In anticipation of her upcoming event with Heights Libraries on Wednesday, May 9, local author Terri Libenson spoke with us about her writing...
Grab Bag Reads!
Some people say that reading graphic novels is not reading, I disagree! Lucy Knisley's graphic novels about her life are engaging and well-written,...
Facebook and Data Privacy
Facebook has been in the news lately for a number of reasons. It was recently revealed that the data from at least 87 million Facebook profiles was...
Literary Fiction: Gregory Blake Smith
This is another one of those terrific books that defies genre categories...I'm feeling grateful for the Literary Fiction designation! which to me...
My Absolute Darling: Difficult to Read, Impossible to Put Down
Gabriel Tallent's debut novel, My Absolute Darling, the story of a man and his 14-year-old daughter living in the wild woods of Mendocino County,...
Women’s History Month – Girl Power
March is Women's History Month - a full 31 days to celebrate the contributions of women in American history. Obviously, this is something that...
Streaming The Silver Screen
This spring the library is saluting classic films with many interesting programs, from screenings to live music, and local experts. However, you...
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, bk. 1)
Leviathan Wakes tells a relatively standard sci-fi story featuring two men from very different backgrounds, Jim Holden, an officer on an old...
Seafaring Adventures: William Westbrook
Ahoy, there! Announcing a new novel for historical fiction readers who enjoy a salty adventure on the high seas! William Westbrook launches (!) a...
Because I Could Not Stop for Death
So far this year I've read two memoirs that, in my estimation, earned five stars, the highest rating on Goodreads. Both are extremely well written,...
Read-Alikes
During our last meeting of the Matchmakers, we kept spontaneously coming up with read-alikes, so it seemed like it might be a worthwhile post. Let...
Spring Cleaning Time is almost here!
Spring is finally, sort-of, almost, maybe on it's way to Cleveland! This often makes me feel restless and motivates me to clean like I haven't...
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