Pulp by Robin Talley 2018

August 29, 2019

A confusing book at first with every other chapter being 60 years apart, many characters, and a story within a story or two. But a great perspective on basic human rights for all. We’ve come . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Young Adult Books

Sweeping Up the Heart by Kevin Henkes 2019

August 29, 2019

Words that strike me about this book are crystalline, integrity, essential. It reminded me of standing in my grandmothers farm house and thinking it was the truest place I’d ever felt. Same with Emily Dickinson’s . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Juvenile Books

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi 2018

August 28, 2019

Whew! Quite a story. If you love fantasy and don’t mind bloody battles this is great. I have to admit I hate bloody battles and violence at every turn but I did like this book . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Young Adult Books

PAX by Sarah Pennypacker 2016

August 28, 2019

I’m undone by this story. It’s beautiful writing and strong characters gripped me hard. It’s tough to let go. Simply, a boy and his pet fox are separated and will not rest till they find . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Juvenile Books

Two Crafty Criminals! And how they were captured by the Daring Detectives of the New Cut Gang by Philip Pullman (1994 & 1995)

August 28, 2019

Two short stories about a gang of kids in London who solve crimes. It’s a riotous mix of slapstick comedy and clever plot twists. I loved his Ruby in the Smoke series  and His Dark Materials . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Juvenile Books

Downriver byWill Hobbs (1991)

August 28, 2019

It’s possible I have read this before. I can’t remember which Will Hobbs titles I read years ago. I have always loved his books. I was reminded of him by an article in SLJ. This . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Juvenile Books

Gardening Fiction and Mystery

April 26, 2019

It’s nearing the end of April and just about everyone is itching to get into their gardens.  Here are some garden-related fiction stories to keep you engaged while you wait to plant those items you’ve . . . read more »

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Man Booker International prize 2019 longlist

April 3, 2019

Man Booker International prize 2019 longlist Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi (Oman), translated from Arabic by Marilyn Booth (Sandstone Press)       Love in the New Millennium by Can Xue (China), translated by Annelise Finegan Wasmoen . . . read more »

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What Mainers want to read most this March

February 19, 2019

What are your fellow Mainers wanting to read the most this winter?  Here is the February 2019 High Demand Hold List from our shared library catalog, MINERVA followed by the new MARCH list at the . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews

January 2019 On-order Books

January 16, 2019

If you see something on this list you want to reserve, place a HOLD on it by visiting our Digital Catalog through the SWHPL website or give a call to the staff on the circulation . . . read more »

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