I grew up during the Reading Rainbow and Scholastic Bookfair times where nothing was more special or exciting than reading or hearing a good story. I have memories of competing with my sisters to memorize and recite a Shel Silverstein poem or going to Pronghorn Elementary where we were lucky…
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Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakaur – Extreme religious beliefs lead to an appalling double murder illuminating much deeper and more violent undertones of an isolated community living throughout the Americas. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNemara – Mixing memoir and true crime, one journalist…
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Check out this book if you are interested in true crime. This is a harrowing story of a county terrorized by the drug cartels. There are innocent people disappearing and leaving families devastated. The government turning a deaf ear to their plight. Miriam Rodriguez is an amazing woman, appearing to…
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To the tune of Thrift Store, apparently: “I read my grandma’s books…they smell incredible! This one’s from the 40’s, these are all old stories, but they’re pretty awesome…” Katie John The Boxcar Children Brighty of the Grand Canyon The Mystery of the Caramel Cat A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning…
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff Considered a classic, what I really like about this book is it breaks down what you’ll be going through month to month, and even week by week. I also like that it covers what is happening to baby too! The New…
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Welcome to another exciting month at the Campbell County Public Library, where we invite you to “Color Your World” with a vibrant array of activities, events, and reads! This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight the works of acclaimed author Craig Johnson and offer a rainbow of activities designed to entertain…
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Carley Fortune has officially cemented her status as the queen of summertime heartbreak and healing. One Golden Summer is the emotional rollercoaster I didn’t know I needed—and yes, I cried. A lot. This book is a perfect wrap-up to a series that has completely owned my summers (and my tear…
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Dungeon Crawler Carl When the apocalypse slams the world to a stop all in a moment, Coast Guard vet Carl is one of the few survivors, along with his ex-girlfriend’s cat Princess Donut the Queen Anne Chonk (Donut for short, though Donut would prefer you use the honorific). Earth’s new…
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The Stand by Stephen King The winter people by Jennifer McMahon She’s come undone by Wally Lamb Talking as fast as I can by Lauren Graham The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth Bear Town by Fredrik Backman When the stars go dark by Paula Mclain True Biz by Sara…
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Check out if you like stories of adoption, single moms and strength. This book was very well written in my opinion. I definitely felt like I walked a mile in her shoes. I was invested and wanted to know her story. Oksana did a great job of expressing her state…