The Host by Stephenie Meyer

Fans of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series can sink their teeth into something different while they await the next adventure of Bella, Edward and Jacob (place your hold now for Breaking Dawn).

Meyer's newest novel, the Host, is told from the view of the Wanderer, an alien soul whose race has taken over human bodies. Both Science Fiction and Romance, this story focuses on one alien whose human host won't fade away. Although Melanie's body is no longer her own, her consciousness won't leave the Wanderer in peace. As both struggle for control and understanding, Melanie tempts her with memories of the life and love she had with Jared, a survivor of the alien invasion. As they set out to find him, their lives intertwine binding them together. Can they continue to exist together?

To find this book in the Library go to our website at www.ci.newberg.or.us/library

reviewed by Korie

Let's Celebrate!

We are celebrating 100 years of service here at the Newberg Public Library during the week of May 27th - May 31st. The first public library in Newberg opened on May 26th, 1908 (we're closed that Monday for Memorial Day so we're starting the celbrations on Tuesday). The Library will be having fun activities throughout the week and a big party on Saturday, May 31st with food, fun and festivities. Come on down and help us celebrate!

Sumptuous Reading

The Last Chinese Chef
After an American food writer’s husband dies, she returns to China to “clear up some family business” and to write a story on traditional Chinese food. To get her story, Maggie follows a Chinese-American-Jewish chef as he prepares to enter a cooking contest and she learns about the history and meaning of food and family in the Chinese culture. Intertwined is the story of Maggie’s grief, her relationship with the chef and his family, and how food can be healing. If you like stories about relationships, food, and culture, you might like The Last Chinese Chef by Nicole Mones.

To find this book in the library go to our catalog at www.ci.newberg.or.us/library
Reviewed by Denise