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“Small World” by Laura Zigman Review by Amy Atzert, collection development librarian Joyce Mellishmen invites her older sister Lydia to move in after Lydia’s divorce. Joyce, newly divorced herself, feels like it is the right thing to do. Maybe now the two of them can finally develop the close relationship they have been missing ... read more about “Small World” by Laura Zigman
Books to Screen Borrowed by Linda Tripp, collection development librarian “Kirkus Reviews” recently shared a list of “Hot” books headed to the screen. The one I’m most anticipating is Guillermo del Toro’s stop-motion animated feature “The Buried Giant,” an adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel of the same name. A few of these are already ... read more about Books to Screen
National Introverts Week Created by SCLSNJ Staff According to the National Day Calendar: "The third week of March is set aside for National Introverts Week. The week confronts the stigma associated with introversion. It also celebrates the inherent strengths and qualities that make introverts such a dynamic and successful part of our world." I'm ... read more about National Introverts Week
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: Spring Is in the Air Created by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian Spring is in the air, and we are more than ready for the birds, bugs and blooms. The Library curated a collection of titles that showcase all the signs of the season. Our Springtime book river features ... read more about For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: Spring Is in the Air
Nominees for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection Announced Created by Bob Helmbrecht, collection development librarian The Horror Writers Association recently announced the final nominees for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement in the horror genre. These awards, named in honor of Bram Stoker, the author ... read more about Nominees for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection Announced
