Author Events at the Riverdale Public Library

Two authors are lined up for appearances this fall:

Linda Zimmermann, Ghost Investigator, and Author of more than 20 books discusses her latest book and ghost investigation, Thursday, October 25, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
A few titles Zimmermann has written- HVZA: Hudson Valley Zombie Apocalypse, Ghosts of Rockland County, Ghost Investigator Volumes 1 - 10, and Bad Science. Aside from the supernatural, Zimmermann also writes about the history of Rockland County, and has also published several Civil War history books.

Join us as award-winning columnist, and author, Rob Errera, presents information about his book, Autism Dad, on Wednesday, November 14, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Learn about raising an autistic child from a father’s perspective.

Are you getting our suggestions for great reads?

Each month we can email you highlights from our new acquisitions. You can click on the links in the email that go directly to our catalog, where you can put a request in for the title.

Through our library consortium, you can subscribe to email newsletters for Mysteries, New Fiction Bestsellers, Books on the Air, and other great categories. Each email has links to our catalog, so you can request titles. How easy is that, to find your next great read!

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September is a Big Month for New Books

Many new books are published in September. Check out our automatic ordering list, found in our New Books section.

We have many authors we know our patrons like, and we arrange to purchase their new books automatically.

We are notified months in advance as to what books will be published by these authors.

Check the list to see what's coming, and place your requests with the circulation desk. We'll put a hold on it for you so you are at the top of the waiting list for what are sure to be popular books.

Awards for Best Thrillers

Are you a fan of Lee Childs, Stephen King, Catherine Coulter, or other writers of thrillers?

Annual awards are made by the International Thriller Writers Association at their July conference.

The awards for 2012 are:

Best Hard Cover Novel:

11/23/63, Stephen King (Scribner)

Best Paperback Original Novel:

THE LAST MINUTE, Jeff Abbott (Sphere/Little, Brown UK)

Best First Novel:

SPIRAL, Paul McEuen (The Dial Press)

Best Short Story:

HALF-LIVES, Tim L. Williams (Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine)

Also receiving special recognition during the ThrillerFest VI Awards Banquet:

Jack Higgins, ThrillerMaster

in recognition of his legendary career and outstanding contributions to the thriller genre

Ann Rule, True Thriller Award

Richard North Patterson, Silver Bullet Award

See past winners and get more information at ThrillerFest.

Book Discussion Group Meets Monday

Why a book discussion group? Great fellowship and refreshments, lively discussion, and the commitment to reading - some of the reasons people say why they've joined a book group.

This Monday, the group discusses Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.

Join us ! New members are always welcome.

In the mood for a movie...

Sometimes it's just too hot to be outside! Cool off inside and watch a great movie. Borrow our movies for 7 days (some juvenile movies go out for two weeks). You can borrow up to 5 movies on an adult card. We have recent hit movies, classics you may want to see again, and many television series on dvd.

Personal Journaling

Do you want to put your thoughts on paper? Creating a journal can help you develop the writing habit. Many find a journal helps them get in touch with emotions, and sort our their feelings.

Join Emil Vernarec on Saturday, July 28, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. as he leads a workshop for the would-be journal-er.

Call to register (973) 835-5044 or register online at www.riverdalelibrary.org