With razor-sharp wit and clever storytelling, Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz is a riveting homage to classic whodunits and our pick for December's Book of the Month. This story demands a cup of tea, a cozy fire and a comfy chair, so come on in and get your copy while supplies last!
December 2023 Puzzle: Timeless Toys
Do you need help finding the perfect gift for someone? Our expert library staff is here to help! Fill out this short questionnaire and let us know a little about the person you’re shopping for. In a few days, we’ll email you a short list of 3 to 5 books, music CDs and/or movies (whichever you prefer) that we think will be a good fit. Happy Holidays!
Indigenous Authors
November is Native American Heritage Month, which makes it a particularly great time to check out these recent books by indigenous authors.
Books For Fans of Lessons in Chemistry
Are you a fan of Bonnie Garmus's hit novel Lessons In Chemistry, and/or the TV adaptation? (If you'd like to watch the Apple+ miniseries but don't have that streaming service, you can borrow the library's Roku with Apple+.) Or are you on the waitlist for a copy of the book? Here are some other books about smart, unconventional women you might enjoy.
November 2023 Mid-Month Sudoku
With this month’s Sudoku we share another Dad Joke from Stephen King, back from when “X” was Twitter:
2023 New Cookbooks
Looking for new recipes? Whether you're looking for a stunning Thankgiving menu or easy weeknight dinners, MHL's cookbook section has plenty of inspiration for you. Here are 15 recent cookbooks to check out--and there are a lot more where this came from. You can also use your MHL card to access the New York Times Cooking section online!
Veterans’ Stories
MHL will be closed on Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. (We will be open our normal hours of 1pm-5pm on Sunday, November 12th.) In honor of Veterans Day, here are some biographies and memoirs about American veterans throughout the years.
Novels Written For NaNoWriMo
Every year in November, thousands of writers attempt the challenge of National Novel Writing Month, aka NaNoWrIMo. The goal is to write 50,000 words in one month--if you meet that goal by November 30th, you're a winner of the challenge. And then on December 1st, you can start editing. Some novels that started as NaNoWriMo projects have gone on to be published, including these popular titles.
Artist of the Month: November 2023 – Heather Scott
Heather Scott is an artist and art teacher who has lived in Andover for the past several years. Ever since she was young, she has been drawn to creating food and animal characters and putting them in quirky situations. She enjoys working from a set of prompts and seeing where the words and ideas take her.
November 2023 Book of the Month
An Immense World by Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong is our pick for November's Book of the Month. Chosen by the New York Times as one of the 10 best books of 2022, this one is sure to pull you in on the very first page!