Check It Out: Lansdale's Top Reads

Here's a breakdown of the most popular books and DVDs checked out from the  since April 1, courtesy of director Tom Meyer and reference librarian Beth Moser.

Remember: Residents can sign up for a library card for free. Out-of-borough residents pay $35 a year for membership.

Non-residents can also join MCLINC for free. Many libraries in Montgomery County participate in the MCLINC program including Wissahickon (Blue Bell, Ambler), Indian Valley (Telford) and Norristown. MCLINC provides bookmobile service to many places in the townships surrounding Lansdale.

eBooks are now available at http://lansdalelibrary.lib.overdrive.com/

APRIL 16 - APRIL 21

Rental Fiction (Bestsellers)

MYS FIC CLARK                      The Look of Love by Mary Jane Clark

FIC CONNELLY                       The Drop by Michael Connelly

MYS FIC HOAG                      Down the Darkest Road by Tami Hoag

MYS FIC PATTERS                 Private by James Patterson

Adult Fiction

FIC BALDACCI                     First Family by David Baldacci

FIC BROOKS                       2030:  The Real Story of . . . America by Albert                                              Brooks

FIC KOEN                           Before Versailles by Karleen Koen

FIC LEE                             To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Adult Nonfiction

391.2 RUBENST                 100 Unforgettable Dresses by Hal Rubenstein

500 MOORE                      E=mcØ : Great ideas . . . by Pete Moore

516 SZECSEI                   Complete Idiot's Guide to Geometry by Denise                                               Szecsei

540 MOORE                     Chemistry Made Simple by Fred C. Hess

641.5636 BETTER            Vegetarian Recipes by Linda Foley Woodrum

650.14 BLOCK                 101 Best Resumes to Sell Yourself by Jay A. Block

959.7 MARLANT               What it is Like to Go to War by Karl Marlantes

Children’s Easy (Picture Books)

E A                       Diesel’s Devious Deed by Britt Allcroft

E P                       The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

E W                     Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems

E W                     Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Willems                       

Children’s Fiction

JUV FIC HOLUB                    Athena the Brain by Joan Holub

JUV FIC KINNEY                   Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

JUV FIC LERANGIS               The Dead of Night by Peter Lerangis           

Young Adult (Teen) Fiction

YA FIC CLARE                   Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

YA FIC FLINN                    Bewitching by Alex Flinn

YA FIC MEYER                  Cinder by Marissa Meyer

YA FIC OCKLER                Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler

YA FIC  SIMMONS            Article 5 by Kristen Simmons

DVD

Capote

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Everything Must Go

APRIL 9 - APRIL 14

eBooks http://lansdalelibrary.lib.overdrive.com/

Cruising Attitude by Heather Poole

The Quantum Universe by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw

Defending Jacob by William Landay

The Expats by Chris Pavone

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

Rental Fiction (Bestsellers)

FIC ALCOTT             The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott           

FIC BALDACCI         Zero Day by David Baldacci

FIC GRISHAM         The Litigators by John Grisham

FIC MILLER            An Uncommon Grace by Serena Miller

FIC PATTERS         Private by James Patterson

Adult Fiction

FIC BAUERM           Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister

FIC LARSSON         The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Stieg                                                Larsson                       

FIC SILVA              Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva

Adult Nonfiction

001.942 MAR          Alien Agenda by Jim Marrs

324.973 FARRIS      Almost President by Scott Farris

428.1 AMERICA      100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses . . .  by American                                    Heritage

615.8 GACH           Acupressure’s Potent Points by Michael Gach

793.8 BLACKALL    20 Party Tricks to Amuse . . . Your Friends by Sophie                                       Blackall

909.4 MANN           1493 by Charles Mann

Children’s Easy (Picture Books)

E B                     Berenstain Bears’ Bedtime Battle by Stan Berenstain

E E                     Meet Marley by Natalie Engel

E O                    Stellar Stargazer! By Jane O’Connor

E P                    Calling Dr. Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish

E S                    I Spy Shapes by Victoria Saxon

E S                   The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Children’s Fiction

JUV FIC KEENE                Pony Problems by Carolyn Keene

JUV FIC KINNEY              Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

JUV FIC OSBORNE          Buffalo Before Breakfast by Mary Pope Osborne

JUV FIC PARK                Junie B., First Grader by Barbara Park

JUV FIC RIORDAN          The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

Young Adult (Teen) Fiction

YA FIC CLARE               City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

YA FIC GREEN              The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

YA FIC HADDIX            Among the Brave by Margaret Peterson Haddix

YA FIC PETERS            By the Time You Read This, I’ll Be Dead by Julie Peters

DVD

The Adventures of Tintin

Contagion

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

APRIL 2 - APRIL 7

Rental Fiction (Bestsellers)

MYS FIC CHILDS               Agony of the Leaves by Laura Childs

MYS FIC CORNWELL          Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell

MYS FIC DANHEIM            The Alpine Winter by Mary Daheim

FIC GREEN                       Another Piece of my Heart by Jane Green

FIC GUPTA                       Monday Mornings by Sanjay Gupta, M.D.

FIC STEEL                       Betrayal by Danielle Steel

Adult Fiction

MYS FIC BOX                  Back of Beyond by C.J. Box           

FIC CHILD                      The Affair by Lee Child

FIC MACOMBER              1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber

FIC PARETSKY                Body Work by Sara Paretsky

FIC SOTTO                     Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto

Adult Nonfiction

158.1 HAWN                   10 mindful minutes by Goldie Jeanne Hawn

635.9 ORTHO BOOKS      All About Roses by Rex Wolf

940.54 HILLENBR            Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

970.011 MANN                1491 by Charles Mann

Children’s Easy (Picture Books)

E P                    An Arts & Crafts Day by Nancy Parent

E R                   Curious George Plants a Seed by Erica Zappy

E S                   I Can Read With my Eyes Shut by Dr. Seuss

E S                   Olivia and the Haunted Hotel by Jodie Shepherd

E T                  Amazing Gorillas! by Sarah Thomson

Children’s Fiction

JUV FIC CLEARY               Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary

JUV FIC LERANGIS           The Dead of Night by Peter Lerangis

JUV FIC PERRO                The Mask Wearer by Bryan Perro

JUV FIC RIORDAN            The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

Young Adult (Teen) Fiction

YA FIC CLARE               Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

YA FIC COLLINS           Mockingjay (Hunger Games 3) by Suzanne Collins

YA FIC OLIVER            Delirium by Lauren Oliver

YA FIC SIMMONS        Article 5 by Kristen Simmons

DVD

3^rd Rock from the Sun/Season 2

2012           

Couples Retreat

Iron Man 2

Happy Feet 2