Welcome to Booked on a Feeling — because the best stories start at your library.
November is Native American Heritage Month as promoted by the United States Department of the Interior. As stated on the Interior’s website, “It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American and Alaska native communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive…
Ahh… the changing of seasons—rolling right into the -ber months. My favorite change is from summer to fall because, while the days are getting shorter, the mornings and evenings are cooler, and the afternoons are finally a little more mild. Something about this shift always brings me right back to…
Sometimes you need a self-help book. Sometimes you need a long walk. And sometimes you need to turn up the punk rock loud enough that whatever irritated you today doesn’t stand a chance. As a millennial girl, I have to admit that punk rock has always been one of my…
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…
Spooky season has officially arrived at the library! We’ve gathered a little something for everyone, from creepy reads and seasonal programs to fun activities for all ages. Each of our Adult, Young Adult, and Children’s departments has added something special to this blog, so there’s plenty to explore no matter…
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…
Bad Badger: A Love Story by Maryrose Wood This middle grade novel is a great cozy summer beach read, in so far as the main character is a badger that lives at the beach and enjoys cozy hobbies like listening to opera records and sipping tea on his porch at…
There’s something special about summer reading when you’re a teen. Cracking open a book while at the beach or late at night in your tent while camping just can’t be beat. If you’re looking for a story to take with you on a picnic or to put in the pocket…
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…
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world”—J.R.R. Tolkien Cozy fantasy feels like the embodiment of this Tolkien quote. Books that warm and cheer us can be as valuable as ones that excite and terrify (not a surprising sentiment…