I have seen this book appear on multiple lists over the years, so it was always in the back of my mind to read. As I started this book, my husband pointed out that it didn't look like my "usual" type of book. One of my reading goals for this year is to open myself... Continue Reading →
Back in 2021, I gave myself a goal of reading 15 books. I ended up reading 21, so naturally, I raised the stakes for myself, and in 2022 gave myself a goal of reading 30 books. I typically read on my lunch at work, as well as in my spare time, so I figured this... Continue Reading →
This week, join Nicole and Laura as they attempt to define dark academia as something other than "vibes." For an actual description, check out this BookRiot article; for a rambling conversation that defines and then quickly contradicts what we just said about dark academia, check out this episode! Listen to the episode on your favourite... Continue Reading →
Inspired by the typical back-to-school assignment, join Nicole and Laura as they talk about what they've read this summer! Listen to the episode on your favourite podcast platform by searching for Read This Next or watch on our YouTube channel. Place your TPBL holds for print books through our online catalogue, or search for eBooks through cloudLibrary. For full... Continue Reading →
I'd heard about this book for quite some time, but was never quite sure of the plot. The title is quite literal, so I had a good feeling it had something to do with death. "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera follows two teenaged boys, Matteo and Rufus, who are both informed... Continue Reading →
Weeding the collection is one of the harsh realities of library life. It's inevitable: when we add new books, something else has to go. Making those decisions is a complex process with many different factors, but in this episode we are talking about just one: circulation. When did this book last get checked out? If... Continue Reading →
Art Spiegelman's "Maus: A Survivor's Tale" is one of the most critically acclaimed and poignant tales of Holocaust survival. In April, we reviewed Part I, and will now be looking at Part II: And Here My Troubles Began. I found the title of this volume striking, as if Vladek hasn't had any troubles until now... Continue Reading →
One of the volunteer opportunities available for youth at TBPL is joining the Youth Action Council. This group meets monthly during the school year to discuss Library services, programs, and collections for teens. This May, the current YAC group went shopping at Chapters and these are just some of the titles they selected for purchase!... Continue Reading →
If you’re a fan of young adult novels, you’ve probably heard of John Green. He has written a number of YA works that, I believe, will be considered classics in the genre for years to come. “The Fault in Our Stars” was published in 2012, and it has become a standard and a powerhouse in... Continue Reading →
It's Pride Month, and just like every year, we are showing off our amazing collection with a booklist! Ordinarily, this would be a genre list year: romances, fantasies, etc. with queer characters. However, it turns out that there are so many great books being published (and that we are buying) that fit those parameters, such... Continue Reading →
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