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Friday, May 8th, 2015The Talking Book Topics and Braille Book Review book catalogs define young adult (YA) literature as centering “on a lead character who is twelve to eighteen years old and undergoes a formative coming-of-age experience.” YA books are popular with adults as well as young adults. “The genre often explores the adolescent themes of identity, sexuality, rebellion, […]
A Journey Through History June 2
Thursday, May 7th, 2015On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 9 pm A Journey Through History discussion group will be talking about Blackwater: the rise of the world’s most powerful mercenary army by Jeremy Scahill. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. […]
April 2015 Bestsellers List
Friday, May 1st, 2015The April 2015 Bestsellers List compiled by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Bestsellers are included in the list when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. Once a title appears in the list with an […]
Fantasy Book Discussion Group May 26
Friday, May 1st, 2015On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 9 pm the Fantasy Book Discussion Group will be talking about Sabriel by Garth Nix. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are not already BARD members may […]
Mystery Book Discussion May 24
Tuesday, April 28th, 2015On Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 5 pm the Mystery Book Discussion Group will be talking about Probable Cause by Ridley Pearson. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are not already […]
Fantasy Book Discussion April 28
Tuesday, April 21st, 2015On Tuesday, May 28, 2015 at 9 pm the Fantasy book Discussion Group will be talking about Elfland by Freda Warrington. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are not already BARD members may sign up for […]
Fiction Old and New Book Discussion May 12
Friday, April 17th, 2015On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 9:00 pm the Fiction, Old and New discussion group will be talking about The Children Act by Ian McEwan. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who […]
2015 RI Teen Book Award
Monday, April 13th, 2015RI Teens voted both Eleanor and Park and Steelheart winners of the 2015 RI Teen Book Award. Runner up is Tiger Lily. Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell DB76406 1986. Narrated by Jill Fox. 8 hours, 54 minutes. Book description: After socially painful circumstances toss Eleanor and Park together, they form an unlikely–and extraordinary–romance. Although the two […]
Fantasy Book Discussion April 28
Thursday, April 9th, 2015On Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 9 pm the Fantasy Book discussion group will be talking about Elfland by Freda Warrington. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are not already BARD members […]
A Journey Through History book discussion May 5
Thursday, April 9th, 2015On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 9 pm A Journey Through History discussion group will be talking about The Victorian Internet: the remarkable story of the telegraph and the nineteenth century’s on-line pioneers by Tom Standage. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room […]
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