Wrapping Up Beyond Bestsellers: Magical Realism
by Kristi S. Well, the magic is gone and life is boring again. That may be a touch dramatic, but it is the end of November, which means it’s time to close the book on Beyond Bestsellers: Magical Realism. I’ve had so much fun reading around the world in this theme. I’ve never focused my […]
If You Liked the Night Circus…
By Kaley C. It took me an embarrassing amount of time to read The Night Circus. A very eager colleague of mine with similar reading tastes was insistent that I’d love it, and they were right! It’s not a straightforwardly fantasy novel, but pretty darn close and would be a great suggestion for those looking […]
The Fantastic Tween Comic Scene
by Emily Z. The holidays are upon us now. For some of us, that means: Winter Break Long trips to other peoples’ houses Even longer periods of waiting for some elaborate meal to be prepared Holiday parties where everyone is somehow between 5 and 50 years older than you (or at least 5 years younger […]
Beyond Bestsellers: Magical Realism
By Kristi S. October is over, the magic of the holiday season is upon us, and we are just beginning the magic of a new Beyond Bestsellers theme. If my pointed clues weren’t enough for you to guess, this month’s theme is Magical Realism! If you need a reminder of what Beyond Bestsellers is all […]
What’ll You Have?
by Marie B. My first job, not counting babysitting, was waiting tables in a truck stop in Philippi, a rural West Virginia town. Philippi was (and is) a small town with a big heart. One can still ask, “Does anyone know what happened at the stoplight in Philippi” without causing undue consternation as to which […]
Casting Call: Strong Female Leads
By Kaley C. I’ve subconsciously found myself drawn to books with a female-centric story lately or just those focused around a heroine navigating tricky situations. I think it’s possibly the excitement leading up to Geek Girl Con, something I’ve attended for years now and have grown to really love. Our own Lead Librarian for Readers’ Services, […]
Patron Picks: Gentle Reads
by Kristi S. One of my favorite things about working in a library is seeing all the new books coming in. Unfortunately, my eyes are too big for my reading speed and I often find myself returning piles of titles that have gone unread. So I’m always grateful when I can talk with patrons about […]
LibraryReads List September 2018
by Emily Z. Oh my. It is basically fall now, isn’t it? Have you dusted off your reusable, resin decorative gourds and nutmeg-scented LED tea lights yet? Now that the apocalyptic haze of smoke is fading I’m feeling ready for a nice, briskly refreshing coating of rain and falling leaves. Or perhaps you’re looking to […]
