I Love the Sound of Your Voice: Audiobook Narrators (Staff Picks)
If you spend a lot of time listening to audiobooks, you know how much a narrator can make–or break–a book. Finding a narrator you like is as subjective as any […]
Reading and solitude
When writing was invented followed shortly by the invention of the book, reading was a communal activity that usually took place at a sacred site or a public square where […]
2026: A space odyssey
The start of a new year for some people might mean a new look or a fresh start, for others, it’s new goals or big changes. Making New Year’s resolutions […]
Read to Sleep
Sleep is something that comes really easily to some, while completely evading others. Hopefully, sleep doesn’t evade you, but if it does below are a couple of books to read […]
Best books we read in 2025! (Staff picks)
It’s almost the end of the year, and we asked library staff what’s the best book they read in 2025. I know what you’re probably thinking. That’s a tough question […]
Easy light and breezy reading for the Thanksgiving holiday
Food is probably the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Thanksgiving. The holiday is rooted in American history that goes back to 1621 when the Wampanoag […]
On Nostalgia and Mono No Aware (物の哀れ)
On Nostalgia — Depending on who you are, this word can mean a number of different things, or it can feel a number of different ways – leaving you with […]
Book Club Picks
Book Clubs provide us the chance to connect with others and share perspectives. If you are looking for your next title and want to consider something others are reading, […]
Rock and Roll–the Music Kind (Staff Album Picks)
Saturday, October 18 is designated National Album Day in the UK. This year, the theme is Rock. Classic, Punk, Yacht, Metal, Alternative…there’s a variety out there for nearly any listener. […]
Rock and Roll–the Seismic Kind (Fiction about Earthquakes)
Tomorrow (Thursday, October 16) is the date we practice the Great California Shakeout as a reminder to be prepared, living as we do in “earthquake country.” If you can, remember […]