The Captive Queen (MP3 format) – reviewed by Jean (patron)

I really enjoyed the book Captive Queen by Alison Weir.  The story is about Eleanor of Aquitaine, in medieval France, and her husband Henry II of England.  Eleanor had previously been married to Louis VI of France but she divorced him for a younger man, Henry, who eventually became the king of England. I enjoyed [...]

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A Word of Thanks – from Kassandra (patron)

I just wanted to thank the Outreach Services of the Coquitlam Public Library for the services they provide to shut-ins, particularly Teresa, the Community Services Librarian.  Teresa brings me all kinds of library materials on subjects which she thinks I would be interested in:  books, CD books, music CDs and DVDs on world economy, medical [...]

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Begum Akhtar: Love’s Own Voice – reviewed by Devendra (patron)

An appreciation by a CPL member I was attracted to this book by S. Kalidas after reading an excellent article in the local newspaper by Teresa Rehman, Community Librarian, on books about Indian musicians, and having a discussion with her. This is a fascinating biographical sketch of one of the iconic singers of 20th century. Begum Akhtar, [...]

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Still Alice (audiobook) – reviewed by Jean (patron)

Still Alice by Lisa Genova, is a story about a fifty year-old woman who is very smart and happily married.  She is also a professor at a university.  This novel is very interesting,  describing the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease (which the character faces) and taking you through most of her life. It is surprising [...]

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Sacred Arias (CD) – reviewed by Arline (patron)

Lately, I have been enjoying this Andrea Bocelli CD; it includes him singing “Ave Maria”, the version composed by Bach and Gounod. I have have been looking for this recording for a long time. I would like to thank the library, especially the community services librarian Teresa who found this for me very quickly. This [...]

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