Welcome to Booked on a Feeling — because the best stories start at your library.
Horror Books at the Library Ready to get a little scared? Sarah and Cassondra have been digging through the shelves to find some of their favorite horror reads, from creepy and unsettling to downright terrifying. Whether you’re a seasoned horror reader or just looking for something spooky to curl up…
There is something wonderfully satisfying about taking something fresh from the garden, farmers market, or grocery store and turning it into something you can enjoy months later. A jar of homemade pickles in January. Strawberry jam on a cold morning. Tomatoes tucked away for a future soup. Fermented vegetables quietly…
Five by Ilona Bannister I enjoyed the change from the typical format. The story moved between the present and different points in the past, gradually revealing each character’s backstory. It added depth to the narrative and kept me invested in how everything connected. Chris Whitaker quote says it best: “Five is a…
The countdown has begun. Summer has been filled with late bedtimes, vacations, backyard barbecues, sports practices, road trips, and maybe a little too much ice cream. Before backpacks are packed and alarm clocks start ringing again, August offers something valuable: the chance to reset. Whether you’re a parent preparing for…
To be totally transparent, I do not to CrossFit. I am not a very athletic person. I grew up watching sports more in the X-Game field. Since I have moved to Gillette and started lifting weights, I use that term loosely. I enjoy resistance training! I quickly became fascinated watching…
One of my favorite things about working at the library has been discovering books that inspire me in ways I didn’t expect. Recently, I picked up four books that, although different in style, all centered around themes that are deeply important to me: home, family, food, hospitality, and creating meaningful…
Then I love reading like I love breathing air. When you love something that much, you engage with it any way that you can. Reading has always been a concrete absolute in my life. I credit this to my Mom, who fostered my love of reading to connect with me…
Raptors are awesome birds! From huge soaring eagles and agile hawks to the mysterious owls, birds of prey have always captivated people. Formerly misunderstood and hunted, raptors are now appreciated for their important roles as apex predators in their environment, as well as for their beauty and power. Watching and…
Then: One of my first recollections of reading as a kid was in 2nd grade when I discovered The Bailey School Kids, Goosebumps, and the Chip Hilton sports series. I enjoyed all of these books so much that I won an AR reading contest at my elementary school and was…
The sun is out, school is almost over, and we are thrilled to announce that our 2026 Summer Reading Program is ready to roar. This summer, your library is going back – way back – to the Mesozoic Era! Readers of all ages are invited to dig into a good book with this…