Regency: These romances are defined by a specific time and place, that is, Regency England (about 1800-1820). Readers
expect wit and fast-paced dialogue like that found in Jane Austen’s novels. This sub-genre is less likely to include sex scenes than
other romance books. Marriages of convenience, false engagements, mistaken identities, and large differences in social class are
popular elements. Georgette Heyer was perhaps the best writer in this sub-genre.
Space Opera - These Sci Fi novels are set on distant planets and focus more on the adventure than on the science.
Characterized by swashbuckling action that is set in a vast panorama. Star Wars.
Steampunk - These stories take place in Victorian England or another real-world setting where steam-power still rules. They
combine the technology of the time with future technology as the people of that era imagined it would be (rather than how it really
turned out). H. G. Wells and Jules Verne are the grandfathers of this genre. The recent Martin Scorsese movie Hugo might be
considered an example of steampunk.
Technothrillers: Tom Clancy is the master of this thriller subgenre, mostly via his “Jack Ryan” franchise. These tales overlap with
science fiction, in that cutting-edge technology always plays a key role.
Wuxia: Fantasy tales that are set within the martial arts traditions and philosophies of China. There are books in this sub-genre
but you will more likely have come into contact with it via movies such as Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
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many needs and activities. The Friends of Freeman will accept most items but prefer no old magazines or
older editions of encyclopedias. If there are any questions, just ask someone on duty at the bookstore.
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FREEMAN
News & Views
March 2012 -May 2012
Volume 32, No. 1
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MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Brian Kissell-President
Blanche Stastny-Vice President
Kris Kissell-Secretary
Richard Kidder-Treasurer
Karen Akkerman
Larry Arnhold-Newsletter
Walter Bricker-Asst. Volunteer Coordinator
Jay Cross
Martha Daniel
Kathy Ericksen-Asst. Deputy Bookstore Manager
Carolyn Foutch
Barbara Garner
Katherine Hill
Bert Hurst-Bookstore Manager
John Lottinville-Bookstore Deputy Manager
Robert Mitchell
Elizabeth Scott
Cecile Strickland-Volunteer Coordinator
2012 Summer Reading Program
The summer has arrived and with it the summer reading
program provided by the Freeman Branch Library and
funded by the Friends of Freeman. There are a lot of
activities to choose from between June 5th to August 9th at
the library. Here is a list of the summer programs:
• Tuesday, June 5th, 2:30-4:30 p.m. -Marsha’s Petting
Zoo-see and pet over 20 animals including a
llama, goats, bunnies, piglet, mini-donkey, ducks,
chicks and a deer
• Wednesday, June 6th, 2:30-4:30 p.m. -Second Chance Pets-meet dogs
and cats that are available for adoption and talk to volunteers who
help the animals get ready for a new home
• Thursday, June 7th, 2:30 p.m. -Thursday Theatre-see a family movie
• Tuesday, June 12th, 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. -Cockrell Butterfly Center-leam
about butterflies and moths
• Wednesday, June 13th, 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. -Mary Vogas-science educator
Mary Vogas shows skins, shells, skulls and other items to talk about the great
variety of Texas animals
• Thursday, June 14th, 2:30 p.m and 3:30 p.m. -Father’s Day Craft-make Dad a great
picture frame
• Tuesday, June 19th, 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. -Texas Snakes and More-Cline the
Snakeman brings lots of snakes for the audience to learn about and to touch
• Wednesday, June 20th, 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. -“Not a Box” Craft-join us for a fun
craft program where one can let their creativity go wild with leftover boxes and lots
of odds and end to use for decoration
• Thursday, June 21st, 2:30 p.m.-Thursday Theatre-see a family movie
• Tuesday, June 26th, 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. -Houston Audubon Society-“Birds,
Books and Beyond”-learn about birds and what makes them special and see live
birds up close
• Wednesday, June 27th, 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m-Julian Franklin-magician Julian
Franklin uses humor and magic to bring libraries to life in his program,
‘Top Secret”
• Thursday, June 28th, 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. -Fourth of July Craft-get in the
patriotic spirit and make a fun decoration for your Fourth of July picnic table
• Tuesday, July 3rd, 2:30 p.m.-Nitsana Lazerus-children of all ages will enjoy
learning the colorful history of Texas as puppet lady Nitsana Lazerus uses a
variety of puppets and original music by her son, Jonathan, to bring Texas culture
to life
• Thursday, July 5th, 2:30 p.m.-Thursday Theatre-see a family movie
• Tuesday, July 10th, 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. -Science Quest-scientist John Bartell
gets children and adults excited about science as he brings experiments and live
animals to the library
• Wednesday, July 11th, 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.-Saltgrass Science-educator Ellen
Hutto discusses some of the creatures that can be found in the seas in “Sea
Stars, Seahorses and Seashells”
• Thursday, July 12th, 2:30 p.m.-Sidewalk Chalk Fun-have fun using chalk
• Tuesday, July 17th , 2:30-4:00 p.m. -Harris County Sheriff’s Office-meet deputies
