Tag Archives: reading

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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Books for the Book Lover

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Collection Development Department

If you’re a fellow book lover  and have some time off for the holidays and are always on the hunt for new titles tor peruse, you might appreciate this short list of books by and for fellow book lovers.  Some … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Collection Development Department

If you are a book lover,  I heartily recommend reading or listening to this wonderful book.  While the title of this book might be off-putting to some,  The End of Your Life Book Club is really a a moving tribute … Continue reading →

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Book Review: My Ideal Bookshelf Edited by Thessaly La Force

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Collection Development Department

I recently stumbled upon the beautiful book, My Ideal Bookshelf, a nonfiction title comprised of the books 100 cultural figures have selected as the books that make their “ideal bookshelf.”  What are the books the we choose to keep?  The … Continue reading →

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