Last Thursday, local author and writing instructor Barbara Josselsohn spoke to us about her latest book, The Lilac House. For a quick summary of her book click here. Twenty community members, including other local authors, joined us from the comfort of their offices, couches, and writing nooks to discuss the book and her process. She also shared her thoughts on publishing on the day that many of us found ourselves asked to stay home due to Covid-19.
Tulip time at Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands is glorious, uplifting and absolutely unforgettable. Sadly, the gardens are closed this year, but do take the virtual tour.
This is a guest blog post written by Danielle Kohn
Poetry may not be an obvious ally in troubled times, but it can be a surprisingly reassuring source of calm and a simple tool for reducing anxiety. In that sense, poetry is perfectly suited to our current circumstances, and with that in mind, I would like to share poems I selected to uplift and inspire us. My hope is that reading and thinking about the same poems will connect us as a community, even though we are all apart, and offer a small measure of solace.
We are thrilled to present beloved librarian Nancy Zachary, of “Nancy’s Book Group” recommending books that you can enjoy through the Cloud Library or Overdrive/Libby.
National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry which takes place each April, was introduced in 1996 and is organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Waste Land by T. S. Eliot has long been considered controversial since it is open to many interpretations. What do you think?
Sheela Chari, local author and facilitator of Not Your Kid’s Book Club, shares which books you might want to check out and why. This week, Sheela reviews The Whole Story of Half a Girl, Bomb and Warcross. They are all available on the Cloud.
Welcome to our new blog page! This is the place for you to find out what we are up to while we are all navigating our new work from home world. We will have book reviews, videos, recommendations, links, photos, and much more! Want to see something that we haven’t covered? Drop us a line! We’d love to hear from you!
