by envisionmg | Oct 4, 2021 | Staff Review
For many people, the stars are something we only happen to see when we chance a gaze up at the sky. Sure, they’re sparkly and may remind us of how small we are in this enormous universe, but unless you have a true interest in the exploration of space, a simple glance...
by envisionmg | Sep 30, 2021 | What The Director Is Reading
Wilmington’s Lie: the Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy – David Zucchino. I won’t lie, there are no silver linings in this work of nonfiction. It is the unflinching and highly readable account of a well planned overthrow of the...
by envisionmg | Sep 27, 2021 | Angelina Reviews, Non-fiction
The Appalachian Trail: A Biography by Philip D’Anieri is a great quick read for anyone wanting to learn more about the people who shaped the beginning of a national landmark from the first idea, to the creation, to the politics involved in protecting it. Each...
by envisionmg | Sep 23, 2021 | Jim Recommends
As you might expect from a librarian I am fascinated by how books are made throughout history and recently I have been reading a lot about how they were produced in the middle ages before the invention of the printing press. This is an off shoot of my last...
by envisionmg | Sep 20, 2021 | Staff Reading
The Massachusetts Book Awards recognize significant works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s/young adult literature published by current Commonwealth residents. As a judge for the 21st Annual Awards, I’ve been tasked with reading all fourteen fiction...