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…
Take Your Reading Further: “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins
Earlier this year, the bestselling book American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins caused a large uproar in the book community. Her novel about a mother and son escaping Mexico after a drug cartel murders their entire family was chosen as an Oprah Book…
Erica’s Book Talk: “Nothing to See Here” by Kevin Wilson
Some people just simply shrug their shoulders when they get mad. Maybe when they are really upset they add a huff. At their worst, they might resort to punching a wall or a water fountain. But in Kevin Wilson’s book,…
While You’re Waiting for “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett
As a child, my Mom would often tell me that I needed to go to the store to buy some patience. Little did she know that, 1) no such thing existed, and 2) even if it did, there was no…
5 Bookish Things to do When You’re in a Reading Rut
Are you in a reading rut? Can’t find a book you like? Not feeling motivated to read? Well don’t worry, I’m here to help. Here are five bookish things you can do to get out of your rut and back…
For Fans of Unsolved Mysteries, Part 2: Unexplained Phenomena
As a child, I was convinced that my parents took longer to get ready in the morning than I did because they were aliens. Being an alien takes time, after all. They had to zip up their human suits, tuck…
For Fans of Unsolved Mysteries, Part 1: True Crime
If you, too, were a spooky kid who looked forward to watching the TV Show Unsolved Mysteries every day after school, then you’ll be happy to know that Netflix has rebooted the show! Sadly the iconic host of the show,…