Written by Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor In the literary world, a new Ann Patchett novel is always a noteworthy event. Her latest release, Tom Lake, follows the Nelsons, a family of Michigan cherry farmers at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lara, the family matriarch,...
Written by Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor One of the rising stars in genre fiction, Silvia Moreno-Garcia has been publishing at a rapid pace over the past decade. With a particular focus on thrillers and horror, Moreno-Garcia has centered her works around her native Mexico and...
Written by Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor Richard Russo is one of the great storytellers of the American Northeast, and his newest book, Somebody’s Fool, is due to hit the shelf here at PGTPL very soon. Somebody’s Fool completes the Nobody’s Fool trilogy Russo started in 1993, checking in once more...
Written by Nick Philip, Adult Services Supervisor There’s only one living novelist who has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice, and that’s Colson Whitehead. A chameleonic darling of the literary establishment who doesn’t shy away from playing in the sandbox of genre to showcase and...
Written by Ellie A., Adult Services Library Assistant Cartoonist Matthew Inman has published comics on his popular award-winning humor website, The Oatmeal, since 2009. Every few years, he compiles these comics into books, namely the #1 New York Times best-selling How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill...
Written by Ellie A., Adult Services Library Assistant Along with his #1 bestselling series of historical thrillers in the Killing series, Bill O'Reilly explored another avenue of historical retelling as an executive producer on the TV series, Legends & Lies. This documentary series presented the history of...
Spring represents new beginnings, reawakening us to the beauty of nature after a cold winter. A productive way to kick off this new season is spring cleaning! Having a clean environment can promote wellness, and contribute to a positive new transformation. Find ideas on how...
Are you ready for the next Big Library Read? From November 2-16, Darcie Little Badger’s indigenous fantasy novel, A Snake Falls to Earth, will be available without waiting on the Libby app or by visiting https://idl.overdrive.com/. Readers from around the globe can then discuss the novel online at https://biglibraryread.com/join-the-discussion/ or by using...
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is picking up traction in book clubs across the nation. Nora Seed, depressed and unsatisfied, is taken to the Midnight Library where the books are alternate versions of her life. While Nora can finally go back and fix her...
Knitters and crocheters of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this social knitting group meeting Wednesdays at 2 p.m. No instructor. Bring your own supplies. Light refreshments will be provided. New Members are always welcome! ...
