Some suggested authors are:

Linda Barnes
     Boston PI and part-time cab driver Carlotta Carlyle.

Nero Blanc
     Crossword mysteries with private investigator Rosco Polycrates and crossword editor Annabella Graham in a quaint New England town.

Susan Conant
     Dog trainer Holly Winter of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Philip Craig
Retired Boston Police Officer J.W. Jackson, a year-round resident of Martha’s Vineyard.

Barbara Delinsky
     Miscellaneous titles taking place in Massachusetts including the Crosslyn Rise Trilogy, “The Dream”, “The Dream Unfolds” and “The Dream Comes True”

Mary Kruger
“Died in the Wool” and “Knit Fast Die Young” take plac ein a coastal Massachusetts town. (Kruger also wrote an interesting couple of Gilded Age murder mysteries taking place in Newport, RI.)

Dennis Lehane
     Boston private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro.

Robert B. Parker
    Spenser novels (Boston)–36 in the series.

The Jesse Stone mysteries take place in the ficticious town of Paradise, MA. Jesse is Police Chief.

The Sunny Randall mysteries take place in Boston. Sunny is a female Private Investigator.

William Tapply
     Boston lawyer Brady Coyne (who is friends with J.W. Jackson on Martha’s Vineyard).

They’re baaaaack…

Ron Ricci’s model train show is back this summer! Come join us to view our special alien trains as we continue our Starship Adventure!

Saturday, July 18^th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, July 20^th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 21^st from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.

Wednesday, July 22^nd from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

This program is not to be missed!

This summer the Somerset Public Library is having a Starship Adventure. It’s going to be a summer full of crafts, special programs, music and of course—reading! To find out more information, stop by the library for a brochure. For details on this summer’s special events click on the “Children’s Summer Reading Program” tab at the top of the page (or use this link).

We can’t wait to have you join us as we journey through the stars this summer!

Grade 7
Grade 8
High School

Search iBistro to place holds on the titles you’re looking for. The Somerset Library has a wide variety of books on the reading lists for grades 7-12. Visit us for all your summer reading needs!

Below are some suggested authors from Novelist (available online at the library).

Clicking on the author’s name will show you the titles that are owned by Somerset Public Library (select “ALL” in the search box to search all libraries in the SAILS network). The covers shown are the authors’ latest releases.

Chris Bohjalian
The author who most closely matches Picoult in writing style, characters and subject matter is Chris Bohjalian. Another New England author who favors close examination of hot button issues in small town settings, Bohjalian has taken on midwifery, transsexuality and homeopathy just to name a few topics.
 

Jacquelyn Mitchard
Jacquelyn Mitchard is another author fans of Jodi Picoult should not miss. Mitchard is best known as the debut novelist Oprah Winfrey plucked from obscurity with her first book club selection, The Deep End of the Ocean. Sophomore effort A Theory of Relativity is equally satisfying. Readers with a preference for observing how families in turmoil deal with shocking situations will appreciate this novel of grieving grandparents locked in an anguished custody battle for the sole surviving daughter of parents lost in a car accident. 
 

Luanne Rice
Concentrating less on controversial topics and more on family and personal relationships, Luanne Rice’s novels, particularly the earlier titles, are another good match for Picoult. The authors’ use of characters is similar; strong, intelligent women who find themselves consumed by life’s everyday and irregular tragedies but work out solutions with help from family and friends.
 
Ann Hood
 For a quieter, more lyrical tone, readers should consider Ann Hood. Like Picoult, Hood’s small town female characters are well developed but their problems are closer to home — infidelity, sisterly rivalry, and cold feet at an impending marriage. 

Sue Miller
Fans of Picoult must not let Sue Miller escape their notice although her stories have a more literary quality and delve more deeply into character’s emotions.

Somerset Public Library

On Tuesday, May 12^th, at 7:00 p.m. Henry the Juggler will present his hilarious show at the Somerset Public Library.   Henry the Juggler is considered armed (and legged) and dangerous.  He is known to cause spontaneous outbursts of laughter.  He has in his possession BALLS, CLUBS, RINGS, and other apparatus of the juggler’s trade, and he is not afraid to use them.  Be warned,  Henry the Juggles involves innocent bystanders in his act.  For over 25 years children and adults alike have enjoyed his antics, so don’t miss this fun evening.

The Library is grateful to the Somerset Cultural Council for sponsoring this performance of Henry the Juggler. We are located at 1464 County Street, Somerset.  For more information, please contact Sue Hughey, the Children’s Librarian, at 508-646-2829 or on-line at shughey@sailsinc.org.  

Annual Book and Bake Sale

Friday, May 1^st- 2pm-5pm

Saturday, May 2^nd- 10am-3pm

Sunday, May 3^rd-2pm-4pm

Books sold by the pound!

Special preview on Thursday, April 30^th 3pm-6pm for members of the Friends of the Library. It’s not too late to join!

This month’s theme will be:

CULINARY FICTION ~ FINDING A GOOD BOOK IS A PIECE OF CAKE!

The Chocolate Mysteries by JoAnna Carl
1. The Chocolate Cat Caper

Tea Shop Mysteries by Laura Childs
1. Death by Darjeeling

Simmons Sister Mysteries by Isis Crawford
1.  A Catered Murder

Jeff Jackson Mysteries by Philip Craig
1.  Death on a Vineyard Beach

Goldie Bear Mysteries by Diane Mott Davidson
1.  Catering to Nobody

Carolyn Blue Mysteries by Nancy Fairbanks
1. Crime Brulee

Madeline Bean Caterer Mysteries by Jerrilyn Farmer
1.  Sympathy for the Devil

Hannah Swenson Mysteries by Joanne Fluke
1.  Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder

The Jane Lawless Mysteries by Ellen Hart
1.    Hallowed Murder

The Sophie Greenway Mysteries by Ellen Hart
1. This Little Piggy Went to Murder

Savannah Reid Mysteries by G.A. McKevett
1.  Just Desserts

Penn Dutch Mysteries by Tamar Myers
1. Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth

Faith Fairchild Mysteries by Katherine Hall Page
1.  Body in the Big Apple

Euginia Potter Mysteries by Virginia Rich
1.  The Cooking School Murders

            Eugenia Potter Mysteries by Nancy Pickard
              Pickard has a number of series, but her culinary series continued the Rich series (listed above).
              4. The 27 Ingredient Chili Con Carne Murders

So curl up with one of these yummy mysteries and come prepared to discuss on Friday, May 15th!