Summer Adult Reading Program

This summer we are offering our first ever Adult Summer Reading Program. This is an exciting program that allows adults to win prizes for reading books and writing short reviews. If you would like to sign up, come into the library and fill out a registration card.



We will be posting selected reviews here on the blog throughout the summer.


Please comment and discuss whether you agree or disagree!

Cheri's Bookpick of the Week

Doc by Mary Doria Russell is set in Dodge City. The meticulous research delves into the lives of Doc Holliday and the Earp brothers during their stay in our fair cowtown. Russell's in-depth character development gives insight into life in Kansas during that time, and you get a look at the saloons, gamblers, cowboys, politicians [slimy of course], brothels and bordellos. Not to mention the dental practices of the 1800's.

Cheri's Bookpick of the Week

If you’re in the mood for an exciting action-packed adventure, the book Altar of Bones fits the bill. This book by Phillip Carter takes you from frozen ice caves in Siberia, to San Francisco, Galveston, Martha’s Vineyard and Paris. Once you are pulled into the story you find corrupt a millionaire, former KGB operatives, ruthless assassins, and a promise of eternal life. Not to mention Marilyn Monroe, and the murder of JFK. Well worth the read.

Cheri's Bookpick of the Week

A literary page-turner, The Raising by Laura Kasischke is filled with haunting narrative. It winds its way around a mysterious murder, twist of fate, about death-or does it? The story is wrapped up in a small college town –replete with back-stabbing sorority girls, bent on murder.

Cheri's Bookpick of the Week

Devil Red by Joe Lansdale: this book is a fast paced thriller packed with twists and turns. Private investigators on a hunt for a killer, find signs of a red devils head painted near the dead bodies. How many will there be? As they investigate, they uncover past murders. The smart and snappy dialogue make this a quick read.

Cheri's Bookpick of the Week

What do mortgages, money, and murder have in common? Plenty in Michael Connelly’s new legal thriller The Fifth Witness. A woman accused of murdering the banker foreclosing on her home contacts criminal defense lawyer Mickey Haller. He sifts through files, deposes witnesses, takes a vicious beating, and along the way uncovers a conspiracy that includes millions of dollars, the federal government and tricky witnesses. Once again, Mr. Connelly takes the reader on a high-flying and exhilarating ride as he weaves his way through the story.

Book Sale

This weekend is the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale. Come join us Saturday from 8AM- 4PM for the chance to buy children's books, fiction, non-fiction, audio books, VHS tapes and DVDs! Proceeds benefit the Library!

Did You Know?

Did you know that the Andover Library offers a free family movie night every first and third Friday of the month? The list of what is playing is listed on the website under "Up Coming Events". We also have complementary popcorn and a juice box. Show time is 6:30 PM. Come check out our new releases at Friday Night Flicks!

Cheri's Bookpick of the Week

Agent X by Noah Boyd is a fast-moving suspense thriller packed with action, snappy dialogue and complex characters. Puzzles and hidden codes lead to the discovery of Russian traitors in the FBI. It’s a very intricate plot, and the turns and twists make it fun to read.

Cheri's Book Picks

We are going to start a new segment of our blog today. Our very own Cheri will be writing book reviews and they will be posted here. If you have any thoughts... agree or disagree.... post your comments!

Cheri’s Bookpick:

Jodi Picoult’s new book Sing You Home is an extraordinary book that takes the reader on a journey. Her character development is so complete that you feel you know each of them intimately, and the story weaves through them seamlessly. In all of her books, she tackles current social issues that other authors tend to gloss over. This title is true to form. Using music as a healing force, you follow the story line as it pulls you into the intimate lives of women and men faced with heartbreaking choices.