Pearl by Jo Knowles My rating: 5 of 5 stars The first word that came into my head when I sat staring at this blank page was "heart." That's what I associate with this novel. Because it's sweet and raw and there was so much hurt and so much love. It's a story with unique … Continue reading YA Review
Community Reading Day
Today was Community Reading Day in town and I read for my friend's eighth grade homeroom. He suggested Seth Grahame-Smith's incredible book, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. At first I thought he was joking, but he wasn't. And it just so happens that I have my very own signed copy of this book. I am very … Continue reading Community Reading Day
Volunteer-itis
Ah, the library volunteer. Volunteers are great, don't get me wrong. There are lots of ways they can help out at the library. But here's the thing: most people, and these are typically intelligent people, are under the assumption that being a librarian is EASY. I mean, who wouldn't want to sit at a desk … Continue reading Volunteer-itis
Rory Raven: Mentalist and Mindbender!
We had an AMAZING program at the library a couple of weeks ago:Rory Raven, from Providence, RI, puts on an incredible performance!I received a flyer of his in the mail and sent him an email. He was great to work with (especially since I had to reschedule since only 4 people signed up the first … Continue reading Rory Raven: Mentalist and Mindbender!
Sunday Quiz
This is the Harry Potter Mega Quiz - 110 questions. I took it and it said I got 100 out of 121. So it stands to reason that there are more than 110 questions. Some were really obscure and I have to wonder if all the answers were checked in the books. I've read and … Continue reading Sunday Quiz
Happy Banned Books Week!
One of my favorite weeks of the year is Banned Books Week. During this time, I wear my banned books t-shirt, button and bracelet. We create displays in the library to highlight the books that have been banned or challenged within the past 100 years or so. It makes for great discussions/debates/arguments with patrons. Although … Continue reading Happy Banned Books Week!
School, Fall & the Return of Pumpkin Coffee
"Back-to-School" brings up so many feelings and emotions. As September looms closer I always get a vague panicky feeling, like there's something I'm forgetting to do. This is usually followed by some dream that I am in high school or college and I have been going to school all year only to realize that there … Continue reading School, Fall & the Return of Pumpkin Coffee
Sunday Quiz: Can you name the characters from works of children’s literature?
This is much harder than I thought it would be! There are lots of books I need to read.... I got 43 out of 54, but that was sort of because I cheated and googled some of the ones that I didn't know with the time left. Probably more like 30 if I was being … Continue reading Sunday Quiz: Can you name the characters from works of children’s literature?
Summer Reading is over….
This is a belated post. I meant to do this the day I had our annual Ice Cream Party at the end of August. THANK THE BOOK GODS SUMMER READING IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I say book gods, because it seems less offensive somehow. Also, it just popped into my head so I typed it. It was … Continue reading Summer Reading is over….
~YA Book Review~
Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute story and fun to listen to. It had some great characters who really surprised me in a I'm-not-what-you-think-I-am way. There are some good lessons about acceptance and learning to be who you are without sacrificing who you thought … Continue reading ~YA Book Review~