The Mark of the Dragonfly by Jaleigh Johnson

September 28, 2015

I often get great book recommendations from the students I talk to. In this case I got a fabulous book recommendation. It’s the kind of book that I read almost to the end in one long gulp and then take a . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Juvenile Books

The Friendship Riddle by Megan Frazer Blakemore 2015

September 28, 2015

I liked the characters and the premise; middle schoolers caught up in a riddle that mirrors their friendship dilemmas. It was a slow read for me though, and seemed to go on and on. The . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Juvenile Books

2015 Summer Reads

August 17, 2015

Looking for an engrossing, entertaining or fluffy summer read? Check out some of the titles our patrons have recommended below. Some new, some old, some poignant, others pure entertainment, all noteworthy.   “The Meaning of . . . read more »

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Staff Summer Picks 2015

July 15, 2015

Take a look at what the Southwest Harbor Librarians are reading, and share with us the titles you have been enjoying this summer.   ~Janet~ “Testament of Youth” by Vera Brittain This book is an . . . read more »

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Lisa’s Hot Summer Literary Reads for page immersion, not page turning

June 4, 2015

As an avid literary fiction reader, I am so thrilled with my options available already in 2015, and very excited about a future publication by one of my favorite authors. I warn you, my taste . . . read more »

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Staff & Patron Favorites, Winter 2015

March 28, 2015

  PATRON SUGGESTIONS A Bad Character / Deepti Kapoor From Goodreads: “She is twenty, restless in New Delhi. Her mother has died; her father has left for Singapore. He is a few years older, just back . . . read more »

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The crossover / by Kwame Alexander.

February 22, 2015

2/22/2015 I loved this book. The smooth ease of the verse, the visual design of each page, and the emotional impact of the story create an especially rich reading experience. The integrity of this creative . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Juvenile Books

Lists, Wonderful Lists!

December 31, 2014

Oh, it is list time, my favorite time of year for readers’ advisory! I’m including a few of the SWHPL Staff and Patron’s favorites of the past year, and to round it all out, I’ve . . . read more »

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Thankful for books

November 20, 2014

Which books or authors are you thankful for? Has a book ever helped you get through a tough time, or bring perspective or inspiration into your life? Below are list of personal favorites as well . . . read more »

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Book Club Summer 2014 reads

October 22, 2014

Each June our book club takes a break to enjoy the brief but lovely Maine summer and indulge in 3 months of reading whatever we want. Our September meeting ends up as a recap on . . . read more »

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