Solomon’s Oak Jo-Ann Mapson 2010, 371 pages Setting: Present-day California Glory never dreamed that she’d be hosting a pirate wedding at her farm. But she has bills to pay. After the unexpected death of her husband Dan, Glory starts scheduling weddings in the stone chapel he built. To complicate things, a friend convinces Glory to take on Juniper, a surly 14-year-old girl,… 0

"Tea and Dog Biscuits" Barrie Hawkins 2009, 254 pages Nonfiction Barrie and Dorothy Hawkins decided to start a rescue of German shepherd dogs after losing their beloved dog, Elsa. They planned to start slowly, but while Dorothy is in the hospital, Barrie finds that the word is already out about their plan. Dorothy arrives home to not one new rescue dog, but two! One is a massive,… 0

A Vintage Affair Isabel Wolff 2009, 346 pages Setting: Present-day London Phoebe Swift should be ecstatic. She has just realized her dream and opened a vintage clothing shop in London, called Village Vintage. But although the shop is starting to be successful, Phoebe is struggling with the death of her best friend, Emma. Phoebe feels that she could have been a better friend to her.… 0

Scent of the Missing: Love & Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog Susannah Charleson 2010, 288 pages Setting: Dallas Susannah Charleson sees a photo of an exhausted dog handler holding his dog after they searched for hours for victims of the Oklahoma City bombing. She decides that she wants to help in these… 0

The End of the Road Sue Henry 2009, 214 pages Setting: Homer, Alaska Residents of Homer, Alaska, Maxie and her mini dachshund Stretch usually bump into mysteries when they venture down into the "lower 48." But this year Maxie stays in her hometown, and a mystery finds her. She and Stretch befriend a stranger, John… 0

Paganini’s Ghost Paul Adam 2010, 275 pages Setting: Present day in Cremona, Italy Gianni Castiglione lives in the town of Cremona in northern Italy and has been a violin maker and repairer for over half a century. He is a widower, and lives alone in a simple style. He has his work and good friends and enjoys his… 0

For more information about the library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. The Silent Spirit Margaret Coel 2009, 322 pages Setting: 1920s California and contemporary Wyoming. In this mystery, Father John O’Malley tries to find out what happened to Kiki Wallowingbull, a troubled young Arapaho who has just gotten out… 0

Santa says reading is cool – and considering the time of year, you don’t want to get on his bad list. Be sure to pick up a book at the Concord Public Library. For more information, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry Kathleen Flinn 2008, 290 pages Nonfiction When she loses her… 0

You say tomato, we say go to the library. For more information about the library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons: Travels in Sicily on a Vespa Matthew Fort 2009, 324 pages Nonfiction British food writer Matthew Fort is fascinated by Sicily and takes a tour of the island on a Vespa he names… 0

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, what does a book a week do? We don’t know, but it must do something good! Visit concordpubliclibrary.net for more information about the library. The Marriage Bureau for Rich People Farahad Zama 2009, 293 pages Setting: Southern India After Mr. Ali retires he decides to open… 0