Good Reading for Those Cold Nights

There's nothing better than a cup of tea or hot chocolate and a good book. 

We're starting a new feature with what's new at the library.

Each week, the St. Louis County Library, along with the system, receives new books for residents. Of course, there are a number of other options for those interested.

For Children

The First Thanksgiving by Jean Craighead George
Gives insight into the colonists finding New Plymouth and celebrating with a Thanksgiving feast. 

How Leaves Change Color by Christine Figorito
How do the leaves change color with the season? This book takes the reader through the process.

Eastern Box Turtles by Thomas Elizabeth
Learn more about the life of the Eastern Box turtle and its amazing hibernation habitat. 

Cars 2
In this movie, Lightning McQueen and his friend Mater, the tow truck, return in a sequel to this Disney Pixar favorite.

Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
This DVD provides a fun tale that teaches children about sharing. 

For Teens
Brotherband Chronicles: Book 1: The Outcasts by John Flanagan
Racing against the waters, two Skandian outcasts lead the way and the battle against the Wolves and Sharks.

The Vampire Diaries: The Hunters by L.J. Smith
Damon Salvatore is dead, and Elena Gilbert and Damon’s brother, Stephan, can finally be reunited. But it’s not that simple in the vampire world.

To Hope and Back: The Journey of the St. Louis by Kathy Kacer
The St. Louis is an oceanliner carrying passengers from Germany in 1939. Follow the story of two young people who go through a rollercoaster of emotions to their new lives. 

Video Games

NBA 2K12
For the Nintendo Wii 

PowerUp Heroes
Xbox 360 Kinect 

Just Dance 3
For Xbox 360 Kinect 

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011
For Xbox 360 

For Adults

A Killer’s Christmas in Wales by Elizabeth J. Duncan
When an American stranger wanders into town and entices a wealthy widow, the mystery builds as his body is discovered outside of town with a chunk of her money. 

V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton
A private investigator takes on the case of the death of one of the people that she arrested, and it seems that everyone is a suspect. 

Cover Girl by Brittani Williams
Brooklyn Johnson tries to make amends and rediscover her self-respect after running into problems in the street.