Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (2021), 303 pages. (also available as an ebook on Libby) Some books explain their setting right away, grounding you, the reader, and placing you explicitly in a certain time and place. Those stories take care to explain what is going on so that you understand fully before [...]
The past year has taught us a lot about our mental health, and people have become more comfortable with discussing mental health since the pandemic began. Being able to openly discuss depression, anxiety, stress, and other issues will help us feel like we are not alone, but it will also help end the stigma surrounding [...]
Gear up for your long weekend with some thematic reads-- I've got two reading pathways for you, depending on your needs. If you're like me, you made it pretty far in life without really understanding what Labor Day was celebrating or why it was created. That's why it's good that there are books like Philip [...]
Today is the opening day of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, where athletes with disabilities will gather from around the globe to compete in events like swimming, cycling, wheelchair basketball, goalball, judo, sitting volleyball, track & field, and more! Visit nbcolympics.com to see the Paralympic Games viewing schedule and where you can tune in to watch [...]
On August 22, 1846, a British man named William G. Thorns published an article in a London magazine named “Atheneum”. In this article he mentioned the term folklore for the very first time. So, every August 22, people all over the world celebrate the culture and importance of these stories and art forms. You're probably [...]
You are the hero of your own life story. But do you live like a hero? Or are you weighed down with anxiety? Are you enjoying the rich fulfillment and boundless confidence that knowing your purpose gives? Or does frustration hold you back from the full potential that you know you are capable of? We [...]
Keep an eye on the skies on August 11th! The Perseid Meteor Shower is going to be the most visible on that date. Find a location away from bright lights, sit back and let your eyes adjust! Nasa says that up to 40 meteors an hour should be visible to people living in the Northern [...]
With recent economic downturns and the COVID 19 pandemic, we've been reminded that people in our community are experiencing homelessness every day. There are many ways to help, including donating to local agencies and food pantries (our own Community Corner is now open at The Floyd County Library), but another great way to be a [...]
Surfing was newly added to the Olympic Games in Tokyo this year, so why not hang ten with one of these books? For younger kids: Dude! by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Dan Santat (2018). A platypus and a beaver are out surfing, but there's something big lurking underneath the water. This hilarious book will have [...]
The opening ceremony for the 2020 Olympic Games will be held tomorrow in Tokyo, Japan. We may not be able to physically travel to Japan right now, but we can armchair travel there through one of these books set in Tokyo. Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (272 pages; 2020). In a small [...]
