I recently chatted with someone who claimed she wasn’t much of a reader because she rarely sat still long enough to read a book in any meaningful way. That is, until she discovered audiobooks. Audiobooks have helped her become more of a reader because she was able to do it during the times when she had … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: For your listening preference…
Not everyone is a reader (for those of you clutching your pearls or gasping, please breathe). It took me a very long time to understand this concept. Books have been a part of my life from birth. They comprise some of my earliest memories to the point where I cannot remember a time when I … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: When you just don’t have the time
We were mired in a wealth of technical difficulties on Friday, beloved patrons (it’s been a frustrating month for technology, but we hope that it’s all under control at last), and as a result, we missed our regular Five Book Friday post, for which, a whole wheelbarrow-full of apologies. As a way to make it … Continue reading Six Book Sunday!
When I get stressed, I knit. There are any numbers of reasons why: I find reading a pattern and trying to make the picture, or the chart, or the words in front of me a real and tangible thing pretty fulfilling. I love colors. I have a soft spot for sheep (and other wool-producing animals). … Continue reading Spinning some yarns…
Despite the title of this week’s post, I’m not the biggest fan of the “bucket list.” Similar to my thoughts on New Year’s resolutions, I feel that if you feel that you need to make changes in your life, you should give yourself permission to do so, regardless of the time of year, or period in … Continue reading Saturdays @ the South: Library Bucket List
Bookish friends are the best friends. Yesterday, a good friend of mine posted a query on Facebook, seeking recommendations “for someone who can’t focus on a book at the moment”. Firstly, I was blown away by the honesty of that question. Because there are plenty of times when even I, who turn to books to help … Continue reading What You Can Do When You Just Can’t
A few weeks ago, I was working a shift in the Children’s Room, and decided to explore all the wonders that room has to offer. And believe me, there are plenty. From easy reading books to slim fiction, from audiobooks and DVDs to books in Spanish, to board games, to series a-plenty…. …And amongst those … Continue reading Making Good Decisions