Consumer Reports online - free with your library card

Masterfile, one of our favorite databases for finding magazine articles, recently added access to full text of the current three months of Consumer Reports (as well as prior). Previously, you could only see the full text from articles that were at least three months old. This means you'll be sure to get the most recent articles on a product or service.

To search for reviews from Consumer Reports on a particular product or service,

1. Log into Masterfile Premier - (from home you will need your library card number - no spaces - and your 4-digit PIN). In the future, you can find a link to it by going to http://www.chandlerlibrary.org/, clicking "Information Databases" and then Masterfile Premier.


2. Type your subject in the search box (e.g. refrigerators)


3. Under "Limit Your Results," type "Consumer Reports" in the Publication search box.


4. Click the Search button, and you will get a list of articles from Consumer Reports that have to do with refrigerators, most recent first.

If you prefer to browse the current issue, you can click on "Publications" once you're in Masterfile Premier, and then type "Consumer Reports" in the publication search box. You can also bookmark this link, although you will need to type your library card and PIN to be able to access it from home. You'll click on the year you're interested and then the issue.

Happy researching!

What You're Reading

Andrea B. (Hamilton) One Church, Many Tribes by Richard Twiss [library doesn't own]
"Richard Twiss offers his suggestions for overcoming the culture clash between Native Americans and the white Christian church. He writes of the church’s mistakes over the past centuries. I actually found this book at Fry’s. I found it interesting because, as a Christian, I always wondered how the white Christian church expected Indians to join after such offenses. Twiss is a Native American Christian pastor. "

Dana M. (Hamilton) The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly
"Explores how family history impact our lives today. Also how the results we search for are not always what we get. "

Jackie P. (Hamilton) The Astonishing Power of Emotions by Esther and Jerry Hicks
"This book gives real life examples of how to use the law of attraction and start feeling better immediately. "

Julie B. (Downtown) The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson
"Although not as humorous as her prior books, the author has a knack for combining ordinary situations with the unusual for great results."

Lisa W. (Downtown) The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addisen Allen
"Great book! I loved how she linked the sisters together and how each overcame and rose above their circumstances; Chloe learned to forgive, Josey learned to face her fears and Della Lee learned to love and lift another."
& The Host by Stephenie Meyer
"Captivating story of an alien invasion on earth. The plot was good with Wanderer (alien) living in Melanie's (an earth host) body. Melanie is still present within her body and the two must learn to function in the same body simultaneously. Jeb's "home" was fascinating and the story was intriguing as Wanderer chooses to leave the ease and simplicity of her alien life to live among humans. Stephenie Meyer is a great storyteller."

Meagan O. (Basha) Seventh Heaven by James Patterson
"I love the tension that is still mounting between Lindsay and her partner, but I will be sad to see the end of a relationship between her and Joe."

Fantastic summer movie experience

Are you bored beyond belief with yet another hot and humid summer day in the Sonoran Desert? If the answer is yes, I have an idea that will literally make your summer! Go see Hellboy II: The Golden Army at the new Cine-Capri at the Tempe Market Place.

This movie theatre is an experience in itself, and having been a regular at the Scottsdale 101 Capri, I can tell you there is no comparison. The newer Cine-Capri is built to enhance the magnificent stereo system and the seating layout, with lots of leg room, is more compact and just better all around! When you take a great director like Guillermo del Toro and combine his skills with magnificent costumes, unforgettable special effects, and marvelous acting, you are in for an incredibly good movie. Now add the Cine-Capri at the Tempe Market Place, and you have a fantastic summer experience! -Henry

What You're Reading

Reviews from last week's Summer Reading entries:

Walter M (Basha) Book Page Circular - July 2008 Edition - "I look forward to this "magazine" every month. I probably read at least 3 or more of the books that are reviewed each month! Thank you Chandler Library for offering this great publication!"

Michelle H. (Downtown) Digging for the Truth by Josh Bertstein "I loved this show on the History Channel, and even bought the first and second seasons (the only available that I can find). The host, Josh Bernstein, decided to write a behind the scenes type book to tell the stories behind what made it to TV. It was very interesting to hear about exactly how physically demanding filming was, how sick poor Josh got from traipsing about in the jungles and deserts...wow, what an ordeal! I am sad that Digging for the Truth isn't on TV anymore, but considering it nearly killed the host, and his 2 replacements didn't make it past an episode or two, I can understand. Love Josh Bernstein (not just because he's a nice looking guy) and hope he has more adventures in the future, filmed for television."
and
"Sue Henry's Alaska Mysteries [Murder on the Iditarod Trail is the first] are some of my favorites. In this latest installment, musher Jessie Arnold is back on the sled when someone has the audacity to be murdered on her property, on a dog run she'd created earlier. In between murder, earthquakes and visits from old friends, she and boyfriend --Trooper Alex Jensen-- manage to untangle the web of deceit in ever decreasing daylight. Loved the setting of this well written book, especially as a former resident of the 49th state."

Debbie W. (Hamilton) The Melting of Maggie Bean [Juvenile fiction] by Tricia Rayburn - "Good reinforcement of positive self-image even without the perfect body."

Lisa B. (Hamilton) Fractured Mind by Robert B. Oxnam-"Not sure if multiple personality disorder was accurately described. First Person Plural was a much better book on the same topic.

Debra G. 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper and Cecil Murphey - "An incredible story about a minister who died in a horrific car accident, and visits Heaven. He then comes back to this world and must face incredible hardships. I found this book very encouraging and reassuring that a real Heaven does indeed exist, and that our lives here on earth may be difficult, but there is glory in the end."

What You're Reading

Some of the book reviews submitted last week:

Randall M. (Downtown) Sex Money Kiss by Gene Simmons (Library owns print version) "He has a very insightful look on life. Whether he believes it or not, he is a great philosopher. Some day, future generations will study his philosophies in school. This is a great read...or in my case a great listen!"

Laurie G. (Sunset) When the Husband is the Suspect by F. Lee Bailey - "Fascinating to read all the details of different cases! I like to watch Court TV and this gave more details about some of the cases."

Tammy P. (Hamilton) Ritual of Proof by Dara Joy - "A fun and completely consuming page turner. A regency romance, but set in an alternate world where the women are the ruling class. Dara does a fascinating job of turning the age old story into a new adventure. Really a great, fun read I would highly recommend."

Collene K (Downtown) Sorcery and Cecelia, or, The enchanted chocolate pot : being the correspondence of two young ladies of quality regarding various magical scandals in London and the country by Patricia C. Wrede - "This book was fast paced, but light and entertaining. A fun diversion! The concept was also interesting - each of the authors created a character for herself, then they wrote letters to each other as if they were written by their characters. The end result was a fantastic story!"

Tonya W. (Downtown) Women's Intuition, by Lisa Samson - "The main character, Lark, of this book is a recluse. Her daughter is away at college, she hasn't spoken to her brother in years, her father is dead & her mother is a barely tolerable socialite. Her mother's housekeeper is the family confidante. When Lark's home burns down & she doesn't have any insurance she is forced to move back home. Lark plays piano at the local church & operates a praying hotline from home. I think the moral of the story is "when one door closes another one opens but it's H*ll in the hallway.""