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Book Corner: Summer Readers Soaked up Sun and Stories
Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Summer Reading program may have come to an end, but the many books we read can be enjoyed all year long. I’m proud that more than 1,700 adults participated, and expect that number to be even higher next year. (I’m looking at you!) So what did everyone read over the summer…
Book Corner: Books to Spark a Thirst for Lifelong Learning
Librarian Tracy recommends books to inspire, motivate you to keep learning and protect that precious brain.
Book Corner: Escapism Is Not a Dirty Word—So Give Your Brain a Break with Some Genre Fiction
Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck recommends wonderful new titles to help you enjoy your next escape.
Book Corner: Shoot for the Moon When Choosing Your Next Read
Today, we take for granted the knowledge that the Moon is a solid chunk of rock that rotates around the Earth, and the mystical Man in the Moon is just a collection of craters (thank Galileo for that tidbit). We also know that the Moon rotates on its axis in synchronicity with the Earth, which…
Book Corner: Armchair Travel with Books
Some of us are bitten by the travel bug early on in life, while some prefer to cuddle up on the couch at home with their cats and mugs of tea. Some of us long to travel far and wide, but are knee-deep in student loan debt and saddled with kids (by “saddled” I mean…
Book Corner: How (and Why) to Keep on Learning
Are you familiar with the phrase “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”? That turns out not to be true; the internet said so. The old-school way of thinking is that you can’t do certain things, such as learning a new language or instrument unless you start early in life. That sounds pretty discouraging…
Book Corner: Connecting to nature through books
Hanging above Interstate 95 and other major roadways in our area (I’m looking at you, State Route 3 and State Route 610) is a blue streak made up of swear words emitted by drivers frustrated by traffic and suburban sprawl. Residing in a busy area of Stafford County and commuting to Northern Virginia until recently…
Book Corner: Reading the Vietnam War
IF I HAD to choose between reading nonfiction history or historical fiction, I’d choose young adult sci-fi. Meaning, history is not in my comfort zone. It conjures memories of poring over 500-page textbooks with a highlighter, trying to stay awake, and hoping for a passing grade in American History. Like many assumptions, I’ve been proven…
Book Corner: Celebrating Black History Month with Books
Black History Month means much more than celebrating the overcoming of adversity. It is much more than commending the change-makers and the activists. These are certainly important, but it’s also about embracing the everyday joy, passion, and culture of African American heritage. There are many ways to participate in Black History Month (year-round, not just in…
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