Downton Abbey Readalikes

Have you heard about Downton Abbey? It's all the rage! It is a PBS television series which follows the lives of those at the Downton Abbey Estate - the Crawley family and the various staff members who work for them. The first season begins right after the great tragedy of the Titanic, an event which creates a crisis of inheritance amongst the Crawley family. Season 2 lets us in on how the family is affected by the Great War, while Season 3 takes us into their lives after the war, amidst great social changes and romantic drama. Below is an image of the main building featured on the television show as being part of the Downton Abbey Estate, which is actually the Highclere Castle in Hampshire, UK.

Highclere Castle (Hampshire, UK) is the main setting for Downton Abbey.

If this sounds like something you would enjoy, then perhaps you might want to try some of our Downton Abbey Readalikes, suggested by Jesse, one of our very talented librarians. She has been creating a number of wonderfully helpful Readalike bookmarks based on various authors and series, which are meant to help you find your next great read. These can be found on top of our NEW bookshelves, but just ask a Librarian for help if you cannot find them. If you have any questions contact us at (317) 852-3167 option 2, or askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us.

Downton Abbey Readalikes:

A.S. Byatt

The Children’s Book

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Jude Deveraux

Remembrance

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Ken Follett

Fall of Giants

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E.M. Forster

Howard’s End

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John Galsworthy

Forsyte Saga

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Anna Godbersen

The Luxe

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Daisy Goodwin

The American Heiress

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Kazuo Ishiguo

The Remains of the Day

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Kate Morton

The House at Riverton

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Evelyn Waugh

Brideshead Revisited

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Edith Wharton

The Buccaneers

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Are you ready for Batman?

The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters this Friday, July 20th...are you going to see it? I know I can't wait! If you are just as excited as I am, or are a Batman-iac, then you may be interested in some of the Batman-related materials we have here at the library. If you have any questions or requests, contact us at (317)852-3167 option 2 or askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us.

The Golden Age of Batman: the greatest covers of Detective comics from the 30s to the 50s
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The Dark Knight
by Dennis O'Neil
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Batman: the ultimate evil
by Andrew Vachss
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Quilting, Travel, and a Blood Drive

This is a busy week for Adult Programs. If you like quilting, traveling, or doing your part to help those in need, then read on about what's in store for Adults this week! Call (317) 852-3167 option 2 to get registered for these or any of our other programs (which you can find here)!

Tuesday, June 26th, 6:30 pm - Quilting: It's Not Just For Your Grandma Anymore!

Join us for an evening of quilting fun! Members of the local Scrapbasket Quilters group will give a brief history of quilting, discuss the various methods and tools of today, as well as traditional versus modern quilts, and piecework versus applique. There will even be some sample quilts for visitors to look at. Presented by members of the local Scrapbasket Quilt Guild. Please register. Ages 18+.

Books you may enjoy:
Modern Minimal: 20 Bold and Graphic Quilts 
Scraptherapy Cut the Scraps!
Jelly Roll Quilt Magic
Whip Up Mini Quilts

Wednesday, June 27th, 1:00 pm - Armchair Travel Club: Iran

Travel to Iran with us as we view the Rick Steves' Iran special, while sampling an Iranian dish. No previous travel required, just an interest in seeing new places and meeting new faces! Please register. Ages 18+.

Books you may enjoy:
Then They Came For Me
Letters To My Torturer
After Khomeini

Thursday, June 28th, 1:30-3:30pm - Library Blood Drive

Have a heart...donate blood! The Indiana Blood Center Bloodmobile will be parked in our lot for your donations. Please bring a photo ID with you. Time slots are available from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check their website for eligibility at: www.indianablood.org

Books you may enjoy:
The End of Illness
Coffee Is Good For You
Complete Guide to Fitness and Health

Beach Reads 2012

Looking for your next great read this Summer? Or maybe just a quick page-turner? Then go no further than Brownsburg Public Library's Beach Reads display (featuring a poem written by a very talented library employee)!

Even if you're not actually going to the beach, you can escape the heat - or long for even more of it, depending on what you like - by checking out a book from this great selection! This three-tiered display is currently located between the Computer Lab and New Book shelves, and will remain there through June and July. Below is just a sneak peek, but it will be replenished regularly. Call (317)852-3167 option 2 with any questions, or e-mail us at askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us.

What are some of your favorite beach/summer reads?? Leave us a comment below and be entered to win a $5 Library Shop gift certificate!

Edible Flowers-Come Learn More at the Library!

This Wednesday night (June 13th) at 7 pm, Master Gardener Colletta Kosiba will have a presentation all about edible flowers. If you have ever wondered which flowers are okay to eat in your salad, you will not want to miss this program! Call (317) 852-3167 to register. In the meantime we have a couple of books here at the library that you can check out.

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Great Outdoors, Dairy, and Dairy Alternatives!

Did you know that June is Great Outdoors Month? If you haven't already, find out what your community has to offer in the way of local bike and walking trails, and other outdoor activities. The B&O Trail runs through Hendricks County! Here at the library we have a set of small maps, called Ride Hendricks County, that you can ask for at the front Reference Desk. They are sorted by town, so you can figure out where you want to bike!

June is also Dairy Alternatives Month and Dairy Month-there is a celebration for everything! This month encourages you to either explore alternative foods to dairy (such as beans, nuts, almond or rice milk), or to continue on that cheese and yogurt kick! Our library features a selection of dairy, vegan and dairy-free cookbooks. Check them out! Give us a call at (317) 852-3167 option 2 if you have any questions, or e-mail us at askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us.

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Adult Summer Reading Program

Yes, you read that right...there is an Adult Summer Reading Program-it's not just for kids! Friday, June 1st, from 6-8 pm is our big Summer Reading Kickoff, an event for the whole family. You can register for Summer Reading, get your picture taken in our "photobooth," listen to live music, and eat free ice cream!

 For those of you who are not familiar with our Adult Summer Reading Program, here's how it works:
    1. Register for the Summer Reading Program, either a the Kickoff on June 1st or here at the library anytime thereafter.
    2. Pick up a Goal Sheet either at the Kickoff or at the library (these can be picked up anytime during the Summer Reading Program, which starts June 1st and ends July 27th).
    3. Set yourself weekly reading and library activity related goals. These can be anything you want (examples are provided on the back of the goal sheet). So, maybe your goal will be to read 360 minutes that week? And to try a new author? And to attend a library program?
    4. Once you've met those weekly goals, come on in to the library and get a raffle ticket for each goal you meet. That means, the more goals you set and meet, the more raffle tickets you get! These raffle tickets will enter you to win a prize or prizes of your choosing. And what's up for grabs?

           *Kindle Touch

           *Nook Simple Touch

           *Garmin nuvi 1450 (GPS navigator for your car)

           *iPod nano

           *$50 gift certificate to Hurricane Grill and $25 So Italian gift certificate

So, there is your motivation to get to the library, get registered for Summer Reading, and well...get reading!!! We hope to see you at the kickoff, and at the library throughout the Summer. Check out our events calendar for a listing of all of the great Adult programs we have to go along with our Summer Reading Program (all but 1 are FREE). Call (317) 852-3167 option 2 with any questions, or e-mail us at askus@brownsburg.lib.in.us.