The Librarian’s Corner: November 2026
Please note: the Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26, and Saturday, November 28.
Events at the Library this month
Book Group. On Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m., the Sandisfield Women’s Book Group will meet to discuss Reykjavík by Ragnar Jónasson. This is a slow-burning, atmospheric cold-case mystery inspired by the classic style of Agatha Christie.
Mahjong. Join the fun on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (and sometimes on Wednesdays; call the library at 258-4966 to confirm the Wednesday time). All levels welcome. Coffee and tea available.
Latest additions to the library shelves
Fiction
Miss Wolcott’s Ghost, by Louise Penny. Armand Gamache returns in Penny’s latest novel. Gamache, Jean-Guy Beauvoir and Isabelle Lacoste search for the mythical, long-abandoned area of Lost Nation. In an overgrown, forgotten cemetery, they find a body dressed in vintage, early-century clothing on a nameless grave. A perfect read for cold autumn nights in the dark!
Hollywood Ending, by John Green. Tender, heartbreaking and shrewdly funny, this is a deeply observed novel about the tension between a public and a private life, finding someone to trust in an untrustworthy world, and the audacity to pursue the kind of love we all deserve.
The Witch, by Freida McFadden. “Jaw-dropping. A wildly entertaining and genuinely spooky story. I have no hesitation in saying that The Witch is Freida’s best book yet. I loved every single page.” (Liz Nugent, author)
The French Illusion, by John Grisham. A gripping, suspenseful novel about a Paris honeymoon gone horribly wrong and the nightmare that follows.
Non-Fiction
To Infinity and Beyond, by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Tyson teams up with StarTalk senior producer Lindsey Nyx Walker to take readers on an interstellar odyssey, combining science, humor and sidelong glances at Hollywood’s portrayal of outer space. A great read for science junkies and fans of the mysterious conundrums that astrophysicists ponder.
Around the library
Need a notary? The Library can do that! Give us a call at 258-4966 for an appointment.
Museum passes. Don’t forget the Library has passes to several local museums! See which ones.
Food Pantry. Out of time? Low on budget? Need a little helping hand? Please stop by whenever the library is open and browse our nonperishable shelf and the perishables in our refrigerator. Donations of food items can be dropped off at the library during regular hours as well. We want to thank EVERYONE who has graciously donated to our little food pantry. You know who you are. We greatly appreciate all your help and kindness.