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It Must Be Spring By Now!

 
The Sun is Shining!  (at least in my mind!)

Flowers are Blooming!  (in my imagination!)

Birds are Singing!  (Can't you hear them too?)

Anyway...Here are some titles guaranteed to put a little "Spring" in your step!
 

 
 


The Spring Cleaning Murders
The Spring Cleaning Murders
By Cannell, Dorothy
1998-05 - Viking Books
0670875716 Check Our Catalog

I always knew too much cleaning was bad for a person!

Spring cleaning fever almost has the inimitable Ellie Haskell scrubbing the Merlin's Court chandeliers with a toothbrush, turning the entire household topsy-turvy. But when members of the Chitterton Fells Charwomen's Association (C.F.C.W.A.) start biting the dust, Ellie must drop everything to discover what dark secrets the victims had swept under the carpet. .  As Ellie seeks to uncover the skeletons in the closets of both friends and strangers alike, she must ask herself: Which was a motive for murder? And will she find out before the murderer decides to rub her out as well?

 
 
 
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Pushing Up Daisies: A Dirty Business Mystery
Pushing Up Daisies: A Dirty Business Mystery
By Harris, Rosemary
2008-02 - Thomas Dunne Books
9780312369675 Check Our Catalog

Here is a murder mystery from a new author. The heroine is a landscaper who stumbles upon some old bones which lead her to a more recent murder. Good story!

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In the estimable tradition of Susan Wittig Albert comes this sizzling botanical mystery debut from a scent-sational new talent.

 
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Good Poems for Hard Times
Good Poems for Hard Times
By Keillor, Garrison
2005-09 - Viking Books
0670034363 Check Our Catalog

My new favorite book of poetry!  This is a wonderfully diverse collection-I hope you like it too!

BookPage Notable Title:  This eclectic anthology includes works by Raymond Carver, Emily Dickinson, Charles Simic, Billy Collins, Robert Frost, Kenneth Rexroth, and many more that fit Keillor's definition of "good."

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Scandal in Spring
Scandal in Spring
By Kleypas, Lisa
2006-07 - Avon Books
0060562536 Check Our Catalog

Even though this is third in the Wallflower series this story can stand alone.  According to fans Scandal in Spring is the best of all!

In this lush conclusion to her seasonal series, "New York Times" bestselling author Lisa Kleypas takes readers back to Victorian London, where after spending three seasons searching for a husband, Daisy Bowman, the sole "Wallflower" yet to be married, finally meets her match. Original.

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When Comes the Spring
When Comes the Spring
By Oke, Janette
2005-02 - Bethany House Publishers
0764200127 Check Our Catalog

Elizabeth, the cultured young schoolteacher from the East, has braved the western frontier, spent a year teaching in a one-room schoolhouse, and is now preparing to marry Wynn. Can their love for each other sustain them through a harsh winter, loneliness, and rigors of life? …More

Come the Spring
Come the Spring
By Garwood, Julie
1997-12 - Atria Books
067100333X Check Our Catalog

Adam, Douglas and Travis Clayborne are each happily married, and their beloved Mama Rose is overjoyed with the wonderful ladies who have joined the family. But all the Claybornes wonder on which side of the law their restless brother Cole will land. At last we meet the elusive stranger who has slipped in and out of their lives, a man who lured Cole Clayborne into a shadowy chase, and who will now bring unexpected turns to Cole's uncertain future. Daniel Ryan is a hard man set on vengeance, a U.S. marshal driven by a tragic, heartbreaking loss from the past. His quest leads him to a beautiful young woman, the sole witness to a terrible crime - and the only person who can help him. But the lawman finds that love is perhaps the greatest risk of all as he unwittingly draws her into the line of fire. …More

The Bird Watching Answer Book: Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy Birds in Your Backyard and Beyond
The Bird Watching Answer Book: Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy Birds in Your Backyard and Beyond
By Erickson, Laura
2009-11 - Storey Publishing
1603424520 Check Our Catalog

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Wonderful!  A bird book even I can understand!

Birdwatching enthusiasts often turn to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for answers to their most pressing birding questions. Now, the lab's most often asked questions about bird behavior are answered in a concise, friendly volume.

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Garden Secrets for Attracting Birds: A Bird-By-Bird Guide to Favored Plants
Garden Secrets for Attracting Birds: A Bird-By-Bird Guide to Favored Plants
By Lanicci, Rachael
2009-12 - Creative Homeowner
9781580114356 Check Our Catalog

"Garden Secrets for Attracting Birds" provides information that readers can use to turn their yards and gardens into a mecca for birds. …More

Birds of North America
Birds of North America
By DK Publishing
2009-03 - DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
0756642728 Check Our Catalog

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Wonder what that pretty bird was outside your window this morning?  Now you can find out!

Written by a team of more than 20 birders and ornithologists, this photographic reference covers more than 650 species of North American birds and includes information on behavior, nesting, and habitat.

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Corvus: A Life with Birds
Corvus: A Life with Birds
By Woolfson, Esther
2009-04 - Counterpoint LLC
9781582434773 Check Our Catalog

Recommended by Linda L.

By chance, Scottish writer Woolfson has come to live with a changing assortment of birds including parrots, doves, a magpie and most importantly, a rook named Chicken.  Her humorous account of these housemates includes a wealth of information on bird intelligence and behavior, incorporating recent discoveries.  This book will inform your mind, but also touch your heart.
 

 

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Chasing Spring: An American Journey Through a Changing Season
Chasing Spring: An American Journey Through a Changing Season
By Stutz, Bruce
2008-04 - Scribner Book Company
0743262484 Check Our Catalog

A cross country road trip during springtime--what a great idea!

Driving a 20-year-old Chevy, Stutz set out on a three-month journey through the unfolding of an American spring, showing readers that spring is a transformation in the greening landscape as well as in the human spirit.

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Bloom!: A Little Book about Finding Love
Bloom!: A Little Book about Finding Love
By Van Lieshout, Maria
Designed by Leach, Molly
2007-12 - Feiwel & Friends
0312369131 Check Our Catalog

Yes this is a childrens' book but what a wonderful message!  Enjoy, Smile and Believe it really is Springtime!

This whimsical picture book gently portrays the true meaning of love and friendship in words and pictures that are perfect for readers of all ages. Full color.

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