May is "Get Caught Reading Month"
Happy May, Despite the wind and colder temperatures, it really looks like spring now, summer can’t be far off. Without going through a great deal of trouble it is possible to create an “National Awareness Day or Month” to call attention to a cause or a favorite pastime. We were happy to discover that among […]
Surviving America in the 21st century
The Andover Libraries Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Bachelder Library, just up Chase Hill Road in East Andover. Anyone is welcome to pick up the monthly read and come sit around and talk about books. On Wednesday, May 25, at 7 PM, we’ll be discussing Jessica Bruder’s “Nomadland: […]
Five summer concerts, minutes from home
Bringing distinctive and diverse classical and jazz concerts to the Lake Sunapee-New London region is the mission of Summer Music Associates, and what a spectacular 49th season is planned for this year. We are thrilled to be back! The esteemed Boston Civic Symphony, now in its 97th year, will return for the ninth time to […]
Senior project leads to book of five stories
With his first book, Split Track and Other Science Fiction Stories, young author McHale Cahill, a senior at Sunapee High School, exemplifies classic science fiction elements with a personal take. Each story includes an important message on the human condition and questions its involvement with the world. McHale’s Andover connections include his mother, Tina Walker, who […]
On Franklin Community Day, May 14
Fiddling pals Ellen Carlson, Melissa Caron, and Kathy Sommer released a new album last year as “Fiddlers Three,” with fiddle tunes of many styles and backing up singers with the triple fiddle sound. These gals will rev it up and sweeten your day while they have piles of fun putting some energy into your soul. […]
The Andover Libraries are happy to announce the recipients of the March Madness Raffle prizes. This raffle could not have happened without the generous support of Andover businesses. Mane Street Salon Gift Pack: Rita Norander Repeat Boutique Gift Card: Michaela Hoover Pizza Chef Gift Card: Bill O’Brien Crow Tree Farm Gift Card: Carmelita Moe Blackwater […]
Adult Fiction The Diamond Eye, Kate Quinn Fencing with the King, Diana Abu-Jaber It Ends With Us, Colleen Hoover Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus The Love of My Life, Rosie Walsh The Match, Harlan Coben Nine Lives, Peter Swanson The Paris Apartment, Lucy Foley The Reading List, Sara Nisha Adams Savage Run, CJ Box A […]
Children's books for summer reading
It’s time for children’s books: before you know it, the kids will be released from school and ready to read – right? Of course right! “Anybody Here Seen Frenchie?” Frenchie spotted the piebald deer right before school and decided to follow it. Major upset, especially for best friend and school guide Aurora, who quickly became […]
Adult Fiction The Morgans, William W. Johnstone The Match, Harlan Coben Calder Brand, Janet Dailey Calder Grit, Janet Dailey The Kremlin’s Candidate, Jason Matthews Palace of Treason, Jason Matthews Shadows Reel, CJ Box Something to Hide, Elizabeth George Small World, Jonathan Evison Forgiving Paris, Karen Kingsbury The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klun Plot […]
"Parallel Lines" debuts on April 22
New Hampshire singer-songwriter Lindsey Schust will release her new single “Parallel Lines” on April 22. Listeners can stream the song on all music platforms (including Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube). This song is the first of two singles preceding the release of her full album “Country Way” in June. “Parallel Lines” was completed […]