“That is how science and medicine are practiced best, though—we are best when we admit our ignorance up front, and then attempt to fill the darkness of not-knowing with the light of information and knowledge.” —from The Wanderers by Chuck Wendig One morning in rural Pennsylvania, Shana’s younger sister Nessa gets up out her bed…
Chicago native Claire Lombardo’s debut novel is an entertaining family saga exploring the delights and perils of parenthood and sisterhood. Marilyn Connolly and David Sorenson found true love back in college and now are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Even though their marriage had its ups and downs, their love for each other never wavered.…
Erica’s Pick of the Week is food writing at its finest.
Readers’ Advisor Jo Hansen joins Nate to talk about a handful of great books coming out over the next few months. Jo also shares ways you can subscribe to library newsletters so you won’t miss out on other interesting books coming soon. Mentioned in this episode Inland by Téa Obreht The Water Dancer by…
J. Ryan Stradal follows his excellent debut novel, Kitchens of the Great Midwest, with an equally delightful family saga filled with Minnesota characters, beer and pie. Stradal grew up in Minnesota so understands how the locals think, talk and act. He is gifted at writing about hard-working, seemingly ordinary people, revealing how they are extraordinary.…
Lynda.com is skill and program learning at your fingertips. As a patron of CMPLD, you are invited to explore a variety of courses this excellent resource has to offer. All you need is a viable CMPLD library card, an internet connection, and some curiosity! Check out the most viewed courses this month: Cert Prep: Project…
I was captivated right off the bat by this book’s title and cover. Both are such perfect representations of what is inside: enigmatic, a little dirt-stained, filled with many shades of gray — but mostly, two people holding each other. The book radiates with love flowering in the most difficult circumstances. It’s the story of…
You may have heard that CMPLD is growing it’s space with the Aspen Expansion (#SamePlaceMoreSpace), but recently we have broadened our selection of tech devices available for patrons to check out! The new circulating equipment includes: Sony HDR-CX440 camcorder These newer camcorders provide higher definition video-taking in an accessible way. Elgato Video Capture for…
The Kamchatka Peninsula is as far east as you can go in Russia. Set in the North Pacific Ocean, it is about the size of New Zealand but only has about 400,000 residents. Its isolation and beauty make it unique, as does its ethos – a juxtaposition of Russian culture, indigenous tribes, and the legacy…
Proprietor of the Huber Food Shop at 547 N. Milwaukee Avenue, the “little store with the big service”, Frank Huber was a World War I veteran, successful grocer, and community business leader. Born January 14, 1896 in Chicago, Frank Andrew Huber was living at 1509 S. Trumbull and working for Chicago Surface Lines as a…
