Category Archives: new books

Well, we might be slightly biased since we’re a library…  The ACL is a great place to beat the winter blues.  We have all the hot reads to get you through the winter!

• Looking for a particular title?  If you’re looking for a specific book and it’s not in our catalog, contact Janet and she can probably acquire it for our collection.

• Lots of best sellers in your life?  Do you (or any of your friends) tend to BUY lots of best sellers for book groups or solo reading?  The ACL can usually use anything that’s very current: as a rule of thumb, if it’s making the rounds in your book group, it’s probably on the next group’s list as well!  Why not consider donating any freshly-read books to the ACL for our lending library?  Just bring them by the circulation desk anytime we’re open and we’ll graciously accept your cast-offs.

The ACL is proud to have a new title on our shelves…The Magic of Norumbega, by our very own Lenna Kutner.  Lenna is a founding volunteer/board member at the ACL and she has written a wonderful children’s book set in a 1940s Norumbega Park.  She even held focus groups with local ACL kids to test-run the story before it was published!  A neighborhood classic in the making…

The Magic of Norumbega is a story of friendship, loyalty, and bravery, and a lovable dog who finds herself in a heap of trouble when she takes a trip into the past.  Blending fantasy with history, the tale takes place around 1940 in the real-life setting of Norumbega Park, once considered New England’s finest amusement park, and home to the renowned Totem Pole Ballroom.  At times funny, sometimes scary, and occasionally sad, the dog’s adventures and her happy outcome will have children reading the book over again and again.  For more information about The Magic of Norumbega, visithttp://www.magicnorumbega.com/

We are pleased to present Newton Alderman and Author David Kalis at the ACL on Tuesday, June 17th for a book talk about his book, Vodka Shot, Pickle Chaser.

The situation in Russia and Ukraine is dangerous and evolving, but in many ways is a result of the collapse of the Soviet Union. Having lived in the USSR for 3 years during its dissolution, and witnessing first-hand the chaos of the mafia, corruption, and uncertainty, Author David A. Kalis has a unique perspective on the current conflict, and fantastic stories to share of his time in Russia. His memoir is told from the perspective of a recent college graduate, so provides insights for young adults trying to find a direction, while his search for his roots in Ukraine and the unraveling of the Soviet Union will appeal to all adults. Vodka Shot, Pickle Chaser is his coming-of-age memoir in which David finds that the road less traveled can lead to unexpected adventure, and that looking backward sometimes provides the best insight into how to move forward. Kirkus Review is available here.