Voting Time and Barrie Reads Evergreen

The Barrie Reads Evergreen evening on September 24th was wonderful - truly a success. Everyone in attendance was delighted at the outstanding job each and every one of our celebrities did in championing their book. Some presentations were serious yet heartfelt, and others made us laugh out loud. Robert Rotenberg, author of Old City Hall attended (secretly until Chief Mark Neelin presented his book) our event. He remarked afterwards that he wished he could have recorded the Chief's presentation because it was so humourous and inspiring. I'm sure everyone in attendance will be reading Old City Hall as soon as they can get their hands on a copy, if they haven't already. So, please everyone, cast your vote for a great Canadian book.

Voting is now open for your favourite 2010 Evergreen Award nominees.

Click on the link below to cast your vote online.

http://www.library.barrie.on.ca/programmes/adults/prog/evergreen_2010.htm

There will also be a ballot box in the library at the adult information desk where you can cast your vote.

Take a moment to vote for a great Canadian book!!

It's Happening Friday September 24th!

Well, everything is set to go for our first ever Barrie Reads Evergreen evening. It's taking place this coming Friday, September 24th at 7 pm in the Angus Ross Room at Barrie Public Library. Our luminaries have all read their Evergreen Award nominees and are now preparing their presentations to convince you to vote for ...their book to win the 2010 Evergreen Award. Come out and join us. Besides lively literary discussion, there will be refreshments and door prizes.

Page and Turners

Page and Turners Bookstore on Dunlop Street in downtown Barrie has confirmed they'll be in attendance at Barrie Reads Evergreen on Friday September 24th. This would be a great opportunity to pick up a copy of your favourite nominated Evergreen title. It's going to be a great evening. I can't wait.

Page and Turners on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=113146685376960&ref=mf#!/group.php?gid=113146685376960

Everyone's reading the Evergreen nominees!

I'm ready to ready another Evergreen title but unfortunately, all of the nominees are presently checked out. I suppose that's a good thing though. I'm glad to know our patrons are reading the books. That must mean we're going to have a good turnout for the Barrie Reads Evergreen event on September 24th, right?

In the News!

The Barrie Advance wrote an excellent article about the upcoming Barrie Reads Evergreen event on September 24th at Barrie Public Library. Check it out using the link I've included. I love the picture of Dr. Julie Deroo from Ferris Lane Animal Hospital!

http://www.simcoe.com/community/barrieinnisfil/article/862681

Old City Hall

I'm almost done reading this excellent legal thriller by Robert Rotenberg. The familiar setting of 'Old City Hall' - Toronto - really helps you to see the story unfold in your mind in great detail. I think the main characters in the story are well fleshed out and Detectives Ari Greene and Daniel Kennicott (formerly a lawyer, ) are extremely likeable. I love the brisk pace of this book. The concept of the accused not saying a word is different but intriguing. I hope the reasoning behind this action is revealed before the end of the novel. I understand the Robert Rotenberg is writing another novel which includes a librarian! I will definitely be sure to pick it up.

Burmese Lessons: A Love Story

I recently spoke with Marge Bruineman, Burmese Lesson's champion, and she indicated to me that she really enjoyed this book. She also hinted that there's definitely a romantic element to it. Burmese Lessons is the longest book on the the list of Evergreen Award nominees. Up until talking with Marge, I wasn't sure if I would be able to get through it before the big event on September 24th. Now that I know it's a super read, I'm going to have to make the time to read it. I hope Marge will weigh in here with more specific comments about Karen Connelly's book.