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Summer, summer, summertime Time to sit back and unwind - DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince So now it is May. The school year is winding down and the waves of heat that define the summer are making themselves known. Vacations and stay-cations are right around the corner. This is my favorite time for … Continue reading Joe T.’s Summer, Summer, Summertime Reads: Part 1
COLLEEN The Art of Comforting: What to Say and Do For People in Distress by Val Walker "This book shows you the best ways to help people who are dealing with trauma or distress. Incredibly helpful--it takes a lot of guesswork out of what to do to help someone by describing the positive psychological aspects … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
~ CINDY The One & Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate “I read this aloud with my daughter, and it is a great discussion starter. It’s about Ivan, a gorilla who lives in a mall, and he was content for a long time. He realizes that his life could be better, and he works hard to … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
~post by Brian C. On the last Sunday of every month, a ramshackle group of close readers get together to talk about a novel. This group has been meeting for five years, and we call ourselves The Voyage Out Book Group. We read in three month cycles centered on a particular region. We consider it … Continue reading What Is “The Great American Novel” All About?
Excited about the new President-Elect and wish you knew him better? What better way to begin than by picking up a book from his list of favorites? Here are just a few you can find at BookPeople: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison Moby Dick by Herman Melville The Tragedies of William Shakespeare Parting the … Continue reading Favorites From The President-Elect
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