A Reading Life

It’s in the family: impressive mother-daughter authors

It’s in the family: impressive mother-daughter authors

The Wolitzers, Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer, and even the author of “Frankenstein.”

It’s in the family: impressive mother-daughter authors
These new picture books are worthy readers of all ages

These new picture books are worthy readers of all ages

Stories range from the strange, to the enchanting, to the very, very creepy.

These new picture books are worthy readers of all ages
Review of ‘Fancy’ by Jeremy M. Davies

Review of ‘Fancy’ by Jeremy M. Davies

By Heartwood, Everett Public Library staff Fancy, by Jeremy M. Davies, ostensibly presents us with nothing more than an older man interviewing a young couple… Continue reading

Review of ‘Fancy’ by Jeremy M. Davies
Sci-fi reads with terrifying artificial intelligence villains

Sci-fi reads with terrifying artificial intelligence villains

Everett Public Library staff recommend these science-fiction books for its 2018 Reading Challenge.

Sci-fi reads with terrifying artificial intelligence villains
In 1979, Joe Jackson’s music was the sharp cutting edge

In 1979, Joe Jackson’s music was the sharp cutting edge

Then came Cab Calloway covers, piano pop and a symphony.

In 1979, Joe Jackson’s music was the sharp cutting edge
Cockroaches are creepy and disgusting and an ancient species

Cockroaches are creepy and disgusting and an ancient species

Learn all about the nearly indestructible insects with these reads at Everett Public Library.

Cockroaches are creepy and disgusting and an ancient species
The books we need to get us where we want to road trip

The books we need to get us where we want to road trip

From a local day trip, international treks to eating your way across the states, give these a read.

The books we need to get us where we want to road trip
Check out the top new titles for August 2018

Check out the top new titles for August 2018

Get your hold in for these books, music and more at Everett Public Library.

Check out the top new titles for August 2018
‘Starting with Alice’ opens endearing young adult book series

‘Starting with Alice’ opens endearing young adult book series

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s first book follows Alice as she grieves and tries to make friends.

‘Starting with Alice’ opens endearing young adult book series
Harper Lee’s compelling classic coming-of-age story of race and justice in a small southern town receives the nuanced voice work of actress Sissy Spacek in audiobook form. (Everett Public Library image)

Star-studded audiobooks to check out at the Everett library

Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, Meryl Streep and Reese Witherspoon have read major titles.

Harper Lee’s compelling classic coming-of-age story of race and justice in a small southern town receives the nuanced voice work of actress Sissy Spacek in audiobook form. (Everett Public Library image)
‘There There’ highlights the urban Native American experience

‘There There’ highlights the urban Native American experience

Author Tommy Orange tells an essential story with intelligence, heart, dexterity, and a swagger.

‘There There’ highlights the urban Native American experience
Review: ‘Chariot on the Mountain’ is captivating and touching

Review: ‘Chariot on the Mountain’ is captivating and touching

Jack Ford’s book is a touching story of forgiveness, about a family of freed slaves and legal fight.

Review: ‘Chariot on the Mountain’ is captivating and touching
More the Best of 2018 (So Far)!

More the Best of 2018 (So Far)!

By Ron, Everett Public Library staff Like a crisp newly-minted road map, the music of 2018 unfolds before our eyes leaving a wake of paper… Continue reading

More the Best of 2018 (So Far)!
‘The Con Artist’ is a nerdy murder mystery set at a Comic Con

‘The Con Artist’ is a nerdy murder mystery set at a Comic Con

It gets the con experience right, holds suspense until the end, and packs social commentary.

‘The Con Artist’ is a nerdy murder mystery set at a Comic Con
Honoring the work of author Roxane Gay

Honoring the work of author Roxane Gay

A deep current of feminism and potency exists through all of her writing, from ‘Ayiti’ to ‘Wakanda.’

Honoring the work of author Roxane Gay
Women’s lives collide in ‘The Husband’s Secret’

Women’s lives collide in ‘The Husband’s Secret’

Everett Public Library review: Liane Moriarty’s book has twisting plot and fine-honed characters.

Women’s lives collide in ‘The Husband’s Secret’
Check out some of the best new releases and titles this month

Check out some of the best new releases and titles this month

Everett Public Library has a host of new listens, reads and watches to take home.

Check out some of the best new releases and titles this month
How the City of Everett got its name

How the City of Everett got its name

An East Coast capitalist’s son’s desire for dessert inspired the city’s moniker.

How the City of Everett got its name
School’s out and Summer Reading is heating up

School’s out and Summer Reading is heating up

Any youths entering 12th grade or younger can sign up for Summer Reading at Everett Public Library.

School’s out and Summer Reading is heating up
These books reveal the majesty and mystery of electricity

These books reveal the majesty and mystery of electricity

Everett Public Library has a handful of reads worth checking out about electricity.

These books reveal the majesty and mystery of electricity