by envisionmg | Feb 22, 2021 | Fiction, Staff Picks
Working at the library today, this book I was checking out for someone caught my eye. I knew nothing about it, but, reading the summary, it looked interesting. Checked Amazon and it apparently was a New York Times bestseller and won several awards when it came out in...
by envisionmg | Feb 19, 2021 | Middle Grade Fiction, Patron Recommendations
Kaila enjoyed Planet Earth is Blue, and thought fans of books like Wonder and The War that Saved My Life might like it, too. “Twelve-year-old Nova is eagerly awaiting the launch of the space shuttle Challenger–it’s the first time a teacher is going...
by envisionmg | Feb 17, 2021 | Staff Review, YA Fiction
I came across The Kingdom of Back on Tumblr and I had to purchase this book since it had a story involving Mozart and his sister Nannerl since I am a big fan of classical music and the Mozart family. The story takes place when the Mozart children are young and the...
by envisionmg | Feb 15, 2021 | Memoir, Staff Review
A very engaging and well-written memoir. The actor’s strong educational background is very evident as he recalls his strict Catholic upbringing and all the factors in his life that brought him such success as a respected actor. About Walking with Ghosts [ebook]:...
by envisionmg | Feb 12, 2021 | Michelle Reviews, Middle Grade Fiction
Knowledge is a Light,” she whispered. “Yes,” replied Malachi. “Knowledge is a Light, Lenora. Throughout history that light has at times burned very dimly, and nearly even gone out, while in other times it has blazed up gloriously.” Smart...
