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Genre Mashup: Historical Fiction & Mystery

by Andrea L | Mar 29, 2019 | Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Matchmakers, Mystery

Lyndsay Faye's latest novel, The Paragon Hotel, is as dark and immersive a read as you could hope to find. It is divided into sections labeled...

Q&A with Dr. Deborah Fleming, author of “Resurrection of the Wild: Meditations on Ohio’s Natural Landscape”

by Isabelle R | Mar 25, 2019 | Adult, Animals/Nature, History, Library News, Local Authors, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Science, Uncategorized

Ohio-based writer, editor, poet, and professor Dr. Deborah Fleming spoke to us over the phone in anticipation of her appearance at the Coventry...

Genre Mashup: Sci-Fi & Romance

by Andrea L | Mar 15, 2019 | Adult, Fiction, Romance, Sci-Fi

Effective world-building? Check. Well-rounded, entertaining characters? Check. Entertaining space opera elements? Hot romance? Fast-paced adventure?...

Q&A with Dr. Clara Jean Mosley Hall, author of “Paris in America: A Deaf Nanticoke Shoemaker and His Daughter”

by Isabelle R | Mar 15, 2019 | Adult, African-American, Biography, Library News, Local Authors, Memoir

Local author and professor Dr. Hall sat down to talk with us in anticipation of her appearance at the Coventry branch on Monday, March 18, at 7 p.m....

Youth Media Awards 2019

by Mary L | Mar 11, 2019 | Chapter Books, Children, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books

Every year librarians and other professionals gather at the ALA Midwinter Conference to celebrate the best of the best in children's literature....

How is this a thing?! An Author Explores the Lovecraft Phenomenon

by Stephen S | Mar 11, 2019 | Adult, Biography, Fantasy, Horror, Non-Fiction

In a previous post I’ve discussed the impact that Howard Phillips (H.P.) Lovecraft has had on horror writing and storytelling for almost a century...

Books to Movies in 2019

by Constance D | Feb 15, 2019 | Adult, Fiction, Matchmakers, Movies, Teens

Books are often better than the movies that are made from them. Read these before the movies come out, so you can compare. A Dog’s Way Home by W....

“Pink”ing of You

by Baladine C | Feb 14, 2019 | Adult, Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Sci-Fi, Teens

Valentine's Day is upon us, need some pink books for the perfect bookstagram photo? Or something to match your Valentine's Day outfit? Check out...

Pride and Prejudice Spin-offs

by Andrea L | Jan 31, 2019 | Adult, Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there can never be too many retellings of Jane Austen's most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice (Yes, I...

Reading Resolutions 2019

by Mary L | Jan 30, 2019 | Children, Teens

Ahh, take a deep breath, 2019 is here! The start of a new year is a great chance to reset, reflect, and set new goals. Making resolutions is...

My Favorite 18+ Books of 2018

by Raidene H | Jan 22, 2019 | Adult, Biography, Book Discussion, Cooking, Fiction, Historical Fiction, History, Matchmakers, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Romance, Travel

January is the perfect time to reflect on what we read last year and to compile a list of our favorite books. Below are the titles that made a big...

A River in Darkness: Escape from North Korea

by Stephen S | Jan 11, 2019 | Adult, Biography, History, Matchmakers, Memoir, Non-Fiction

One of my many reading goals for 2019 is to read more translated books. This goal is partially inspired by the book I wish to share here now. With a...

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