New York Times Bestseller Lists

Take a look at the latest books on the New York Times Bestseller lists.

You can check to see if a book is available by searching the Library catalog or by contacting a librarian at the Reference Desk at 732-521-5000 or mtplref@monroetwplibrary.org.

If the book you to read is not available, it can be reserved by following these instructions.

J.D. Salinger Died at 91

J. D. Salinger, author of the Catcher in the Rye, died today at 91 years old. Learn more about his life and work here at this blog from The New York Times.

Robert B. Parker Dies at 77

Robert B. Parker, author of "Spenser" novels, died at 77.

Learn more at ABC News.

Free Downloadable Audiobooks

Free downloadable audiobooks can be found at the following sites:

• Epubbooks.com
• Web-books.com
• Books.google.com - to access them, you have to choose a subcategory from the left side and then choose Public Domain Only.

A large selection of downloadable audiobooks from ListenNJ and Recorded Books

can also be found on your Library website by selecting

"Download Movies and Audiobooks."

Stop, You're Killing Me!

This site is a great resource for readers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy and suspense novels. Follows the links on the left for book reviews, book award winners, read-a-alikes, and more.


http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/index.html

One Book New Jersey Winners Announced

One Book New Jersey Winners
One Book New Jersey is a fun and exciting program sponsored by the New Jersey Library Association. The goal is to bring people together by encouraging them to read and participate in discussions and other events about the same book. Check the One Book New Jersey website for more information.

The Results Are In!

Adult - The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time by Mark Haddon Young Adult - The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Middle Grade - The Tale Of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo Read to Me - Click Clack Moo : Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin

Amazon.com's Bestsellers

Amazon.com has compiled a list of their current bestselling books. Check it out and maybe you'll find a good read.

Stephen King's Under the Dome is currently #2 on the list.