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Mar 27

Book Notes 3/27/2023

Posted on March 27, 2023 at 3:01 PM by Genesis Gaule

Blog Book Notes

3/27/2023


Come and get your groove on Sunday, April 2 @ 1:00 - 3:00pm. All ages are invited to play Just Dance--the ultimate dance rhythm videogame--on the big screen! 


The Good Life by Robert Waldinger & Marc Schulz

Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness // What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life.

302 WALDINGER


On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel

Six women--mothers, daughters, sisters--gone missing. When the first is found floating dead in the river, it reveals the disturbing truth of a small Ohio town. Inspired by the unsolved murders of the Chillicothe Six, this harrowing and haunting novel tells the story of two sisters, both of whom could be the next victims, from the internationally-bestselling author of Betty.

Mystery MCDANIEL


The Earl and the Pharaoh by The Countess of Carnarvon

souls speak

From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun // Bestselling author tells the thrilling behind-the-scenes story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun on its centennial, and explores the unparalleled life of family ancestor George Herbert--the famed Egyptologist, world-traveler, and 5th Earl of Carnarvon behind it--whose country house, Highclere Castle, is the setting of the beloved series Downton Abbey.

932.007 CARNARVON


My Flawless Life by Yvonne Woon

Hana is a fixer. She knows who to call, what to say, and how to make sure secrets stay where they belong--buried. She can fix anything. Except her own life, which was destroyed when her father, senator Skip Lerner, was arrested for an accident that left one woman nearly dead. But the dangerous thing about digging is that you never know what you'll unearth. As Hana uncovers a dark truth about her supposedly flawless classmates, she's forced to face a secret of her own.

Young Adult WOON


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Mar 20

Book Notes 3/20/2023

Posted on March 20, 2023 at 1:42 PM by Genesis Gaule

Blog Book Notes

3/20/2023


Adults with disabilities and their helpers are welcome to come and make art with artist Brenda Baumer! Drop in on Thursday, March 23 between 9:30-11:30 am for Art for Adults with Disabilities!


Man Kind by Zachary Gerdes, PhD

Tools for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Modernizing Masculinity // A counseling psychologist, the author specializes in masculinity studies, specifically the association between masculine identity norms and outcomes in men's health and well-being. He explains the counseling method he developed for improving men's regulation of their thoughts, emotions, and actions.

155.332 GERDES


A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

A Roots of Chaos novelThe dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother's past is coming to upend her fate. When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, [four] women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat.

Science Fiction SHANNON


Pests by Bethany Brookshire

souls speak

How Humans Create Animal Villains // Bethany Brookshire's deeply researched and entirely entertaining book will show readers what there is to venerate in vermin, and help them appreciate how these animals have clawed their way to success as we did everything we could to ensure their failure. In the process, we will learn how the pests that annoy us tell us far more about humanity than they do about the animals themselves.

632.6 BROOKSHIRE


Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim

Sixteen-year-old Imani has the affinity for iron and is able to wield a dagger like no other warrior. When she learns that her brother is spreading the nation's secret spice magic to outsiders, Imani sets out on a dangerous mission to find him, discovering secrets that lie beyond the Forbidden Wastes--and in her own heart.

Young Adult IBRAHIM Spice v.1


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Mar 13

Book Notes 3/13/2023

Posted on March 13, 2023 at 1:27 PM by Genesis Gaule

Blog Book Notes

3/13/2023


All ages join us Tuesday, March 21 @ 5:30 PM for Trivia Night! Buzz in and test your geekdom knowledge--Featuring fantasy, sci-fi, videogames and geek life categories. Winning team will win a prize!


Beaverland by Leila Philip

How One Weird Rodent Made America // This book transports readers into scenes of beavers in their ponds and the scientists and fur trappers in pursuit of them, widening arcs of information to reveal the profound ways in which beavers and the beaver trade shaped history, culture, and our environment.

599.37 PHILIP


Essex Dogs by Dan Jones

Rooted in historical accuracy and told through an unforgettable cast, this book delivers the stark reality of medieval war on the ground--and shines a light on the fighters and ordinary people caught in the storm.

JONES


Screaming on the Inside by Jessica Grose

souls speak

The Unsustainability of American Motherhood // Jessica Grose dismantles two hundred years of unrealistic parenting expectations and empowers today's mothers to make choices that actually serve themselves, their children, and their communities.

306.8743 GROSE


YoRHa by Yokoo Taro & Megumu Soramichi

Pearl Harbor Descent Record--A NieR: Automata Story 01 // The distant future. Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing a new type of threat: weapons known as 'machine lifeforms.' In the face of this insurmountable threat, mankind is driven from Earth and takes refuge on the Moon. It is the year 11941, and the long war against the machines rages on. In an attempt to break the deadlock, the Council of Humanity forms a new infantry unit of female androids: YoRHa. Deployed to the planet's surface, these soldiers now fight to recapture Earth for the glory of mankind.

Young Adult Graphic Novel YOKOO YoRHa: Pearl v.1


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