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Feature titles:
From the New York Times bestselling list, Good
Morning America’s Book Club Pick and NPR’s
There is a “day” for just about everything. Here are a couple to con- Best Books of 2022 comes “Lessons in Chemistry”
sider celebrating this month. by Bonnie Garmus. This author collides cooking
and chemistry through her strong protagonist, Eliza-
August 1 World Wide Web Day – try out a new website or database beth Zott, a female scientist in the 60’s who finds
(or *app, see below) herself in quite a predicament but encourages women to challenge the
August 2 Coloring Book Day – more fun with another person or try a status quo.
new website for digital coloring
August 3 Watermelon Day “Escape” is book three of the Billy Harney Thriller by James Patter-
August 6 Root Beer Float Day son and David Ellis. James Patterson has written with many authors.
August 17 Baby Boomer’s Recognition Day David was the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate
Court for the First District before stretching out into writing bestsel-
From Kool-Aid to Fajita Day, Chocolate Chip Day to celebrating ling novels. David Ellis may be a new author to you. He writes sus-
Raisin Bran Day in August, one thing is for sure, your Retreat Library pense and thrillers. On the cover of his title, “Look Closer” there is a
has a title on the shelf waiting for you to try. Be sure to stop over and quote, “The best lies are the ones closest to the truth.”
see the newly added titles and what you have been missing. The price
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is right, they are free to borrow and return when you are finished. August 9 – Book Lovers Day
When you have finished your read, simply place it in the box by the
door. The library volunteers will take it from there. Donations are at New to Roseville:
an all-time high. Remember to drop off those titles with recent publi- To make it easier for residents to get timely city news and event in-
cation dates (2019 or newer). Shelf space is limited and so is the abil- formation, the City has joined Simplicity – a free government-
ity to accept your kind donations. Donating older titles challenges us oriented smartphone app. See page 22 for more information on the
with finding a different home. We appreciate your consideration and new app.
use of the beautiful library space.
~ Sara Schlehofer

Contact
Duane Smith

1+(916) 871-5587

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