Book Reviews

NPR’s Guide to Science Fiction & Fantasy

October 8, 2014
I came across this Readers’ Advisory gem the other day and found it quite helpful, as I am not very familiar with either of these genres and have trouble recommending books to patrons looking for . . . read more »

Fall Recommendations

September 18, 2014
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS all reviews are from Goodreads.com, unless noted otherwise ~LISA MURRAY~ My “books on deck” pile list is out of control! I have been coming across so many interesting new and old titles there . . . read more »

Summer 2014 Recommendations

July 16, 2014
What a perfect Maine summer it has been so far! We hope you are out in the thick of it enjoying the sun, warm lakes and cool breezes. Of course we highly recommend you bring . . . read more »

2014 Maine Readers’ Choice Award

May 30, 2014
Its that time again, for the Maine Readers’ Choice Awards! Below is the short list. Please click here for the full list of titles considered. The Maine Readers’ Choice Award, officially established in 2013 by . . . read more »

Gearing up for Summer Reading

May 21, 2014
What a spring we have had! I don’t know about you but I’m looking  forward to sitting out in my yard reading a good book in the sunshine! The summer booklists are starting to roll . . . read more »

Gabriel García Márquez

April 18, 2014
The father of magical realism, Gabriel García Márquez, died yesterday April 17, 2014. The New York Times published a wonderful commemorative article here. I have also included a book list below.His work is always worth a . . . read more »

Top 100 Mighty Girl Picture Books

April 14, 2014
  My sister recently sent me a link to the fabulous website Mighty Girl and there I found a wonderful collection of picture books, fiction and nonfiction, starring fantastic girl characters. Check out Top 100 Mighty Girl . . . read more »

Spring 2014 Staff and Patron Recommendations

March 31, 2014
Patron Recommendations “The Goldfinch” Donna Tartt “The Goldfinch is a rarity that comes along perhaps half a dozen times per decade, a smartly written literary novel that connects with the heart as well as the . . . read more »

Year End List Round Up

December 27, 2013
It is LIST TIME! Everyone seems to be publishing their “BEST OF” lists this time of year and while they are inherently subjective, these lists are very helpful when planning your winter reading or serving . . . read more »

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