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  • February 2025 LibraryReads

    February brings another edition of LibraryReads, also known as: new books that library folk love! Of course, with it being February, we’ve got a fair amount of romance. But if you’re not much of a romance reader, fear not! There are also some murder mystery, historical and speculative fictions, and phycological suspense. “First-Time Caller” by … Read more

  • Beginners Guide to Tarot

    Have you been curious about tarot but aren’t sure where to start? Starting anything new can be daunting, but don’t worry with a little practice you’ll be tapping into your intuition in no time! Tarot has been around for centuries in various forms, early versions of tarot cards can be traced back to the late … Read more

  • Nonfiction Roundup: February 2025

    Below I’m highlighting some nonfiction books coming out in February. All of the mentioned titles are available to put on hold in our catalog and will also be made available via the library’s Overdrive website on the day of publication in eBook and downloadable audiobook format (as available). For a more extensive list of new nonfiction books coming out this … Read more

  • Brianna’s Books: February Favorites 2025

    We’re off to a great start of new books this year! If you haven’t signed up for Winter Reading yet and you need some inspiration, I’ve got some wonderful options for you. We’ve got characters who learn about community and connection, as well as detectives who solve cases both high profile and low. Enjoy! Picture … Read more

  • 2025 Youth Media Award Winners

    It’s finally here! It’s award season … for books! Early every year, the American Library Association (ALA) hosts its annual Youth Media Awards Press Conference. At this time, authors and illustrators of children’s and young adult literature are honored for the outstanding works they have published over the last year.  These books are selected by … Read more

  • Staff Review: “Anyone’s Ghost” by August Thompson

    The book opens with a lightning bolt of a sentence: “It took three car crashes to kill Jake.” But it’s the second line that strikes the heart: “I was there for the first two.” Jake is 17 when the story begins, and Theron is 15. We hear the story from the survivor, but Jake is … Read more

  • Quintessential Comics: New Year, New Graphic Novels!

    For those of you that can remember a bygone era when Quintessential Comics was last posted, then do I have a treat for you! We’re back after a long, long hiatus to cover a handful of new and upcoming graphic novel releases to coincide with a fresh start to a new year. If you’re looking … Read more

  • Reader Review: The September House

    I’ve been on a haunted house novel deep dive this year. During this reading streak, I came upon “The September House.” Most haunted house stories involve the characters trying to escape the specters haunting their abode. In this debut horror novel, author Carissa Orlando instead explores what it would be like to try and continue … Read more

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