Well, more specifically, LISTENING to celeb memoirs. I need it to feel like these famous people are in the car with me telling me their life story. Yeah, sure, they can be frivolous, but they are entertaining and a lovely distraction from life sometimes…especially...
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What I’m Looking Forward to Reading, early 2022 edition
I admit that the cover and title of this book are enough to intrigue me. I'm actually a huge map nerd (I love maps, and have always owned a good atlas, just in case I want to poke around and look at the world a bit), and then to have the story set in a Library? It's...
My Favorite Books of 2021
Every year I keep striving to read more and more books. This year I definitely went way passed my original goal that I had set. Being in reading competitions, listening to more audiobooks, and overall trying to spend more time reading has contributed to this...
My Favorite Books of 2021
The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan MeissnerMeissner does a great job of writing a captivating book set against the backdrop of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Although a devastating disaster, the earthquake actually seems a more minor part...
Best Reads of 2021 – Ola
There was once a time in my life where I was able to read 100 books in one year. This was not that year. But, as of this moment, I did read 34! And that’s a win, too. When I sat down to write this list, I already knew which ones I was going to pick…and then I finished...
My Favorite Reads of 2021 — Ang
For the first time in a looooong time it seems like I read fewer romance novels than in past years. This is going to get slightly in the weeds, but romance publishing has seen a little bit of a change recently, with almost all contemporary romances (and quite a few...
Readers’ Advisor Profile: Ola
I can still hear the heavy sigh coming from my mom when she realized I had already finished the New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley book I’d checked out from the library that day—meaning we’d have to take another trip back to the shelves tomorrow. Getting a job...
Fall Reading Program 2021: Critter Competition!
Put your best scowl on underneath your mask, because this fall’s reading program for teens & adults is all about some (mostly) friendly competition. Join Team Fox, Raccoon, Deer or Owl and see which forest animal comes out on top in our Critter Competition! Choose...
It’s a Spook-tacular Season!
It's almost time for the spook-tacular Halloween season! Whether you are looking for some guidance to plan the perfect Halloween night, are in the mood for some true ghost stories, or just want a fun fiction read, we've got you covered. Featured are some highlights in...
BookNerds Club Personalized Book Boxes!
We're doing another round of Personalized Book Boxes! Based on a short survey, you'll receive a box with 2-3 library books, some fun goodies, and small snack to enjoy as you read. (You can see the summer boxes here.) At this time, the program is limited to 20 Oak Lawn...