Looking for a combination of good recipes and a mystery, too? Look no further than the new adult mystery shelf. Diane Mott Davidson's newest entry in the saga of caterer Goldy Schulz's culinary adventures is loaded with action, yummy party food ideas and suspense. Fatally Flaky details Goldy's exploits investigating a suspicious death of a beloved town doctor. The action centers on the town's health spa and it's up to Goldy to pin down the killer and somehow cater and manage her family affairs at the same time. As usual, Goldy has all the energy required and is nurtured on with the help of her copper husband, Tom, who shares her love for quality cooking. The recipes at the end of the book look mouthwatering! Anyone for chilled curried chicken salad, or how about a summer frittata? Check out the book and delight friends at summer party!

And, speaking of parties, Emily Post's Wedding Parties by Anna Post is a new adult nonfiction selection which may also prove helpful. The book is written in a handy format, with frequently asked questions answered for brides and grooms and guests. Anna Post, a great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, seems to combine her wisdom with the common sense approach of a different age and time frame. Those at the hair-pulling stage in planning or helping with a friend or relative's nuptials could find this book just the ticket to avoid a breakdown! From flower choices to gift table set-up, the author covers the bases and more.

Perhaps life is not running at a hectic pace this spring, and there's time for a little backyard poetry reading. The Landscapist by Pierre Martory is a new collection in nonfiction that combines the original French poetry with helpful translations. I was drawn to the book because "tis the season" for working on our U.P. landscaping. The titles intrigue and draw the reader into what follows. "Under the Elm," "Sundays and Holidays" and "After the Storm" are just a few samples. Each poem translation is printed on the adjoining page, making this a fun way to learn French while relaxing under the trees.

Backyards, a Sunset Design Guide by Bridget Biscotti Bradley and the editors of Sunset Books, includes a disc with landscape design software. The book takes into consideration yard dimensions and offers innovative plans for making the most of the space available. Play spaces, courtyards, water gardens and pot decorating are a few of the areas addressed. This is a beautifully photographed guide to inspire one to try something new outdoors.

Political junkies going through post-election withdrawal might want to pick up a copy of newsman and author Bernard Goldberg's latest. In A Slobbering Love Affair, Goldberg reviews the performance of the press and his view of their coverage of events and candidates. In pushing for impartial news casting, the author shows statistics and direct examples from television and newspaper coverage that point to a need for change. He's an entertaining writer with some serious points to consider. This book is in new nonfiction.

-Shelley Janofski

Interlibrary Loan

Coordinator