One pleasure while we are at home is rediscovering reading. When the day seems longer than it should getting lost in a good book still has the ability to transport us to other places, times and lives
This week, here are some of our favorites. We’d love to hear from you about what you’re reading!
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
Edward, a 12 year old boy who is the lone survivor of a place crash, must make his way through life. I really enjoyed this book, at times touching, funny and sad, with an uplifting message. – Stephanie C.-Circulation Dept. Available as an ebook and audio book on Libby
A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
Historical fiction about refugees who fled the Spanish Civil War and emigrated to Chile. Beautiful writing about a little known historical time period. Recommended. – Linda G.-Circulation Dept.
Available as an ebook and audio book on Libby
The Whisper Man by Alex North
Wonderfully creepy thriller about a widower and his son looking to make a fresh start. This debut novel will captivate you and draw you into the story. – Kristen G.–Circulation Dept.
Available as an ebook and audio book on Libby
More Books On Libby
Libby is a great resource. Although it’s easy to put books on hold, you can also search the catalog for what’s available right now. This is a great time to read a classic you’ve never read or start a series. Let us know what you’re reading on Libby this week! Here are some ideas:
Classics
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou – Wonderfully written autobiography. If you’ve never read it, it’s a must. – Stephanie C.-Circulation Dept. Available as an ebook and audio book on Libby
The Bronte Sisters (Charlotte and Emily)
Rediscover Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights – then watch the old movies. You’ll never look at Mr. Rochester the same way after you see Orson Welles play him. Laurence Olivier as Heathcliffe isn’t bad either!
Series
Louise Penney. Donna Leon. Michael Connelly. Lucinda Riley. Libby will tell you which book is number one in the series and you can go from there.
Other Books Available Now on Libby
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
Video/Streaming – Let us know what you’re watching!
Midway (DVD)
The battle of Midway was a decisive battle that took place six months after Pearl Harbor. It reminds you of the bravery of our WWII servicemen, sailors and fighter pilots. – Nancy M.-Circulation Dept.
Knives Out (DVD)
Agatha Christie-type murder mystery. You’ll have fun trying to guess the actors under all the make-up! – Stephanie C.-Circulation Dept.
The English Game (Netflix)
Created by Julian Fellows of Downton Abbey fame, series about the beginnings of British “football” with plenty of drama and fantastic costumes and sets. – Linda G.Circulation Dept.
The Tiger King (Netflix)
Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. Documentary about a tiger sanctuary, but that’s only the beginning. – Stephanie C.-Circulation Dept.
Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu)
Limited series from the Celeste Ng novel, starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington about two families in Shaker Heights, Ohio. – Stephanie C.-Circulation Dept.
Narcos (Netflix)
Based on the real life drug cartels and kingpins of Columbia, and law enforcement’s efforts to take them down. Violent and gripping! – Nancy M.-Circulation Dept.
Podcasts –
These are great to listen to while you’re cooking or doing things that don’t require too much attention. One of my favorites is American History Tellers. There are many subjects of American history to choose from, and each subject has several episodes that delve deep and are very informative. Some subjects include the Great Depression, Prohibition and the Space Race. Highly recommend. – Linda G.-Circulation Dept.