, by Kathy Reichs
All the Colors of the Dark, by Chris Whitaker
Passions in Death, by J.D.Robb
Here One Moment, by Liane Moriarty
A Death in Cornwall by Daniel Silva
October books - Fiction
Colored Television by Danzy Senna
A funny and piercing satirical novel with sensational reviews
The Drowned by John Banville
A richly atmospheric new mystery about a woman’s sudden disappearance in a small coastal town in Ireland, where nothing is as it seems.
Lies He Told Me by James Patterson/David Ellis
The latest roller coaster ride novel from James Patterson
Tell Me Everything by Elisabeth Strout
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout returns to her familiar cast of Maine characters
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
An enchanting new tale about three characters living along two great rivers, all connected by a single drop of water.
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
The first in a new mystery series by the author of the Thursday Murder Club
October books - Non-fiction
Challenger by Adam Higginbotham
A minute by minute history of the Challenger disaster that reads like a thriller.
Slippery Beast by Ellen Ruppel Shell
“A true crime natural history, with eels” by part-time Bremen resident Ellen Shell
More new books coming later in October including the new Michael Connelly
OCTOBER PROGRAMS
Art Show: Marc Poirier In the meeting room through October
The Bremen library is pleased to host the work of Marc Poirier throughout October.
Portofino by Marc Poirier
About his oil paintings Poirier says, "My goal as an artist is to help people realize the everyday beauty that surrounds them and is here for them to enjoy and celebrate if they can just see it." The subjects he enjoys painting are the ones that people hurry to drive by on their way to work. “I'm attracted to old homes worn rough with time and neglect with a gnarly centuries old oak tree in the yard. Curved country roads with crooked archaic telephone poles strung with a tangle of power lines that carve up the sky.” .
Trompe L'Oeil painting with Mary Sue Weeks, Thursday, October 24, 4-6pm
Trompe L’Oeil artist Mary Sue Weeks will present a slide program about Trompe L’Oeil painting - including how to pronounce it!
Trompe L’Oeil is an artistic term for the highly realistic optical illusion of three-dimensional space and objects on a two-dimensional surface. Mary Sue will cover the definition of trompe l’oeil and what makes it unique, as well as a little bit of history starting with frescoes in Pompei, through works of the Renaissance and into modern paintings. She has pictures of paintings in buildings across the U.S. and Maine, including her own work (below). *Refreshments will be served*
Bremen Book Club - Thursday, October 10 at 3 pm
Since we were unable to get enough copies of the originally chosen book the meeting will be a roundtable of recommended books. Members will share books they’ve enjoyed recently including Spying on the South by Tony Horwitz.
Next month’s book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Knit ‘n Stitch Circle Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm A great opportunity to meet folks with similar interests while working on your own particular projects, Knit ‘n Stitch Circle incorporates crafts like knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, stitchery, and quilting.
Library Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-3
Saturday 9-noon.
Bremen Library Newsletter
November 2024
Dear Bremen Library Patrons,
Good News! We have found a new library director. Melissa Chase will be joining us on November 20. She lives in Damariscotta with her husband and her grown daughter and family. Melissa has a wealth of library experience starting as a teenage page in her hometown library in Massachusetts. She is a warm and welcoming person and the entire board feels she will be a great addition to the library. We plan to have an open house after she has a little time to settle in but please stop by after the 20th to welcome Melissa and introduce yourself.
Whether you ’re ready to read something pithy by the wood stove or you just want to escape from reality for a bit we have many things to offer here at the Bremen Library. Keep reading to hear about a great program coming up and a lot of new books just arrived..
Best,
Ellen Dickens, Interim Director
(207) 529-5572
bremenmainelibrary@gmail.com
Wreath Sale
The Bremen Library Wreath Sale begins soon. Official sale dates are Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1 from 9am to 2pm at the Bremen Town House, Route 32 in Bremen. However, beginning Friday, Nov. 15 you can stop by the Town House from 9:30 am to noon or 1 to 2:30 pm to pick out a wreath or you can call the library at 529-5572 to pre-order a wreath or to find out about shipping a wreath. Fully decorated wreaths range from $30-$45 with plain and bow-only wreaths less.
These wreaths are beautifully decorated with natural materials by a talented squad of decorators who gather the materials themselves. Each one is unique. This is a major fund-raiser for the library and a real community effort. You can support the library while purchasing a one-of-a-kind holiday decoration for your home.
Upcoming Program - Thursday, November 14
Author Talk: The Caretakers: War Graves Gardeners and the Secret Battle to Rescue Allied Airmen in World War II by Caitlin DeAngelis
We are pleased to present internationally renowned cemetery expert Caitlin Galante DeAngelis on Thursday, November 14 at 4 pm. DeAngelis will talk about her book The Caretakers: War Graves Gardeners and the Secret Battle to Rescue Allied Airmen in World War II, a fascinating story about the cemetery gardeners who worked for the Imperial War Graves Commission after World War I, caring for the WWI cemeteries in France. In 1940, these caretakers were trapped in France when the Nazis invaded. Some were arrested and sent to internment camps; others joined the French Resistance.
Through meticulous research, never-before-published journals and papers, and compassionate storytelling, DeAngelis honors the sacrifices made by War Graves gardeners and their families.
The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Books received in late October
Fiction
The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel
A Hitchcock fanatic with an agenda invites old friends for a weekend stay at his secluded themed hotel in this fiendishly clever, suspenseful new novel
The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier
From the bestselling historical novelist, a rich, transporting story that follows a family of glassmakers from the height of Renaissance-era Italy to the present day.
Non-Fiction
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten—aka the Barefoot Contessa, author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon—shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table.
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.
November books - Fiction
Colored Television by Danzy Senna
A funny and piercing satirical novel with sensational reviews
Break Every Rule by Brian Freeman
From the New York Times bestselling author of Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne series comes a breathtaking thriller about a man whose only chance to rescue his family is to return to the past he thought he’d left behind.
Bad Liar by Tami Hoag
Small-town labels are hard to shake. Hometown hero. Fallen angel. Can anyone ever escape their past?
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
Welcome to Eris: an island with only one house, one inhabitant, one way out The propulsive and powerful new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
An enchanting new tale about three characters living along two great rivers (the Tigris and Euphrates), all connected by a single drop of water.
The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny
It’s the new Louise Penny you’ve been waiting for
In Too Deep by Lee and Andrew Child
The new Jack Reacher you’ve been waiting for
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
An exquisitely moving story about grief, love and family—but especially love
Playground by Richard Powers
Set in the world’s largest ocean, this awe-filled book explores that last wild place we have yet to colonize in a still-unfolding oceanic game, and interweaves beautiful writing, rich characterization, profound themes of technology and the environment, and a deep exploration of our shared humanity
Eleanore of Avignon by Elizabeth DeLosier
The story of a healer who risks her life, her freedom, and everything she holds dear to protect her beloved city from the encroaching Black Death
The Author’s Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams & 2 more
At Castle Kinloch in the Scottish Highlands, literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley is found dead under strange circumstances, leading Detective Chief Inspector Euan McIntosh to investigate three American novelists—each with their own motives and secrets—as he uncovers connections between Presley’s murder and the castle’s dark history.
November books - Non-fiction
Patriot by Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny began writing Patriot shortly after his near-fatal poisoning in 2020. It is the full story of his life: his youth, his call to activism, his marriage and family, his commitment to challenging a world super-power determined to silence him, and his total conviction that change cannot be resisted—and will come.
The Language of Breath by Jesse Coomer
Discover Better Emotional and Physical Health through Breathing and Self-Awareness. This is a gift from the Damariscotta/Newcastle Rotary Club
Art Show: Sarah Wilde - In the meeting room through December 7.
Library Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-3
Saturday 9-noon
The Bremen Library Wreath Sale begins soon. Official sale dates are Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1 from 9am to 2pm at the Bremen Town House, Route 32 in Bremen. However, beginning Friday, Nov. 15 you can stop by the Town House from 9:30 am to noon or 1 to 2:30 pm to pick out a wreath or you can call the library at 529-5572 to pre-order a wreath or to find out about shipping a wreath. Fully decorated wreaths range from $30-$45 with plain and bow-only wreaths less.
These wreaths are beautifully decorated with natural materials by a talented squad of decorators who gather the materials themselves. Each one is unique. This is a major fund-raiser for the library and a real community effort. You can support the library while purchasing a one-of-a-kind holiday decoration for your home.
To order a wreath for shipping or pick up use this link Wreath Order Form or call the library 207-529-5572