Erica’s Book Talk: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
From renowned historian Yuval Noah Harar comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” One hundred…
Erica’s Book Talk: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
In 1714 France, a desperate young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that plays out across centuries…
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek and The Giver of Stars; coincidence or plagiarism?
For the Online Book Club (find out more here!), we are currently reading The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek was published in May 2019 and tells the story of the packhorse librarians, a…
Erica’s Book Talk: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Between life and death there is a library. When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. The books in…
Erica’s Top 5 Books of 2020
It’s been a year. Literally. But also a year, if you know what I mean. As much as this year has hurt me and hurt the world, I did read a lot of really great books! I even encountered some of my…
Erica’s Book Talk: Three Short Comics to Read on Hoopla
Comics are great reading material when you want something short and engaging to indulge in—and let’s not forget picture to look at! Watch my book talk to learn about three short comics you can read on hoopla right now. Then…
Erica’s Book Talk: Foodie Fiction
Do you have a craving for adult fiction focused around food? Check out my book talk to find scrumptious books perfect for the holiday season, and then read below to borrow the books for yourself.
For Fans of the Netflix Series, “The Haunting of Bly Manor”
Creepy Season is currently happening (or for some of us, it’s always happening), and to celebrate such an occasion, Netflix recently released The Haunting of Bly Manor. You know that you’re in for a good time when something has the word “manor” in…
5 Books to Read Ahead of Election Day
With Election Day just around the corner, check out these books to stay informed of current issues. By the way, did you know that we serve as an early voting site? To find more information on voting at the library,…
Erica’s Book Talk: The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Patricia Campbell lives a pretty ordinary life. She’s a wife and a stay-at-home mom and occasionally contemplate taking up knitting in an effort to add some spice to her days. She does, however, have one thing to look forward to…