Staff Picks: Vicious Cycle
December 17, 2018
Catherine
Here's Jackie's review of Vicious Cycle by Terri Blackstock, which can be reserved at your branch of the County Libraries:
A reader's review
November 27, 2018
Catherine
Once in a blue moon I receive a note from a reader asking me to review something for this column, or hoping to share a book they have loved. One such note came from Rosamund Hyde of Tamworth. She sent a lovely little write-up about Rilla of Ingleside by LM Montgomery, a book she describes as “a hidden treasure within a well-known body of work.” She gave me permission to share her review here.
Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery
Staff Picks: My Oxford Year
November 8, 2018
Catherine
Kristin, a member of the library's Relief team, recently enjoyed My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan, which she describes as "a sweet debut novel of self-discovery and first love."
Staff Picks: The Tattooist of Auschwitz
October 25, 2018
Catherine
Marg Wood recently enjoyed the recent bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, which she describes as a "truly powerful, heartwrenching story of endurance." Here is her review:
Goodreads users will want to check out this handy tool!
October 18, 2018
Catherine
As a Goodreads browser you are probably used to discovering all sorts of great new books to read but if you have ever found yourself in a situation where you wanted to know whether a book you are coveting is available at the library, read ahead...
Staff Picks: The Other Woman
October 17, 2018
Catherine
Marg is big into thrillers. One of her recent favorites is The Other Woman by Sandie Jones, a fast-paced and twisty domestic thriller. Here is here review:
Read-alikes for popular books
October 16, 2018
Catherine
There have been plenty of BIG books this year; that is, books so popular that it is difficult to keep up with demand. While some of the titles featured below have cooled off a bit in recent months, they still have plenty of readers raving about them. Read ahead to find out if any of your 2018 favorites have made the list, and consider trying another book that shares many of the same themes or reading appeals.
The Snap Controversy
October 10, 2018
Catherine
This year’s Man Booker Prize longlist included some surprises.
What I've Been Reading
October 8, 2018
Catherine
Like a lot of bookworms I usually have more than one (or two or three…) books on the go at any given time. Usually this means a novel, a non-fiction title, and an audiobook or two. Take a metaphorical peek over my shoulder and read further to learn what books I’m enjoying now.
Staff Picks: Starlight
October 4, 2018
Catherine
Julie Wendland, Readers' Services Coordination, recently enjoyed Starlight, the final novel of the late Canadian novelist Richard Wagamese. Here is her mini review: