Author Talk

 Jeanette Walls author of Glass Castles

Spoke to an audience which includes a group of high school sophomores who read her book for their English class.The book is a memoir about her childhood experiences that were not always pleasant. Comments about forgiveness and guilt were some of the audience questions. She felt it was more about acceptance. She wouldn’t be the person she is now. A smooth life is boring. Texture is what makes you interesting. Her parents gave her resilience

and a love of learning. . A movie was made from the book. After hearing her talk about it, I think I want to see it.

To Finish or Not to Finish

 What do you do when you are reading a book you don’t like? Please comment.

I’ve heard some give a book 50 or 100 pages before making a decision to stop reading.

I know people who will finish no matter what.

* Is it because it was a purchase?

* Is it just stubbornness?

* Could it be because you have a yearly goal?

* Are you thinking it has to get better?

There was a book I read years ago that I thought I would love ❤️. It was called Books by Larry McMurtry. Nonfiction read about a used bookstore had to be great, right? I finished it but I didn’t enjoy the name dropping of authors and other issues. I'm sure there are some people who enjoyed it.

Gifts for booklovers

Comfy: Readers enjoy being comfortable while reading. Throws, fluffy socks, even pillows are great options.

Storage : From bookcases to bookends and bookmarks are always needed for those who like physical books.

Miscellaneous: There are so many trinkets like candles that smell like books. I’ve seen a lot of different knickknacks , bric-a-brac that have a book theme to them.

Books: This may be a difficult choice when you’re shopping for an avid reader. A suggestion could be a motivational read. It might be a genre they wouldn’t buy for themselves.

Gift cards: Are appreciated for their favorite book store. 

E-reader: There are a few choices; the most popular are the Nook and the Kindle. Some readers love the lightweight design as well as ease to buy and read. Others, like myself, prefer a book in my hands.

Boston Public Library

Boston, MA

There were several Boston library buildings prior to the current home. Each were outgrown in a matter of years. The current building was constructed in 1895. It is considered the “first outstanding example of Renaissance Beaux-Arts Classicism in America.” I enjoyed browsing the rooms and courtyard. However I would have loved to have taken the art and architecture tour. It has been canceled due to the elevator not working. https://www.bpl.org/central-library-points-of-interest/

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A Little Ray of Sunshine

 Book Review 

By Liane Moriarty 

4/5*

Looking at the cover and the name you may think.. beach read, light, love story. 

The story is about adoption from so many points of view. Expect an interesting read from none other than Moriarty. Most of the book takes place in Wellfleet, which is on Cape Cod, MA. The lead character owns a bookstore with her family. She had to make an impossible decision that affected many people. Did she make the right choice then and now? The cousin is also quite a character. Once she finds out her true past, she becomes a different person.

Barrington Public Library

 Barrington, 

 The original library was located in the town hall building in 1888. It is has been compared to architecture straight out of Harry Potter. The current library building was a school. The move was in 1984. It has some features that more libraries would like such as an auditorium. Each breakout room is bright and airy with a copy of a famous painting. A couple of large renovations have taken place since.

https://www.barringtonlibrary.org/about-

The Providence Antheneum

 Providence, RI

A MUST VISIT 

A beautiful old building filled with books, statues, history and desks; what more can you ask for? Is it a great place to get work done? It has a great atmosphere but so many tourists to be able to concentrate. It was built in 1838. The original structure has been expanded a couple of times. Donations are welcome as an admission charge. Events can be booked here by renting space. Photo shoots can be arranged at a cost as well. Notice the special collection of Mark Twain books and nostalgia related to him. The website has so much more information.

https://providenceathenaeum.org/about/welcome/