Atmospheric & Autumnal
Need to conjure up falling leaves and a chilly breeze? These books are for you! Find the full selection on display all month long on floor 2. Previous Next The October Country by Ray Bradbury The October Country is Ray Bradbury’s own netherworld of the soul, inhabited by the horrors and demons that lurk within […]
What’s Hot – Beautiful World, Where Are You?
If you like romance and travel, consider picking up “Beautiful World, Where Are You” by Sally Rooney. It follows the lives of two best friends living worlds apart. Alice is a very successful author, who is recovering from a breakdown, and for some reason, not even clear to herself she asks Felix, a man she […]
Embracing the Dark (Academia) Side
The temperature is slowly dropping, the days are getting shorter, and the bright, brilliant colors of summer are fading away. It’s almost time for sweaters, boots, scarves and coats, a fire in the hearth, and a substantial cup of something hot in your hands. Many people dread the upcoming winter with its chill and darkness, […]
What’s Hot – Golden Girl By Elin Hilderbrand
“Golden Girl” is a #1 New York Times Bestseller written by the “the queen of beach reads”, Elin Hilderbrand. In this Heartwarming tale we get a peek into the afterlife of one Vivian Howe. After being killed in a hit-and-run she is allowed to watch what happens on earth for one last summer, and given three “nudges” […]
Crafting does a body good!
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Many people think that one of these things is not like the others…but science has proven many times over that the Arts and creativity have a huge impact on the brain. Not only does it have cognitive benefits on left-brain development but more recently it has been shown […]
Coping with anxiety for parents, kids and teens
The times we are living in are, shall we say…challenging? It is hard enough as adults to navigate these difficult waters while still looking after our mental and physical health. But what if you have children to care for as well? As a parent myself, I know how much we worry about our kids—if they […]
Adult Summer Reading – Books in Translation Challenge
Hello readers! If you are already participating in our Adult Summer Reading Program, and you decided to complete the Adult Bingo activities, one of the tasks is to read a non-European book in translation. In this column, you will find a few book suggestions to consider as well as ways to cross more than one […]
Pride Reading Highlights
First recognized during the Clinton administration, June has been designated in America as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in order to celebrate, remember, and honor those who were involved in the Stonewall riots in June of 1969. If you have the celebration part down, we can help you with the recognition and honor aspect! Take a look […]
CDPL Offers Pride Month Reads
Summer is here and there’s no better way to kick off a season of warm togetherness than by celebrating Pride Month! First recognized during the Clinton administration, June has been designated in America as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in order to celebrate, remember, and honor those who were involved in the Stonewall riots in June of […]
Animal Friendship (In Fiction & Nonfiction)
Are you working on your Tails & Tales grand prize bingo card? Need some ideas for books to fulfill the animal friendship reading prompts? Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite titles that we’ve discovered! Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley (FIC Smi)“A captivating, brilliantly imaginative story of three extraordinary animals–and a young boy–whose […]
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