Squirrels of New York
October is Squirrel Awareness Month and there is a varied and robust Literature of Squirrels Stories as I noted last week. As I was reading through the many delightful examples available at the...
View ArticleMore Marvelous Middle Readers
I had a great response from my last blog Mixed Matched Middle Readers for mature readers. So, I wanted to share a few more titles on this level that I think you will also enjoy. Please make a comment...
View ArticleBook Hunters in Brief #46: Books for People Who Aren't Afraid of Being Scared
Nobody really knows why some of us get such pleasure from being scared out of wits, but writers like Stephen King, Octavia Butler, Clive Barker, and others have made comfortable livings making us...
View ArticleGoodreads Choice Awards 2014
On December 2 the popular website, Goodreads, announced its 2014 Choice Awards. These awards are nominated and voted on by users of the site. Following is a list of some of the winners. How many did...
View ArticleBook Hunters in Brief #109: The Victorians
Has there ever been anyone more squeamish about and discombobulated by basic bodily functions and desires than the typical Victorian?Nope. And it's not even close.Lucky for us all the repressed...
View ArticleWatch a Banned Book today!
September 25, 2016-October 1, 2016 is Banned and Challenged Books Week. It is no surprise that many of these titles are well loved by many, and have been made into great films. This list includes...
View ArticleMonday 3/20 Book Discussion
The Kingwood Library will hold a Book Discussion on Monday, March 20th from 7- 8:30 PM. This month's book selection is “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngoz. This powerful story follows a young couple as...
View ArticleApril Book Clubs
Inspirational Book Club April 20th, 2017 (2:00pm)The Inspirational Book Club will discuss "The Case of the Sin City Sisters" by Lynne Hinton.SummaryWhen Eve's biological sister goes missing, the nun...
View ArticleSeptember Book Club Selections
The Northwest Branch Library has several active book clubs that meet regularly each month. If you would like to participate, consider joining one (or all) of the clubs. Fellowship and fun for all. If...
View ArticleDecember Book Clubs
The Northwest Branch Library has several active book clubs that meet regularly each month. If you would like to participate, consider joining one (or all) of the clubs. Fellowship and fun for all. If...
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