Endpapers: a novel by Jennifer Savran Kelly may change your mind about the meaning of freedom in America. The setting of the novel is New York in 2003. Two years after the 9/11 attacks, the city is in political turmoil as America fights its War on Terrorism. 2003 is also the year the U.S. Supreme Court rules in the…
Have you ever read something that took you somewhere, only to look back and realize the experience has changed you completely? “Wadia man” Ajay is in the driver’s seat after a car jumps the curb in 2004, killing five laborers, one pregnant. He says he works for Gautam Rathore, the vehicle owner. Rewind 13 years.…
For the 8th year in a row librarians Becky and Nate get together after the Academy Awards to discuss the ceremony and celebrate the year in film. Listen in as they discuss the nominees, the night’s memorable moments, and share their own selection of movies the awards season may have overlooked but you won’t want…
Erica’s Pick of The Week has killers (and killer puns) galore.
Join us in celebrating the vital role women have played in our collective history. Attend a program, choose your next great book, read staff reviews, or check out a podcast episode. You can also explore and learn more through research databases and other blog posts.
The Bandit Queens is clever and well-paced, with all kinds of unexpected elements. If you like funny, feisty heroines and stories of strong female friendships, give this book a try.
Natalie’s Pick of the Week is a remarkable true story about a young couple’s escape from slavery. Stories like these need to be told and retold.
(These three images are taken from the Library of Congress’ collection of Dorothea Lange photographs) This year our One Book, One Community novel is The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik, an historical fiction account of Dorothea Lange’s early years in San Francisco. As portrayed in the book, Lange started out as a portrait photographer in San…
Before MapQuest, Google Images, and TikTok, libraries had a lock on information. If you had a question, needed to do some research, or get directions, you called or visited your local branch. Reference Librarians Glenn Gotrik and Mary Andrew remember that time well. They have 42 and 41 years of library experience, respectively, and have seen it all! They sat down with our communications coordinator to chat about how libraries have changed — and how they haven’t.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi was refreshingly different, a twisting blend of gothic, fairy tale, magical realism, with scintillating, lyrical prose, a hauntingly seductive setting, and intriguing characters. “The Bridegroom” (his name is never given) meets the woman of his dreams, Indigo, in the Hotel de Castenada. She is the wealthy owner of…
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