Talking Times, Fall 2023 - Section 3

Reading for Those Cold Winter Months

The Christmas Spirit: A Novel by Debbie Macomber DB110519 

"Peter Armstrong and Hank Colfax are best friends, but their lives couldn't be more different. Peter, the local pastor who is dedicated to his community. Hank, a bartender, serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang. When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2022. Family Story.

Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas by Shea Ernshaw DB110289

Saddled with queenly duties after marrying her one true love, Sally Skellington wonders if she traded one captivity for another until she finds a long-hidden doorway to an ancient realm, putting everything into perspective. Sally Skellington is the official, newly-minted Pumpkin Queen after a whirlwind courtship with her true love, Jack, who Sally adores with every inch of her fabric. Commercial audiobook. For senior high and older readers. 2022. Fantasy.

Manual Para Dias Rojos by Paula Ramos DB111174

"When Audrey Hepburn's character in Breakfast at Tiffany's had a bad day, she would take a cab and have breakfast in front of the Tiffany's jewelry store. But, as you can imagine, I don't live in Manhattan, but in a rented apartment in Madrid. I'm not at my best right now, so I listened to my friends and decided to return to the town where I grew up to spend my Christmas vacations. The idea was simple: to disconnect, relax and reflect; but you know that nothing EVER goes as planned." Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2022. Spanish language. Friendship.

The 19th Christmas by James Patterson DB96863 

When a fearsome criminal known only as "Loman" seizes control of the headlines, December is upended for the Women's Murder Club. Loman is planning a deadly surprise for Christmas morning and has commissioned dozens of criminal colleagues to take actions that will mask his plans. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2019. Suspense. Mystery/Detective.

Next Book Discussion

Join Talking Books Library staff and members on November 28th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. for a lively discussion on selected books. Book discussions will occur every other month, on the 4th Tuesday of the month, from 2 - 3 p.m. For registration, schedule, and book titles, see https://tinyurl.com/TBLDiscussion. If a book title has no available hardcopy, you can request a duplicate copy, by calling or emailing the Talking Books Library staff, or you may download the title from BARD.

High Volume Players for Members with Hearing Loss

The High-Volume Player is for use by members of the talking books program with hearing loss. If you have hearing loss and vision loss or another issue preventing you from reading standard print materials, you can receive a high-volume player, which requires a separate application. The high-volume player and headphones are designed for use only by hearing-impaired patrons. This high-volume player and headphone combination will produce a sound level of up to 120 dB in adults. If you require greater amplification to listen to the recordings, this high-volume player and headphone combination is not suitable for you. Contact the talking books staff if you need an application.

Happy Holidays!

The Talking Books Library staff want to wish you and yours a very happy holiday season. Stay safe and warm.

This publication is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services.