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Stitches by David Small – Imagine waking up from a routine operation and not being able to speak. David’s vocal cords had been viciously taken out at age 14 to remove the cancer his father (probably) gave to him. A true survivor’s tale. So Much for Love: How I Survived…
When I saw that John Delony had a new book out, I had to get my hands on it. This is the easiest read about anxiety I think I have ever read. John inserts some of his humor and his personal experiences into the pages. If you haven’t heard of…
May is Mental Health awareness month. I was just recently at a wellness workshop. I must admit it is a topic that I especially enjoy, and I know many of you feel the same way. Mental health is just one facet of wellness that we should all consider. I have…
Hello, fellow readers! As spring is finally in the air, we are faced with the natural urge to sort things from our lives that may not be serving us as we had hoped. That’s right, it’s spring-cleaning time! The sun is in the sky and garage sale season is just…
Dive into the excitement of a good book while exploring the journeys of some basketball legends who became the greatest of all time. Discover a variety of biographies, memoirs, movies, and fictional tales. Here’s a short list to get you started. In the spirit of a thrilling tournament, we’ve selected…
A memoir titled I’m Glad My Mom Died immediately grabbed my attention as I scanned the books sitting on the hold shelf; each one waiting for their next temporary owner. I sometimes cover shifts in the Circulation department and seeing the different books that travel in and out of the…
If you are looking for a great romance read for the month of love checkout some of these suggestions. If you want to be surprised by a book, our display for the month of February is pick up lines. Stop in, read the book’s pickup line to see if you…
Since 1922, the Newbery Medal has been awarded every year to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award nominees and winner are chosen by a committee of children’s librarians from public and school libraries. I’m not on the committee who choses books, but as a…
Looking for a great read about tough teens – teens who, when the deck is stacked against them, find strength and power within? These amazing stories are a mix of fantasy, historical fiction, and contemporary fiction. Teens in them fight real-life problems – exile, poverty, war, dangerous boyfriends, sexual assault,…
Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg How The Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Suess Dasher by Matt Tavares Bad Kitty Christmas by Nick Bruel Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini Bah! Humbug? by Lorna & Lecia Balian