Erica’s Book Talk: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Time travel before coffee might seem outlandish, but that’s exactly what happens in Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a café which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for…
Review to Win: Mrs. C’s Book and Movie Review Challenge
Join Mrs. C’s Book and Movie Review Challenge to win prizes! Children in grades K through 5 can submit reviews through Monday, May 31 to receive a small prize. All participants will also be entered into a grand prize drawing,…
Jay’s Book Talk: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
A Japanese woman who has been working at a convenience store for 18 years, much to the disappointment of her family, finds friendship with an alienated, cynical and bitter young man who becomes her coworker. This book is for anyone…
Cold Weather Brings Baseball Spring Training
Hello folks, I know the weather has been absolutely brutal for February so far. Well, we don’t have long to wait for pitchers and catchers to report for spring training baseball workouts the week of February 15th. Spring Training brings…
Book Review: Kamala’s Way by Dan Moran
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, history was made when Kamala Devi Harris was sworn in as Vice President of the United States. In doing so, she became the first woman, first African-American person, and first Asian American to hold the…
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…
Teen Volunteer Book Recommendations (December 2020)
Here are some of the latest book recommendations provided by our Teen Volunteers. These books are guaranteed to keep you busy over the holidays. Happy reading!
Book Review: Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink
Anyone in a leadership position knows the challenges of leading their team. During this period of shifting economic winds marked by great losses and surprising gains, knowing how to pivot can make or break your company. Leadership Strategy and Tactics…
Brian’s Movie Review: “The Call of The Wild”
Tales of man’s best friend are as old as time itself. There is just this inherent nature of love and bonding between humans and dogs. It seems to always be the case that humans go into this quad-pawed situation thinking…
Brian’s Book Review: “Where I Come From: Life Lessons from a Latino Chef” by Aarón Sánchez
The first time I discovered Chef Aarón Sánchez, he was on the show Chopped, where he was one of the original seven judges from 2009-2017. As a big spice guy and “hothead,” I have always identified with him, and I enjoyed…