Book Discussion

Many Long Islanders will remember the crash of TWA Flight 800 when it exploded over the Atlantic near East Moriches. Night Fall by Nelson DeMille reconstructs this shocking event in a riveting fictionalized account that is sure to initiate a fascinating discussion with longstanding DeMille fans and newcomers alike. Visti the Reference Desk to order a copy of the book and to sign up for one of the two discussions on:

Thursday, June 19 at 8 p.m.
or
Saturday, June 21 at 2 p.m.

Local History Book Stop

Long Island is famous for more things than just duck! During the Revolutionary War, the island was a hotbed of intrigue centering around a famous spy ring. At least two books have been written about these heroes who helped win the war. Both are available at the library.

The Culper Spy Ring by Lynn Groh is the lesser known of the two and is suitable for both teens and adults. Benedict Arnold, Major Tallmadge, and Washington himself stride through these pages--but most fascinating of all are the Long Islanders who risked everything for the future of their country.

Based on the remarkable new research of the author Alexander Rose, Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring takes us beyond the battlefront into the shadowy world of double agents, triple crosses, covert operations, and code breaking. The gunrunning, the kidnappings, and the defections are all part of this noted author's riveting narrative.

Mr. Hollywood Speaks

Mr. Hollywood here with some recommendations to make your mouth water. The weather is warming up and the smell of barbecue is in the air, so how about checking out these cooking DVDs and books.

First up, we have BBQ Secrets: The Master Guide to Extraordinary Barbecue Cookin' on DVD. Offering you inside tips and tricks from some of the country's best BBQ cooks, this one is worth a look at if you want to master your grilling technique. When it comes to barbecuing books look no further than BBQ guru Bobby Flay, his newest title Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill cookbook : Explosive Flavors from the Southwestern Kitchen is packed full of delicious "grill-centric" recipes.

Martha Stewart can always be counted on for helpful tips and recipes for any occasion. Included in our collection of her DVD's is Martha's Summer Favorites; this 2-disc set contains plenty of recipes and tips for getting the most out of any summer outing. Also worth checking out is Martha's Guest's: Great Chefs which includes Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich, and many others. And finally the book Cooking for a Crowd: Recipes, and Strategies for Entertaining 10 to 50 by Susan Wyler can be another great help for anyone looking to entertain.

Where the Fur Flies

Spring and baby animals. What a joy! It is also a time when many families decide to bring a pet into their home. Before you do, check out our large selection of books. What a great way to make the "pet of your life" the right one.


For busy households, a reptile or amphibian might be the best choice. Check out the options available in The 25 Best Reptile and Amphibian Pets by R.D. Bartlett.

Another book to check out for that 'perfect pet' is: Great Pets! An Extraordinary Guide To More Than 60 Usual and Unusual Family Pets by Sara Bonnett Stein.

For those who have recently selected a kitten or puppy, you might want to read one of Mordecai Siegal's popular books, I Just Got a Kitten: What Do I Do? or I Just Got a Puppy: What Do I Do?

Listen Up!

Slowhand, Eric Clapton, has had a prolific career and a tulmultuous personal life. One of the greatest guitar players in the world, Eric is very staightforward about the highs and lows he has experienced in Clapton: the Autobiography. Download and give a listen to this great biography, on Suffolk Wave, covering Mr. Clapton's phenomenal career spanning several decades and a personal life full of tragedy.

Coinciding with the release of this autobiography is an awesome greatest hits collection entitled The Complete Clapton, a compliation from Clapton's days in Cream to his solo career.

You may also enjoy listening and watching the DVD Eric Clapton:Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007, documenting a benefiit he put together for his Crossroads Centre, a substance abuse center in Antigua. The list of performers include B.B. King, Derek Trucks, John Mayer, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow and Steve Winwood.