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Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are all about fairy tale retellings! These are stories that have been inspired by books that are considered to be fairy tales that have been written in the past and are now used as inspiration for newer books. Some follow the storylines pretty consistently while others completely turn the story on its head with role reversals, different points of view, settings, or even introducing elements such as science fiction and…
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are some of my favorite reads of 2023!!! These are the books that kept me reading till 3:00 in the morning (we have all been there before), left me speechless and filled with emotions (including some crying on the couch), wanting to talk about it with someone instantly, and then telling everyone else they have to read it! Some of these books are standalone titles while a few start a series; this was such a hard list to make.…
Our middle grade book spotlight this week is on books that are all about classic retellings! These are stories that have been inspired by books that are considered to be classics that have been written in the past and are now used as inspiration for newer books. Some follow the storylines pretty consistently while others completely turn the story on its head with role reversals, different points of view, settings, or even introducing elements such as science fiction and fantasy.…
Our teen book spotlight this week is taking a look at Mysteries!!! There are so many different types of mystery books available that there is literally something for everyone’s tastes! Some are straight mystery/detective stories while others are more suspenseful and thrilling; mysteries are usually cross genre as well meaning that not only is there a mystery element, but there may also be some fantasy, science fiction, or historical elements as well. We have a great selection…
Let's gather to read books that help us be our best selves! Introducing the Better Human Book Club, a partnership between the Handley Library branch and MoveMentation. Book to be discussed: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Our focus is on books that help us to know ourselves and allow us to explore personal and communal growth together. Before turning our attention to discussing the selected book, we will start with some brief stretches and mild movement…
Let's gather to read books that help us be our best selves! Introducing the Better Human Book Club, a partnership between the Handley Library branch and MoveMentation. Book to be discussed: The Happiness Hypothesis (chapters 1-5)Our focus is on books that help us to know ourselves and allow us to explore personal and communal growth together. Before turning our attention to discussing the selected book, we will start with some brief stretches and mild movement…
Let's gather to read books that help us be our best selves! Introducing the Better Human Book Club, a partnership between the Handley Library branch and MoveMentation. Book to be discussed: The Happiness Hypothesis (continued: chapters 6-11) Our focus is on books that help us to know ourselves and allow us to explore personal and communal growth together. Before turning our attention to discussing the selected book, we will start with some brief stretches and…
Let's gather to read books that help us be our best selves! Introducing the Better Human Book Club, a partnership between the Handley Library branch and MoveMentation. Join us in discussing Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World by Karen ArmstrongFormats available: BookOur focus is on books that help us to know ourselves and allow us to explore personal and communal growth together. Before turning our attention to discussing the selected…