Through her subtitle and the opening quote from Philip Larkin, Keegan sets the tone for So Late in the Day: Stories of Women and Men, a series of three vignettes set in contemporary Ireland and explores men wrestling with frustrations and women reacting to their own desires. From “Aubade” by Philip Larkin: ”It stands…
The newest episode of Nonfiction Book Report is available on the Library’s YouTube Channel. In honor of Black History Month, Michelle and I talk about two Newish Noteworthy Nonfiction books that highlight the Beauty of Blackness. https://youtu.be/4BuDYKtkDdM Michelle shared BLK ART : the audacious legacy of black artists and models in western art by Zaria Ware. This…
Available February 13, 2024 While Yangsze Choo’s The Fox Wife is definitely historical fiction – set largely in Manchuria in the early 1900s – it also weaves elements of mystery and folklore into an evocative, compelling, and wholly original story. In the last days of the Qing Dynasty, Snow is on the hunt for the…
Our One Book, One Community series is off to a fantastic start! Patrons are reading Brendan Slocumb’s The Violin Conspiracy, joining discussions groups, and enjoying a variety of programming related to the story, all leading up to our visit with the author on Sunday, February 25. There are still plenty of programs left to attend, so…
Join us in celebrating and honoring the triumphs, struggles, and achievements of Black Americans throughout US history. Attend an event, choose your next great book, or read staff reviews. You can also explore and learn more through research databases and other blog posts. Events American Heroes: Harriet Tubman Thursday, February 1 7–8 pm • Aspen…
"Thus you might be a person who never had such-and-such family member; who never fancied such-and-such a relationship; who never did the things which today you'd swear are your most treasured experiences. Those things are not gone – they never were. And never-weres leave no trace." Scott Alexander Howard, The Other Valley, pg. 81 …
Greek Mythology is in the air this season. Perhaps you have heard of the new TV show adaptation of the Percy Jackson book series? Turns out, it’s pretty good! Fiction books retelling ancient tales are not just for kids. Read on below for adult novels with heroes, legends, gods, and monsters. Herc by Phoenicia Rogerson…
When you’re forced into a dark place, you spend the rest of your life on the way back.” Janice Hallett The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. I like to mix it up. Stories that are told in different formats challenge and excited me. While reading The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice…
Erica and Marianne are sticking to their reading resolutions by digging into great historical fiction featuring real-life banditos and midwives. Then, Marianne gives us the inside scoop on this year's One Book, One Community series. Titles discussed in this episode: The Bullet Swallower, by Elizabeth Gonzalez James The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon The Violin…
Like many of us, I usually come up with a reading resolution each year. This time around, I told myself I’d read more short stories and Jewel Box: Stories, by E. Lily Yu is the perfect collection to start with. By turns sweet, funny and devastating, Yu chronicles many adventures and while it’s pretty…
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