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4th Annual Local Author Showcase

Catherine

While winter hasn’t completely released its grip, we look forward to the warm and sunny days ahead. We also look forward to one of our signature events: the local author showcase!

The evolution of Chick-Lit

Catherine

People outside of the book world often apply the Chick-Lit genre to any book told from the perspective of a woman or that is appealing to women, but it is actually MUCH more specific than that.

Staff Picks: The Immortalists

Catherine

Catherine reviews The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin, a novel which ponders questions of life and fate.

Staff Picks: The Wolves of Winter

Catherine

Marg, Supervisor of the Napanee Branch, reviews The Wolves of Winter, a new dystopian thriller by Tyrell Johnson. 

"The Wolves of Winter by Canadian author Tyrell Johnson is a post-apocalyptic, dystopian thriller set in the not too distant future. The author has achieved excellent character and plot development in this atmospheric debut novel.

CBC Canada Reads 2018

Catherine

Canada Reads is an annual "battle of the books" competition organized and broadcasted by the CBC. During the program, five Canadian luminaries champion five different books, each extolling the merits of one of the titles. The debate is broadcasted over a series of five programs and at the end of each episode, a book is voted off the island. By day five, only one remains and it is billed as the book that all of Canada should read.

Staff Picks: Fahrenheit 451

Catherine

Shelby from the Napanee Branch suggests you give the classic novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury a try before its adaptation is released in theatres.

Staff Picks: The Grave’s a Fine and Private Place

Catherine

Karen Scott, Coordinator of the Library's Bath Branch, recently enjoyed The Grave’s a Fine and Private Place, Alan Bradley's latest release. 

What's new in March!

Catherine

Interested to hear what book releases are creating a buzz this month? The following are a few ‘hot off the press’ or ‘almost off the press’ books that you may want to keep on your radar. 

Staff Picks: Outliers

Catherine

Caitlyn, a student Page at the Napanee Branch, recently enjoyed Outliers: the Story of Successone of Malcolm Gladwell's bestselling books. Here is her review:

Learn the history of fiddle music in Canada at the Museum on March 20th

Rob Plumley

Fans of traditional Canadian fiddle music are in for a treat at the next edition of Tuesday Night at the Museum. On Tuesday, March 20th at 7pm, The Irish Trio presents the History of Fiddle Music in Canada.