British author Caro Peacock started a new historical mystery series back in 2008. And you should read it, and get to know her delightful creation, […]
Everybody’s Book Group
That’s everybody’s book group will want to read and discuss this book: Everybody’s Son by local author Thrity Umrigar. We meet nine year old Anton […]
Know Your Library #54
Check out a photo from the Friends of the Library sale in 1975, with thousands of books and magazines starting at 25 cents an item! […]
Five books – What’s the connection? – I love them all
I decided to do a sort of introduction with a Top Five Favorites from various genres. 1. Uprooted by Naomi Novik (Science Fiction) The more […]
Noble Bookworms – Funny Stories
It can be hard to identify “funny” books – there are so many different types of humor. A character can be snarky, sarcastic, or whimsical. […]
Know Your Library #53
Heights Libraries held a “My Favorite Story” contest in celebration of National Library Week in 1969! Want to see more articles and photographs about the […]
Literary Fiction: Gail Godwin
Oh my, have I discovered a treasure trove in the work of Gail Godwin. How have I never read any of her books? Well, there’s […]
YA for Pride
Today is officially the start of summer, which is a great moment to add to your TBR (to-be-read) shelf! Enjoy and make use of the […]
Know Your Library #52
Check out what story time at the Coventry branch looked like in 1974! Want to see more articles and photographs about the library like this […]
Contemporary Fiction: Katherine Heiny
Attention, all Laurie Colwin fans! There’s a new writer in the house, a writer who captures New York City upper-class family life in a comic […]