What do you do with an ordinary life? You write about it -- beautifully, in the case of the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Find out more... Two Book Minimum: Book of the Unnamed Midwife by Meg Elison Links: Amazon | Lawrence Public Library The Castle Cross the Magnet Carter by Kia Corthron Links: Amazon | Lawrence Public Library Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Links: Amazon | Lawrence Public Library Exit West by Moshin…
2017’s Best New Picture Books
I’m lucky enough to do storytime here at LPL, and while there are some challenging days of herding toddlers, it is a joy and a privilege to introduce children to literature and catch a small slice of their innocence and wonder. When we started up storytime again this fall, I wanted to try something different…
Listen Up: Audiobook Month Listener’s Advisory
This summer, whether you’re traveling, commuting, or taking a little staycation, audiobooks can be a perfect companion. The challenge is finding one that matches your tastes, which can be a little trickier than just picking a “great book.” Here are a few tips and suggestions for helping you find your next great listen: Audiobook-recommending guru Renee…
Short Story Mixtape
I remember sitting on the mauve carpet of my bedroom in front of my boombox, patiently waiting with one finger poised above the tape deck’s red RECORD button. As soon as the radio DJ finished their boring spiel and “my song” came on, I jammed that sucker down and silently congratulated myself on yet another…
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