Friday, July 3, 2020

Find Comfort, Perspective & Escape with Some of Our Favorite Reads

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Rosalia Branch Manager, Marcy Campbell, Encourages Readers to Find Comfort in their Old Favorites

Marcy shared, “I am rereading several old favorites. I find comfort in these familiar books because I know what is going to happen...no uncertainty here! Each of these authors have a way with words which make their worlds come alive. I am rereading the 'Anne of Green Gables' series by L.M. Montgomery, 'Chief Inspector Gamache' series by Louise Penny, and the 'Harry Potter' series by J. K. Rowling."


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Shelly Ausmus, Tekoa & Oakesdale Branch Manager, Recommends Reading for Perspective

Shelly has been reading 'Beneath the Tamarind Tree' by Isha Sesay, which was recommended to her by a library patron. Shelly explained a little about the book, “It recounts the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Nigeria by Boko Haram terrorists; it has broadened my perspective to look at the hardships of others who are in situations much more challenging than my own.”


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Clancy Pool, St. John Branch Manager, Suggests Picking a Title to Escape into the Past

Clancy recommends 'The Source' by James A. Michener. She said, "As someone with an interest in archaeology and bible history, I’ve read it several times and seem to get something new at every reading." The novel is based on Michener’s research so most of the characters, while well rounded and interesting, come from his storytelling mind. Clancy went on to say "I’m sure it will draw you in and give you a better sense of Middle Eastern history. I hope you will check it out and let me know what you think!"

Monday, June 29, 2020

OverDrive is postponing Big Library Read, originally scheduled for June 22 - July 13, to August. They are sorry for the inconvenience.



The Big Library Read is available June 22 through July 13! Borrow the featured title "The Darwin Affair" by Tim Mason with no waitlists or holds from Libby & OverDrive

Intellectually stimulating and viscerally exciting, "The Darwin Affair" is breathtaking from start to stop." -- Wall Street Journal

London, June 1860: When an assassination attempt is made on Queen Victoria, and a petty thief is gruesomely murdered moments later—and only a block away—Chief Detective Inspector Charles Field quickly surmises that these crimes are connected to an even more sinister plot. Was Victoria really the assassin’s target? Are those closest to the Crown hiding something? And who is the shadowy figure witnesses describe as having lifeless, coal-black eyes? Read the rest of the summary at biglibraryread.com.

Use #BigLibraryRead on social media for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet from OverDrive!

Friday, June 26, 2020

NewsBank: Learn about Lady Liberty


Over 130 years ago this month, in June 1885 the Statue of Liberty Arrives in New York City from France


On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City – a gift from France as an expression of friendship, mutual desire for freedom, and to honor the late President Lincoln for his abolishment of slavery.

Read about Lady Liberty’s history from the Lake County News in NewsBank’s resource: https://bit.ly/3diOidL



NewsBank is a free resource from Whitman County Library - Explore and research people, events, and issues across the globe and throughout history, access NewsBank now.