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Cold weather? No problem — you can read in the warmth of your home. Here are two recommendations for your October reading list, courtesy of the librarians at Geneva Public Library.
FOR YOUR KIDS OR GRANDKIDS: “Houdini and Me” by Dan Gutman Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn magic from the great Harry Houdini? An 11-year-old boy gets that opportunity in “Houdini and Me” by Dan Gutman. Harry Mancini is obsessed with magic, Houdini and cell phones. All of his friends have a cell phone, but his mom doesn’t think he needs one. After waking from a coma following an accident, Harry finds a flip phone among the cards and gifts he received from friends.
Late at night, the phone starts buzzing.
Stranger still, the person texting him is
Harry Houdini — who died in 1926! Houdini shares many secrets, including the East
Indian Needle Trick, the trunk escape and other famous death-defying feats. Houdini later reveals the reason he contacted Harry.
He wants to escape the one thing he could not escape: death. Will Harry be able to help him? This book will appeal to readers who enjoy fast-paced, humor-filled time travel books — and readers who want to know how Houdini performed his illusions. — Lynne Schick, librarian FOR OUR READERS: "The Wedding Dress" by Rachel Hauck Charlotte Malone owns a stylish bridal boutique and is renowned for finding the perfect gown to highlight the bride’s special day. There is only one customer she hasn’t satisfied with a dream dress — herself! As her wedding day draws closer, Charlotte still can’t find a dress, and she tries to shake off the feeling that her fiance is Mr. Wrong in "The Wedding Dress" by Rachel Hauck. At an estate sale, Charlotte discovers the ideal gown. The 100-year-old dress has been stored for decades in an old trunk but looks new. Charlotte is curious about the origin of her gown and wants to know more about the three women who wore the dress before her. Is she simply researching history or avoiding her doubts about getting married? As she probes the lives of the three previous brides, Charlotte learns about her heritage and the influence of fate … and realizes the splendor of true love. This sweet, enjoyable story has a dusting of mystery and magic and is the first in a series of four.
—Kay DiVerde, library associate
PAINTING ANGELA
The award-winning novel from former St. Charles resident James Breeden is now available from TOWN HOUSE BOOKS Painting Angela is a fast paced mystery set in New Orleans and published by the North American Review, the oldest literary press in the country.
