Sometimes I Lie is told through the perspective of Amber Reynolds through three different timelines. The first time the readers meet her, she is in a coma from a car accident. She is a prisoner in her own body, she cannot speak but she is completely aware of everything around her. She remembers her life,... Continue Reading →
Click on the title of the book to place a hold! Simply Lies - David Baldacci A twisting new psychological thriller in which two women—one a former detective, the other a dangerous con artist—go head-to-head in an electrifying game of cat and mouse. Mickey Gibson, single mother and former detective, leads a hectic life similar... Continue Reading →
Book clubs offer a great opportunity for friends and book lovers to gather (whether virtually or in person) to catch up and discuss a good book. There’s only two problems with this activity and they seem to come up at every meeting: what book should the group read next and how do you find enough... Continue Reading →
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a beautifully written and heartbreaking novel telling the story of the Greek hero, Achilles, during the Trojan War. The story is told through the perspective of Patroclus, a Prince from a small kingdom. Patroclus is seen as a disappointment by his father, who exiles him after a... Continue Reading →
While reading All the Light We Cannot See we, the readers, experience a rollercoaster of emotions. The story follows the lives of a young French girl who takes part in the French Resistance and an orphaned German boy who is enlisted during the Second World War. Both characters have a beautiful and unique story. We... Continue Reading →
"Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And... Continue Reading →
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In this book, we follow the life of Circe, a nymph in ancient Greek times. Circe is not seen as beautiful or powerful, her father, despite great efforts, is unable to find someone to marry her. Circe was not born with any power and instead, she has to master the art of witchcraft through years... Continue Reading →
Introducing TBPL's newest newsletter, The Book Club Hub! Off the Shelf blog readers will recognize this title from our monthly articles that talk about our Book Club in a Bag service. The Book Club Hub newsletter will be coming out bi-monthly, and will feature book reviews, lists of new Book Club in a Bag options,... Continue Reading →
Click on the title of the book to place a hold! Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most - Adam Alter Almost everyone feels stuck in some way. Whether you’re muddling through a midlife crisis, wrestling writer’s block, trapped in a thankless job, or trying to remedy a fraying friendship,... Continue Reading →
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