Eleven folks met to discuss Below Stairs by Margaret Powell. It probably could be best described as Downton Abbey without the drama. Not the club’s favorite choice! We always have time to share titles we are reading and enjoying at book club. Here are a few titles you might like to pick up as well: The Sellout by Paul Beatty My Father the Pornographer by Chris Offutt A Thread ofRead More →
Are you an adult who loves to read YA books? Have you always wanted to read YA but don’t know where to start? Let us indulge you… Introducing YA², a book club for adults who like to read Young Adult books! We will meet once every three months at a bar or restaurant (the library will buy the snacks!) to discuss a YA book. At the end of each meeting,Read More →
We now have four Chromebooks that are available to be checked out for one week at a time! What is a Chromebook? It’s a simple laptop that uses Google’s Chrome operating system and is used primarily for internet access. These laptops are made available by a grant from the Missouri State Library and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.Read More →
Seven of us met to discuss Still Alice by Lisa Genova in March. This was a difficult yet rewarding read about a woman who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The novel is told from Alice’s point of view. Other books members are reading and enjoying: Norwegian by Night by Derek Miller Gilead by Marilynne Robinson The Sellout by Paul Beatty The God’s Eye View by Barry EislerRead More →
Twelve of us met to discuss Doc by Mary Doria Russell on a cold winter night in February. There was a lot of discussion of the way in which Russell decided to unfold the narrative as a character study rather than being driven by plot. Stereotypes of the old west were discussed. The mythology of the characters was interesting to dissect. Other books members are reading and enjoying: The KitchenRead More →
We had a great January meeting at the Blue Sky Tower Grill. We actually talked about books! (And movies, but that’s okay too.) Here is a peek at the books that members read and enjoyed in 2015: Norwegian by Night by Derek Miller The Crossing by Michael Connelly Funny Girl by Nick Hornby Avenue of Mysteries by John Irving The Polish Officer by Alan Furst The Road to Character byRead More →
Are you wondering what to read next? NoveList Plus is here to help you! You can browse by genre or just look up a book you loved recently and get read-alike recommendations. Limit your results by age group or even mood. Want something with a plot that is action-packed and characters that are snarky? How about a lush writing style and a leisurely pace? You can mix and match allRead More →
These are our favorite books we read in 2015! Browse the carousel for our absolute favorites or keep reading for our longer lists: Annie: Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson Drama by Raina Telgemeier Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul CurtisRead More →
You’ve been so patient and now it is finally here! Here are a few of the new features that you will be able to use. Don’t hesitate to ask us for assistance. Search smarter with easier sorting, filtering and more Manage your account online, including setting up a username and password so you don’t have to remember your library card number. Passwords are set at 1234 and you can changeRead More →
Nine of us met in November to discuss Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Other books we have read and enjoyed recently include: A Secret Gift by Ted Gup M Train by Patti Smith One Dead in Attic: After Katrina by Chris Rose Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham Mycroft Holmes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Teatime for the Firefly by Shona Patel DecemberRead More →
