Then: I learned to read when I was 4 years old when sitting in the big black Naugahyde vinyl rocking chair with my mom and older sister who was the one who was actually learning to read. I just “got it”. I was all about reading Hop on Pop by…
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In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams is book 4 in the Rome Kentucky Series. I’m genuinely sad this series is over-it’s been such an amazing ride! But I truly think we ended it with the perfect character. Madi had me hooked from the very beginning, and James did too. I…
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Libraries are vital community resources that provide access to information, education, and enrichment for people of all ages. The dedicated librarians who work here do so because they believe in the power of knowledge and the importance of making it accessible to everyone. If you’re wondering how you can contribute…
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Thinking back on what I read as a kid, a theme popped up that I had never quite noticed before. Witches. I was a girl who was fascinated and sometimes enamored with witches. If I had to guess, I’d say this fascination started when my mom let me watch “The…
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Sophie Cousens has a gift for writing stories that blend warmth, wit and a touch of the unexpected, and And Then There Was You is no exception. What begins as what seems to be a charming contemporary romance takes and intriguing turn with a surprising sci-fi element. At first I…
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We’re bursting with excitement to share some fantastic updates to our teen room that will make your visits more fun than ever! Whether you’re searching for a cozy nook to dive into a gripping book or eager to meet our energetic new staff, we’ve got something for everyone. Redesigned Space…
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The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones and The Terror by Dan Simmons. Spooky season has begun, and I don’t seem to have much to show for it recommendation wise. You see, something funny happens to you when you are pregnant and in those beginning days of postpartum: your…
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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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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…