Mrs. C’s Book Talks (2019–2020)
Mrs. C visits Bolingbrook schools throughout the year to give book talks to the students. The books below are her picks for the 2019–2020 school year. If you see something you like, click the item’s picture to find it on…
While You’re Waiting for “Where the Crawdads Sing”
Everyone wants to get their hands on Where the Crawdads Sing, the 2018 debut novel by Delia Owens. It was selected for Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club in September 2018 and for Barnes & Noble’s Best Books of 2018….
Celebrating Black History Month
We’ve put together a lineup of events and recommendations to help you celebrate Black History Month. Discover the history behind the Pullman maids and porters, enjoy a special storytime and craft based on The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane…
Making Gig Work Work For You
The nature of work as we know it has changed. It’s hard to say how many people are currently in some form of non-traditional, freelance, or gig work. Experts say the rate is around 30%, and more than 10% of…
YA Fantasy to Get Lost in This Winter Break
After a long and arduous semester, escape into a world of magic and leave all that studying behind! Here are some YA fantasy books to help you forget exams and relax this winter break. Happy reading!
Cozy, Swoon-worthy Holiday Stories
It’s my favorite time of the year right now to curl up with some coffee, a cat and a cozy, fluffy book to read. Below are some romantic, holiday-themed reads!
What Would Baby Yoda Check Out from the Library?
Baby Yoda has captured the hearts of the entire nation. He has even captured my heart, and I didn’t know I had one of those. I want to believe in my soul that Baby Yoda has a library card. I…
YA Books in Verse
While working in the Vortex lately, I’ve gotten quite a few requests for young adult poetry and books written in verse. I discovered verse when I was in high school and it remains one of my favorite genres to this…
Book Review: “A Hero Born,” an Epic Chinese Kung Fu Fantasy
“A fantastical generational saga and kung fu epic, “A Hero Born” is the classic novel of its time, stretching from the Song Empire (China 1200 AD) to the appearance of a warlord whose name will endure for eternity: Genghis Khan….
Más Nuevos Libros de Cocina
Nos complace compartir algunas de las nuevas adiciones a nuestra colección de libros de cocina en español. ¡Aprenda a preparar deliciosos postres, cócteles de fama mundial, batidos y mucho más! ¡Siga los enlaces para solicitar su copia hoy!