Author Archives: everettpubliclibrary
Best of 2011: Fiction Favorites
Tis the season for Best of Lists. Your inner cynic may question the need for yet another. But this list is special. Really! You see, this list was hand crafted by the seasoned staff of the Everett Public Library. Why … Continue reading
Filed under Best of 2011, Book Lists, Fiction, General Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Crime, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Get Lost in a Book
Are you curious about what the staff at the Everett Public Library are reading beyond what you see on A Reading Life? Our writers can only highlight so much in a blog post after all. If you want to find … Continue reading
Filed under Book Lists
Hell on Two Wheels
You’ve been on a bike before, right? Maybe it was just when you were a kid or maybe you still ride. (If you don’t ride, I’d like to encourage you to start.) You’ve probably also seen part of the Tour de … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation
The Dark Side of Customer Service
Curious about how the person on the other side of the counter feels about serving you? Maybe you’ve been on the other side yourself and want to see your feelings put into words? Malled recounts Caitlin Kelly’s adventures in retail. She … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Memoir & Biography, Nonfiction
Kids Do Read Books in Everett!
Out in the adult world, when people learn that I work with children and teens in a public library, they often ask: Do kids still read books? They do in Everett! During our annual two-month long summer reading program, more … Continue reading
Filed under Book Lists, Children's Books, Young Adult
Beach Reads
How do we know if a book is a great “Beach Read”? It comes back with sand in the cover… Summer is finally here and you may be looking for suggestions for summer reading or books to take on vacation. Well, … Continue reading
Filed under Book Lists, Fiction, Nonfiction
Librarians Gone Wild
Librarians—don’t they seem a little staid and boring? Think again. Here are two novels in which librarians bust right out of that tote bag/cardigan/bun/and shushing finger stereotype to lead dramatic lives of crime. After reading these books, you’ll never approach … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Fiction, Mystery & Crime
Fantastic new fantasy books for middle grade kids
Kids won’t be bored for a minute this summer with these new fantasy books that take readers on wild journeys with space aliens, mer-people, magical animals, and supernatural powers. My hands-down favorite is Aliens on Vacation by local author Clete … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Children's Books
Action and Adventure: for Middle School ….. and beyond!
Nothing keeps the pages turning during summer vacation like a thrilling, fast-paced adventure story. Over the last few summers, upper-elementary and middle-school readers have been gobbling up series like Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan and the Alex … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Children's Books
Just the Facts, Please: Non-Fiction for Children and Young Adults
Just as there are adult readers who prefer to read non-fiction, there are many children and young adults that prefer fact to fiction. They want to learn something from their reading, not just enjoy a story. And then there are those … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Children's Books
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