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Stories from before detective work was all about technology
Recently I’ve noticed that television detectives’ detection skills have been replaced by technology. Between cell phones, email, tracking…
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A Day in the life: local history librarian
Last weekend the Northwest History Room celebrated its 37th anniversary. For those who are well acquainted with our…
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Movie’s better IX: Rebecca
Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again… I came upon it suddenly; the approach masked by…
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Book awards with a twist
Many, many book awards are given out every year, but here are three unique awards you might want…
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Discover a Children’s Book Author: Jennifer L. Holm
Welcome to the first in a series of blog posts I’ve created to introduce you to various children’s…
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You really like me
Popularity can bring many things: sitting with the cool kids during lunch, strangers recognizing you on the street,…
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A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby
My co-worker Leslie recently wrote a post about books that are going to be made into movies. Nick…
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Getting graphic
We’re heading steadily through March, and I have to say I’m a wee bit proud of myself for…
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Spot-Lit for March 2014
Here’s our hand-picked list of fiction titles coming out in March. Click the titles below and then the…
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Heartwood 4:2 – Lands of Memory
Turn off your interruptive devices and find a comfortable chair where you can slip into the dreamlike short…
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Pulp rock
Once upon a time various musical genres – blues, country, honkytonk, western swing and others – amalgamated into…
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Easy ideas for Literary Mardi Gras Gala costumes
Are you thinking of joining in on the Mardi Gras fun at the library this Saturday, but hesitant…
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Movie’s Better VIII: The Lady Vanishes
Back again for another adaptation argument! This one conveniently coincides with The Evergreen Branch Library’s screening and discussion…
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Stranger than Fiction – a gala for everyone!
In the Thursday Next series, author Jasper Fforde has created an alternate Britain where literature plays a prominent…
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The Mushroom Hunters
As our days grow dark, dank, and dismal, I like to read books about people who work outdoors…
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Let’s go to Antarctica
Of the many surprises I discovered while chuckling my way through this year’s Everett Reads selection, Where’d You…
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Byzantium or 2013’s Interview with the Vampire
I went through a HUGE Anne Rice phase as a teenager. This was when vampires were cold-blooded (hahaha)…
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I love Bernie (and so will you)
This year I decided to give my reading life a little bit of direction and structure. Though I…