Welcome to Booked on a Feeling — because the best stories start at your library.
Then: Growing up in rural Alabama in the 1970s I had a much different relationship with books and libraries than most people who pursue a career as a librarian. In my case the lack of a library and the love of reading led me to a career in libraries. My family didn’t live in…
Reading Indian Paintbrush Book Award nominees is a great way to discover stories that kids across Wyoming think are exciting, meaningful and worth sharing. The award is unique because Wyoming students in grades 4th-6th nominate and vote for the books themselves, so the list reflects what real readers enjoy. The…
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…
How we have rated these books: This rating system is from Fable. If you are not familiar with Fable check it out. It is a great place to track your reading and find like minded readers. 💖 No Spice; PG Romance with no suggestive dialogue 🌶Some Spice; Closed-door romance with…
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…
Walt Longmire is the laconic, philosophical Sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming, created by author Craig Johnson. A widower and Vietnam War veteran, Longmire relies on intellect, his Native American best friend Henry Standing Bear, and Deputy Vic Moretti to solve crimes in a remote, ruggedly beautiful, and often unforgiving jurisdiction. …
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…
The Adrenaline Scale Love on Ice by Sara Ney ☕ “Cozy & Calm” She promised herself she would never date a hockey player.Then she met him. Love on Ice by Sara Ney is a dramatic, funny sports romance full of tension, sarcasm, and unexpected feelings. What starts as annoyance quickly…
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…