If a trip to France isn't in your near future, transport yourself there by reading one of these terrific books! The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah - Kate...
Another Thought on Audiobooks
Inspired by Greg’s excellent post about how great audiobooks are (you should read his post if you haven't already), I figured I’d chime in with my...
Bittersweet but Ultimately Inspiring
I had never heard of Tembi Locke, the author, actress, and widow until I read her story, From Scratch: a Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home...
Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer: Eir Search of Identity
I am proud to present a guest posting from Bobbi Trunck, who has been interning with Heights Libraries for the past two months. She enjoys reading...
Recent Reads & Reviews
I thought it might be fun to share some of recent books I've read. So I wandered over to my goodreads account and grabbed some of my quick, off the...
Q&A with Dr. Deborah Fleming, author of “Resurrection of the Wild: Meditations on Ohio’s Natural Landscape”
Ohio-based writer, editor, poet, and professor Dr. Deborah Fleming spoke to us over the phone in anticipation of her appearance at the Coventry...
Q&A with Dr. Clara Jean Mosley Hall, author of “Paris in America: A Deaf Nanticoke Shoemaker and His Daughter”
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....
My Favorite 18+ Books of 2018
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
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...
Take a Cup of Kindness Yet
As the holidays up the ante on the usual hustle and bustle, remember to take the time to be kind to sales clerks, baristas, mail carriers, friends,...
Below the Surface
When I think about mentall illness and mental disorders, people whose brains are wired differently than most, I imagine being in a crowd of people....
Cherry Halloween
I am filling in for another blogger today, and it may be a stretch to count this book as fitting Halloween fare. At least the book cover goes well...
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