My grandkids all live out of state, but over the last few weeks I have been able to visit and be on full time grandma duty. It has been fantastic! One of my favorite things has been reading to them. It brought back so many great memories of reading to my own kids. It is […]
I recently read several articles discussing the new phenomenon of children, teens, and even college students no longer reading complete books as part of their curriculum. This is a trend that began a few years ago and has been getting worse. When my youngest was a senior in high school a few years ago, he
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What is the next best thing to going to the library? Having the library come to you! That is the magic of Libby. If you have not yet discovered the Libby App, don’t wait another minute. All you need is a library card from your local library. With it, you have access to all the
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Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction? While I truly enjoy a good nonfiction book, I adore novels. The first novel I remember reading is The Grist Mill Secret which I checked out from the bookmobile when I was in first or second grade. Set in pre-revolutionary Massachusetts, it had suspense, intrigue, and spies. I was hooked. Since
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I grew up in a large family in a small, rural town. Money was tight for our family of nine and my older siblings all had jobs, especially during the summer. My brothers worked on neighboring farms during the day and at night, they caught night crawlers (worms) by the hundreds. We lived near a
“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries.” – René Descartes One of the things I love most about books is the power of connection. Books have the power to expand horizons, broaden perspectives, and challenge our world views. They also allow us to connect with others who
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