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Looking for Reading from the #CharlestonSyllabus

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Collection Development Department

After the horrible tragedy that occurred in Charleston on the night of June 17, Chad Williams,  the chair of the Department of African and Afro-American Studies at Brandeis University began to start tweeting  #CharlestonSyllabus, along with other colleagues from the … Continue reading →

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The Mapmaker’s Children by Sarah McCoy

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Collection Development Department

I love reading historical fiction that teaches me about a different era and puts me into  that time’s mindset.  Historical fiction writer Sarah McCoy has succeeded with The Mapmaker’s Children, which juxtaposes present day West Virginia with the times of the … Continue reading →

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World Oceans Day is Being Celebrated Today

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Collection Development Department

June 8th is World Oceans Day, a United Nations-recognized day of ocean celebration and action.   This year’s theme is, “healthy oceans, healthy planets.”  The health of our oceans is critical to the health of our planets.  Covering over 70% of … Continue reading →

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After Euphoria- Other Titles to Explore

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Collection Development Department

Oftentimes, reading a book will make  me want to learn more about a particular person or subject.  Our book club, Tuesday at Two, just finished discussing Lily King’s compelling novel, Euphoria, loosely based on the life of anthropologist Margaret Mead … Continue reading →

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Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Collection Development Department

I picked up Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon because I had seen several blog posts and articles recommending this title as a read-alike for  The Girl on the Train.  Both books keep you  on your toes and turning the page … Continue reading →

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Happy Star Wars Day

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Collection Development Department

May the 4th is the unofficial holiday of Star War fans everywhere.  Celebrate the day by watching a Star Wars movie, reading a book or graphic novel, listening to audiobook or perhaps, just finding how much your Star Wars paraphernalia  … Continue reading →

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Happy World Book & Copyright Day

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Collection Development Department

Today is World Book &  Copyright Day,  a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it’s a celebration of reading. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and … Continue reading →

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Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Collection Development Department

Atul Gawande tackles one of the hardest conversations we have in society today–what to do at the end of our lives?   Many in the medical profession have always tried to prolong a life at any cost and at a huge detriment to the … Continue reading →

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Andrew Carnegie Medals Shortlist for Fiction and Nonfiction was Announced this Week

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Collection Development Department

Sponsored by the American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation,  the Andrew Carnegie Medals for excellence in fiction and nonfiction  shortlist was announced this week. Started in 2012, this literary award was established to recognize the best fiction and nonfiction … Continue reading →

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The Rosie Effect by Graeme C. Simsion

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Collection Development Department

If you became  enamored with the quirky lovable character of  Professor Don Tillman in The Rosie Project you should continue on and read The Rosie Effect by Graeme C. Simsion.  Honeymooners, Tillman, a genetics professor, has been married for ten … Continue reading →

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