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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
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
Golden Voices
Whether you prefer to listen to audiobooks on compact disc, with Playaways or in a downloadable format, finding the right narrator can be as important as finding the right book. AudioFile magazine has a helpful list online of 25 “golden … Continue reading
Filed under Book Lists, Fiction, General Fiction, Nonfiction
Author Interview: Carole Estby Dagg
We recently talked with Carole Estby Dagg, the author of a new young adult novel called The Year We Were Famous. In 1896, 17-year-old Clara Estby and her mother, Helga, need to raise a lot of money quickly to save their family farm … Continue reading
Filed under Book Discussions & Events, Young Adult
A Screening Life: Independent Film the Polish Brothers Way
My dad and stepmom used to live in Rocklin, California. They still live nearby. Portrayed in screenplay format, the city might look something like this: EXT. ANONYMOUS TRACT HOUSE—DAY This glassy-eyed ranch-style home is one of countless bubbles afloat on a sea … Continue reading
Filed under Movies & Television
It Was the Economy Stupid!
No offense. My subject line is the first chapter of The Great American Stickup: How Reagan Republicans and Clinton Democrats Enriched Wall Street while Mugging Main Street, by celebrated LA Times journalist Robert Scheer. This recently published book begins, “They … Continue reading
Filed under Book Lists, Book Review, Finance, History, Nonfiction
A Screening Life: Japanese Master Filmmakers
Japanese film owns a rich and varied tradition, but most of this vast body of work remains undiscovered by American moviegoers. For many self-identified western cinephiles, Japanese film begins and ends with the work of the late Japanese film director, … Continue reading
Filed under Movies & Television
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